Homelands Trust is “delighted” to begin building five new accessible self-catering lodges with Hadden Group in response to their growing popularity.

The Homelands Trust – based in Lundin Links – says the new lodges will be accessible for people with disabilities and life-limiting conditions as well as for their carers.

Works on the new lodges is now underway with Hadden Group, bringing the total number of lodges to nine.

The charity hopes the expansion will benefit locals and visitors to the area alike. Homelands Trust secretary Jan Kerr said: “For locals, it means money is being spent in the local economy. Many of our guests shop in the village and dine out locally, helping numerous small businesses in the area. For visitors to the lodges, it gives them easy access to a range of accessible tourist attractions in Levenmouth, the East Neuk, St Andrews, Dundee, Edinburgh, and across the Central Belt.”

General manager Simon Allan said: “After the Covid-related challenges of the last 18 months, we are delighted to be signing a contract with the Hadden Group who will help us realise our vision for five further accessible lodges.

“This second phase will allow us to provide many more desperately needed respite breaks and holidays to those who require the purpose-built, accessible accommodation currently provided by Homelands.”