FAQ: 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.
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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.
Will I need a tv licence to watch tv in my holiday home?
The TV licence at your primary address covers usage in your holiday home.
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 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.
Can friends or family stay at my holiday home while I’m not there?
Yes, friends and family are welcome to make use of your holiday home without you there. We kindly ask that they are made aware of our park rules. Sub-letting is not permitted.
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.
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.
Can I upgrade my holiday home?
Yes, absolutely. You are more than welcome to upgrade your holiday home to a newer or larger home at any point during your Site Licence Agreement at Merley House Holiday Park. In fact, many of our existing owners have upgraded to newer models after initially purchasing a pre-owned holiday home.
Please pop into reception to discuss your options with one of our friendly team.
Do you have preferred manufacturers?
We work with leading holiday home manufacturers to provide a choice of luxury holiday homes. With more than 50 years’ experience in the industry we have longstanding relationships with many of our suppliers.
Our preferred manufacturers are: Willerby, Swift, ABI, Regal, Pathfinder, Prestige, Willerby and Sunseeker.
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.