Ever thought of the great lifestyle you could have with a holiday home of your very own?

Just get up and go, no packing or booking - with all the comforts of home! Lots of space, the latest in interior designs, with well appointed lounge, fully fitted kitchen plus 2 or 3 bedroom options - often with en-suite bathrooms. The space is on average about three times the size of a normal touring caravan.

We have teamed up with Park Holidays UK to bring you this introduction into buying a caravan holiday home.

Park Holidays UK are the leading holiday park operator in the south of England. As well as their touring & camping sites, there is a choice of 25 great holiday park locations in Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Essex & Suffolk.

 

The holiday parks have great facilities with a swimming pool complex, friendly clubhouse with entertainment for all the family. Your holiday home will be set in a landscaped parkland setting - with all the park facilities right on your doorstep.

So here are a few points to guide you in finding the right park and the right holiday home -

1. Where’s your ideal location? Most people choose a location under two hours drive from home so they can get most use of it for breaks, or longer periods.
2. Do you want an extra income from subletting when you are not using it - most parks offer a hassle free letting scheme.
3. Choose a park that offers a length of season that suits your needs - you can stay on park the whole season at most parks - often up to 10 ½ months.
4. Do you want a new or used model? There are used caravans for sale from under £10,000, with new models typically from around £15,000- sometimes there are even a few free caravans.
5. If you are looking at used caravans, make sure you buy from a reputable seller and that gas and electric tests have been made. Ask about the warranty period.
6. Check what the running costs are - pitch fees range from around £2,000 to £5,000 depending on the location and level of facilities. Check what’s included so that you are comparing like for like.
7. Make sure you deals with parks that are members of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association or National Caravan Council - your guarantee of high park standards and customer service.
8. Take you time making a decision - there is lots of information available online. Why not view the latest caravan holiday home model brochures for starters?

Visit the Park Holidays UK website for more information - you can request a free brochure & DVD, or arrange a park visit with free family visitor passes. You can also arrange a cheap inspection visit with an overnight stay, or even claim a free night with your touring caravan or tent! If you are lucky you could even Win a Caravan.