When planning your holiday home budget, it’s important to look beyond the purchase price and consider ongoing costs. We’d be happy to talk you through the different annual costs, but typically, they include:
Site Fees – Also known as pitch fees, this is the rent you pay for your holiday home’s place on the park. It covers park facilities, maintenance, staff, security, and utility connections. How much the lodge or caravan site fees cost depends on factors such as the park’s size, location, facilities, season length, and the size and setting of your individual pitch.Insurance – Most parks require owners to have their own insurance for static caravans or lodges to cover against fire, flood, theft, and public liability. At Discover Parks, we’ve arranged a competitive group insurance policy*, but you’re free to choose your own insurer as long as the cover meets park requirements.Electricity & Gas – Some parks charge based on average park consumption. At Discover, gas and electricity are metered and billed twice a year, so you only pay for what you use.Rates, Water & Drainage – While you won’t pay council tax for your holiday home, parks are required to pay business rates to the local council. You’ll be asked to contribute to this annual fee, along with the costs for the park’s water and sewerage services.Maintenance & Servicing – Holiday homes require some regular upkeep. While you might handle most of this yourself, you may prefer extra help from the park. For example, we offer a full winterisation package, cleaning, and safety checks.TV – If you already have a TV licence for your main residence and no one will be watching or streaming live TV while you’re on the park, you shouldn’t need an additional licence as long as you complete a ‘Non-simultaneous Use Declaration Form.’ Be sure to check the TV Licensing website for the latest information and conditions.Internet – Depending on local infrastructure, some parks offer Wi-Fi. At Discover, you have free access to the main parkwide Wi-Fi for light browsing. If you need more data for streaming or downloads, we recommend using a private Wi-Fi dongle in your caravan or, if available, having a dedicated line installed.Finance – At Discover Parks, we offer finance on all our static caravans and lodges. This means you could own a holiday home from under £250 per month. You can also borrow up to £20,000 with an interest rate as low as 4.9% on a brand new holiday home. Our Ownership Team can explain how it works. e: ownership@discoverparks.co.uk .
*Discover Parks Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN number 413858. Compass Insurance is a trading name of Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd, registered in England and Wales under Company Number: 11429456 at Registered address: 7 Pullman Court, Great Western Road, Gloucester GL1 3ND. Bspoke Lifestyle Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN Number: 820727.
A park might be listed as dog-friendly, but does it have everything your pet needs—like trails from the doorstep, spaces to run, and facilities just for them?
At Discover Parks, all our parks have on-site walks, open fields, and woodland trails to explore, plus secure off-lead areas where they can run free. We have dog wash rooms with warm showers and hairdryers, and the Lakeside Bar & Bistro is dog-friendly, as are many nearby pubs and cafés. So your four-legged explorer can have the full holiday experience too!
How important are local amenities to you? Do you need a pub, grocer, petrol station, or restaurant? Do you want direct access to walking and cycling routes? What attractions are near the park, and can you see yourself enjoying them throughout the seasons and over the years?
At Discover Parks, all our locations are near village amenities and have country trails from the door. We’re close to historic locations like Hereford and Ludlow, National Trust properties, the Shropshire Hills AONB, and the Brecon Beacons National Park, plus many castles, market towns, and galleries. Variety like this is important to keep your visits feeling fresh.
If the location doesn’t suit your lifestyle, you may not visit as often as you’d planned or enjoy it as much as you’d hoped. If the park is only a couple of hours away, spontaneous short breaks and weekend trips are much easier. If you prefer longer stays, travel distance may matter less.
Some people love the buzz of entertainment; others just want the sound of birdsong.
At Discover Parks, every park sits by the water and is a haven for nature lovers—but each has its own vibe. Pearl Lake brings the entertainment, with golf, fishing, adventure play, a restaurant, and a bar. Arrow Bank is a prime spot for those who love fishing and village life, while Rockbridge is about fresh air, beautiful views, and amazing dark skies.
So, consider what matters most to you and your family and what will bring you the greatest joy.
