Caravan Buyer's Guide

Whether you want to find out more about financing a holiday home, or just want to understand the steps you need to take to become an owner, you'll find it all right here. Our holiday home buyer's guide brings together all the information and resources you'll need to do your research before buying a caravan or lodge.

What kinds of holiday homes can I buy?

At Parkdean Resorts we offer both static caravans and lodges for sale, across a choice of 60 of our UK holiday parks. All of our holiday parks are non-residential, meaning your holiday home is just that - accommodation you own and can use at your leisure for holidays and weekend breaks throughout your chosen park’s ownership season.

What is a static caravan?

Often referred to as ‘holiday homes’, ‘mobile homes’ and sometimes just ‘caravans’, static caravans are prefabricated holiday homes which are typically purchased sited on a pitch at a holiday park. Static caravans offer a significantly more affordable option to those looking to purchase a holiday home for leisure use, than an equivalent brick and mortar holiday home.

Modern static caravans are fully insulated, double glazed, centrally heated and offer a number of stylish and luxurious features and touches - and provide a truly comfortable home-from-home experience.

Static caravan dimensions and sizes typically range from 10-14ft wide and 26-42ft in length. Meaning there’s a wide range of caravan sizes to choose from to suit every buyer and pitch.

At Parkdean Resorts, the majority of our static caravans for sale feature a white, cream or light green exterior - depending on the model you choose and park you purchase your holiday home at.

What is a lodge?

Lodges offer the ultimate holiday home ownership experience, and while typically higher in price, they offer additional space, stylish touches and a range of luxury fixtures and fittings. These can include everything from heated towel rails to utility rooms and dishwashers. Similar to static caravans, lodges are prefabricated and sited on a pitch at a holiday park.

Our stylish lodges are typically 20ft wide and 40ft in length, although slightly smaller and larger models are available on occasion. Essentially they’re double caravans - offering almost twice the interior space!

At Parkdean Resorts, the majority of our lodges feature a white, cream or distinctive wood-effect exterior, differentiating them from static caravans, alongside their larger size. Many of our lodge owners also opt to add a veranda to their holiday home, providing additional outdoor space.

Whether you choose to buy a static caravan or a lodge will depend on a number of factors, including your size requirements, budget and personal tastes.

Caravan berths

Our small static caravans are ideal for couples or smaller families who don’t need as many bedrooms, with 4 and 6 berth models available across our range. They don’t compromise on living or sleeping space either, and many of our 2 bedroom caravans actually offer larger bedrooms than their 3 bedroom versions.

If you’ve got a big family or lots of friends you plan on inviting to your holiday home for regular breaks, you might want to consider our lodges or larger caravans for sale. We have a wide range of both new and used 3 bedroom holiday homes available, offering up to 6 and 8 berth accommodation (including a sofa bed in the lounge of selected models).

New or used?

Whether you buy a new or used caravan or lodge will depend on your budget and preferences. We have a wide range of used caravans and lodges which offer great value for money and are a popular option for first time owners due to the smaller upfront costs. Plus, there’s always the option to upgrade in the future to a newer model once you’re settled into the ownership lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a brand new model, look no further than the Parkdean Resorts Collection, our hand-picked range of new caravans and lodges for sale. With Comfort, Premium, Excellence and Lodge ranges available, there’s something to suit every taste and budget. Explore the collection below.

We also have a number of special edition models coming to our collection soon, including exclusive new models and a wheelchair accessible caravan.

Features and interior

Our new caravans feature plenty of mod cons, with stylish kitchen appliances, central heating, double glazing and more. Each of the new models within our collection feature their own unique interior and contemporary furniture - so you can choose the perfect model to suit your tastes.

If budget’s a priority and you’re buying an older used model, redecorating is always an option - with the opportunity to add new carpets, reupholster furniture or upgrade appliances.

Manufacturers and models

We work closely with the best static caravan manufacturers in the industry, hand picking and customising the latest and best models available to add to our exclusive collection each year. Click on the brands below to find out more about the makes of static caravan we stock and explore the models we sell for each brand.