Half a campsite for sale, and a total bargain... in Elgin, Moray for sale

Vango Aspen 500DLX Tent: Can't say too much about this tent that the guys from ukcampsite website already haven't, check out the reviews of the Aspen 500DLX. However if you can't be arsed doing any research on this stonking tent, here's a copy of what I've found: Max berths: 5 Tent weight: 45.00 KG Tent RRP on date added: £470.00 Bedroom inners: 3 Living area groundsheet: Fully Sewn-in Pitching Style: Inner first AND... "This tent is like a tardis and is perfect for long family holidays and having bought it second hand are into our second camping season with it, and agree with all the other comments about it's benefits. We like to think of it as a modern day yurt. It has so much headroom at 5'9' I can't even touch the inner roof in the lounge area. Some key points are: - Official Vango video covering the main features and great easy to follow pitching instructions for the Aspen range (500, 500DLX, 700, 700DLX) is available on youtube. - Takes two of us about an hour to pitch and peg out - Steel poles, not flimsy fibreglass so will withstand the strongest winds as long as you bother to guy it down properly. - Pitched inner first, but not really a problem as this is not a backpacking tent and most people will probably sit in the car till it stops raining before pitching it anyway. We did however have to dismantle it in the pouring rain, which meant the inner did get wet, but again not a problem as you have to dry the outer anyway before storing away longer term - It has a full inner tent in the lounge as well, not just the bedrooms as most tents only have these days, this helps condensation build up and ventilation. Also makes it cosier a night with no chance of brushing against the damp/cool outer at night. - Full sewn in groundsheet on the tent inner for lounge and bedroom, and fitted removable one for the porch, which is good with it being the cooking area and main entrance if wet as it can then be removed and easily shaken/cleaned and replaced back. - The porch on the DLX version is a real bonus creating a great space for cooking and other general storage meaning the lounge is kept for lounging and can be kept clean and clutter free. - We made our own carpet for the lounge by sewing two cheap fleece throws together from B&M Homestores, no need for the proper carpet, and use a tarpaulin with corners folded in as a footprint, both do the job perfectly, why pay more than you need to. - The main tent bag is huge, very easy to get tent back in, but takes up most of the boot so we leave the bag at home. We love it, so if you find one in good nick second hand I guarantee you won't be disappointed if you like space and luxury camping." ...AND... "We love our 500DLX and use it for longer stays. As mentioned in previous reviews it's size and weight make it a little impractical for shorter stays so we bought the smaller Idaho for weekends/shorter stays. We got the 500DLX as the large living space is ideal with children, particularly during wet weather when playing boardgames indoors, etc! Our young son stays in the single zipped-up bedroom next to our bedroom & as there's a zipped door between the two he can get to us easily in the morning. The porch area is great for cooking and storing wet gear if needed. All the little touches such as the sewn in pockets, hanging wardrobe pole and skylights in the roof are lovely and add to the quality feel of the tent. The stability of our DLX500 with it's steel poles was tested during a severe storm in 2012 and I'm relieved to say it passed with flying colours! The inner-pitch first design is a disadvantage in bad weather and you need a large garden or garage to be able to hang it to dry it out if needed. Other than this I can't think of anything else that is a negative about it!" ...AND... "My goodness! the positive comments about our 500DLX; * wow, it's so spacious, * you could get so many more people in here * you have space for a table AND sofa! (yes we do) The porch is great, no more muddy prints inside, the bedrooms are a great size, the wardrobe rail actually can hold your waterproofs. All those little sewn-in pockets make such a difference. We've just got back from a very wet & VERY windy Keswick and this tent took everything the elements could throw at us. We got back on site one evening to be informed by the camp leaders that some tents had to be rescued that afternoon. Our Aspen had just stood and as I checked around the pitch even the window flap guys (which I'd left open) had kept taut. My only 2 niggles with the tent are: *I can never get the porch groundsheet to sit nice and flat *because the inner tent is so tight on it's poles we now have a slight rip on the two rear corner pole-clip flaps" Comments from seller: The images of the tent on show are 'real', except the heater and the power cable. And yes, that is a double bed. The tent is big enough to cope with our glamping demands, and once pitched this tent is going nowhere. Extreme weather was never a problem for us and we always felt secure. The only drawback we encountered was decamping in stormy conditions. As you take one section down, it exposes the rest to strong winds and, due to its sturdy design, there is very little flexibility. We had to replace one of the steel poles and get a professional repair to one of the pole flaps. Mind you the gale was in Skye, and a caravan at the same site was blown over the same day. Anyway, the replacement pole could only be sold as a package (£50) so there are almost two sets of complete poles on offer as well. As active campers for nearly 30 years, and lots of research, this is truly the best tent we ever had. With grown up kids, who very rarely leave their rooms let alone venture outdoors, and now a camper van, there seems little incentive to go through the camping experience, which is why several items are for sale. Lots and lots of positives to this tent, which I'll leave you to research. Disadvantages? It is big and heavy when packed, and you'll need a big car to transport. It can be a bit tricky to pitch but it has been put up by two women before. Forgot to mention, as well as the inbuilt groundsheet, there's an additional full size footprint thrown in as well. Also for sale... ProAction changing tent - ideal for erm...changing. Or storage (green tent in one of the pics). Topflame portable gas heater (in box) - the trouble with a great tent is that you'll tend to go at times when you shouldn't go, i.e. early winter. As well as halogen heaters we also used gas ones (image removed). Sunncamp Mobile Mains Power Unit Code: MA5050 Mains electricity for your tent or trailer tent. 230v power to your appliances. RCD Protected extension lead 20 Metre lead with standard mains site plug, three sockets. I'm afraid the original bag isn't included. Can't think of much else to say....EXCEPT...due to public demand, and people not really making a commitment, there's some more stuff to add to the ad. Included in the price, and yes, everything mentioned in the ad is included in the price you see advertised. Midgie net: HiGear framed, Double/Twin bed size, free-standing, 150 x 180 x 200cm, zip door both sides (minor grass stains at floor level). Sleeping bag: Hardly used, 52 x 74 inches. Can open out to make large quilt. Complete with compression bag. Single flock inflatable airbed: 36 x 74 inches, with high output manual pump (not pictured as I think the other images have exceeded my upload limit) So come on! There's been long enough a delay, and I've had to re-submit this, as previous ad was removed due to putting a web address in. It's a big expense I know, but if you're a bit feart of that expenditure, and you've a big enough garden, I can help you put it up (travel within reason) and you can see it in all its glory before you make your mind up. I'm utterly convinced that the first person to do so will buy it there and then...and realise they'll have a total bargain to boot!