The owners of a holiday resort are looking at expanding after seeing demand soar this summer.

Eye Kettleby Lakes, in Melton, which offers secluded luxury cabins, says it has benefited from people staying in the UK for their holidays this year.

The 400-acre site opened two more five-star cabins at the beginning of the summer, taking the total number to 12.

Director Joe Lomas said 60% of residents were tourists who had come to see the area's main attractions, such as Belvoir Castle, Rutland Water and Twinlakes. He has also seen a surge in interest from honeymoon couples.

"We have been 100% full since March and are fully booked until September 18," he said.

"We are looking at building more lodges and hopefully the local planning authority will understand and see that it will bring more people to the area. "Most of the people who come spend money here in the town."

The resort, which is based on former farmland, was opened to the public three years ago.

There has been a fishing lake based at the site since 1996 and 40% of residents are anglers.

Last year the resort won a silver award in the self-catering holiday category of the Enjoy England Excellence Awards.