The lease of Glen Wyllin is being offered as a business opportunity.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) owns the glen, which Michael Commissioners operate as a campsite. However, that arrangement ends in May 2016.

The site boasts tent pitches, toilet/washroom blocks, an administration block /reception, a shop, laundry and TV rooms and wardens’ accommodation.

DEFA consulted the public over the future of the site, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The results favoured enhancing and modernising the existing facilities, potentially expanding to incorporate cabins or camping pods.

DEFA is advertising a 20-year lease for the site – with the possibility of a further 15-year extension if the bidder can demonstrate its proposals would bring it and DEFA commercial benefits and boost the economy as a whole.

The information pack can be viewed at www.gov.im/defa. 

The opportunity will also be advertised by estate agent Chrystals, with a deadline for bids of 10th February.

David Cretney MLC, Member of DEFA responsible for Forestry, Amenity and Land, said: ‘The campsite is important to the leisure market, providing valuable accommodation to visitors and locals.

‘Its location means it is particularly valuable during the TT and Festival of Motorcycling, when it attracts many loyal visitors.

‘There is great potential for an operator to increase what’s on offer at Glen Wyllin, to improve the supply of recreational accommodation.

‘This represents an exciting business opportunity for someone willing to develop and run the site for the benefit of the Island as a whole.’

Anyone with queries should contact Oliver O’Meara at DEFA on 01624 695707 or Oliver.O’Meara@gov.im.  

Development would be subject to normal planning considerations.