Richardson Hartley Law has been investigating how it can help Halcyon Retreat UK Ltd investors to recover money from the scheme.
The main complaints at the moment revolve around delayed payments. Many investors are keen to get their money back.
Halcyon Retreat UK Ltd had promised investors the chance to invest in a 220-acre luxury golf and spa resort in France. Part of the offering included the chance to buy holiday homes on the resort.
Investors were told that they would get guaranteed rental returns for ten years, fully managed properties, freehold ownership and no maintenance fees. They were offered investments through ‘loan notes’ which have come under scrutiny in recent years following a number of failed investment schemes.
The developer for the resort was Barrasford and Bird Worldwide, founded by Robin Barrasford and Alan Bird.
However, despite claims that the site would be open as early as 2017, the resort remains unfinished.
The resort’s website now says that it will be ‘relaunching soon.’
Halcyon Retreat UK Limited, in February 2026, extended its accounting period from May 31, 2025, to September 30, 2025, leading to more uncertainty.
Martin Richardson, senior partner at Richardson Hartley Law, said: “We are examining a variety of ways to help Halcyon Retreat investors to recover their money.
“We would be keen to speak to investors to explain their options.”
Richardson Hartley Law can offer no win, no fee agreements to help Halcyon Retreat victims.