Riverview Country Park, Forres, Moray, IV36 2TA

We are instructed to offer for sale the long ground lease interest of Riverview Country Park, on a share purchase agreement basis. Offers are invited at a guide price of £5,500,000 for 100% of the issued share capital of Camelo Parks Ltd (incorporating Riverview Country Parks Ltd). This is an opportunity to acquire a profitable holiday and residential lodge park in the beautiful town of Forres, North Scotland.
The majority of income is from lodge and caravan sales. However, the park benefits from a significant income from residential pitch fees which currently total £276,000 per annum (net of VAT). In addition, holiday rental income currently sits at circa £125,000 per annum (net of VAT). The rental fleet is made up of The Farmhouse and 6 holiday units.
The park sits on a plot of circa 36 acres with a variety of existing uses and buildings. The park currently has planning for 233 pitches, which consists of 137 residential homes, 76 holiday statics, and 20 tourers. In addition, there is a further 5.6 acres of infill land ripe for development but subject to planning at 16 units per acre which equates to a further 90 units.


The property comprises a longstanding residential, caravan and lodge park, which was originally developed from a formal military airbase in the 1960’s. It compromises a level site of circa 36 acres which currently has planning consent for 233 plots in four distinct areas comprising of the following pitches:
137 Residential
76 Holiday
20 Touring
Additional buildings comprise of a former handsome farmhouse villa (now utilised as a six-bedroom holiday let), a sales and administration office and a number of small workshops and stores. There is also a small clubhouse on-site that residents can use for social gatherings and activities such as yoga, darts, games of pool etc.

Forres is a town on the A96 on the North Moray coast, South of Findhorn Bay. It sits approximately 25 miles east of Inverness and 12 miles west of Elgin and has a railway station on the Inverness to Aberdeen line. The town has a population of around 16,000 and sits to the northeast of the Grampian Mountain range and the West of Scotland’s famous Whisky Trail along the River Spey.

The property sits to the south of the small hamlet of Mundole, which itself sits approximately one mile west of Forres and circa a half mile south of the A96. To the east and south is predominantly agricultural land. The site extends to circa 36 acres and is split into various areas, all linked by an internal road network, Oak Grove, Grosvenor, Springbank, Beech Avenue, Findhorn, Leaffoney Lane, Riverway, Green Acres and Rowan Road.

Riverview Country Park is situated approximately 158 miles North of Edinburgh, with the M90 and M74 motorway providing the quickest access for those travelling from the south.

Sales Reception

Situated in a central position, the sales office is a prefabricated timber framed and clad building under a pitch tiled roof which has a main sales office with display area, reception and administration office, staff kitchen, toilets, stores and cupboards. All finished to a good standard with disabled access. There is dedicated parking to the front of the building.

Farmhouse / Holiday Let

The Farmhouse has recently been repainted and fitted with a brand new kitchen and utility room. It comprises of a two-storey villa of stone construction (rendered) under a pitch tiled roof. It is currently used as a holiday let and we are advised that it is in good demand. It is presented to a good standard with a mix of modern and traditional finishes throughout. The farmhouse consists of:

Ground Floor – Kitchen, utility room, main and secondary lounge, small study, two double bedrooms and a spacious shower room.

First Floor – Four double bedrooms, two en-suite and family bathroom.

In addition the property has private parking, a garden with a hot tub and BBQ facility, a yard for dogs and a wood burning stove in the main lounge.

We understand the Property is connected to mains electricity and water, with drainage via septic tanks. Piped gas is provided to the majority of homes with only some relying on gas bottles. 

Riverview Country Park represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a large residential and holiday park with major development opportunities and riverside plots that will provide additional revenue and profit.
The accessibility in Moray to the Highlands of Scotland provides strong demand drivers for the lodges to benefit from.
There is a small secret beach located on the banks of the River Findhorn accessed through the park, and the larger Findhorn beach is only a short drive away.
The historic town of Forres town is less than a mile from the park and provides good health and shopping facilities. Inverness International Airport is only 24 miles away and easily accessible.
The park is close to nature and is also the home to deer, red squirrel and salmon.
Nearby world class attractions include The Cairngorms, Loch Ness, The NC500 motorhome route, The Whisky Trail and all the beautiful Scottish countryside and wildlife that the Highlands has to offer.
The holiday and residential element of the park trades in line with the existing 12 month site licences.

The business is run by a mixture of part and full-time staff.Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) will apply to any remaining staff on day of transfer. Full details available on request.

Long ground lease of 175 years expiring in 2193.
The property is held under the following title:
MOR18049