David & Victoria Beckham to build ‘bat hotel’ at their 6million pounds Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham are building a “bat hotel” — so the nocturnal fliers can hang out at their country home.

A new Springwatch-style barn proposed for the couple’s £6million property is to feature a “wildlife corridor”.

David and Victoria Beckham at their Cotswolds retreat

David and Victoria Beckham at their Cotswolds retreat Credit: David Beckham/Instagram

How we imagine David hanging out with the nocturnal fliers

How we imagine David hanging out with the nocturnal fliers

The nature-loving pair promise it will provide “new roosting and nesting opportunities for bats and birds”.

Ex-England skipper David, 46, and fashion designer Victoria, 47, have spent the past few years doing up the Cotswolds retreat, despite some local opposition.

They have dug a pond and added a series of small hills for privacy.

The house has a gym, yoga space and a wine cellar with space for 7,000 bottles.

The Beckhams want to build a 'bat hotel' at their country pile

The Beckhams want to build a ‘bat hotel’ at their country pile

The planning application proposal for the shed

The planning application proposal for the shedCredit: West Oxfordshire District Council

The new barn plans were submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council

The new barn plans were submitted to West Oxfordshire District CouncilCredit: West Oxfordshire District Council

The Beckhams had to also submit a detailed ecological report

The Beckhams had to also submit a detailed ecological report Credit: West Oxfordshire District Council

There is also a sauna, outdoor swimming pool and a football pitch.

But the Beckhams had to submit a detailed ecological report when applying for permission to build a new barn.

David Beckham with his dogs in his rural bolthole

David Beckham with his dogs in his rural bolthole Credit: David Beckham/Instagram

Becks has spent the past few years doing up the Cotswolds retreat

Becks has spent the past few years doing up the Cotswolds retreat Credit: David Beckham/Instagram

It states that “any new lighting to be introduced should be designed to minimise light spillage and pollution and not directed on to any bird/bat boxes installed”.

Workers will be advised about local wildlife. Installation will also take place outside the bird nesting season, so cannot start until the end of August.

The Beckhams declined to comment.

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