FAQ: 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.
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Can I sublet my holiday home?
No, we do not permit subletting at Merley House Holiday Park.
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.
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 do I do when my Licence Agreement comes to an end?
When your Licence Agreement comes to an end you have a number of options. Please speak to the Merley House team.
Can I have parcels delivered to the park?
Yes, we are happy for you to have parcels delivered to the park reception on an occasional basis. Please ensure they are clearly addressed and collected in a timely manner.
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.
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.
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.
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 move my existing holiday home from another park to Merley House Holiday Park?
No, unfortunately we do not allow bring-ons at Merley.