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Building on two centuries of South Cumbrian heritage
For more than 250 years, Holker Group has played a leading role in shaping South Cumbria, through land stewardship, investment, and a long-term commitment to the region and its communities.
Holker Homes builds on that legacy.
ABOUT HOLKER HOMES
Holker’s approach has always been grounded in understanding place. Not just land ownership, but how communities grow, how landscapes evolve, and how investment can support long-term prosperity.
From its roots at Holker Hall in the 18th century through to today’s diverse Group of businesses, that philosophy remains unchanged: thoughtful development, guided by experience and responsibility.
PEOPLE
A working estate
Holker Group remains deeply embedded in the working life of South Cumbria.
Its businesses span agriculture, tourism, leisure and natural resources including Holker Hall & Gardens, Cartmel Racecourse, Holker Estate Holiday Parks, Burlington Stone and Burlington Aggregates, custodians of the Cumbrian slate industry.
Across the estate there is a continued focus on progressive agricultural practices and responsible land management, balancing productivity with care for the natural environment and long term sustainability.
This breadth of activity provides a deep, practical understanding of the region; how people live, work and connect, which directly informs the way Holker Homes approaches development.
Investment beyond homes
Holker Homes recognises that successful development is about more than the homes that are built. Each scheme is approached with a long term view of its environmental and community impact.
This includes delivering Biodiversity Net Gain within developments wherever possible, alongside wider habitat creation and landscape enhancement across the Holker Estate to support long term ecological resilience and responsible stewardship of the natural environment.
Holker Homes developments will also contribute through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and other planning obligations, helping support investment in local infrastructure, services and facilities that enable communities to grow sustainably alongside new housing.
Looking forward
South Cumbria is entering a period of significant change, with investment and job creation driving demand for new homes across the region.
Holker Homes will deliver new homes across South Cumbria through its planning, development and construction activity. Alongside the wider Holker Group businesses, it will contribute to the creation of employment opportunities and long term prosperity for the region, while maintaining the Group’s emphasis on quality, heritage and place.
PLACE
A long term view
Holker’s approach has always been grounded in understanding place. Not just land ownership, but how communities grow, how landscapes evolve, and how investment can support long term prosperity.
From its roots at Holker Hall in the 18th century through to today’s diverse Group of businesses, that philosophy remains unchanged: thoughtful development, guided by experience and responsibility.
Homes shaped by place
Holker Homes is focused on delivering high quality new homes across South Cumbria via developments that respond to their setting, reflect local character and contribute positively to the communities they become part of.
This is not about building in isolation, but about shaping places that sit comfortably within the wider landscape and local economy.
Setting first
Each development begins with its surroundings — the landscape, the views and the character of the place.
From coastal settings overlooking Morecambe Bay to the distinctive environments of South Cumbria’s towns and villages, Holker Homes developments are designed with their context in mind from the outset.
PRIDE
Leading the development of a region
Holker’s history is closely tied to the development of South Cumbria itself.
The Cavendish family played a leading role in bringing the railway to the Furness peninsula in the 19th century, a transformative investment that connected communities, enabled industry and helped establish Barrow-in-Furness as a major centre of employment.
That long term, enabling approach to investment continues today — supporting growth, connectivity and economic opportunity across the region.
Further information
Holker Group
For further information on the Holker Group and its businesses, and media enquiries, visit the Holker Group website.