FAQ: What do I need to do before the end of the season?
Merley House Holiday Park closes for 1 month every year. Before vacating your holiday home for winter, we kindly ask all guests to remove any items of value. You will also need to drain down your property. You can do this yourself or you can request that our maintenance team carries this out for you. Water is turned off around the park during the time.
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Am I responsible for maintaining my holiday home?
Yes, you are responsible for maintaining your property and keeping it in good working order. Our maintenance team are available should you need them for specific tasks.
Do you sell any residential lodges?
No, unfortunately we are a holiday park, not a residential park. Your holiday home at Merley House must not be used as a permanent residence or primary address.
What happens if my holiday home needs maintenance?
We have a capable groundskeeping team on-park to help with any small maintenance tasks. We can also recommend reputable tradesman in the local area. When enlisting the help of off-park tradesman, we ask that you provide us a copy of their electrical and/or gas safe qualifications.
You must seek the permission of management before carrying out any changes to the exterior of your property or surrounding grounds.
What’s the difference between log cabins, lodges and holiday homes?
The main difference between a log cabin, lodge and holiday home is the size and style. Lodges tend to be wider than holiday homes, providing a larger more open-plan living area. Log cabins, as the name would suggest, are wooden clad whereas holiday homes and lodges are usually clad by some form of composite weatherboarding.
We are more than happy to show you the difference in person during your trip to Merley House Holiday Park. Our team can answer any questions you may have and help you decide on the right home for you.
Can I choose my own caravan for a vacant pitch?
If our holiday homes for sale are not what you’re looking for, we can order a different model direct from the manufacturer. This will give you the flexibility to choose the perfect home to meet your needs.
We have an excellent working relationship with all the leading manufacturers and will happily liaise with them on your behalf. You will be kept involved every step of the way.
Can I live in my holiday home?
No, your holiday home cannot be your primary residence. Proof of address must be shown at the time of purchase and you must vacate your property during our winter closure each year.
Does my holiday home, lodge or log come with a warranty?
Yes, new holiday homes come with a manufacturer’s warranty – this will vary depending on the manufacturer. Pre-owned holiday homes do not come with a warranty, unless there is time remaining on the manufacturers warranty.
Can I move my existing holiday home from another park to Merley House Holiday Park?
No, unfortunately we do not allow bring-ons at Merley.
Can I run a business from my holiday home?
No, unfortunately you cannot run a business from your holiday home. It is not a commercial property and you would be in breach of your Licence Agreement with us.
What types of holiday homes do you have at Merley House?
We have a selection of holiday homes, lodges and chalets for sale at Merley House Holiday Park in Wimborne. All of our homes come from leading manufacturers with excellent warranties (applicable to new-homes only).
We will work with you to help you find the perfect holiday home to suit your needs.