HOLIDAY park operator Parkdean Resorts has set out investment plans of £2.1 million across its Isle of Wight parks for the 2019 holiday season.

With a primary focus on new accommodation, the investment will bring a mix of 49 new lodges and caravans to its four Isle of Wight resorts — Nodes Point in St Helens, Lower Hyde and Landguard in Shanklin, and Thorness Bay near Cowes.

The work comes as part of a wider investment of £40.7 million across the company this year, to include new caravans, refurbishments and new luxury lodges.

Lower Hyde is one park that will see new one-bedroom caravans, specifically designed for couples and including pet friendly accommodation – a customer profile that Parkdean Resorts is keen to develop.

Chief executive John Waterworth said: "We have lots of people that come along in twos on holiday so we will be introducing one-bedroom caravans for the first time with young couples, empty nesters and retired people in mind.

"It is with great pride that we announce further significant investment across our parks this year, ahead of the 2019 season.

"Work is already underway to bring in these changes to accommodation, retail, entertainment and many other elements that make up the Parkdean Resorts experience, which we continue to build upon while listening to customer feedback and reacting to market demand."