Eco-cabin operator Cabu is preparing to launch its third UK-and-Ireland resort, Cabu in the Cotswolds, after securing a £24 million development loan from Zenzic Development Finance (ZDF).
The new site will feature 51 self-catered eco-cabins across one-, two-, and three-bedroom formats, positioned as a high-amenity woodland retreat in one of Britain’s most visited rural regions.
According to the project outline, Cabu in the Cotswolds will include a broad set of on-site facilities, including a nature spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a shop, a restaurant, two bars, and a studio-style events space designed for gatherings and experiences.
The resort is being developed on a 25-acre woodland plot located on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, roughly 15 miles northwest of Oxford. The site is also close to some of the region’s best-known destinations, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Burford, positioning it to attract both domestic weekend travellers and international visitors seeking countryside escapes.
Cabu is owned and operated by London-based developers JP Ledwidge and Olivia Hutchinson. The Cotswolds opening will become the brand’s third resort, following Cabu by the Sea in Kent and Cabu by the Lakes in County Cavan, Ireland.
The company has signalled ambitious expansion plans, stating it intends to deliver 10 schemes over the next five years, as demand for eco-tourism, cabin stays, and design-led rural accommodation continues to rise across the UK.
In addition to the eco-cabin resort, the ZDF financing package will also support development on an adjacent site, funding eight new barn-style houses and two restored loft houses.
Chris Blowers of Zenzic Development Finance said the partnership reflects ZDF’s strategy of supporting projects beyond its traditional SME housing focus, highlighting the strength of Cabu’s execution and the appeal of launching a third destination in “one of the country’s most popular tourist regions.”
JP Ledwidge of Cabu said the company was pleased to secure a funder aligned with Cabu’s values and business ethos, adding that the relationship could expand as Cabu moves forward with pipeline projects currently at detailed design stage.
Zenzic Development Finance is the residential development finance arm of Zenzic Capital, a real estate credit and special situations investment firm founded in 2014 by Nadine Buckland and Tom Lloyd-Jones, providing financing across sectors including residential, student accommodation, and logistics.
