FAQ: Do I need home insurance?
Yes, having appropriate holiday home insurance is a condition of our Site Licence Agreement. You can purchase insurance through us or via a third party, independent broker.
We require an up-to-date copy of your insurance certificate every year.
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What storage options will I have?
You are more than welcome to add external storage to your property, as long as it sits within your boundary and is maintained to a high standard. You are limited to 1 shed or 2 storage boxes per holiday home or lodge.
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.
How are utilities charged?
Utilities are not included in your annual site fees. We bill for water, sewage and waste disposal and electric twice a year in January and September. All homes are individually metered.
Only a small number of our holiday homes have mains gas, the majority have gas bottles. Replacement gas bottles can be purchased on-site.
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.
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.
Do you sell pre-owned holiday homes?
Yes, we sometimes sell pre-owned holiday homes subject to availability. Please look at our holiday homes for sale listings or get in touch to find out more.
Can I have Sky TV in my holiday home?
Yes, many of our existing holiday home and lodge owners have had Sky TV installed in their property.
How long is the License Agreement at Merley House Holiday Park?
Holiday homes come with a 15-year Licence Agreement, whereas lodges come with a 30-year agreement.
At the end of your License Agreement, you can either upgrade your home, or move it offsite. Providing your holiday home is maintained to a high standard you can also or extended your term by another 10 or 20 years.
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.
What is the process of buying a holiday home?
The process of buying a holiday home is relatively simple in comparison to buying a bricks and mortar property.
- Visit Merley House Holiday Park for a tour – we will show you our available holiday homes and pitches
- If you select a home that is already on park, you will need to pay a deposit, provide proof of address, ID and a copy of your holiday home insurance. If everything is in order you can move into your home straight away, after settling the outstanding balance. It usually takes around 2 weeks to complete this process.
- If you would like to order a specific home direct from the manufacturer you will first need to select your pitch. We will then sit with you to help you look though available options and select a home that meets your needs. Lead times vary depending on manufacturers.