A multi-millionaire has announced the purchase of three caravan sites after flying to a holiday park golf course he owns by private helicopter.
John Morphet revealed that his Pure Leisure Group had purchased Sutton site Silverhill, Lincoln’s Orchard Caravan Holiday Home Park and Mablethorpe’s Lakeside in a deal thought to be worth £10 million, according to Cambs24.co.uk.
He explained the decision to buy the sites was made as a result of the recession, with financial circumstances meaning it was more sensible to invest in the new land than continue with plans for a new leisure centre at Tydd St Giles – another site owned by the firm.
Mr Morphet arrived at Tydd St Giles Golf Club in a Eurocopter EC-155 – one of only four in the UK, with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich holding the keys to one of the other three.
The leisure entrepreneur said his new purchases meant the group had “something for everyone” and pointed out the variations between the parks.
Tydd St Giles Golf Club offers patrons luxury holiday living with access to spa and leisure facilities, as well as golf and fishing.
