Curragh Chase Caravan and Camping Site
Curragh Chase Forest Park
Co Limerick

Coillte has appointed Sherry Fitzgerald Stack to seek expressions of interest for the operational lease relating to Curragh Chase Caravan and Camping Site, and Coffee Dock(main carpark).
This is an exciting opportunity, and a long lease is available to a potential operator.

Set within the scenic and historic Curragh Chase Forest Park, Curragh Chase Caravan and Camping Site offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the area's natural charm and rich history. The park features a range of amenities, such as woodland, walking trails, a tranquil lake, historic mansion and playground, making it a favoured spot for families and nature lovers alike.

Caravan, Camping Sites and Outbuildings
The caravan and camping site which opened in 1983, spans 3.5 hectares of the 313 hectare woodland park and its stunning lakes. Currently, the site offers 49 pitches for caravans and camper vans, along with 40 tent pitches, as well as a facilities building providing for a reception area, café, a camper’s kitchen, kids playroom, toilet and shower facilities, laundry room, a chemical toilet disposal point and sanitary facilities.

The Curragh Chase Lakes and Arboretum
Curragh Chase Forest Park is home to several picturesque lakes and an arboretum, which support a diverse range of woodland and wildlife species adding to the area's abundant biodiversity. The largest and most notable lake is the Curragh Chase Lake, providing a calm and inviting space for visitors to relax. Surrounded by dense woodland, the lake offers a tranquil setting for activities like walking, birdwatching, and photography.

Trails and Playground
There are numerous walking trails available, catering to all fitness levels. The Lake Trail (1.1 km) is a leisurely walk around the man-made lake, offering stunning views of the 18th Century country house. The Multi-Use Trails provide an opportunity to explore by foot or by bike, the broader woodland area of the park. The Curragh Trail (2.4 km) and the Glenisca Trail (3.6 km) take visitors deeper into the forest, passing an ancient cave, limestone outcrops beneath the trees, and the Yew woodland. Curragh Chase Forest Park also offers a safe playground area for young kids.

The Opportunity
Superb opportunity within Curragh Chase Forest Park to lease a well-situated caravan and camping site with excellent potential for further development (subject to planning permission) and profitability. Coillte is looking for expressions of interest for the operational lease of Curragh Chase Caravan and Camping site and a Coffee Dock located in the park’s main carpark. Coillte is open to offering a 20-year lease to a suitable operator from the start of the 2026 season onwards. The offering presents an excellent long-term commercial opportunity.

Asking Terms
The lease will be available on a full repairing and insuring basis (FRI). We anticipate the lease to be for a term of 20 years at an approximate rent of €22,000 per annum, with rent reviews at the 10-year mark and at 5-year intervals thereafter. The lease duration is negotiable based on the tenant’s long-term plans and may incorporate a future turnover rental calculation. The current facilities are run down and need a substantial capital spend to bring them up to standard. Noting this up front capital expenditure, an extended lease free period will be offered to offset these capital costs.

NOTE: The Coffee Dock is presently leased for the 2025 season and available for a longer term lease as part of the above offering. Intending tenants would require their own mobile coffee unit for which there is a designated serviced area including water and electricity.

Offers and Closing Date
A closing date may be set during the marketing process, inviting offers from interested parties. Our clients are not bound, at any time, to accept the highest or, indeed, any offer from an individual party. In the event that a closing date is set, the interested parties who have previously registered interest with Sherry Fitzgerald Stack will be advised of that closing date. At the closing date, interested parties will be advised of the assessment criteria for offers which are received.

Superb opportunity within Curragh Chase Forest Park to lease a well-situated caravan and camping site with excellent potential for further development (subject to planning permission) and profitability.
Just off the Wild Atlantic way and just an 8 minute drive from Ringmoylan Pier and the Shannon Estuary.
16km from the renowned Foynes Flying Boat Museum and yacht club.
9km from the heritage town of Adare.

Kilcornan is a parish about seventeen kilometres west of Limerick city on the N69. According to the 2006 census the population of Kilcornan was 671, an increase of 39 since 2002. Lewis's Topographical Dictionary notes that the earliest identifiable settlements in Kilcornan were Danish. The lands changed hands several times during the Tudor era. There is a Catholic church and a National School on the main road as well as a public house and shop.

Apart from Curraghchase the next most visited tourism site in Kilcornan is the Stonehall Visitor Park. There is also a noted go kart track. It is located across the River Shannon from Shannon Airport, County Clare.