FAQ: 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.
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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.
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 I own the pitch?
No, you own you own your holiday home, but not the land it is on. You rent this from the park via a Licence Agreement, the terms of which you agree to at the time of purchase.
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 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.
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.
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 visit my holiday home whilst the park is closed?
You are welcome to check on your home when the park is closed, however you are not permitted to stay the night. Please note, water is turned off around the park during the month we are closed.
What do you need from me in order to buy a holiday home?
You will need to provide a copy of your primary address and photo ID. Before moving into your holiday home you will need to provide a copy of your insurance documents.
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.