Staithes Chalet & Caravan Park, 75 Staithes Lane, Staithes, Whitby, England, TS13 5AD

The business sits on a 6.6 acre site and is currently developed to accommodate 36 holiday static caravan pitches and 9 chalets. 4 of the chalets are currently utilised as fleet hire units, 3 of the chalets are currently being refurbished, 1 is utilised as a laundry store and 1 is used as residential accommodation by the owner’s family.

A further four of the chalets on site have been sold off to third parties and provide a longer term opportunity for a purchaser to acquire back and increase the accommodation offering on site to 13 chalets. In addition to the 36 static caravan pitches, there are also a further 2 static caravan pitches which are no longer utilised, however have the services in situ.

Staithes is a traditional fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast. It was once one of the busiest fishing ports on the North East coast, lying approximately 10 miles north of Whitby, only a 20 minute or so drive away along the coast. Staithes boasts a long proud history as the one-time home of famous Royal Navy captain and explorer, Captain James Cook. Staithes old village accommodates fascinating alleys and ginnels. Winding through the village’s cottages and cobbled streets, each alley boasts a quaint name, such as ‘Dog Loup Alley’ believed to be the narrowest alley in England at just 18 inches wide.

The park also benefits from having on-site living accommodation comprising a stone built two storey house which accommodates 2 reception rooms, utility room, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom.

We are instructed to offer for sale the freehold interest in Staithes Chalet and Caravan Park, a long-established holiday park. The park occupies a unique National Park and coastal location in the extremely popular and timeless
village of Staithes.

The business generates income from holiday caravan pitch fees, together with fleet hire income from the chalets. The park provides a unique opportunity to be re-developed into a more modern holiday park, given the strong nature of the trading location and number of pitches already accommodated.

There are no members of staff, with the business being operated on an owner operated basis.

Detailed profit and loss accounts will be provided to interested parties. The business is run on a lifestyle but profitable basis currently with scope to further commercialise the offering.

Huge planning scope for re-development and re-configuration of the existing 45 pitches (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). Potential to add significant value, following investment.

L270676 Erection of holiday chalets with ancillary works.
Approved with Conditions 09 February 1977.

L225281 Stationing of 32 static caravans instead of 32 holiday chalets.
Decision Refused: 10 February 1982
Appeal Lodged: 11 October 1982
Appeal Decision: Appeal Allowed 15 December 1982.

40510062E
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of a dwelling to provide owners/managers accommodation.
Final Decision (Unknown) 18 November 2002.

NYM/2006/0945/CLE
Certificate of lawfulness for siting of two holiday letting static caravans (plots 54 & 55) and retention of a holiday letting chalet (plot 3).
Certificate of Lawful use Issued 16 February 2007.

NYM/2020/0518/FL
Demolition of outbuilding and construction of single storey extension to form reception and cafe with raised terrace and store below.
Approved with Conditions 18 December 2020.