The Maldives-like overwater bungalow resort in the UK that has a new outdoor pool and slide complex
Clawford Lakes, the holiday park that opened three years ago not only has floating lodges, but now has a brand-new outdoor swimming pool and three flumes.
The holiday park is set across 98 acres in Holsworthy which is half an hour away from Bude and is surrounded by sparkling blue lakes.
It's known to be a great fishing spot and a place to enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking, plus there's also a new pool.
The outdoor pool is heated and 25 metres long.
It even has three flumes, which have been popular with families staying there.
One recent visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "The outdoor pool had just opened when we arrived we did get to use it. My daughter loved the water slides and went on them repeatedly."
The holiday park is hoping to keep the pool and flumes open until October Half Term (weather permitting).
When it comes to accommodation, there's plenty of options from floating lodges to luxury pods.
The lake pods are set across a private lake and look like they could be in another country.
One visitor remarked: "Clawford Lakes is an absolutely stunning venue. The lakes look like something from the Maldives - such a stunning blue colour! It's nice and peaceful as well."
Guests can enjoy views across the water from a private deck in the summertime.
The beautiful lake an hour from London with overwater bungalows like the Maldives
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If it's rainy, visitors can still take it all in thanks to the ceiling to floor glass windows.
The pods have an open plan living and dining area plus fully fitted kitchen complete with standard size oven, microwave, hob and fridge.
They sleep up to four people, with a double bed and sofa bed meaning both couples and families can stay there - all of them are dog-friendly too.
Aside from enjoying the water, there's plenty to do at the holiday park from walking routes to trying out archery.
There is an the onsite restaurant and bar called The Apple & Grape with gastro-pub meals and local ales.
For anyone not wanting to swim outside, they can head to the spa where there's an indoor heated pool which is open 7 days a week.
Visitors can also book treatments like massages and even an entire spa day for pampering.
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