The Lodge Wales
“The cost of our new website was very reasonable, and Vicky updates it quickly whenever needed. I can’t recommend her enough - our feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Cost-Effective Website Design & Build in Wrexham That Elevates Your Brand with EssentialsMAG
A website creation case study
Nestled in the scenic Vale of Clwyd, The Lodge Wales is a family-run venue offering a delightful combination of dining, shopping, and fashion. Under one roof, guests can enjoy a licensed restaurant, a coffee shop serving afternoon teas and homemade cakes, a carefully curated fashion boutique, and a charming gift shop.
As a long-established business in Llanrhaeadr, The Lodge Wales was evolving. What was once predominantly a fashion-led venue was now shifting towards a food and beverage focus, while still maintaining some retail offerings. This transformation highlighted the need for a new website that reflected the business’s modern direction. The team wanted a cost-effective website design and website build in Wrexham that could clearly communicate their evolving brand to both local and wider audiences.
Director Stephanie Shone recalls, “Our previous website was old, out of date, and expensive. We knew we needed a new one to showcase the new direction our business was taking. We also wanted advice on how to do this cost-effectively, without compromising on quality.”
Being local readers of EssentialsMAG, Stephanie and her husband, fellow director of The Lodge Wales, Russell, noticed an advertisement from Vicky Heathfield, offering professional website design and website build, and decided to get in touch.
"My background isn’t business-related - Russell handles that side - but from the start, Vicky made me feel comfortable discussing what I wanted on our new website," Stephanie explains. "I never felt like any of my questions were silly, and her approach made the whole process stress-free."
Vicky worked closely with Stephanie and Russell to understand their needs and goals. She recommended a talented local photographer to ensure the website visually represented The Lodge Wales’s evolving offerings. The result was a modern, user-friendly website that beautifully showcased the venue’s restaurant, boutique, and gift shop, while also reflecting the warm, family-run atmosphere that makes The Lodge Wales unique.
"The cost of our new website was very reasonable, and Vicky updates it quickly whenever needed. I can’t recommend her enough - our feedback has been overwhelmingly positive," Stephanie adds.
Vicky Heathfield, Owner of EssentialsMAG, comments:
"Working with Stephanie and Russell has been a pleasure. Small businesses like The Lodge Wales need a professional online presence that promotes their brand effectively, without breaking the bank. I’m thrilled they feel their new website mirrors the growth and development of their business."
This project demonstrates how a strategically designed and expertly built website can transform a business’s online presence. For family-run venues like The Lodge Wales, an affordable yet professional website not only promotes products and services but also strengthens the brand, attracts new customers, and enhances the overall customer experience.
For more information about The Lodge Wales, please visit: www.lodgewales.com
