Established Campsite in the Lake District, Established Campsite in the Lake District | Property for sale | Savills
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Established Campsite in the Lake DistrictEstablished Campsite in the Lake District

    Leisure

    Key features

    • Licence for 215 tents & mobile units with permission for further development
    • Licence period 1st March to 15th November
    • Developed over two camping fields
    • Two pods for the occupation of the site wardens
    • Office/reception cabin
    • Amenities including two toilet blocks, laundry room, boot room & pot wash area
    • Workshop/equipment store, log store and refuse compound
    • Recently installed children’s adventure playground
    • Approximately 5.33 hectares (13.12 acres)

    Established campsite in the Lake District with planning permission for further development

    About this property

    • The property has operated as a campsite since the early 1980’s when planning permission was first granted. Since taking ownership in 2018, the present owners have developed the park facilities to a very high standard and the property is now recognised by The Independent newspaper as one of the ‘50 world best campsites’, occupying 18th position. It is also in the top four campsites for children’s enjoyment The owners are seeking retirement and an opportunity now exists for a new incoming operator to enjoy the benefits of owning this campsite, situated in the heart of Eskdale.

    Local information

    • The campsite is situated within the Lake District National Park, an area renowned for its peace and tranquillity, being situated within walking distance of Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain and Wast Water, England’s deepest Lake.
    • The property is located approximately 9 miles from the coastal town and beaches of Seascale, approximately 19 miles from the old port town of Whitehaven to the north and the market town of Broughton-in-Furness is approximately 11 miles to the south.
    • Eskdale itself is a tranquil village with a grocery store providing necessary local essentials; the village of Gosforth is situated approximately 6 miles distant and provides visitors with a convenience store, cash machine and a bakery.

    Additional information

    • Income is generated from camping and campervan receipts, deposits, car parking, sale of wood and school groups using the campsite for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
    • Tariffs in the high season range from £10.00 – £27.50 per night; additional charges are applied for extra guests, vehicles, dogs, pup tents, awnings and trailers. Currently there is a minimum stay of two nights at weekends during the summer school holiday season and a minimum of three nights over a bank holiday weekend.
    • Charges for water, sewage, drainage, maintenance and waste are built into the camping tariffs and customers are charged at a daily rate for electricity for the 12 electric hook-up points.
    • A summary of the past three years audited accounts is available to seriously interested parties. Contact us for further details.