A FORMER watersports centre will be reopening in 2025 with a revamped new look, and will be known as Cumbrae Cove Watersports and Luxury Lodges.

The exciting vision was revealed in planning documents submitted to North Ayrshire Council last week, as reported in the Largs and Millport News here.

The refurbished facility and lodges, with an additional 34 Viking-inspired glamping pods, are on the cards for Cumbrae.

Cumbrae Cove say they are looking forward to inviting visitors to 'embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, relaxation, and delicious food and drink' and 'will provide an unparalleled island escape with watersports experiences designed for adventurers of all ages and skill levels'. 

New branding for island's watersports facility which about to have a major revampNew branding for island's watersports facility which about to have a major revamp (Image: Cumbrae Cove)

There will be a diverse range of watersports activities, self-catering accommodation options, and it is described as being the 'ultimate destination for aqua sports and relaxation'.

The proposals consist of introducing environmentally friendly, sustainable and ethical self-catering glamping pods, with one, two and three bedroom pods to help make the closed down centre 'more viable'.

Glamping pods will have Viking design under the exciting plansNorse code: Glamping pods will have Viking design under the exciting plans (Image: Cumbrae Cove)

The refurbishment and re-opening of the existing centre would be helped by offerings of glamping, car and tourer parking, re-purposing the three dormitory lodges into more family-based accommodation, and secondary offerings like a stop-off ice cream kiosk, and water sports-based hire. Facilities will include motor home hook-ups, gym and a restaurant.

For more details, go to the Cumbrae Cove Facebook page here.