[A]s we finally leave winter and move into spring, Estate Agents Michael CL Hodgson have the perfect property and business opportunity for someone looking for a change of lifestyle or business in one of the most beautiful locations in England. This is the 5-star Eskdale Campsite and its accompanying a four bedroom house set in 8.5 acres of ground with the potential for further development situated in the in the village of Boot, in the Eskdale valley.
With a 5 pennon AA rating, and a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor, Eskdale Campsite is both a highly popular and profitable tourism business, with accounts showing a turnover of £333,000 for 2017 and a profit of £180,000.
Incorporating, 100 pitches, ten heated camping pods, a camping barn and thriving shop, Eskdale Camp Site is said to be one of the most popular and successful campsites of its type in the Lake District. This property is being sold as a going concern freehold, through the Kendal office of Michael CL Hodgson with offers invited for in the region of £1,695,000.
“We are delighted to present Eskdale Campsite to the market, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, found in the heart of the Lake District.”
The Campsite has been exceptionally well maintained and it is very well presented and its services and facilities are extensive and include:
- Three main camping areas.
- 100 camping Pitches (50 with electric hook-ups).
- Two-storey camping barn sleeping up to eight guests with drying room and garage.
- 10 camping pods sleeping up to four guests.
- 8.5 acres of ground.
- Very well maintained four bedroom family home.
- Stone built shop and reception areas with further potential to offer café facilities
- Modern amenities block including showers, toilets, and laundry.
- Children’s play area.
There are three main camping areas, a delightful beck and a patch of mature woodland. As well as the campsite, the purchase also includes a fantastic four bedroom stone and slate built family house, impressively designed it has been upgraded and tastefully extended to create a magnificent home.
“This is a long established and highly successful tourism business and there are further opportunities for the new owner to capitalise on the potential that the property provides. The house is an impressive stone and slate built property with a kitchen like no other and beautiful interiors.”
Located within the woodland with their own individual sitting out areas the ten timber guilt camping pods each accommodate up to four campers and electric, heating and USB charging points. Demonstrating the continued popularity in glamping since being built, they have seen high occupancy levels and attract good levels of regular, repeat business.
The site is operated between 1st March and 14th January in the following year, which means that it only has to be closed for six weeks. The owner can chose to close for a longer period if necessary.
With the 8.5 acres encompassing the site, subject to requisite contents being obtained there are there is potential for the creation of further development of the campsite and amenity spaces.
Following an arranged viewing, copies of the accounts and full details of turnover and profit levels can be made available to genuinely interested parties.
All inventory of all items to be included in the sale is available to genuinely interested parties following a viewing. The stock of the shop is available at valuation.
Viewings for Eskdale Campsite are strictly by appointment and should be arranged through the Kendal Office of Michael C L Hodgson on 01539 721375 or email. [email protected].
For further information on any of the properties, please contact the Kendal Office of Michael CL Hodgson: on 01539 721375
