difference between a lodge and a static caravan?
- ownership
So you are looking at buying your own holiday home, but which type is right for you?
The most popular types of holiday homes to own are static caravans and lodges. Both are great and can suit all types of budgets and families. But before you make your decision have a read through this blog to see what the differences are and what holiday homes we have available that could be perfect for you. If you are looking at owning a holiday home with us we have eight different resorts for you to choose from across the UK.
what is a static caravan?
A static caravan is a type of holiday home that stays stationary. Usually you choose a resort and buy a static caravan off them or choose a resort to locate a static caravan you already have. Static caravans are usually all white/cream with a maximum width of 14ft with varying lengths. The range of static caravans available start with very basic fixtures but can also be extremely luxurious depending on your budget. They are the perfect type of holiday home to start with if you are wanting to try out the ownership lifestyle. When it’s time to upgrade that is when people then usually go to a lodge. The price of static caravans can start from £27,995 for a 2 bed.
*Darwin Escapes correct from September 2022
what is a lodge?
A lodge is another type of holiday home that also stays stationary. But most of the time you will buy the lodge from the resort you want it to be located at. Holiday lodges offer all the luxuries you could want from a holiday home. The main difference from a static caravan is the size, the width can go up to 22ft and most exteriors are usually made of brown or grey cladding. Due to the size of lodges you can find many home comforts in a holiday lodge like a utility, dressing room, large bathrooms and usually more bedrooms than static caravans offer. Prices of holiday lodges vary but they can start from £94,995 for a 2 bed.
*Darwin Escapes correct from September 2022
pros and cons of owning a lodge or static caravan
pros
- becomes a second home
- double glazing and central heating
- usually facilities on site to use
- plenty of space
- fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms
- stays in one location
- usually security on site to keep you safe
- make friends in the park community
- no hidden costs, yearly fees to cover everything
cons
- some parks and resorts close over winter
- you can’t always stay in a lodge of static caravan all year round
- if you wanted to relocate to another park or resort it can be quite costly
If you are looking at owning your own holiday home then we have a range of options to suit all.