Ownership guide
Holiday Lodge Ownership Explained
Holiday lodge ownership sits between a static caravan and a cottage. You get more space, often a longer season, and a genuinely different holiday experience — but you also pay more upfront and per year.
This guide explains how lodge ownership works, what it costs, and the traps to avoid.
By the team at Best Caravan Parks · Updated August 2026
The short answer
How does holiday lodge ownership work?
You buy the lodge from the park or a seller, pay an annual pitch fee to keep it on its pitch, and hold the home under a licence agreement for leisure use — typically on a longer season than a static caravan park.
What you actually own
You own the lodge itself, not the land. The pitch remains the park’s, and your right to keep the lodge there comes from a licence or agreement. If the park changes hands or closes, the agreement terms matter enormously — read them fully.
Most lodge parks run a longer season than traditional caravan parks, with a growing number offering 12-month holiday use. A 12-month licence is a major advantage if you want winter stays.
The real cost picture
Prices for new lodges typically start around £80,000 and can exceed £150,000 for large, high-spec models. On top of that: annual pitch fees (often £4,000–£9,000), insurance, rates, heating, maintenance and the cost of keeping the lodge serviced.
When comparing deals, add every annual cost together and multiply by your expected years of ownership — that is what the lodge really costs.
Resale and exit
Lodges hold resale value better than most static caravans, but they still depreciate. The park usually has to approve any buyer and may charge commission on a resale or require you to sell through them.
Before signing, get the resale clause, park commission and exit costs in writing.
Before you pay a deposit
Before you buy a caravan or lodge — and before you pay a deposit — speak to an independent expert.
£150 spent on independent advice before you commit could save you thousands later — or stop you making the wrong purchase completely.
Private 45–60 minute video consultation with a retired caravan-industry expert with 30 years’ experience.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I rent out / sublet my lodge?+
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