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Fieldhead Campsite - Edale. A 45 pitch campsite with parking and ancillary buildings at Edale within the Peak District National Park. Great opportunity and a lovely location. BY TENDER ONLY

The Location

Fieldhead Campsite is situated within the village of Edale, in the Hope Valley, which is central to The Peak District National Park, as shown on the map enclosed with these particulars. Edale is the starting point of The Pennine Way, which leads walkers across the vast heather moorlands of the Northern Uplands, starting with Kinder Scout.

The site is a peaceful location despite the significant attraction of the area to large visitor numbers both to Edale and the surrounding district including villages such as Castleton (6km) and Hathersage (13km).

Edale is well served by Public Transport, which includes regular buses and trains with an Edale stop along the picturesque route (Hope Valley line) between Sheffield and Manchester.

Facilities of the village include Pubs, cafes and small post office/general store.


The site

The site, which is shown on the plan attached, is available for tents only, up to a maximum of 45 pitches. It has toilet blocks and showers for ladies, gents and the less mobile, as well as store rooms, an office and washing up room. A wardens room provides capacity for simple unfurnished overnight accommodation.

The buildings form part of the Visitor and Moorland Centre that are owned by the National Park Authority (this is a multi-user area). Advice on local attractions is on hand including suggestions for walking, biking, climbing and a wider range of outdoor activities.

The campsite has been in operation for nearly 40 years and has a good customer base that includes Ramblers, Duke of Edinburgh and School groups whilst also a popular family destination.

There is a small parking area suitable for around 20 car spaces. There is a pay and display public car park with 138 spaces approximately 300m away from the campsite.

It is expected that encouragement will be given to visitors with regards to the use of public transport.

The site fees for 2024 have been

Adults (16+) from £11.00 (£12.00 bank holidays)
Juniors (under 17) from £6.00
Children (under 5’s) from £2.00
Cars from £5.00


Showers 20p

Educational Groups by arrangement

Dogs from £2.50

Large tents, store tents, gazebo’s etc. may be subject to additional surcharge (£10.00)

The new tenant would not be bound by these charges which are offered as an indicative market rate. Seasonal variations may apply but the charges should reflect the policies of the National Park Authority.


The tenancy

Term

The campsite will initially be let for three years from 1st March 2025 to 30th April 2028 on a business tenancy under the Landlord and Tenancy Act 1954 (with security of tenure provisions excluded).


Site and user

The site is as indicated on the plan attached. Use will be restricted to the 45 tent sites and available parking.
The Authority will reserve rights to use the hatched area for events associated with their retained property.
The minimum period over which the campsite will remain available for business will be 1st April (or the Easter period if in March) to 31st October but may, subject to the tenants objectives, remain open throughout the year.


Rent

Applicants should submit their applications as requested to include a formal tender with regards to rent considered appropriate for their business plan which should be included within the tender process.

Rent will be payable 6 monthly in arrears due on 30th August (for period March to August inclusive) and 28th February (for period September to February inclusive). PLUS VAT


Repairs

The Authority will be responsible for repairs to the structure, exterior of the building, installations for the supply of services, external decoration.
The Tenant will be responsible for internal repairs and decoration, fences, drives, grounds and the cost of servicing appliances. The tenant will be responsible for ensuring that the septic tank is emptied as necessary and reimburse service costs and other outgoings charged to the campsite.

Insurance

The Authority will ensure the buildings but the tenant be will required to cover other matters with regards to their business including equipment and public and employers and other relevant liabilities.



Authority reservations

Sporting rights, all timber and tree management, private water supply, filming/photography rights, easements and wayleaves, minerals.

Subletting

The property shall be occupied as a business venture by the named tenant only. There will be no right to assign, sub-let or part with possession for the whole or any part of the premises.

Services

Single phase mains electricity
Mains and spring fed water supply to ground floor WC within
Telephone (subject to British Telecom regulations)
Hot water storage tank.
Broadband available
Waste handling – the tenant will make their own arrangements with regards to waste handling and recycling

NB Hot water and electric charges are billed from PDNPA on a user basis shared with Moors for the Future (occupiers of the PDNPA visitor complex)

Outgoings and Council Tax

The tenant is to pay Commercial Rates, and all other outgoings relating to the property.
Subject to any available rates allowances it is understood that the current rateable value is £13,900 per annum at a rate of 0.546 pence (or 49.9 small) in the pound (c. £7600 or c. £7000 (if small) per annum paid).

Subject to exemptions that may apply.

Local Authority – High Peak Borough Council

Ingoings

Subject to separate negotiation with the outgoing tenants certain fixtures and fittings may be available to purchase. An itinerary of such items is included with these particulars.


APPLICATION AND TENDERING PROCESS

What we are looking for -:

All applicants are invited to tender but the following attributes may be advantageous -:

•Experience of managing a similar business and property
•Knowledge of Peak District National Park Policies and Objectives
•Good communication skills in dealing with the public
•Local knowledge


How to apply -:

1.Contact Richard Attwood @ ELR and make arrangements to view the property (on the viewing day)
2.Complete the attached application forms and tender
3.Return these together with a Business Plan (all marked Private and Confidential) to the address indicated by the stated deadline date
4.Interviews will be arranged for those shortlisted

Selection

It is anticipated that a decision on the applicant selected should take place by early February 2025

The Authority does not bind itself to accept the highest or any other tender. The particulars are produced in good faith and are set out as a general guide and do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract.

Prospective applicants are asked not to visit the property at any other time apart from on the official viewing day


DEADLINE FOR TENDERS 30th January @ 17:00, please note any submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

OPEN VIEWING: PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Tuesday 17th December 2024 @12:00 to 14:00

Tuesday 14th Jan 2025 @12:00 to 14:00