Wyboston Lakes Resort

Set in 380 acres of stunning countryside less than 1 hour from London this is the largest independent business and leisure venue in Northern Europe. They sought help from COEL in transforming their Willows Training Centre, from reception, restaurant and meeting facilities with a clever and thoughtful redesign.

The great outdoors provided an instructive influence on how the interior should be styled. We wanted to create a creative and calm space; designed to encourage visitors to relax and feel at home.

The palette has a pure alpine quality, focussing on natural subdued tones: snowy whites, muted greys with a shot of sky blue and evergreen to bring fresh energy in.

The wooden floors flow throughout the ground floor area with patterned grey rugs and carpeting, providing a softening to the acoustics as well as a grounding warmth connecting the different spaces.

The contemporary board room is a light and modern space; which now has the extended capacity for 24 people. The design team worked hard to make sure this area feels like a generous space but, is at all times comfortable and welcoming.

Throughout the design, carefully selected furniture and pendant lights bring a soft and homely look and feel.

For those who wish to fully switch off and relax there is “The Loft” which has been converted into a games room. A sense of creative revelry and excitement greet you as you enter the games room, triggering a suggestive ‘time to have fun.’

This is a destination venue, where all the elements come together to create a stage for all seasons complimenting and not competing with the outstanding natural vista.

For a closer inspection of the Willows Training Centre at Wyboston Lakes, please visit their 3D showcase here.