The Darling Woods of May, Feoffee Lane Pocklington, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 1PF

The retreat is nestled between both woodland and wildflower meadows and is situated on over a 12-acre site. The site itself accommodates a large amount of woodland, whilst also offering a large cleared central area which accommodates the camping and glamping accommodation.
There are currently two luxury shepherd huts which are currently adult only units offering log burning stoves and a king-sized bed with luxury bedding. Both huts have a modern bathroom inclusive of rainfall shower and outside have a wood fired hot tub.
Adjacent to the shepherd huts is a camping area with associated amenity block and reception hut. The retreat benefits from having a large car parking area at the entrance.
In addition, there is a storage unit which is connected to water and sewerage which has had positive pre application discussions for use as a welfare unit. There is the potential to explore changing the use of the storage unit into manager’s living accommodation.
There is extensive fencing along the perimeter boundary.

The property is situated in a desirable regional location, approximately 10 miles east of York within the Vale of York. The site is situated more specifically in between the villages of Wilberfoss to the west and Barmby Moor to the southeast, within the East Riding of Yorkshire.
York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England, known for its rich history spanning 2,000 years, including periods of Roman and Viking rule. It attracts millions of visitors annually with its medieval architecture, unique streets, and many museums and attractions.
The property provides easy access to York via the A1079 road, which lies a mile south of the retreat. However, it is nestled within a unique rural setting, offering both woodland and meadow outlooks, with far reaching views of the Yorkshire Wolds to the north and east.

DEMAND DRIVER ATTRACTIONS:
Pocklington - 3.0 miles
Elvington Airfield - 7.2 miles
York - 10.4 miles
Malton - 16.5 miles

The Darling Woods of May provides an opportunity to acquire a trading lifestyle business which occupies a sizeable land holding in a desirable regional location. The current owners offer Alpaca experiences from the site utilising an animal exhibition
licence. Whilst the alpacas themselves are excluded from the sale, there is the opportunity to create a similar unique selling point or alternatively explore the woodland development side of the existing planning consent. There are 3 fenced paddocks which could be utilised for equestrian purposes, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
The business is still in a maturing phase; however, turnover is currently increasing (exclusive of alpaca income). Despite the business having traded for less than 3 years, the site has won numerous awards and is rated 9.9 on Pitch Up, winner of the
Best in Region Review Awards 2023 & 2024, Hipcamp Star Host Awards, 2024 and the Land, Leisure & Tourism Awards - New Tourism Business 2024 - silver award.
The shepherd hut retreats are also listed within the top 1% globally on Airbnb and are open all year. The campsite operates between May and September.
Detailed profit and loss accounts will be provided to seriously interested parties, following a viewing.

Planning application number: 21/04694/PLF

Proposal: Change of use of land to holiday use with siting of 5 timber glamping pods, a toilet block, storage unit and associated landscaping, access and parking

Decision: Approved subject to conditions

Date: 1-Dec-22

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