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Welcome...
Editor Alex Melvin introduces your January 2024 issue, which features all you
need to know about the latest new and refreshed homes on the market...
New year, new me’ is a phrase that
has literally never left my lips.
Saying that, we all normally feel
inclined towards a hurst of activity
after the excesses of the festive season, lor
many readers of this magazine, such a burst
will centre around the purchase of a brand
new park home of leisure lodge.
If you're in the market for one such home
over the coming 12 months, you could do a
whole lot worse than to turbo charge your
search by ‘studying the form' inside our New
Model I lomes Special (from page 38).
Inside, you'll find all of the best new and
refreshed models that arc set to impress
over the course of 2024. Mam of these
models will crop up as show homes on
parks up and down the country, w hile
others will have taken their bow at one of
the autumn's big shows. If you couldn't
make any of those, our New .Model I Ionics
Special is the next best thing. Plus, there's
expert analysis from our very own Bella
Brodie, who knows a thing or two about the
type of park homes and lodges available,
believe me!
Here are some of the highlights from
your January 2024 issue:
1.	New Model I lomes Special. Your
compendium of all the latest new and
refreshed park homes, lodges and holiday
homes currently on the market. One not to
miss’ Turn to page 38 and let the fun begin!
2.	Insiders' knowledge. As well as great
new homes to read about and view, we've
also got the inside track from the head of
design at Atlas I lomes, and expert tips on
navigating the buy ing process from our own
Bella Brodie (sec pages 64 and 81).
3.	Dispute resolution. While full
colour photos of brand new homes are
undoubtedly enticing, nobody can be happy
if they're in dispute with their site owner.
Don't miss specialist barrister Ibraheem
Dulmcer's feature on dispute resolution
through mediation on page 68.
4.	Show reviews’ It feels like I’ve had a
season ticket to the NEC recently, what with
the number of industry events taking place
there! Check out our reviews of two of them
from page 94.
5.	Loving the lifestyle! The I K's best parks
and homes are exciting enough on their
own, but it's the lifestyle benefits that bring
the ‘secret ingredient' to the party! Check
out our great range of lifestyle features from
page 71.
Your team of contributors
Alex Melvin has been editor
of this magazine since 2008
and has worked in this industry
for more than 17 years, also
editing Park Home News and
the annual Residential Parks Guide. He looks
forward to reaching an age where it’s more
socially acceptable for him to move to a
residential park home. In between poring
over PH&HL pages, he fills his days playing
football and Minecraft with his two young
sons, reading, birdwatching, cooking and
drinking real ale.
Steve Rowe is a magazine
journalist who has been
working for more than 25
years in the park home,
touring caravan, motoring and
motorhome sectors, including six years
editing a touring caravan magazine. He has
been working in the park home and holiday
caravan sector for over 13 years, writing
exclusively for this magazine.
Bella Brodie is editor of our
sister publication Holiday
Living. Bella has been a regular
contributor since 2009 and is
now our residential and holiday
home model review guru. Well connected in
the park and leisure home world, she helps
us dig out the latest innovations, insights
and behind the scenes stories to bring to our
readers. She is also a member of the Guild
of Caravan Writers, editor of Park Lifestyle
magazine and a former editor of Park Home
News.
Andrew Jenkinson has been
immersed in the caravan
industry since 1970. He has
been writing about the sector
for more than 30 years and has
16 published books to his name. He is also
known as the ‘UK Caravan Industry Historian’
and also hosts his own YouTube channel,
The Caravan Industry Expert. He has written
for this magazine since 1996.
Sue Hollingshead is a
PR, marketing, and events
professional who is passionate
about her role, and has been
working within the residential
and holiday home sector for more than 20
years. She particularly enjoys seeing new
trends that are entering the market and is a
keen advocate of promoting this to the wider
audience. She also regularly visits residential
and holiday parks for this magazine.
Ibraheem Dulmeer is a
specialist park homes law
barrister and mediator at
www.parkhomeslaw.com
and Normanton Chambers, in
London. Ibraheem has written
for the magazine since 2014. Ibraheem
provides expert advice for anybody thinking
of buying a park home, and is able to assist
on all legal aspects relating to park home
matters for both park home residents and
site owners.
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contents
Park Home & Holiday Living
JANUARY 2024
NEW MODEL HOMES SPECIAL!
Everything you need to know about
the latest new and refreshed homes
on the market!
Homes to look out for.............38
Fairway Homes in focus____________41
Special feature: Prestige.........45
A-Z of the best new models________48
Interview with an interior designer..64
Noticeboard
Welcome.........-.............-3
Editor Alex Melvin takes you through what to
look out for inside your January 2024 issue
Buying a park home—-____________-_____6
Essential buying advice, legal help, plus
specialist industry names to contact
Talking points.................... -8
Andrew Jenkinson looks back on family time
spent inside holiday caravans
Parks
Let’s move to Somerset............10
We get the lowdown on one of the UK’s most
exciting counties, Somerset, and explore
residential park home options in the area
A delightful Dorset community......16
Richard Webber visits Cauldron Barn Farm
Park-a beautiful Swanage development
'We’re loving life at
Woodside Meadows!1................22
Sue Hollingshead talks to some of the first
residents to move onto a new Cambridgeshire
park owned by Turners Parks Group
A beautiful park.............-.......28
Sue Hollingshead finds out more about
Church Farm Close Park, a delightful site that
occupies a scenic countryside location close
to the New Forest
Back to the future!..........-.......30
It’s that time of year again! Park home resident
Peter Jones reflects on what’s in store over the
coming 12 months...
It’s the best thing we ever did!1.___32
Find out why others chose to change their lives
and made their dream retirement move into a
park home. Steve Rowe revisits some interviews
with park home residents
Services
Legal: mediation.....................68
Ibraheem Dulmeer explains how mediation in
park home matters can often be a good
alternative to court
New Year, new home?__________________70
Let the park home specialists at Quickmove
Properties help you find your dream home and
park development in 2024!
Holiday
Buying a holiday home------------90
All you need to know about the buying process
Holiday news...................-91
Updates from around the industry on holiday
parks, homes and more!
Fresh ideas and great people 94
Andrew Jenkinson reports on the Holiday Park&
Resort Innovation Show, which was held over two
days in November and proved to be a busy event...
Playing to the crowds............-98
The Caravan & Motorhome Show, which took
place in mid-October at Birmingham’s NEC, had
much to offer those after different leisure home
options. Andrew Jenkinson reports...
Legal: holiday help.-------------101
Find out how Ibraheem Dulmeer can help you
with your holiday park and home issues
Lifestyle
Products_______________71
Self-assessment scams___72
Home help______________74
Nature_________________76
Cookery________________77
Coffee Time____________78
News, views & advice
News...................81
Puzzles________________84
Personal finance.......85
Your shout.............86
Life begins at 50!.....88
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and essential questions to ask...
SURVEYING THE
SCENE
Q: Should I geta survey?
A: It is important for both new and
second-hand homes to get a survey
report from a specialist qualified
surveyor. For example. Subject II
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Surveyors will provide independent
surveys. These UK-wide companies also
provide detailed written reports
describing any problems and how to
resolve them.
THE LEGALITIES
Q: Should I get specialist legal
advice?
A: The simple answer is yes. It is
important to seek specialist legal
advice and support when buying a
park home, new or pre-existing.
Ibraheem Dulmeer at www.
parkhomesbw.com can be contacted
to provide you with a fixed fee for a
report on your legal paperwork relating
to your park home purchase. Ibraheem
has helped many park home owners
during the buying process as a
barrister and, through this, he has seen
that there are real risks that must
highlighted when purchasing a park
home:
I.	Deposits paid by prospective owners
without proper adv ice as to how they
operate:
2.	The contracts are not properly
understood by prospective park home
owners: and
3.	There is a risk that prospectiv e park
home owners are unable to use that
home as a residential park home.
To ensure that you are in a best
position to avoid these risks,
Ibraheem can assist you in line w ith
the Government guidance. Ibraheem
will clarify the legal position you are
in, help you with understanding any
processes in place but most of all,
provide you with the peace of mind
to have the confidence in the
decision making process.
Q: If I am buying a park home, do
I need a contract?
A: fhe law requires the site owner
must give the proposed occupier
under the Agreement a Written
Statement. This Statement will set
out the terms of your agreement to
live in a park home on the site
owners site. If you buy your home
from the site owner, this must be
given to you 28 days before you sign
the Agreement.
You may have a specific time period
to challenge the terms you have
entered into, if this period passes,
you and the site owner will be bound
by the terms of the agreement.
The implied terms are contractual
terms which are implied by law into
the agreement between a park home
owner and site owner. They are the
minimum rights and obligations that
all residents of park homes in
England have.
SELLING UP
Q: What happens if I
want to sell?
A: The law provides that as a park
home owner, you can sell your home
on the open market without having
the new home buy er approved by the
park site owner if you have acquired
your park home after 26 May 2013 in
England or 1 October 2014 in Wales.
If you acquired your park home prior
to 26 May 2013 or I October 2014.
there is some site owner invoh cment.
Oils there a commission
payable?
There is a maximum commission of 10
per cent of the purchase price pay able
by the buy er to the site ow ner.
EXTRA OUTGOINGS
Q: Are there any extra costs?
A: Monthly pitch fees and council tax.
Insuring your home can vary but
normally costs around £250 per y ear.
INSURANCE
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Q: Are they easy to insure?
A: Park homes are best insured by
specialists such as Parksure, Mobile
Home Insurance. Park Home
Assist Insurance Services or Paul Baker
Insurance Services. Ту pically. the policy
will insure the home and contents on a
ncw-for-old basis, so the sums should
reflect the cost of replacement as new
to include an allowance for site
clearance, re-siting and delivery . Some
include legal expenses cover, too.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
О What will it cost?
A: Prices vary depending on size,
fixtures and fittings and location.
The park owner can also charge for
park and plot dev elopment,
transportation, siting and connection
to mains sen ices. The Government
strongly recommends that buy ers anil
sellers use an independent legal
specialist.
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О Is the park a member of one of
the industry's two main trade
bodies, the British Holiday & Home
Parks Association (BH&HPA) or the
National Caravan Council (NCC)? Is it
an approved NCC member (NCC)?
©Does it have the correct site
licence? The site licence covers
vital things like park home spacing and
road maintenance. Your legal adviser
must ensure it is the correct licence in
place.
Ю ESSENTIA!
QUESTIONS
When you’re buying a park home there
are certain things you need to know...
When is the annual pitch fee
review date? Check that any
increase/decrease in monthly charges
was in line with the relevant month's
inflation figure. Pitch fees can only be
reviewed once a year. There are also
other ways in which that the pitch fee
can be increased.
©Do you need to purchase gas
and electricity through the park,
or are you free to deal directly with
your chosen supplier?
©Does it have the correct planning
permission? Ensure that your le-
gal adviser checks the correct planning
is obtained to ensure you are able to
proceed with the purchase.
О Are pets permitted? Cats or
dogs? If so, how many per home?
Can existing animals be re-
placed?
О Check that you obtain advice
to understand the agreement?
A park home report can help you un-
derstand the complex terms that your
agreement may have, so you are clear
when the terms are at the outset?
Are children permitted to live
on-site?
Are there any age restrictions you
need to be aware of? Many parks
operate an over 50s or over 55s policy.
FINANCE
Q How can I raise the cash?
A: You can take out a loan (but you
can’t get a mortgage on a park home),
or buy outright by using your savings or
releasing equity; Or. you can also use a
part-exchange company like Quickmove
Properties (tel. 01793 840917).
FURTHER INFO
Q: Where do I learn more?
A :Read this year s Residential
Parks Guide!
Ibraheem Dulmeer kindly answered
questions 2.3.4 and 5 ('Legalities' and
'Selling I p' sections). Ibraheem is a
barrister at www.parkhomeslaw.com.
Ibraheem provides legal advice to those
wishing to buy a park home or need
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A BRILLIANT BUY!
Andrew Jenkinson reflects on how owning a holiday home can make great memories!
Looking through my vast archives the
other day I came across this unusual
shot I took back in 1987 (sec right)!
In the snap, I captured my sister
(left), wife (middle) and my sister's husband
getting into my sister's new Carnaby
Ranchero for the very first time.
This new holiday home had just pitched
up on their plot at Trees Caravan Park, near
Inglcton in West Yorkshire. Note: there's
absolutely no decking, and the ‘steadies'
were just placed on breeze blocks!
My sister and her husband bought their
first holiday caravan in 1980 - a rather basic
ABI Constellation daring from 1976 on this
very same plot. They had looked at a tourer,
but my brother-in-law wasn’t keen on towing
so, after finding the ABI for sale for £1,600,
they bought into the holiday home lifestyle.
A few years later and they were completely
hooked. So. when they upgraded their
ABI for a brand new Carnaby, they felt
like royalty! On the week the Carnaby was
delivered, my wife and 1 helped them get it
up and running - what a great laugh we had.
as you can see from this photo! We all went
for a pub meal and a pint afterwards. We had
some great times there - happy days!
This photo brought back some great
memories, I can tell you! This is what I was
explaining to a couple at October's Caravan
& Motorhome Show at the NEC. The couple
were perusing tourers and motorhomes, but
wandered over to look at the Swift and Atlas
holiday homes on show. We got chatting
and I spent 20 minutes explaining the three
different types of leisure options they were
looking at. They soon warmed to the idea
of a holiday caravan, especially when I told
them they could have friends to visit and still
have plenty of room!
W hen you factor in that many holiday
parks are now also open all-year-round and
offer a dazzling array of facilities, there's
much to be said lor them! I then told them
about the memories I had of spending time
in various holiday homes and I think they
were sold!
I'll never forget the long, carefree
weekends and holidays in the beautiful
British countryside with friends and family.
I lopefully they will take the plunge, just as
my sister and her husband did back in 1980!
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As 2023 melts into 2024 like the slurry from a sad snowman and we all take a bit of
time for ourselves over the festive season, man) prospective park and holiday home
buyers will be wondering what trends will light up 2024. Well, you need wonder no
longer as our round up of 2O24's best new and refreshed models is here to help! Turn
to page 38 and you'll find our expert anal) sis of what's likely to be hot this year and
what trends to look out for. As well as this, we've also got great images of all the best
new designs and the secrets of what goes into creating sensational homes!
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SOMERSET
Still such a popular
spot for those looking
for a slower pace of life,
the hardest decision
in a move to Somerset
will be choosing which
of the many wonderful
towns and villages you
want to call home...
Somerset is considered by many
as a holiday destination, which
it certainly is, and a great one
at that, hut all those things that
make it a popular place to visit
also make it an ideal county to set up home.
Of course there are beaches and seaside
towns, but away from the coast there are
mam more fun things to see and do, along
with attractive towns and villages with
residential parks. In fact, just last year a
YouGov survey found that Somerset is the
fifth most popular region in the UK with a
very high 86 per cent of people liking
the county.
Even more impressive was that Bath - the
only city in the UK to be designated a
Unesco World Heritage Site - was found to
be the second most popular city in England.
Somerset is generally a very rural county
with Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton,
Yeovil and Bridgwater the largest places by
population. If you like the idea of living in
or near a busier town or city, several of the
residential parks mentioned at the end of
this feature can be found in Bridgwater,
Yeo\ il and Taunton.
Away from the coast, the highly sought
after Taunton is the county town of
Somerset and as such has all the amenities,
shops and restaurants you would expect.
It might surprise you to know that you
can take a train to London from here in just
under two hours.
Around 30 miles to the east of Taunton is
Yeo\ il. which also offers good amenities.
This is a town steeped in history, while for
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• The picturesque Sutton Bingham Reservoir, which is located just five miles from Yeovil in Somerset
nature lovers, Somerset’s rolling hills are a
stone’s throw away.
1 leading back north and nearer the coast
is the historic market town of Bridgwater,
which reportedly hosts Europe’s largest
illuminated carnival. which lights up the
streets every November.
Somerset has so mam pretty coastal
towns and villages that man)' people might
not be aware of some of the lesser known
locations. I iolway I louse Park, for example,
can be found on the outskirts of the
smaller town of Ilminster in the heart of
Somerset. The town, which continues to
grow in popularity, offers home owners a
great combination of history, amenities
and nature.
We couldn't discuss living in Somerset
without highlighting some of the great
coastal locations, kicking off with Watchet
where you will find The Tides retirement
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5 reasons to visit Somerset....
park. This is a lively harbour town situated
on the west Somerset eoast with views of
the Bristol Channel.
Bigger than Watchct, and better known,
is Weston-super-Mare, one of the county's
most popular seaside towns boasting a
pier, promenade, an aquarium and more.
Alternatively there's Minehead, which is
known by many for its Budins Resort.
I lowever, more importantly, it is often
referred to as ‘The Gateway to Exmoor
National Park'.
One of the best places in Somerset for a
quintessential English seaside location is
Burnham-on-Sea. which has grown from
being a small fishing village. Now it
happens to have the UK’s shortest pier at
under 300m while the town’s beaches
form the second longest stretch of sand
in all of Europe!
With so much to offer and yet with a
slower pace of life on offer, it's no surprise
that more and more people arc choosing
to retire to this fantastic county where,
once you're unpacked, you will wonder
why you waited so long to make
the move...
THINGS TO DO: If you enjoy days
out then the many festivals and events
that take place in Somerset are sure
to keep you busy. If the world famous
Glastonbury Festival is not your cup of
tea, there are many others including
carnivals, Christmas markets and more.
COASTAL RESORTS: For a day or
home - by the seaside there are plenty
of places to choose from in Somerset
including Minehead, Weston-super-
Mare and Burnham-on-Sea. It won’t be
long before you discover your favourite
beaches and coastal walks.
CHEESE AND CIDER: If this is your
dream combination then Somerset
is the place for you. Obviously being
home to Cheddar Gorge there’s a close
association with Cheddar, but Somerset
is equally well known for cider, which has
been made in the county for centuries.
CAVE NETWORK: When it comes
to caves Somerset has some pretty
impressive examples. Popular with
visitors and locals alike are Cheddar
Gorge & Caves along with the brilliantly
named Wookey Hole, which welcomes
more than 250,000 every year.
EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK: Exmoor
might be one of our smallest national
parks but this unique landscape of
moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland
is a wonderful place to live and visit with
numerous activities available from fishing
to mountain biking.
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Great parks to consider...
Broadfield Park
Bridgwater,
Somerset TA7 0PH
Owner: RS Hill and Sons
T: 01329 232708
E: sales@rshill.co.uk
W: www.rshill.co.uk
One of three RS Hill & Sons parks
in Somerset, Broadfield Park is on
the outskirts of the historic village of
Middlezoy, nestled between open
farmland overlooking the surrounding
countryside. In the village, a short walk
away, there’s a pub, plus there are good
public transport links to Bridgwater
where the main shopping facilities can be
found. There are 33 homes at the park,
which caters for semi-retired and retired
over 55s. Pets are allowed subject to
agreement at Broadfield, where there are
several plots for sale.
Yeovil Marsh Park
Yeovil Marsh,
Somerset BA213QQ
Owner: RS Hill and Sons
T: 01329 232708
E: sales@rshill.co.uk
W: www.rshill.co.uk
Staying with the family run RS Hill &
Sons, Yeovil Marsh Park Home Estate
can be found within the small village of
Yeovil Marsh, which is just a couple of
miles from Yeovil town. Another park
for over 55s, there are 56 homes at this
park where there are plots available. As
at Broadfield Park, pets are permitted
subject to agreement.
Rusty Well Park
3 Rusty Well Park,
West Hendford, Yeovil
Somerset
BA202NA
Owner: Somerset Residential Parks Ltd
T: 01935 476655
E: info@somersetresidentialparks.co.uk
W: www.somersetresidentialparks.co.uk
Another family-run business, Somerset
Residential Parks has two parks for the
over 50s, both of which are featured here.
The first is Rusty Well Park (pictured
above right) which, being close to Yeovil,
is ideal for those who prefer town living.
It is also only a five-minute stroll to
Ninesprings Park, an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. With 107 homes, there
is a two-bedroom park home for sale at
Rusty Well Park; get in touch for more
information and the latest availability.
Primrose Hill Residential Park
Charlton Mackrell,
Somerton,
Somerset TA117 AP
Owner: Somerset Residential Parks Ltd
T: 01458 224188
E: info@somersetresidentialparks.co.uk
W: www.somersetresidentialparks.co.uk
This second option from Somerset
Residential Parks is a great choice for
those who like the idea of countryside
living. A smaller park, there are 60
homes at this spacious park estate.
The neighbouring villages of Charlton
Mackrell and Charlton Adam have
community centres, a pub and churches,
and the market town of Somerton is five
miles away. At the time of writing a new
park home is available at Primrose Hill,
which allows ‘well behaved’ pets.
Holway House Park
Station Road,
llminster,
Somerset
TA19 9BZ
Owner: Berkeleyparks
T: 01935 862079
E: sales@berkeleyparks.co.uk
W: www.berkeleyparks.co.uk
Next up is Holway House Park, which
can be found on the outskirts of llminster.
Set in a great location, the Dorset, North
Somerset and South Devon coasts are all
a short drive away while the bus stop near
the park goes to llminster. The park is for
those over 50s, and please note that no
pets are allowed here. If you would like to
visit Holway House Park, get in touch to
arrange a date and enquire about up-to-
date plot availability.
Ivy House Park
Henlade,
Taunton,
Somerset ТАЗ 5HR
Owner: Berkeleyparks
T: 01823 442722
E: sales@berkeleyparks.co.uk
W: www.berkeleyparks.co.uk
Another one from Berkeleyparks, a little
further north in Somerset is Ivy House
Park where, again, the park is for over 50s
and no pets are permitted. It is a short
drive from the historic county town of
Taunton, and there is a bus stop near to
the park. However, handily, a grocer and
Post Office are within walking distance
and Ivy House Park has its own licensed
clubhouse, run by residents.
The Tides
Sea Lane,
Doniford, Watchet,
Somerset TA23 OUD
Owner: Birch’s Park Homes Ltd
T: 0845 5554545
E: sales@birchsgroup.co.uk
W: www.birchsgroup.co.uk
With a lower than many minimum age of
45, The Tides is an exclusive retirement
park - 23 homes - situated near to
the coast in Somerset. Both cats and
dogs are welcomed at this park, which
is also very close to several Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as
various parkland walks and villages.
Houndstone Park
Gunners Lane,
Yeovil,
Somerset BA22 8SQ
Owner: Berkeleyparks
T: 01935 862079
E: sales@berkeleyparks.co.uk
W: www.berkeleyparks.co.uk
For this month’s final park we are heading
back to Yeovil and Berkeleyparks’
Houndstone Park. Just three miles from
Yeovil, this well established park caters for
those over 50. Milk and newspapers are
delivered daily while a local superstore
is only a few minutes’ drive away. For
those with pets, they are considered at
Houndstone Park (one dog or one cat).
Get in touch with Berkeleyparks to find
out more including the latest availability.
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A TRULY DELIGHTFUL
DORSET COMMUNITY
Richard Webber visits Cauldron Barn Farm Park:
a beautiful residential offering from Berkeleyparks
in Swanage, Dorset...
et amid Dorset's Purbeck I lills and
minutes from the pretty seaside
town of Swanage is a true oasis of
tranquillity. It may be a cliche, but
it's difficult to find a more apposite
phrase to describe Berkeleyparks' ever-
popular ('auldron Barn Farm Park.
In addition to its superb location, there is
so much to like about this gem of a park. Not
only is it among the best-kept sites I've
visited, thanks to the park's diligent
management and maintenance team, but it's
one of the quietest. In fact, it's so tranquil
that I could even hear the birds singing.
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Affable residents
And if that wasn’t enough, the affable
residents wave, smile and say ‘hello’ - even
to a perfect stranger like me! Well, that was
my experience when I visited the 14-acre
site once occupied by a farm until, during
the 1950s, it was turned into a campsite.
By the 1970s. larger static caravans began
arriving, but amenities remained rather
primitive with guests relying on water from
a standpipe in the middle of the field, a
breeze block toilet and shower block and
no electricity.
The park, then comprising of four fields,
was modernised during subsequent years
with the introduction of running water, gas
and electricity supplies.
In 1994, permission was granted to build
houses on two fields which resulted in the
park's capacity being reduced to 169 statics,
most privately owned.
That's how it remained until the site
received a much-needed injection of capital
in 2008 when Berkeley parks acquired
Cauldron Barn Farm Park and began the
process of developing it into the residential
park that exists today.
A beautifully kept park home and
garden plot
“There is a maintenance crew on the park five
days a week to keep it looking shipshape. If
it’s a cold, icy morning, they’re out gritting the
roads - it’s very well kept.”
John Killick, Cauldron Barn Farm Park resident
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What the residents think...
Г । John and Mo Killick
70 and 69 respectively,
A jp bought their two bedroom
Prestige in 2020 after
spending over four decades
in Canada. ‘When we decided to retire back
in the UK, we considered buying a house
but all the pitfalls, like having to redecorate,
put us off so a park home seemed the
ideal option,’ said John. ‘This particular
residential park has everything: it's walking
distance to the town, close to the sea and is
surrounded by beautiful countryside.’
Nigel Wheater and Reg
Cox, 67 and 72, own a two
bedroom Country Homes
Purbeck Gold unit and have
lived on the park longer than
any other owners. ‘We moved here in 2012
when it was still a caravan park, although
three park homes had been brought in -
and we owned one. So we’ve seen the park
grow to what it is today - and we love it
here,’ said Nigel.
Richard and Amanda
Lovell, both 56, live in a two
bedroom Omar Canford and
are new kids on the block,
having swapped their home
in Bristol for Cauldron Barn earlier in 2023.
‘We looked at other parks but fell in love
with this place,’ said Richard. ‘If wed chosen
one of the other parks, we’d have needed
to drive or catch a bus to town. Here, it’s ten
minutes to the beach, 15 to town.’
A park transformed
Outside reception, I met the park manager,
Emma Blackwood, who has worked at
Cauldron Barn for nearly 21 years. She has
seen her workplace transformed from a run-
of-the-mill caravan park into a top quality
residential park.
She agreed to take time out of her busy
schedule to show me around. ‘There are
100 plots on the park, including 32 which
arc currently for sale - the biggest being
50ft x 22. Around 60 homes - which are
mostly two-bedroom units - arc lived in
currently.' Emma explained, just as we saw a
couple approaching.
John and Mo Killick were heading down
to the seafront, just ten minutes away, but
had time to stop for a chat. What do they
think of life at Cauldron Barn Earm Park. I
wondered?
John told me they were enamoured of the
park as soon as they set eyes on it. ‘I fell in
love with rhe place straight away,’ enthused
John, ‘so we placed a deposit on a plot and
waited for the next phase of the park's
development to be completed.'
It's clear that the Killicks love park home
life. ‘Moving to a place like this means there
• A home with its own brick paved parking spot
home, put the suitcases down and put the
kettle on!' smiled John. ‘Life couldn't be
easier!'
Mo added: ‘Even if you move to a
relatively new house, there is always
something you have to do. But if you've
designed the layout and kitted it out in
advance, you know what to expect.'
Spick and span
Glancing around me, I comment on how
even thing is spick and span, including
litter-free roads and neatly manicured
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Sandbanks is famous not only for a
wonderful beach but for being among
the world’s most expensive property
locations.
The Jurassic Coast offers a beautifully
diverse landscape underpinned by
geology of global importance and,
in 2001, was classified as a World
Heritage Site by Unesco for the
outstanding universal value of its rocks,
fossils, and landforms.
Corfe Castle is popular with tourists
and locals alike. The highlight is the
thousand-year-old castle. Owned
by the National Trust, it’s among
the most evocative survivors of the
English Civil War, although it was
partially demolished in 1646 by the
Parliamentarians.
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factfile
Cauldron Barn Farm Park is at:
Cauldron Barn Road, Swanage,
Dorset BH191QQ
 T: 01935 862 079
 W: www.berkeleyparks.co.uk
PITCH FEES
£248 per
month
0
ELECTRICITY
Total charge for
electricity and
gas £145 pern
(approx.)
COUNCIL TAX
Band A -
£1,628.63 per
year
WATER AND
SEWERAGE
£17.50 per
month
Q
GAS
Total charge for
electricity and
gas £145 pem
(approx.)
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PETS
One dog or cat
allowed
HOMES FOR SALE
At the time of visiting, Berkeleyparks
had five new homes ready to view and
purchase including: a two bedroom,
two bathroom Manor Brampton (40ft x
20) being sold for £335,000; a two-
bedroom, two bathroom Pathfinder
Lighthouse (40ft x20) for £335,000; a
two bedroom, two bathroom Pathfinder
Silkwood (40ft x 12) for £335,000 and
a two bedroom, two bathroom Willerby
Hazelwood (40ft x 20) for £297,500.
While walking around the park, we
noticed one existing home being sold
privately via Miles & Son estate agents.
The two bedroom Prestige Reprise (42ft
x 22), which was sited in 2018, is being
marketed for £315,000.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This park is for residents over 50
years of age. No resident children are
allowed (visiting children are fine).
SEE FOR YOURSELF
If you’re interested in visiting
Cauldron Barn Farm Park, please call
01935 862 079 or email
sales@berkeleyparks.co.uk
• Another immaculately maintained row of park homes at this most picturesque of developments
‘The management of the park is
impressive,’ said John, who’s aware that not
all parks are the same. ‘I’ve spoken to
people at other sites unconnected to
Berkeleyparks and it's clear that there are
some less reliable operators around. The
management here arc ven honest and
committed to their residents.
‘There is a maintenance crew on the park
five days a week to keep it looking
shipshape.
‘ If it’s a cold, icy morning, they're out
gritting the roads it’s very well kept.’
After a pleasant chat with John and Mo, I
continued my tour of the park before
popping in to catch up with Nigel \\ heater
and Reg Cox. the park's longest-serving
residents.
They wouldn't swap life at Cauldron Barn
for anything. They're quick to extol the
virtues of living here, including the
community spirit. ‘There are regular events
organised, including aerobic sessions,
coffee mornings, wine and cheese events
plus dinners,' said Nigel.
Both would recommend park home life,
but would strongly suggest that would-be
buyers visit parks at different parts of the
year, including winter.
With five new homes currently available
plus over 30 plots on which to bespoke
your own park home, new faces are
appearing all the time, but everybody is
made to feel welcome.
New arrivals
Among the newest arrivals arc Richard and
Amanda Lovell, who I spot returning from a
walk with their friendly little dog. I rank.
Having taken earlier retirement, they
realised a dream by moving to this corner
of Dorset. ‘We began seriously considering
the move five years ago, although we'd
holidayed here for about 20 years with the
kids.' said Richard, a former window-cleaner.
‘We knew the region so well that when we
finally moved, it was really like coming
home.'
During one of our holidays, we decided
to visit the park and. as soon as we walked
in, we loved it.' enthused Amanda, a former
housekeeper. Visiting that sunny afternoon
provided the impetus the Lovells needed to
set the wheels in motion.
Despite being among the newest
residents, they were made to feel welcome
from day one. Richard comments: ‘People
have been exceptional, perhaps because
we're all in the same boat. There isn't any
snobbery, which is very refreshing that's
probably because people have pretty much
the same kind of homes and enjoy the same
kind of lifestyle.'
Berkeleyparks is among the UK's largest
site operators and has been at the forefront
of park home living since the 1950s. Today,
the company’s extensive portfolio
comprises ox er 50 parks is spread across 21
counties in England and Wales.
Our verdict
Cauldron Barn Farm Park is a high quality,
quiet development of modern residential
park homes on the outskirts of an idy llic
seaside resort and even from my brief visit,
it's easy to sec why the residents speak
about the park in nothing but glowing
terms.
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'Were loving life at
Woodside Meadows!’
Sue Hollingshead talks to some of the first residents to move onto new
Cambridgeshire park, Woodside Meadows - an exciting development in a scenic
countryside spot that has the makings of a superb community too...
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• Turners Parks Group has invested heavily in park
infrastructure, creating a welcoming environment
One of the stylish and
contemporary show
homes available for
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sale at the park
• Woodside residents Adrian and Helen Chadwick
Woodside Meadows is a brand
new residential park for the
5O-plus age group, situated
on the edge of The 1 ens
in East Cambridgeshire,
and on the outskirts of the charming
village of Burwell. It was purchased in 2018
by Turners Parks Group (TPG), and the
company set about designing a modern
landscaped development with features that
include: generous gardens for its residents:
a unique layout with cul-de-sacs: communal
landscaping: two large ponds with pathways
around them: benches: and a meeting hall
for residents. In short, Woodside Meadows
is a beautiful park, designed with its
residents in mind.
At the development stage, consideration
has been given to the natural grow th of the
ponds and their wildlife, with the inclusion
of bat and owl boxes, hedgehog houses,
insect hotels, pollinator plants and
wildflowers. The park intends to take part in
the David Bellamy Conservation scheme
once the planting has become established.
• Park residents Marylyn Mulvaney and John
Osborne inside their new home
It is set within 12-and-a-half acres of
grounds, with the first phase of 40 plots
taking reservations. When the park has
been completed it will accommodate 91
park homes. Residents started moving in
during the summer of 2023, so PH&HL
took the opportunity to speak vv ith some of
them, for a first-hand view of how this
exciting development is growing.
The first residents
Wendy and Ian McLccs, who have been
married for over 50 years, were the first
residents to move onto the park in April
2023.1 laving lived in the area prev iously,
they were keen to return and be close to
family and friends. As soon as the park
became available, they went for a viewing
and were so impressed they started the
process of purchasing a home.
Wendy told me: ‘We chose a corner plot,
which overlooks the fields, and the ponds.
It is so peaceful. I just love watching the
deer in the distance, and the herons. It is so
good for the soul. I do, however, take loads
of photos of the view, especially the
sunsets, vv hich I keep sharing vv ith my
friends because it is so lov civ. To be honest,
it is the best move we hav e ever made.
The layout of the park is something that
we were really taken with, as it has cul-de-
sacs rather than regimented straight lines,
which we really like. When choosing our
home, vv hich is a 40ft Omar Alderney, we
were able to make a few small changes at
the design stage, for example, an eye-level
oven instead of an under-counter one.
making the home just vv hat we wanted.
‘We also love that our garden is enclosed,
which is perfect for our two dogs?
Wendy explained how safe and secure she
feels on the park - a testament to the
planning by TPG, with its tranquil
environment, electronic gates vv ith number
plate recognition, reception office, and
maintenance team.
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Show home availability
Phase One at Woodside Meadows, which is for 40 plots, offers a range of home sizes
from 36ft x 20 to 52ft x 22. At present, there are several show homes available, with
prices starting from £220,00(5. The show homes currently available include: a
46ft x 22 Oakgrove Waverton for £280,000; 50ft x 20 Willerby Charnwood for
£280,000; 48ft x 20 Oakgrove Clarendon for £280,000; 36ft x 20 Omar Image for
£220,000; 40ft x 20 Willerby 1 lazlewood Contemporary for £240,000; 45ft x 20
Willerby Charnwood for £260,000; 36ft x 20 Omar Alderney for £225,000; 40ft x 20
Oakgrove Waverton for £240,000; and a 42ft x 20 Tingdene Harrington for £220,000.
I lomes arc provided with block paved driveway space for two cars, turfed garden, 6ft
fence, patio and 5ft x 7 Asgard shed.
• The shaded
part shows
Phase One of
the park, which
is for 40 plots
‘We wanted to release equity’
I Iclcn and Adrian Chadwick moved onto
the park in September and were keen to
release equity from their three bedroom
detached property so they could start
enjoying some much-deserved holidays.
They were very familiar with park homes,
with several members of the family having
lived in the same environment. For them, it
was more about finding the right location,
and the) did their research by visiting
shows and looking through PH&HL until
they spotted Woodside Meadows.
They visited the park in January 2023 and
were inspired by what they saw! they chose
a 50ft Oakgrove Waverton, with a bespoke
design to include several special features to
meet their requirements, all of which
worked perfectly, with Helen telling me how
much she loved her new home.
I lelcn said: ‘The move has been life
changing. We arc very happy with our move
onto the park - it is so beautiful here!
‘Everything has been done to a really nice
standard, with quality fencing and planting,
it is such a nice site, the staff have been
brilliant. 1 can't praise Becky (TPG deputy
group manager) and her team enough for
the help they gave us along the way.
‘We are soon heading off on our first
holiday since moving in. which is to 1 rance
and Spain, and next year we are looking to
travel around the country in a campervan.'
‘We love that it is a new park!’
It took married couple Marylyn Mulvaney
and John Osborne some time to find the
right park location to suit them, having
looked at mam parks, and in several
different areas of the country. Their aim was
to find a new location that would prov ide
them with a new lifestyle, and finding
Woodside Meadows was exactly what they
were looking for. Marylyn explained: ‘We
wanted to downsize from our large three-
bedroom detached property, and initially
we looked at flats, however, the chain
collapsed and it became very long-winded.
‘John then decided to retire, which
changed what we were looking for.
‘We always said that when we retired, we
would move into a park home and relocate
somewhere new. Some while ago, we lived
• One of two large ponds with walkways around
them at Woodside Meadows
in a static caravan for a few years and loved
the community it offered, which is what
made us want to live in a park home. We
moved in during July and love it here. Even
day feels like a holiday! The park is so lovely,
and Becky has been amazing, she goes that
extra mile.' I lav ing found Woodside
Meadows, they viewed the show homes
available and loved the 52ft Oakgrove
Clarendon. They then chose a large plot
with a generous garden, which they are
looking forward to planting in the spring.
The community
Due to the newness of the park, the
community is in its early stages. However, it
is already clear from speaking with the
residents, that it will grow into a superb and
friendly community. TPG designed a
communal meeting hall into the layout,
which will become a great place for
socialising, especially as the population of
the park grows over the coming y ear.
I PG is instrumental in supporting the
social side of park home living vv ithin its 38
developments and actively sponsors the
residents' activities.
The locality
Burwell village is with in walking distance
and offers many amenities and shops
including: GP and dental surgeries;
opticians; podiatrists; barbers and
hairdressers; bakers: a small supermarket;
a library ; newsagents: a Post Office: a petrol
station: a coffee shop: a fish and chip shop:
and three popular pubs, all sen ing food.
• Happy
Woodside
Meadows
park home
owners
Wendy and
Ian McLees,
relaxing with
their cute dog
on the sofa!
• One of the immaculate show homes for sale
Opposite the park is Priory Wood, ow ned
by The Woodland Trust, which offers a
scenic footpath into the village.
New market is a short drive aw ay and has
many larger supermarkets. The town is
famous for horse racing vv ith many events
taking place in the summer. There is also a
Horse Racing Museum display ing racing
history and behind-the-scenes information.
Cambridge is just a 12-mile drive away too.
1 lere, you will find a world of history and
culture including: the famous university and
its colleges: a cathedral; spectacular parks,
walks along the River Cam, which runs
through its centre: museums; and plenty of
fantastic pubs and eateries.
Bury St Edmunds is a bit further afield,
but just as beautiful, with its quaint town
centre, cathedral, castle ruins, independent
shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Info point
Woodside Meadows is at:
Weirs Drove, Burwell,
Cambridgeshire CB25 0FW
(for sat nav, use CB25 0BP).
T: 0800 8 20 20 70
E: info@turnersparksgroup.com
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A beautiful park
Sue Hollingshead discovers Church Farm Close Park,
a delightful site in a scenic, countryside location close to
the New Forest and the gorgeous Hampshire coastline
Church Farm Close Park offers
residents a tranquil rural setting
within the New Forest National
Park, situated near the charming
village of I)ibden, in I lampshire.
As you might imagine, the site is
surrounded by scenic views across the
countryside and is ideal for those looking
for a peaceful park location.
It is an established development of 83
plots, with a network of roads winding
around its delightful grounds.
Berkeley parks purchased the park in 1990
and has been progressively nurturing its
environment to become the popular,
village-like park we see today.
Berkeleyparks boasts almost 70 years of
experience in the sector, providing quality
residential developments, with a portfolio
of 52 parks, which arc spread over 21
counties.
The warm community
Church Farm Close is suitable for those in
the 50-plus age group, with a community
made up of friendly, like-minded residents
who share a love of what the park home
lifestyle has to offer, with a relaxed
mentality, and sociable approach to life.
The lifestyle is demonstrated throughout
the park, from the presentation of
residents' homes to their glorious gardens.
Show home availability
Due to its popularity, the park is effectively
full, however, plots become available from
time to time and, at present, there are two
brand new homes available.
I he price point for each is £179.000,
which incidentally is the starting price for
homes on Church Farm Close.
Both show homes are Manor Lancasters,
but with their own characteristics.
Their sizes arc 38ft x 11, and 40ft x 10,
with each one offering: open plan living
space; stylish furniture and fittings; vaulted
ceilings; a contemporary kitchen with
integrated appliances; one double bedroom
with a built-in wardrobe; and a main
bathroom.
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Occupying a tranquil countryside
location, Church Farm Close is a
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We are delighted to be able to provide a range of
new homes as a result of New Developments
We are delighted to offer plots within Delta
Drive on Kings Copse Park, this development
has been tailored for larger 44-46 x 20
double units and consists of 29 plots. 10
homes have already been provided to new
owners but opportunities are still available!
If you are looking for location that is semi-
rural but closer the Oxford City then Kings
Copse may be ideal and certainly worth a
visit. Turnkey homes starting from £245,000.
Yeovil Marsh Park is also benefitting from
our expansion program with 14 new 44-46' x
20' double unit homes with Garage optional,
Turnkey Homes starting from £189,000
(excluding Garage) available now.
We are happy to help with selecting your
new home, we have strong ties with all UK
residential home manufacturers and we will
endeavour to make the process as transparent
and easy as possible, our fully sited costs
are all inclusive, complete with supporting
documentation, the process of starting a new
life somewhere else (or staying local) is simple!
Our sites are only for full time residential
use and all sites are registered with
the local authorities as such, our homes
come with the full 10 year Platinum Seal
warranty package
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All homes arc provided with private
garden, shed, and parking space, with
communal parking areas spread throughout
the development. With regards to pets,
only cats are considered on this park.
I he park office is open during the week
to support residents and to welcome
visitors. However, if you are planning a visit,
it is recommended you make an
appointment before travelling.
Amenities to hand
Many residents take advantage of daily milk
and newspaper deliveries to the park, plus
regular visits by the mobile hairdresser.
There is also the convenience of a bus stop
close to the park entrance.
Marchwood is close by. being around 4
minutes by car. and is a great place for
essential shopping, with supermarkets,
butchers, cafe. Post Office and doctors'
surgery.
1 or the sports-minded, there is a local
golf dub, swimming facilities, bowls, and of
course sailing, with its proximity to the
coastline.
Scenic location
I he locality has a lot to offer. I he park is
set within the boundaries of the New Forest
National Park, which is a superb place
for walking and appreciating the natural
environment, along with its wildlife.
It is also close to the coastline, with
Southampton on the doorstep, plus
Portsmouth and Lymington being a short
car journey. I he Isle of Wight is within easy
reach via either Lymington or Portsmouth.
So, whether your preference is for the
beautiful rural countryside, or the amazing
coastline, there is certainly plenty of
opportunity to explore both.
For those who enjoy nothing better
than a wander around shopping centres,
you will find several excellent towns
locally, with Southampton around eight
miles, Salisbury 23 miles. Portsmouth 30
miles, and the city of Winchester 19 miles.
Lovely attractions
In addition, there are some lovely
attractions to explore, with the National
Motor Museum at Beaulieu, just a
fivc-milc drive. If you are interested in
shipping, you have both Southampton and
Portsmouth Harbours dose by and might
fancy visiting the Solent Sky Museum,
the Steamship Shieldhall, and the SeaCity
Museum which focuses on I he Titanic.
Lor an insight into the history of
Southampton and how its residents lived
through the years, a visit to the Tudor
House and Gardens is an enjoyable
experience.
For travelling further afield, the road
network is good, with the M27 linking to
the М3, plus the A36 and A31 close by,
making access to all parts of the country
relatively easy.
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Back to the future!
It’s that time of year again! Warwickshire-based park home resident
Peter Jones looks ahead to what’s in store over the coming 12 months...
New Year. When the days are short,
the nights are long, and around and
about our park home community
we¥e all in semi-hibernation mode.
So, I need to keep occupied, and one of the
things that engages me at this time of year
is compiling my traditional ‘to do' list for the
next 12 months. Watching my weight always
features on it. along with places to visit,
recipes to cook, and books to read.
The start of another year also makes me
reflective. Reflective in that - as a keen student
of history -1 like to look back at events that
happened 50 years ago, 100 years, 150. and
soon.
Churchill’s home
I tend to go back no further than the 18th
century, and three hundred years ago. in
1724. the building of Blenheim Palace was
completed. That caught my attention because
what was once Winston Churchill’s home is
only 30 miles away from where I live, and I'm
long overdue a first visit. Definitely one for my
2024‘to do' list.
(Conveniently, for the purpose of this
discourse. 150 years after Blenheim Palace
opened, in 1874. Churchill was born: but let's
fast forward another 50 years, to 1924.
That was the year of the Stockholm
()ly mpic Games, later made famous by the
excellent film ‘(Chariots of 1 ire'. It's feature was
Eric Liddell, the whippet-fast Scottish athlete,
who refused to compete in his favoured
100 metre sprint because the final was on
a Sunday, and competing on the Lord's day
compromised his devout religious principles.
Instead he ran the 400 metres, and duh won
the gold medal, with a bronze in the 200 for
good measure.
In Liddell’s absence, the hundred metres
was won by Englishman I larold Abrahams,
and as a sixth-form student I had the honour
of meeting him.
In his late 70s by then, he was the guest
speaker at my school's speech day, and when
he spoke, he captivated us all with mam
words of wisdom. 1 had the opportunity to
chat w ith him before he left that evening, but
frankly, it was wasted on me. because at that
time I knew little about him. But he made a
huge impact on mam of us, and - just four
years later -1 absolutely loved ‘(Chariots of Fire'
when it came out. Even more so because I'd
met one of the characters featured, and by
then. I'd read quite a lot about Abrahams, and
the Stockholm Olympics.
All time favourites
It still remains one of my all-time favourite
films. Infact, I think I'm going to add another
watch of that film to my ‘to do' list.
I lappy New Year everyone. May 2024 be all
you hope for. Oh. and only a couple of months
now until the days are long enough for us park
homers to emerge from our hibernation!
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‘It’s the best thing
we ever did!’
Here’s your chance to find out why
others chose to change their lives and
made their dream retirement move into
a park home. Steve Rowe looks back
on some past interviews with happy
and enthusiastic park home owners
from around the UK...
When we visit
parks all over the
UK, to carry out
park profiles for
the magazine,
we always stop and chat to
several residents to sec why
chose to buy a park home, plus
why they chose their particular
park There's a wide variety of
reasons as to why people chose
this lifestyle and it's always
interesting to see if their dreams
of a relaxing retirement became
a reality. If у ou arc already living
in a park home, hopefully * you'll
be interested to see what others
have to say about the lifestyle,
plus if you are thinking of buy ing
a park home, you might find
some inspiration to make that
drcam come true.
Nice and quiet!
Home owner: Tony Tomkins
When we met him: 2015
Park he lived on: Penton Park
Park location: Chertsey, Surrey
Park owners: Berkeleyparks,
wwvv .berkelev parks.co.uk
Park overview: A long-established site.
Penton Park is part of the Berkeleyparks
network and the company has made many
improvements ov er the years, upgrading
the park's infrastructure.
It's quite a large park, vv ith some 370
homes, but it actually feels much smaller
vv hen you walk around, perhaps due to
the fairly random positioning of homes,
adding to the visual interest and character
of the place.
Why did you choose a park home here?
Гопу used to live in nearby Ashford vv ith his
wife, but they upped sticks and mov ed onto
this park a few y ears ago. buy ing a brand-new
home here. I le explained: ‘Selling our old
home enabled us to move here mortgage-free,
and with some spare cash, cutting our money
worries overnight. I am a London black cab
driver and the move here, with fewer financial
worries, meant that I could go part-time.
‘I now only take the cab out w hen 1
w ant, usually starting early in the morning
and going straight onto the taxi rank at
nearby I leathrow, then seeing where the
rest of the morning takes me. usually
into central London. We actually wanted
to move here five years ago. but my wife
was only 46 then, so we waited for her to
turn 50. and then luckily found our new
home for sale here. I think she is now the
youngest resident on the site!'
What do you think of the lifestyle?
Гопу concluded: ‘We really love the quiet,
relaxing nature of life on this park. There
are plenty or walking opportunities and 1
also love to play golf, so having a club right
next to the park is perfect. It's been a great
move for us and I'd highly recommend it.'
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Tranquil haven
Home owners: Nell I lubbuck and
Louise Adamson
When we met them: 2019
Park they lived on; Six Bells Park
Park location: Ashford. Kent
Park owners: Amberley Parks.
www.ambcrleyparks.co.uk
Park overview: Six Bells Park is an
established park home community that
enjoys a great location, within walking
distance of the village amenities, yet with
stunning countryside views that even take
in an old wooden windmill. With a licence
for just 44 homes, it's a relatively small park
and. as I found out w hen w alking round, is a
friendly place, where all the residents seem to
know each other.
Why did you choose a park home here?
Sisters Nell I lubbuck and Louise Adamson
moved to the park w ith their respective
husbands many years ago. hut both husbands
have sadly since passed away. They were both
full of enthusiasm for the park, w ith Nell
explaining: ‘My husband and I used to live in
Hartford. but my brother moved to this park
and we liked it so much when visiting him
that we eventually decided to mow here
ourselves. It's a very friendly place to live and
both me and Louise are wry much involved
in both park life and local village life. This
includes coffee mornings, a drama duh plus
annual events such as a Christmas meal with
fellow park residents in the local pub.'
What do you think of the lifestyle?
‘You couldn't choose a better place to retire
and it's very easy to make friends. It's also
great to be so dose to all the amenities of the
village, which are vv ithin w alking distance.'
Friendly place!
Home owners: Roy and Maureen Parker
When we met them: 2017
Park they lived on: Blisworth Park
Park location: Blisworth.
Northamptonshire
Park owners: CSO Park I lomes.
www.cs( iparkh omes.c( >m
Park overview: Blisworth Park is
appropriately named as it occupies a
blissf ul and quiet country side location,
although it is still close to the motonv ay
netvv ork. It also gives easy access to
the railway network, vv ith a station in
Northampton, vv hich also has plenty of
shopping and dining opportunities as well
as medical facilities such as a hospital. Even
closer, the village of Blisworth boasts a shop
and Post Off ice, two pubs, plus its own GP
suigery, so residents can just walk here if
they prefer.
Why did you choose a park home here?
Previously living fairly locally. Roy and
Maureen Parker decided to sell their old home
and move to the park. Roy explained: ‘We had
a large bungalow, vv ith a large garden, and
were looking to downsize to somevv here that
was easy to look after, vv ith a smaller garden.
A park home seemed like a good option, so
w e looked at several parks in this area, before
opting to buy a brand-new home at Blisworth.
Personally. I like fishing, and there arc plenty
of places to do this in the local area, so this
was another factor in choosing this location.'
What do you think of the lifestyle?
Maureen enthused: ‘We love the friendly
community here and I think we speak to
more people here in one week than vve
spoke to in over 21 y ears at our prcv ions
home! The park is also vv ell located, vve
tend to do most of our shopping at nearby
Tow ccster. with other trips to Milton
Keynes and Northampton.'
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Sociable lot!
Home owners:
Richard Maxted and Pauline Moore
When we met them: 2020
Park they lived on: Lone Pine Park
Park location: Femdown, I )orsct
Park owners: wwwJIonepinepark.co.uk
Park overview: As its name suggests.
Lone Pine park occupies a lovely
woodland spot, with mature. evergrecn
pine trees providing a stunning hackdrop
to the residential park homes. It boasts
just over 110 modern park homes, with scope
for 20 more on several new developments
dotted all over the dev elopment, so there are
plenty of opportunities to buy your dream
park home here.
Why did you choose a park home here?
Couple Richard Maxted and Pauline Moore
mov ed to the park in 2016. vv ith Pauline
enthusing: ‘We used to live locally but were
looking for a smaller place and we fell in love
w ith this park We used to run a construction
company, so Richard took it upon himself to
design our own unique layout for the home,
w hich Stately-Albion then built for us. We
wanted a separate dressing room, so our
master bedroom has this, as well as two
separate en-suite washrooms, one tor each
of us. We also wanted a study room, as vv ell
as a second bedroom for guests. We also
designed the layout to suit our existing
furniture, such as a large L-shape settee
that w e bought vv ith us.'
What do you think of the lifestyle?
‘We love the social lite, regularly inv iting
people round tor drinks, and have made
friends w ith all our neighbours. We've got
a large area of decking and w e regularly
sit out and watch lite go by . chatting to
friends as they pass by . It's a great place to
live and w e're glad we made the move.'
Really happy
Home owners: Joan and Martin Drake
When we met them: 2015
Park they lived on: I law kstone Park
Park location: Oswestry . Shropshire
Park owners: Hill Brothers.
www.hill-brotheR.com
Park overview: A small park, w ith space tor
just 26 homes. I law kstone Park is tucked
aw ay behind a terrace of houses, as you drive
along one of the main routes into Oswestry.
It opened in 2006. having been totally
redeveloped from an old static caravan site,
with totally new roadway s and infrastructure.
Why did you choose a park home here?
Joan and Martin Drake moved to the park
in 2009. buy ing a new Omar Sandringham
home. They had previously lived in a local
village, but the large garden of their bungalow'
was becoming too much to maintain. Joan
explained: ‘As well as hav ing less to look
after, we also w anted a home that would be
secure when we go away on holiday , so a
park home on a gated community like
this seemed ideal. This park is also in a
very convenient location, on the edge of
Osw estry, vv ith good access to all of the
tow n's facilities.
‘Martin had seen the park vv hen driving
past one day . so w e decided to come and
have a look round. This was on a Saturday
and we decided to buy a home here that
very day. We w ere able to take advantage
of the part-exchange scheme run by the
park owners, so were also able to move in
very quickly.'
What do you think of the lifestyle?
‘Werenow really happy here.withfriendly
neighbours and a quiet little community .'
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HOMES TO LOOK
Ahead of the 2024 season, we run the rule over the best of the recently released new
models in the park and leisure home marketplace...
After fewer new releases than
usual in the past couple of years,
2023 saw manufacturers rolling
out the fresh models again,
although maybe not in the same
quantities as in past years. That's possibly a
reflection of their focus on produc tion and
output, but we have seen some fabulous
new models this year, regardless. Most of
these were launched at either The World of
Park & Leisure I lomes show at Stoncleigh
Park in June, or The Great I loliday I lome
Show in Harrogate in September, although
one or two have made their way directly to
parks without going on display at a show
first, so we caught up with them there.
RESIDENTIAL MODELS
The residential market has seen a few
refreshes, the main extension to the offering
is from relatively new manufacturers
rolling out their ranges manufacturers
such as Ilarbur, Fairway and Mockba
have established themselves well in the
marketplace now. We've also said goodbye
to one or two manufacturers and park
groups recently and so market forces
continue to change the shape of the market
heading into 2024. Price is also keenly in
focus on the residential side, and feedback
from manufacturers tells us that their best
sellers are those with built in ‘wow factor,
but at the more affordable end of the
• Byron Zagoras, head of process engineering at Willerby, left, and Willerby CEO Peter Munk inspect the
thermal battery - a key element of the technology behind the Willerby All-E system, which enables Willerby
holiday homes to be powered solely by electricity on the majority of UK holiday parks
price scale. So, what docs that mean for
potential homeowners? They may want to
look closely at the level of luxury built in,
and view the homes in person to feel the
difference in price between the different
models on offer.
THE LEISURE LANDSCAPE
On the leisure side, most manufacturers
have launched new models this year, and
there arc numerous design refreshes, too.
so there's plenty to talk about. Ilowever,
there are two areas where the competition
appears particularly fierce the ultimate
lodge genre is always competitive, and
we have had some exceptional models
launched recently in this category. I lowever,
there's understandably also still a fair bit
of heat in the affordable lodge and holiday
home genres. With holiday homes, we
already know that first-time buyers will
often upgrade later, so focusing on price
will help ensure that those thinking of
buying have a suitable option available
to help them get their first foot on the
holiday home ladder. With lodges, some
of those keenly priced models will work
for both fleet and ownership buyers, so
massive efforts have been made to ensure
the) are as visually pleasing as possible
without unnecessarily loading the price.
Another major change evident in this year's
round-up is that some of the previously
‘smaller’ holiday home manufacturers have
now expanded their offering considerably,
offering quite a diverse set of options to
their park partners.
ENERGY SAVING MODELS
There's also been a major push on energy
saving models this year, although the
manufacturers are tackling this in differing
ways, as was particular!) apparent at The
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OUT FOR IN 2024!
Great I loliday Home Show, where many
manufacturers had energy saving models on
display. Apart from the obvious cost-saving
and environmental benefits, other drivers
quoted were the need to support parks with
limited electricity suppl) to pitches, and a
potential move away from LPG gas in the
medium- to long-term. So. manufacturers
arc tackling these challenges head-on. and
we arc not only starting to sec glimpses of
the future of holiday homes as a result of
these changes, but mam are already being
built to these specifications and with these
energ) saving features full) incorporated.
For example. Willerby launched its
exciting All-1: specification, which enables
its models that arc powered solely by
electricity to be sited on most holiday parks
across the UK.
Incorporating Sunamp thermal battery
technolog), this addresses the significant
challenge of switching to cleaner and
greener energ) when electricity suppl)
to holiday parks is limited, with most
pitches capped to a maximum 32A supply.
I hc Willerby All-E system uses intelligent
technology to monitor and optimise
electricity usage at all times, to avoid the
supply being exceeded.
Victor) revealed its Evolution, also
designed to take parks a step closer to
‘off-grid' status within a 32amp usage
framework, incorporating a wastewater heat
recovery’system, smart lighting, electric
boiler and ten solar panels, all harnessing
the use of renewable energy.
Atlas showcased its all-electric Mirage,
using ASTECtherm infrared heating
inv isiblc heating concealed in the ceiling,
and this model also incorporated a Sunamp
thermal energ) storage solution for water
heating.
Sunseeker s Aruba Lodge demonstrated
their eco-package option, including solar
panels, battery, infrared heating and a
Mixergy intelligent hot water cy lindcr tank
that heats water as needed and can store
excess solar energ) in the hot water.
Lhc Omar Group also showcased a lodge
“We are thrilled to have so much to report on again,
right across the board, with exciting options available
for buyers and plenty of new models from much-loved
brands for the season ahead.”
example with sustainable energ) features
at Stoneleigh. and introduced a sustainable
energ) centre at its head office for those
keen to explore the options before bu) ing.
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS
Nature walls have been big this year some
of them curved with inset ‘hidden' doors
through to other areas, and we've started
to see more use of Critall-stylc windows
and dividers, internally and externally.
Log burner-style fires have also increased
in popularity. There's also more focus on
picture w indows to capitalise on great views
from w ithin the home. High-tech kitchens
and built-in entertainment zones are a key
part of this mix. and w e love some of the
bold kitchens we are now seeing.
This is experience-led design, driven by
parks wanting to deliver something special
to potential short-stay guests or owners in
the luxury lodge market. Architectural!),
we’ve seen the front sections of high-end
lodges lose the internal pitch in a couple of
cases, offering a high-end apartment feel,
and those models pack a real visual punch!
So, we are thrilled to have so much to
report on again, right across the board, with
exciting options available for buyers and
plenty of new models from much-loved
brands for the season ahead.
What's more apparent than ever is how
in tunc the manufacturers are with their
customers, and the parks play a big part in
driving the direction of travel there.
Some of the most exciting new models
to market come from either close
collaboration between the manufacturer
and the park, or parks trusting the
manufacturer completely with a ‘hands-
off' approach to come up with something
completely fresh.
I lats off to all those whose work we arc
about to talk about, live in or holiday in as
we head into 2024 - as ever, the park and
leisure home industry is full of surprises!
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THE FAIRYYAY
CATESBY
A striking semi-detached building - two park homes, or
holiday lodges, in one!
• The Fairway Catesby’s exterior has plenty of kerb appeal and looks resplendent in a pretty park setting
For the park site owner, the Catcsby is a
Avin-win', with the potential of two sales,
or two rental incomes, from one building,
maximising on bases within the park, and
return on investment.
Spacious open plan living
As you enter through the main door, you
are immediately taken by the spacious liv ing
space, which is open plan.
The vaulted ceiling, which is set with
spotlights, combined with the French doors
and windows, allows plenty of natural light
into the room, creating a light and airy
environment.
I he contemporary kitchen has an
excellent configuration of cupboards and
integrated appliances, with a generous sized
window above the sink providing a pleasing
open outlook.
There are a range of kitchens to choose
from at the design stage, along with a good
selection of integrated appliances, which
include: fridge freezer: washer dryer, and
ceramic hob, oven and cooker hood.
airway's semi-detached model. The
Catcsby, is an extremely versatile
----- building, that allows for two
separate living accommodation
spaces to be within the footprint of
Perfect as residential or holiday
The Catcsby is flexible in its use, which can
either be for residential or holiday rental
purposes, or private purchase by customers
within both sectors.
one building.
As we explore the design elements
applied to The Catcsby, we can clearly sec
that Fairway Park & Leisure I lomes has
given a lot of thought to the detail, both
The space provided is perfect for couples.
creating accommodation that is very much
in line with having purchased a small
bungalow, or indeed an apartment, whether
it will be used for everyday living or as a
Within the kitchen area, there is ample
space for a dining table and four chairs,
leading nicely into the lounge, where you
will find it cosy and ideal for relaxing.
The lounge offers an L-shaped sola on
which to snuggle up and watch TV or maybe
get engrossed in a good novel.
from a sophisticated design point of view
to the practical elements required to turn
a building intent home. It isn’t something
we are surprised about, as all of Fairway's
models have been designed to distinct
individual briefs.
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From the lounge, the French doors
connect perfect!} with the outdoor space,
which could potentially lead to a garden
patio or maybe decking.
Layout options
There arc current!} two main floorplan
sizes and. depending on which model you
choose, this can affect the bedroom and
bathroom layout.
If choosing the 40ft x 22 model, bearing
in mind that this then contains two separate
homes lodges, you will find two bedrooms
in each, with a double and a single, both
with fitted wardrobes, plus a shower room
centrally positioned within the home.
I hc second layout option has a smaller
footprint, 48ft x 14 (complete building),
with the same interior design theme and
is suitable for a couple. It offers an open-
plan living area, with one double bedroom,
an ensuite shower room and a walk-in
wardrobe.
Both layouts have their appeal and
are very much dependent on personal
requirements. Further layouts and interior
designs can he discussed with Fairway Park
& Leisure Homes.
Externally, the exterior is interchangeable,
with finishes to suit the environment into
which it will be placed.
Fairway’s portfolio
The Catesby semi-detached is just one
model from Fairway’s portfolio, which
includes a range of five residential park
homes, and five inspirational holiday
Info point
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Fairway Park & Leisure Homes Ltd:
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We love the stylish
kitchen, which comes
complete with a full
range of integrated
appliances
• The contemporary shower room is spacious and
practical in equal measure
• The second bedroom offers clean lines, as well as a
welcome splash of colour
The elegant master bedroom
is a double, offering plenty of
storgage space
Key features
•	Dual occupancy.
•	Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner
•	Contemporary fitted kitchen with a
choice of integrated appliances.
•	Fridge/freezer, washer/dryer,
ceramic hob, electric oven,
cooker hood.
•	Vaulted ceilings to lounge/
kitchen/diner.
•	French door to lounge.
•	Laminate flooring to lounge/
kitchen/diner.
•	Two bedrooms; one double; one
single to larger layout.
•	Fitted wardrobe or walk-in
wardrobe.
•	Shower room with shower
enclosure, vanity unit, heated
towel rail.
•	Various internal colour choices
and finishes are available to suit
individual tastes.
•	Built to exceed BS: 3632 residential
standards.
•	Ten-year structural warranty.
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designed to ensure there is a good cross-
section of styles to suit all tastes, and to fall
in line with personal budgets.
Fairway puts the customer at the heart
of its operation, with the result being
beautifully designed homes that far exceed
customers' expectations - something that
we have come to expect from I'airway Park
& Leisure I Ionics!
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The range includes a dedicated
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PRESTIGE
NEW LAUNCHES
models. Prestige also refreshed the popular
I lampton centre lounge lodge, the Casa di
Lusso, the Bella Vista and the Plantation
1 louse this year, so there arc plenty of
desirable new features across its range.
The new Casa di Lusso is quite
significantly enhanced, particularly in the
lounge area, yet it has retained all the charm
and character of its predecessor.
TO INSPIRE!
We find out more about Prestige’s stunning set
of new model homes, which has something for
every prospective buyer...
• A striking new feature wall has been added
to the Bella Vista
Wc can’t possibly cover
Prestige’s new launches
without starting with The
Tempest, which was one of
the biggest talking points at
I he Great 1 loliday I lome Show in I (arrogate
in 2023 with its concealed pent-roof design,
Crittall-sty le glazing and superb apartment
feel within.
Worthy of its in-depth feature in our
December issue. The Tempest is without
doubt an outstanding ‘super lodge'.
Park home launch
The Cottesbrooke was the latest park
home launch from the Prestige stable,
bringing captivating country sty ling and
an innovative new lay out to the industry.
Constantly launching or refreshing new
nai
• Captivating country styling in the
Prestige Cottesbrooke
The stunning Tempest exterior
will turn heads wherever it’s sited!
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A timber brise-soleil wall in the entry
hall is beautifully finished in white, along
with the feature-clad inglenook wall in the
lounge area, which hosts a stylish electric
stove, wood store and a TV. The much-loved
cabin bunk beds with porthole windows
have remained in the three-bedroom
model. With flashes of whitewashed wood,
basketweave light fittings and abundant
light and textures, the Casa is just as chic
and inviting as ever!
Sophisticated model
The Bella Vista has a sophisticated
aesthetic, yet with some rustic features,
textures and patterns adding depth and
tone throughout.
There’s an immediate difference to the
old model with the addition of an oak slat
feature wall with shadow gap detailing in
the lounge, and that style is echoed in the
kitchen island.
Sleek lines and crisp elements make this
an uplifting space, with some grandeur in
the bedrooms adding to the sense of luxury
and indulgence.
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Prestige, please contact:
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• There’s still a great sense of symmetry in the
updated Plantation House
Last but by no means least is the
refreshed Plantation House a popular
model thanks to its soothing tones and
enveloping mix of contemporary and
traditional. We’ve always loved the sense
of symmetry in this model and that's not
been lost - this version has added to the
sense of elegance and given it a modern
twist, retaining its universal appeal and
likely continuation as one of Prestige's most
popular models.
“Constantly launching or refreshing new models, Prestige also refreshed
the popular Hampton centre lounge lodge, the Casa di Lusso, the Bella
Vista and the Plantation House this year.”
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OF THE BEST NEW
AND REFRESHED
MODELS FOR2024!
Everything you need to know about the latest season’s new and
updated homes from all of the UK’s premier manufacturers...
ABI HOLIDAY HOMES
ABl's 2024 collection includes 12 brand
new and upgraded holiday homes, with
plenty for all buyers, so well focus on the
brand new here, the St David, with some
key statement design touches and great
use of texture and tone throughout. The
Windermere features a walk-in wardrobe,
integrated fridge freezer and dusky
cornflower blue furnishings throughout.
We think the country-style kitchen is
particularly easy on the eye too. Push up
further into the range, and you have the
Beaumont Lodge, a thoroughly Modern
Millie with drama at its heart and a
glamorously chic I lollywood vibe. There’s
an option of adding deluxe Neff appliances
and a next-level cn suite with a domestic
bath that will appeal firmly to those wanting
to spend a lot of time in their holiday home.
In the twin unit lodge category, the Kielder
Exclusive offers something of a sanctuary
feel with botanical elements connecting
with the environment.
ASPIRE PARK AND
LEISURE HOMES
I he Santorini. Aspire s latest lodge,
takes inspiration from its namesake isle,
characterised by simple and romantic
aesthetics and a Mediterranean feel. It was
the centrepiece of Aspires stand at 2023's
Great I loliday I lome Show in I larrogate too.
Light and warm tones arc used throughout
the home, as well as extensive use of natural
materials. It combines boldness, simplicity
and convenience.This luxurious lodge
is based on the concept of less is more',
creating open space, but with a sense
of cosiness added through textures and
finishes. The Santorini, in ty pical Aspire
sty le, turns lodge design on its head, or
rather side, with a lounge looking out to
one side and wraparound seating that also
allows the occupant to look out of views
• Aspire’s latest lodge, the Santorini, is wonderfully light, bright and uplifting
• We love everything about the Aspire Santorini, especially the marble-effect feature wall!
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to the front elevation too from the lounge
seating, on both sides. Shown alongside
the Santorini on its maiden outing was the
Artro, a multi-purpose all-rounder of a lodge
with a Scandi-themed modern interior.
ATLAS
Playing a blinder this year. Atlas managed to
tick both the keen entry-level and ultimate
lodge boxes with its new launches this year,
with plenty in between to suit all pockets
and tastes.
rhe Laburnum is Atlas's new flagship
lodge and, from an interior design
perspective, it's classy with an upmarket
homc-from-home feel. I lowever, some perky
features also ensure it most definite!} feels
like a leisure lodge. There's a large bathroom
with Jack and Jill access to the second
bedroom, so it also acts as the main suite,
effectively creating two master suites.
Here, there's a king-sized bed, feature
panelled headboard, and hidden elements
arc tucked away behind the sliding
wardrobe in the form of a walk-in wardrobe
and the entrance to the bathroom.
There's also a refreshing level of
innovation here, and all rooms are feature-
rich, pleasing at every turn. So, whichever
way you want to frame this for its intended
purpose - leisure or residential - it works,
as it is also built to BS: 3632 residential
standard and would make the perfect show
lodge on any park.
Another model that really stands out in
the Atlas range this year is the Fanfare. We
absolute!} love its simplicity and accessible
price-point that will surely tempt buy ers,
lor us, this demonstrates that sometimes
less is more' for those who are considering
buying for the first time.
BEVERLEY LEISURE HOMES
With an impressive outing at the Great
I loliday I lome Show, Beverley Leisure
I Ionics has a great sense of style, and the
firm also has an eye for park provision with
its Norwood 12 model built to a compact
36ft x 12 footprint, although plenty of other
sizes and la} outs arc also available.
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• The Carnaby Langham is a super home - it even has its own bar in the lounge area!
CARABUILD
Carabuild's range is pretty extensive, and it
also includes some smaller units such as the
Day I louse in a 24ft x 12 footprint, and the
Fresco, available from a width of 10ft, so for
smaller plots there are some useful options.
CARNABY CARAVANS
Carnaby's Langham took centre stage for
the company again this year, and it desenes
another mention for its sheer luxury, with
full-sized furniture, two master bedrooms
and the bar in the lounge a popular feature
with many! With plenty for all buyers across
the range, several of Carnaby's models have
been refreshed for 2024. so there's plenty to
choose from, as always. We particularly like
the uplifting green in the Silverdale, which
gives it home-from-home country styling.
FAIRWAY PARK &
LEISURE HOMES
The Fairway Catesby semi-
detached is reviewed in depth
on pages 41 and 42
We reviewed Fairway's fantastic Catesby
semi-detached model on pages 41 and
42. but the Catesby is just one model
from Fairway's portfolio, which includes
a range of five residential park homes,
and five inspirational holiday lodges.
The whole range has been carefully
designed to ensure there is a good
cross-section of styles to suit all tastes,
and to fall in line with personal budgets.
Fairway puts the customer at the heart
of its operation, with the result being
beautifully designed homes that far
exceed customers' expectations and is
something that we have come to expect
from Fairway Park & Leisure I lomes.
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HAWTHORNE LODGES
Hawthorne Lodges builds bespoke
lodges, park homes and glamping units,
so its reach is broad, and the company
works closely with its park partners.
This year I lawthome show cased its
Whistler Lodge at the Stoneleigh Show:
a beautifully finished model with clean
lines and a modern, contemporary feel,
yet with drama in the window dressing,
potentially framing the views from the
front elevation brilliantly.
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KINGSTON PARK AND
LEISURE HOMES
Kingston launched a new, revised version
of the Palazzo this year, and it was a real
statement piece with marble-effect backlit
wall in the lounge, and a sleek black,
contemporary kitchen. The characterful
bathroom has a bit of an Egyptian feel and
the en suite also had an outstanding level of
sheer luxury, making this one of the talking
points of The World of Park & Leisure
I tomes Show.
LOVE HOLIDAY HOMES
Love 1 toliday I tomes has quickly made a big
impact in the holiday home sector, rolling
out a range of exciting models in relatively
quick succession, all aesthetically stunning.
We were particularly impressed with the
Beachside holiday home's rustic feel, but
the Oakland and Whinfcll Lodges are
exciting too, making Love Holiday Homes
a great target for any buy er.
MANOR PARK HOMES
Manor Park I Ionics launched its I lolcot Bay
park home at Stoneleleigh's World of Park
& Leisure Homes Show, a model displayed
in residential format, but it could also
potentially be built for leisure use with a
change of external finish, thanks to its open
plan lay out. A bright and uplifting home,
the I lolcot Bay's symmetry is particularly
easy on the eye. The Olney, which launched
alongside it, is a more traditionally-styled
park home. Since then. Manor has also
launched the ultra-modern Broadway
home with external Chartwell green styling
and contemporary interior. While Manor
has traditionally been known for building
bigger, more luxurious and individual
homes, these residential launches show
the diversity of its work, and how well the
conpany knows its market. Manor also
builds lodges and has furthermore created a
Signature range comprising of The Thyme,
The Bay and The Sage, plus the Studio
Annex. Overall. Manor makes a great park
partner for those looking for a specific
offering for their buy ers or guests.
МОСКВА MODULAR
A relative newcomer to the park and
leisure home market. Mockba has hit
the ground running, already display ing
a residential home at Stonclcigh. and
with a full range of lodges, park homes
and modular units available to view on
its website. Production is in full flow in a
new 36,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in
Wakefield. A key difference with Mockba,
from a construction perspective, is that the
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• Mockba has showcased its flexibility across residential and leisure home manufacture
autumnal colours. Those greens arc rich
and vivid and were so stunning that we
can’t help but wonder if Oakgrove has led
in a direction that others will follow over
the next year with this interior colouring.
Oakgrove has also shown a single-unit lodge
built for Parkdean, which demonstrates
how a relaxing and calming open plan
model can be created as the perfect space
to enjoy a break away in. This version
feels modern, crisp and luxurious, with
plenty of visual appeal, as is the Oakgrove
trademark. Returning to autumnal shades,
the Tamarack Lodge that was unveiled
for Turners this year has a well-equipped
kitchen and dining area with hues of
copper and blue, creating a great space
for entertaining friends and family. On the
residential side. Oakgrove s newest park
home is the Waverton. A home that can
be bespoked to any taste or requirement.
That's shown in a calming colour scheme
with plenty of tone and texture in the soft
furnishings, and an uplifting blue kitchen
that makes use of space really well.
company prefers to build to a steel framework,
offering extra rigidity and longevity to the
product (although the team can also build
traditionally and aims to exceed BS: 3632
(2015) residential standards. All its residential
homes arc covered by the Platinum Seal
warranty scheme. We hear that Mockba has
plans to take a completely new concept to the
World of Park & Leisure I lomes Show in 2024.
so that'll be one to look out for!
MODULAR GROUP
Modular's Bothy was undoubtedly one of
the most striking lodges of 2022, and it was
followed closely by their Modpod. They vc
now launched their Bothy Retreat along
the same lines in terms of rustic interior,
av ailable in two, four and six berth options.
NORTHERN LOG CABINS
From one-bedroom accommodation to larger
four-bedroom lodges. Northern Log Cabins
has great capability and a shorter than average
waiting time for unfurnished lodges, although
full turn key options are also available. We’ve
seen the firm go a little more mainstream this
y ear as the sole manufacturer for a stunning
lodge park development, and hope to be
reporting on this further during 2024.
OAKGROVE LODGES
Every new lodge is a potential launch for
Oakgrove as it rarely makes two models the
same. We've examined three great models
designed and built for Oakgrove's partner
parks this past у car. The Tallow Lodge
brings the outside in with full-height corner
windows, replicating seasonal greens and
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OAKWOOD PARK
& LEISURE HOMES
Oakwood is better known for park than
leisure homes, although the company will
happily build either. The past ycar has seen
a steady stream of residential examples
built and sited on parks from the Snowdrop
through to the more recent Daisy park
home, with Willow, Elm, Lime. Poplar and
Silver Birches all putting in appearance over
the past year too.
OMAR PARK & LEISURE HOMES
Omar has had quite a few launches and
upgrades this year, both residential and
leisure. On the park home side, the striking
Ikon has had a complete design refresh to
give it a modern, sleek look. The much-loved
Colorado also had a mini-makeover, with
appealing blues and burnt oranges adding a
modern, contemporary twist.
In the Image, a new feature wall has
made it even more memorable than ever,
and the makeover it has been given is a
• Look out for the striking feature wall in the Omar Image’s gorgeous lounge space
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classic example of many subtle touches
being added to make it feel far more
luxurious and indulgent than expected for
an accessibly priced model. The Vision has
also had a refresh, configured with more
restful seating and chillout zones than a
regular park home. It's not just Omar's
contemporary homes that have had an
uplift both the Middleton and Regency
have been visually upgraded too. The
Middleton has a beautifully soft colour
scheme with classy fabrics in the soft
furnishings, while the Regency has wide
appeal in a neutral scheme anybody can
make their own.
On the lodge side. Omar showcased a
Heron Kingfisher hybrid at Stoneleigh.
with solar panels and energy-saving
features built-in. The Kingfisher has also
had a refresh, and the latest version has
beautiful interior design and a colour
scheme of soft naturals with contemporary,
patterned fabrics. There's stylish furniture
with clean, modern lines, white cladding
to the vaulted ceilings and clad walls. The
1 lighland version of the Woodbury letting
lodge made its debut in I (arrogate, and it
was very well received. Designed specifically
for the short-stay market, options available
range from one-bedroom models through
to four-bedroom versions, with a range
of optional upgrade packages available
as turnkey, ready-to-go letting lodges.
With soft tartan fabrics in relaxed, natural
shades and country-style furnishings, the
I lighland design theme provides a warm
welcome for any traveller looking for an
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STOP PRESS! Check
out the first image of
Pemberton’s brand
new 40ft x 20 Skydale
Lodge, which arrived
just as we headed to
press, so you have seen
uplifting accommodation option. Omar also
showcased a bespoke lodge example at I he
Great I lolidav I Ionic Show: a contemporary
lodge built for The Barns, Ellesmere, with
architectural features and a spacious,
covered terrace. With a split-level rooflinc
outside and vaulted ceilings within, it has
plenty of features built in. This was a year
of diversity for Omar, with design and build
flair at the centre of its offerings.
PEMBERTON LEISURE HOMES
Pemberton has several refreshed models
this year, including: the Marlow - one of
its most popular models; the Regent;
the Park Lane; the Rivington: and the
Langton. One of the most exciting
refreshes is the Langton, which has a
stunning new colourway, feeling more
like a luxurious home-from-homc lodge
with every incarnation.
Pocket doors between the lounge
and kitchen are a key feature, and the
vaulted 8ft ceiling height adds to the
feeling of space and light. With a bath
in the cn suite bathroom, it's no wonder
that there's also the option to choose
residential specification on the Langton.
We think it will sell well this v car! Watch
out for Pemberton's next release, which
could be any time now, as we think it'll
have universal appeal for a range of lodge
buyers, and a few key differences from its
current range.
PRESTIGE HOMESEEKER
PARK AND LEISURE HOMES
W hen it comes to relaunches. Prestige
has had a particularly busy time of things
over the past 12 months.
I he Tempest Super lodge' got
everybody’s attention at The Great
I lolidav 1 ionic Show, while the
Cottesbrookc is the latest park home in
Prestige's collection. The company also
refreshed the popular 1 lampton centre
lounge lodge this year, the Casa di Lusso.
Bella Vista and Plantation I louse, giv ing
prospective home buyers a wealth of
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• Bold botanical prints and a homely Scandi feel mark out Regal’s Charmouth home
RK MODULAR
Another fairly new manufacturer, but with
a w ealth of park and leisure home technical
expertise on board, RK Modular builds park
homes and lodges to a high standard, as
we discovered when review ing its Cedar
Lodge recently. While w e can see that RK
Modular builds to a range of uses and price
points, this is another lodge builder with
a firm focus on build quality and design
excellence, with the ability to bespoke
to the client's requirements to deliver
something truly special.
SWIFT
Swift’s S Pods were in the spotlight again at
2O23's shows, brought bang-up-to-date with
a contemporary feel, making them more
appealing than ever. The use of Crittall-style
glazing works particularly w ell within these
units, tuning in perfectly to a current design
trend tow ards holiday sty ling.
SUNSEEKER HOLIDAY HOMES
different options across the range. You can
read more about all of these new models
in our two-page review of Prestige's range
from page 45.
REGAL LEISURE HOMES
Regal Leisure I lomes announced significant
changes to its 2024 range, with an exciting
uplift for three of the homes from a build
perspective, and subtle design tweaks in
tw o more.
There w ere key changes for the Cranlcigh,
Artisan and Charmouth; the three models
leading Regal's luxury range. The Cranlcigh
and Artisan 2024 versions arc now built
to BS 3632 residential standard, and the
Charmouth is also available in BS 3632
in a 42ft x 14 footprint with two or three
bedrooms. The design team also refreshed
the Charmouth, Hemsworth and Retreat,
keeping them as fresh and appealing as ever
for the 2024 season.
The Cranleigh has been popular as the
Regal flagship lodge, with its opulent
interior, drop flooring from the kitchen
to lounge and cy lindrical electric log
burner set symmetrically in-between a
truly memorable model. The Artisan
features bold, urban sty ling and a striking
contemporary colour scheme. With high-
end appliances and feature lighting there's a
great level of luxury built in.
The Charmouth combines dean lines
with beautiful, bold botanical prints,
keeping all the popular exterior features
of its predecessor, such as patio doors and
feature CanExel cladding. The I lemsworth
has a unique lay out and solid blocks of
colour in cool teal feature walls contrasted
with dusky pink hues in the soft furnishings.
• The latest lodge from Retreat is full of stand-out
features, as you’d expect from this manufacturer
Lhc Retreat is particularly exciting as it
delivers well on affordability and practicality
w ithout compromising on sty le, and has
a really great holiday vibe thanks to the
coastal interior design theme.
RETREAT
The lodge Retreat took to The (ireat I loliday
I lome Show demonstrated great quality, as
always, with tasteful, striking features and
a fine finish, proving that the company 's
quality and ability to innovate and keep
things fresh never wavers.
• The light and uplifting Cedar Lodge from RK Modular, designed to make the most of the views
In addition to its Aruba eco-lodge.
Sunseeker stepped things up a gear at
I he Great I loliday I lome Show with its
Opulence model, which is designed to
wow! There was also the new 1 lighgate
centre lounge flagship lodge, and a fresh
design for the Thornton - an exceptionally
vv ell planned, luxurious holiday home vv ith
hidden storage and meticulous attention
to detail.
VICTORY LEISURE HOMES
Victory7 has been on top form, as always,
and its Kahlo launch was a big story, proving
an immediate hit vv ith park buy ers. With
windows spanning one corner, this model
offers great potential for plots vv ith a view.
With a calm ambience and studio feel, we liked
the versatility offered in the second bedroom,
vv hich can be configured in three ways.
Victory also showed its luxury one
bedroom retreat. The Lumicre, and hot on
the heels of that came The Bronte, with
pops of smoky green and powder blue: a
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mid-range home designed to combine style
with practicality. The Lochwood has also
undergone a significant makeover, although
it has kept most of its much-lox cd features
and contemporary styling. I he luxurious
Lakewood also has a completely refreshed
look, including a feature fireplace with a
modern slat wall, customisable seating
options and a very sleek kitchen and dining
area it's beautiful!
WESSEX UNIQUE LODGES
AND PARK HOMES
The Inspiration was a key launch from the
Omar Group, sitting perfectly in the Wessex
range as one of its luxurious lodges. A split-
level roofline. Thermowood cladding and
natural colours and textures set the tone for
the Inspiration. Inside, memorable features
include a backlit feature display wall to the
kitchen, a feature wall and electric burner-
style stove to the lounge, and a brise-solcil
room divider wall from the lounge to dining
area. If you're looking for a distinctive luxury
lodge with a modern, contemporary style
kick, the Inspiration is perfectly pitched and
ready to dazzle potential buyers. The Wessex
Canford residential home also received a light
refresh, keeping it bang-up-to-date, again in
line with its classic design theme.
• The Willerby Ellerton is an entry-level lodge that still packs a punch!
WILLERBY
Willerby had several launches this year,
including the new Ellerton, Buxton and New
I lolland models, as well as the refreshed
versions of the Malton and Dorchester
holiday homes and Acorn and Delamere
Willerby Bespoke park homes.
The entry-level Ellerton has been
designed to offer a compelling combination
of space, style and practicality; It uses all
of Willerby's design expertise to provide
a good value holiday home that owners
can make their own, with two- and three-
bedroom options available.
The Buxton, xx ith options to sleep
betxveen four and six or six to eight people,
is a nexx mid-range holiday home created
to give families the perfect combination of
space, comfort and practical design.
I lome entertainment is central to the
lounge, xx ith a stylish media unit acting as
the focal point.
The New Holland is a special edition
premium lodge boasting the highest
specification of any Willerby, combining
a contemporary design with a spacious
floorplan. The kitchen features an
Amcrican-stylc fridge freezer and a full
suite of integrated appliances and premium
fittings, including composite sink and
carousel storage racks.
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	ABI www.abiuk.co.uk
	ASPIRE PARK &
LEISURE HOMES
www.aspireleisurehomes.co.uk
	BEVERLEY PARK HOMES
www.beverleyparkhomes.com
	CARABUILD
carabuildleisurehomes.co.uk
	FAIRWAY PARK
& LEISURE HOMES
www.fairway-homes.co.uk
	HARBUR PARK & LEISURE
HOMES www.hplh.co.uk
	HAWTHORNE FOREST
PRODUCTS
hawthorneforestproducts.com
	KINGSTON PARK
AND LEISURE HOMES
www.kingstonplh.com
	LISSETT HOMES
www.lissetthomes.com
	LOVE HOLIDAY HOMES
loveholidayhomesandlodges.co.uk
	MANORPARK HOMES
www.manor-park-homes.com
	MOCKBA MODULAR
www.mockbamodular.com
	MODULAR LEISURE BUILDINGS
modularleisurebuildings.com
	OAKGROVE LODGES
www.oakgrovelodges.co.uk
	OAKWOOD PARK
& LEISURE HOMES
www.oakwoodparkhomes.co.uk
 OMARGROUPwww.omar.co.uk
	PATHFINDER HOMES
www.pathfinderhomes.co.uk
	PEMBERTON LEISURE HOMES
www.pembertonlh.co.uk
	PRESTIGE
www.prestigehomeseeker.com
	REGAL HOMES
www.regallh.co.uk
	RETREAT HOMES AND LODGES
www.retreathomes.co.uk
	RK MODULAR
www.rkmodular.co.uk
	RIGNEY PARK HOMES
www.rigneyparkhomes.co.uk
	SAMLINGEN
www.samlingen.co.uk
	STATELY ALBION
www.stately-albion.co.uk
	SUNSEEKER HOLIDAY HOMES
sunseekerholidayhomes.co.uk
	TIMBERVENTURE LTD
www.timberventure.co.uk
	VICTORY LEISURE HOMES
www.victoryleisurehomes.co.uk
	WESSEX UNIQUE LODGES AND
PARK HOMES
www.wessexparkhomes.co.uk
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www.willerby.com
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NEW IDEAS AT
ATLAS FROM
1IANNAI I!
How often have you checked out a lodge, holiday home or park
home and wondered just how long it takes to design the interiors?
Andrew Jenkinson gets the answers from Atlas Leisure
Homes’ head of design, Hannah Newby.
ack in the 1950s, caravan interior
design was largely the preserve
of the women who worked
in the offices of the leading
manufacturers of the period.
A Mavis, a Ben i or an Ethel would be asked
for their opinion on the choice of colour
inside a new model or the type of fabric
used and that would be that!
If it was one of the smaller, or newer,
caravan manufacturers who had
considerably fewer staff’ then the owner's
wife or girlfriend may well have been called
upon to wdo the honours' and decide on a
home's colour scheme and soft furnishings.
Lhe rest of the design and build was left to
the menfolk!
In truth, very few manufacturers could
cither afford the expense of an interior
designer or had the foresight and vision
to employ one. And even if they did. those
forward-thinking ideas did not always
appeal to the home buyers of the day.
Fast-forward 70-odd years and things are
very different.
Striking new interiors
Over at Atlas Leisure I lomes. the East
Yorkshire-based manufacturer has
produced some striking ncss interiors in the
last couple of years. The buzz of excitement
this has created is in no small part down
to I lannah Ness by, the company’s head of
design. PH&HL caught up with Hannah
at September's I larrogate Show on Atlas's
show stand. After a quick chat, we agreed
to make the time for a longer discussion on
interior design in the holiday home, lodge
and park home world, while also finding out
more about I lannah's background.
Originally from I lalifax, I lannah
graduated some years ago and now lives
in I lull, near Atlas's head office. When
the Covid pandemic struck. 1 lannah was
working on interior designs of bars and
restaurants so working life effectively
ground to an abrupt halt.
I lannah explained: ‘I was left wondering
what to do. I spotted the position for an
assistant designer at Atlas Leisure I Ionics.
'I applied and got an inters lew and was
asked to design a holiday home in five days!'
After being thrown in at the deep end.
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MAIN IMAGE Hannah Newby is
Atlas boasts an impressive range of
homes, providing home buyers with
a wealth of different options
• The skilful and creative interior styling seen inside Atlas models like this Debonair Lodge adds appeal,
especially for those who may not have considered buying a holiday home or a lodge before
Ilannah impressed everybody at Atlas by
completing her mission with three days
to spare! I lannah was now a part of the
industry and the rest, as they say, is history!
Youngerbuyers
Straight away, I lannah noticed that the age
demographic of holiday home buyers was
considerably younger than she'd expected
it to be.
During the post-Covid rise of the
staycation', new buyers were entering the
market and liked what they saw, but they
were also looking for more contemporary
interior designs.
I lannah said: ‘The pace at which the
interior design of holiday homes has
changed over the past five years has been
quite a shock.
‘It's moving fast, hut that's what I like
about this industry you never get bored!
‘While it is both demanding and
challenging, it's also really exciting as well.
‘It is so different from the industry I
left, doing bar redesigns, mainly for the
Marston's group.
‘With holiday homes, there is so much
you can do the only real limit is your
imagination?
So what’s the secret to Atlas's interior
design success? I lannah explained: I lere at
Atlas, we arc always keen to keep as much
work in-house as possible, as this enables us
to create a prototype before choosing the
latest fabrics and furniture finishes.'
Keen to learn more, I asked 1 lannah how
long the design process takes and how you
even begin such an endeavour.
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I lannah said that new 3D tech now means
that she can come up with colours and put
them into a 3D image, so you can essentially
see what the finished unit will look like.
Tough challenge
Revamping a popular model can he a
challenge though, explained I lannah. as you
don't want to ‘fix what’s not broken' or risk
upsetting potential buyers.
I lannah said: ‘Park site owners arc good
at suppl) ing you with information telling
you what buyers like and don't like, and this
enables me to get an insight into what to
change and what to leave alone.
‘I usually go around a holiday home and
take notes and see what alterations could
be made and build it up from there.'
What else docs I lannah like about
working for Atlas? She said: ‘We have a great
team of people and. if I want to try new
Reg the pioneer!
One designer wno helped change
attitudes to interior design in the
caravan industry was Reg Dean.
Reg had been a furniture designer,
as well as an illustrator before
beginning his caravan design career.
Reg worked for many manufacturers
and was renowned for his
experimental interiors of tourers
and holiday caravans that were
decades ahead of their time. Sadly,
Reg passed away in 2015, but he was
prolific in his field. He also helped
pave the way for those who followed,
with more manufacturers employing
interior designers since his era.
• Hannah loved restyling the new Laburnum twin
lodge - its sleek interior has a hint of tradition with its
wood finished coffee table and nest of drawers
ideas on a holiday home, there is always
somebody to help and get the job done.'
So. what can we look forward to next
from Atlas and from I lannah? ‘Without
giving to much away there are some exciting
ideas on the way,' explained I lannah. ‘Expect
Atlas's design to be ahead of the game!'
And what of future trends? I lannah
expects the demand for more new and
contemporary designs to continue, with
things moving faster as a new breed of
buyer wants more modern home features.
Special anniversary
As it was Atlas's 50 year anniversary in 2023.
I asked I lannah whether she had dared to
look back through the archives at those
early Atlas designs?
I lannah laughed and added: ‘I did look at
them for some ideas and inspiration.
‘The colours and soft furnishings back
then were really quite something!'
With new blood coming into the industry
in design and construction, we can expect
the sector to move faster than at any time
in its history. Hannah is ty pical of this new
generation of designers who studiously
examine the many different aspects of
interior design and the materials used.
After our chat, it is plain to see why the
UK industry is a leader in Europe, offering
quality, value and forward thinking designs.
It will be interesting what the next 12
months brings. Watch this space!
• Back in the early 1980s, this Atlas kitchen/
breakfast bar was the height of fashion!
1
Info point
Atlas Leisure Homes is at:
Wiltshire Road, Hull HU4 6PD
For more information about the
company, please contact*
T: 01482 562101
E: enquiries@atlaslh.co.uk
W: www.atlaslesiurehomes.co.uk
PH&HL would like to thank Hannah
Newby for her time and help in putting
this feature together.
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MEDIATION
AN ALTERNATIVE TO COURT
Ibraheem Dulmeer of Park Homes Law - www.parkhomeslaw.com - explains how
mediation in park home matters can often be a good alternative to the stress and
costliness of court proceedings...
Mediation is a key form
of Alternative Dispute
Resolution that is both
time and cost effective.
Mediation may help park
home owners and site ом Tiers move their
legal matters forward, especially taking into
consideration the lengthy court delays.
What is mediation?
Mediation is a meeting, or scries of meetings
- joint and prix ate - between people in
dispute, chaired by an independent mediator
to assist in reaching a joint resolution,
proposed and agreed by the participants.
Mediation is a quick, and often more cost-
effective approach to resolving disputes
and, importantly in this day and age, can be
completed remotely. Participants reach their
own decisions and do not have a declaration
forced upon them (by a court or a tribunal).
Participants have said that owning the
process is empowering. Fxich mediation
process is unique and always flexible,
allowing participants to express themselves
and be heard in a completely safe
environment.
A mediator can bring an impartial, fresh
mind to the process and to matters that need
clarity, especially when the) are very complex
or have been ongoing for several months or
even years. Mediation encourages alternative
thinking: arguments arc heard without an
agenda from either side.
Moreover, if the mediator has knowledge of
the sector in dispute, although not essential,
this encourages deep questioning, which
helps lead to alternative thinking, and results
in participants being able to create new ideas
for settlement.
The mediation process allows participants
to discuss their real needs, their weaknesses
and why a resolution would be beneficial.
While these needs may not be central to the
dispute at the time, the) can be of significant
importance and will give the other part)
an opportunity to further understand the
matter of dispute. Each participant may have
different requirements that can fit into a final
resolution without compulsion.
Remote mediation has been ever so relevant,
even more so since the pandemic. It can take
place using everyday video conferencing
facilities such as Zoom or Skype. The process
is the same: participants can be in breakout
rooms xx ith advisors, and also come together
in the main virtual meeting room. In addition
to Covid-19, remote mediation has helped
to reduce the delays caused by logistically
coordinating mediation sessions betxx een
relevant parties.
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What are the advantages of mediation over litigation?
•	Mediation is cost effective: Costs run at
a fraction of that of litigation and are usually
shared equally by participants.
•	Mediation is quick: Matters can conic to
mediation far quicker than the) would to
court and generail) will be resolved on the
day of mediation.
•	Emotional advantages: The individuals
involved in the process arc ultimately
involved in the resolution, resulting in
emotional stress being greatly reduced,
especially given that litigation can cause an
ongoing stress for months, even years.
•	Mediation is personally satisfying: It is
led by participants with the guidance of a
professional qualified mediator. Individuals
work vv ith the mediator to determine the
process and subsequently the resolution.
This means that the participants are at
the heart of the mediation of process and
empowered to reach conclusions themselves.
•	Mediation is not statutory: A decision is
never forced upon the parties involved.
•	Mediation is without prejudice:
Mediation is not part of the public court
and matters discussed in the meetings
cannot be used in subsequent litigation.
•	Mediation is conf idential: Matters
discussed with the mediator in private
sessions remain conf idential between the
individual and the mediator, unless express
consent is given to disclose information.
•	Mediation is voluntary: All participants
agree to take part in the process.
In conclusion
Mediation is a ven positive method of
resolving disputes.
I here is no doubt that, whatever issue you
arc facing, all parties could benefit from
mediation, thus avoiding litigation and time-
consuming. ongoing disputes.
ParkHomes
Law™
If you are unsure
about your
legal position in
any park home
matter, please
get in touch and
obtain specific
legal advice.
Ibraheem Dulmeer is a barrister and
mediator at Normanton Chambers.
Don’t just take our word...
As the old saying goes, ‘the proof is in the pudding'. I lore's what a range of recent
clients said about Ibraheem...
7 am writing to let you know we have
been successful in stopping our site owner
destroying the woodland on our park in
order to build new homes,
"So I would like to thank you on behalf
of the Residents', Association and all the
residents on our park for your expert
advice and letters.'
[Client A] January 2023
7 contacted Ibraheem for advice
regarding issues with my park home that
came to light post-purchase.
"He was very helpful, very personable,
explained things clearly and always
checked to ensure I had understood.
I would not hesitate to contact him again.
I highly recommend contacting Ibraheem
to support you.'
[Client B] June2023
Иё would not have been here /in our
park home/ if it wasn't for the amazing
help of Ibraheem Dulmeer. Пё would
recommend wholeheartedly using him
for your purchase.'
[Client C] 0ctober2023
Ibraheem may accept instructions
directly without requiring a solicitor,
as a public access barrister on any
park home matter. This means you
may instruct him directly.
For a free quote, he can be
contacted by telephone on:
07939 259 924 by email at
info@ibraheemdulmeer.com
You can also contact him using his
website: www.parkhomeslaw.com
For holiday/lodge advice,
please contact him using
www.holidayparklaw.com
The information provided in this article
serves as useful guidance. Please note that
this is not intended to be comprehensive
and should not be relied on in substitution
for specific legal advice. If in doubt, you
could seek specific advice from Ibraheem
Dulmeer. This material should not be
replicated without the author’s consent.
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P PRODUCTS'
Steve Rowe looks at some of the latest products for your park home, garden or garage
Proscenic P12 Cordless Vacuum
What is it?
The new Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum
cleaner combines high-performance
suction power with versatility. It features
an anti-tangle roller brush with a V-shaped
guiding bristle working with an internal
comb to reduce hair tangling.
It can quickly transform into a handheld
version of itself, allowing it to more
effectively clean small spaces such as the
sofa, upholsteries, vents, car seats, and
more, making it a versatile vacuum with
several different functions. The
retractable vacuum tube also
provides an adjustable length to
allow for user’s maximum comfort.
Price: £189
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TCLRP320 Fridge
What is it?
This innovative fridge/freezer
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cold air is distributed evenly
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direct access and better
visibility of frozen items but
also minimise cold air loss
when accessing the freezer.
Adjustments are made
easy with the touch digital
display on the front panel,
providing direct access to
optional functions without
the need to open the fridge
door. Users can easily adjust
temperatures for each
compartment or activate
alarms as needed.
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What is it?
Perhaps the ultimate gift for the
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The ARC comes with a removable
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What is it?
New From Laser tools, this battery
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Aero Press Coffee Maker
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Like a go-anywhere, high quality
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You simply add hot water and
the paper or metal micro-filters
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lifestyle | help and advice
SELF-ASSESSMENT
TAX SCAMS...
AND HOW TO AVOID THEM!
With the 31 January deadline
looming for the return of
self-assessment forms,
Richard Webber offers
some sage advice on
avoiding tax scams
It’s that time of year again when mam
of us will be completing self-assessment
tax returns. Around 12 million people in
the UK undertake this rather laborious
task each year and all arc potential targets
for conniving scammers.
To help reduce the risk of people becoming
scam victims, I IM Revenue and Customs
(I IMRC) is urging self-assessment customers
to be extra vigilcnt to avoid being taken in by
scam texts, emails and phone calls.
The warning comes as I IMRC received
more than 130,000 reports of tax scams in
the 12 months to September 2023, of which
58,000 offered fake tax rebates.
Deadline approaching
With the 31 January 2024 deadline looming
for the return of self-assessment forms,
fraudsters will be gearing up their efforts to
prey on customers by impersonating I IMRC.
Scams can take different guises, such
as offering a rebate, informing customers
that they must update their tax details or
threaten immediate arrest for tax evasion.
Myrtle Lloyd, I IMRC’s director general for
customer services, said: ‘Criminals arc great
pretenders who try and dupe people by
sending emails, phone calls and texts which
mimic government messages to make them
appear authentic.
‘Unexpected contacts like these should set
alarm bells ringing, so take your time and
check I IMRC scams ads ice on GOV.UK.’
If you think you’ve identified a potential
scam, report the suspicious communications
to I IMRC in the following ways:
• Forward suspicious texts claiming to be
from I IM RC to 60599:
• Forward emails to phishing(<dimrc.gov.uk:
• Report tax scam phone calls to IIMRC
on GOV.UK.
I IMRC works diligently to protect the
public from scammers. In the 12 months to
September 2023. it responded to 60,000
reports of phone scams and got 25,000
malicious web pages removed.
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Here’s what to look for...
The following checklist will help you decide
if the contact you’ve received is a scam. Use
it for phone calls, emails and text messages.
It could be a scam if it:
•	Rushes you;
•	Is threatening:
•	Is unexpected:
•	Asks tor personal information:
•	Tells you to transfer money:
•	Otters a refund, tax rebate or grant.
For more help, view examples of I IMRC
related phishing emails and bogus contact.
Check a list of genuine 1 IMRC contac t
and campaigns to help you decide if the one
you’ve received is genuine. Report suspicious
phone calls, emails or texts to I IMRC.
You can report a disclosure of personal
information to the IIMRC security team.
If you've been a victim of a scam and
suffered financial loss, report it to Action
Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or Police Scotland
by calling 101 if you live in Scotland.
5 other signs to be alert to...
1)	Suspicious phone calls
I IMRC will never leave a voicemail
threatening legal action or threaten arrest.
2)	Text messages
IIMRC does send text messages to some
customers. In the message they might
include a link to GOV.UK information or
to I IMRC wcbchat. IIMRC will never ask
tor personal or financial information when
sending text messages. Don t open any
links or reply to a text message claiming to
be from I IMRC that offers a tax refund in
exchange for personal or financial details.
To help fight phishing scams, send any
suspicious text messages to 60599 (network
charges apply) or email: phishing(g)hmrc.gov.
uk before deleting them.
3)	WhatsApp messages
If you receive communication via WhatsApp
claiming to be from I IMRC. it's a scam.
Take a screenshot and forward it to I IMRC
as an email.
4)	QR codes
I IMRC uses QR codes in two different ways:
•	In lettersand correspondence, they
sometimes use QR codes but only to direct
you to guidance on GOV.UK; they won't
take you to a page where you have to input
personal information:
•	When you're logged into your I IMRC
account. thc\ might use QR codes to redirect
you. for example to your bank login page.
If I IMRC is using QR codes in exchanges,
you'll be able to see them on the genuine
IIMRC contacts page.
To help fight phishing scams, send any
suspicious emails containing QR codes
to phishingC^hmrc.gov.uk before deleting
them.
5)	Gift or payment vouchers
I IMRC never asks for payment by gift or
payment vouchers.
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lifestyle | DIY tips
Home Help
Jean Creen and her handyman husband
‘DIY Don’ offer more household tips and
advice. This month Don gets creative,
turning an old settee into a bed base
Time for bed!
The job I'm showing you this
month probably isn't going to be
something you’re thinking of doing
yourself, but hopefully it will inspire
some of you to get creative when it comes
to recycling old furniture by repurposing it
into something else?
In this case, we had an old leather settee
which had seen better days and was literally
coming apart at the seams. At the same time
we needed a bed base for a single mattress
which we normally put on the floor when
guests come to stay. So, instead of dumping
the old settee, I came up with the idea of
turning it into a divan base for a single bed,
which the mattress could then be placed on
top of, creating a guest bed.
I he leather settee was once part of a
large corner unit but the central corner
section had been throw away years ago, so
we were left with two sections which had
been pushed together to make an extra
long settee. I planned to use one of these
sections and half of the other section,
joining them together to make the bed base,
at the same time removing the old cushions
and seat backs.
Luckily, I had some wooden bed slats
left over from when I turned a couple of
old double beds into single beds, so these
would form the support for the mattress.
Without them I could have used any old
wooden planks and I've even seen people
using old wooden pallets to make bed
bases.
Quick pointers
I didn't use mam tools for this job, really
just a hammer, handsaw, electric jigsaw and
electric screwdriver and you don't need to
be too much of a DIY expert to use these.
Taking the settee apart was a bit tricky,
involving the use of the hammer and jigsaw
to remove the scat backs and arms. There
were quite a few sharp nails and industrial
staples holding the whole thing together so
care needs to be taken when taking apart
old furniture like this.
STEP-BY STEP
IThis is one half of the old leather
settee, the leather cushions were
starting to come apart at the seams
and it looked a bit dated anyway, so
we were keen to either get rid of it, or
repurpose it.
of the settee. It’s made up from a
combination of timber batons and
chipboard panels, as well as sheets of
cardboard.
3The next step was to remove the
old metal springs, I levered these
off with a screwdriver and claw
hammer, taking care due to the tension
built up in the springs.
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41 was careful to preserve the
black plastic-coated fabric that
surrounded the base of the settee
as this was to be kept as the covering for
the divan bed base.
5 Next step was to remove the seat
arms and back, using a jigsaw and
hammer for most of the demolition
work, plus being careful not to damage
the black plastic cloth covering the base
of the settee.
61 then took apart the other settee
and cut its base in half, so that
it could be joined to the other
stripped-down section, to make a base
71 then placed all the old bed slats
I had on top of the base. They are
much longer than needed so I lined
them up neatly along the front edge, then
screwed them down along the front and
back to the frame of the base.
WJean then added a few cushions to make the bed into a useful day-bed or
chaise longue, when it’s not being used as a guest bed. Because we already
had the mattress, this job cost next to nothing.
8 Once the bed slats were screwed
down, I just ran along the back
edge with the jigsaw to trim them
all down to the right width for the base.
that was long enough for the mattress.
I joined the two sections together using
long screws and a few old metal brackets
I had lying around.
9 With the base finished, the old
mattress fitted perfectly on top
and it’s actually very comfortable.
I originally bought this foam mattress
brand new off eBay for around £70, so
if you are planning on making your own
bed base by recycling old furniture, or by
using wooden pallets, then this might be
your only cost.
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lifestyle | nature
RESIDENTIAL PARKS
notes on
Continuing her new series, wildlife expert Jenny Shelton
answers another FAQ about garden birds...
Q: What’s the most common
garden bird?
This is such an interesting question! The
answer is an ever changing one, and opens
up even more questions. Understanding
which birds arc seen more frequently
than others - and why - allows experts to
look into the causes and. hopefully, focus
conservation efforts on helping those
species which need it most.
Common resident
For the past 20 y ears, the house sparrow
has been the most common resident in uk
gardens*. These familiar faces have made
their homes alongside us for as long as
any of us can remember, colonising town
and country alike. You'll be familiar with
their cheerful chirps as they hop around
within a hedge or pick up a treat from your
bird table. They live in small groups, and
aren't shy of partner swapping! Females
are a subtle range of light brown shades
in order to blend in while on the nest. The
plumage of the males is a mix of brown
topped with a slate grey cap. (In contrast
the less common tree sparrow has a brown
cap and a distinctive black cheek spot). All
this being said, house sparrows are far less
common than they used to be, with over 10
million pairs having disappeared since the
late 1960s.
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takes place from 26 to 28 January
2024. Register online to take part
in the UK’s largest garden wildlife
survey at: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-
happening/big-garden-birdwatch
Today's answer will be different from
what it was 30 y ears ago. and different
again 30 years from now. Some of what
used to be our most common garden
birds have declined in numbers. The song
thrush for example was once a regular
and widespread garden visitor and fell
comfortably within the top 10 when the Big
Garden Birdwatch began in 1979. In recent
years it’s barely made the top 20. Once
numerous chaffinches and greenfinches
have also declined. This is largely a result
of Trichomonosis. a disease that can be
spread through contaminated food and
drinking water. In the past 10 years the
UK chaffinch population has declined
by 34 per cent, while greenfinches have
sadly declined by 65 per cent.

On a more positive note, the fortunes of
other birds have risen. Long tailed tits for
example are being seen more and more in
our gardens, small but easily identifiable by
their striped, round bodies, long tails and
high pitched calls.
Shocking loss
Shockingly, we've lost 38 million birds from
the UK's skies in the last 50 years, so it's
crucial we all do our bit to look after our
bird life. By taking part in the Big Garden
Birdwatch y ou're helping to monitor how
garden birds are faring. That data, coming
in each y ear from hundreds of thousands
of people like you. is invaluable. All that
aside, it's a great excuse to sit and watch
out the window for an hour, guilt free!
When do we give ourselves time to do that,
without feeling like we should be doing
something else?
It's also a great way to spark an interest
in nature in y oungsters, lake a look at
the RSPB website for fun ways to get the
grandkids involved. They'll no doubt look
back with happy memories at their time
spent birdwatching with you, and you'll
be doing your bit to ensure their future
gardens arc filled with the joy , life, song and
colour that only birds can bring.
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your questions!
If you have a question about
the birds in your garden you’d
like to ask Jenny, please
email the magazine at
phhc.mag@kelsey.co.uk
using the subject line
‘Notes on Nature’

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I’ve been our ‘home chef for more than
15 years now, churning out halfway decent
dishes morning, noon and night. But one
thing I’ve never been all that bothered about
is the sweet stuff. I'll have the occasional stab
at something if the kids pester me long
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bar. So, when the latest invitation to don the
pinny dropped into my inbox from our
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underwhelmed. All that changed after the
family tucked into this delicious cherry
clafoutis though. It’s quick and easy to
prepare, as well as being absolutely
delicious! The tantalising aromas that drifted
from kitchen to living room even lured both
of my sons off their tablets for a few minutes.
Anything non-electronic that piques the
interest of primary school lads these days is
a definite boon! (This recipe serves six.)
Ingredients
1 x 400g tinned pitted black cherries, drained
3eggs
50g caster sugar, plus extra to sprinkle
1tsp vanilla extract
100g self raising flour
300ml whole milk
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lifestyle | take a break
Coffee time!
If you’re enjoying a quick coffee break while reading the magazine, here are a few
jokes, quiz questions and interesting bits of trivia to keep you amused...
You're joking!
They say laughter is the best medicine,
so here are some rib ticklers to make you smile...
Before Elon Musk got into
electric cars, he was just known
as plain old Lon Musk
What’s worse than raining cats and dogs?
Hailing taxis
What type of computer is the best at
singing? A Dell
My wife dresses to kill.
She cooks die same way
How many country music
singers does it take to change a
When do polite cannibals leave the dinner
table? Once everyone’s eaten
If my mother-in-law knew how
much I spent on her funeral,
she'd he spinning
in her ditch
lightbulb? Two, one to remove
it and the other to sing about
how much they miss the
old one
My dad told me not to spend too much
on my new stereo system. That’s sound
advice
What is
Scolionophobia
the fear of?
What is the name of
the world’s largest
ocean?
I bought a new jumper but
it kept picking up static
electricity so I returned it to
the shop. Luckily, they gave
me another, free of charge
I bought a unique motorbike last week,
with a wooden frame, wooden handlebars
and a wooden seat. Guess what... it
wooden start!
TAKE
FIVE
Everyone loves a pub quiz
night, so here are five quick
questions to test ««t a partner
or friend. Next month, they can
test you instead! Answers a
at the foot of the
next page...
swimming pool
in metres?
Which animal
is depicted on
a Porsche car
badge?
Michis the smallest
country in the
world?
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Famous people born
in January
Racing driver Lewis Hamilton
was born on 7 January 1985 in
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Singer Rod Stewart was born
on 10 January 1945
in London
On this month
\Ne look back on some historic or
unusual events that took place in
the month of January...
•	9 January 1957
Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden
resigns and is replaced by Harold
Macmillan
•	14 January 1963
France vetoes Britain’s entry into the
European Common Market
•	1 January 1973
Britain Joins the European Economic
Community
•	12 January 1970
The first 747 Jumbo Jet lands at
Heathrow Airport, after its maiden
flight from New York
Boxer Muhammad Ali was born
on 17 January 1942
in Louisville, USA
Actor Tom Selleck was born on
29 January 1945
in Detroit, USA
Actor Paul Newman was born
on 26 January 1925
in Shaker Heights, USA
Singer Justin Timberlake was
born on 31 January 1981
in Memphis, USA
•	28 January 1807
London becomes the first city in the
world to be lit by gas lights
•	21 January 1846
The first edition of The Daily News,
edited by Charles Dickens is published
in London
•	24 January 1965
Wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill
dies, aged 90
•	15 January 1559
Elizabeth I is crowned Queen, at the
age of 25. She is the daughter of Henry
VIH’s second wife Anne Boleyn
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IS THE BUNGALOW
NEARING EXTINCTION?
New research from park home specialist Quickmove Properties
reveals that bungalow construction now accounts for just 1.2 per
cent of all new-build completions, creating a gap in the market that
mobile homes are vying to fill...
Quickmove Properties has looked
at the changing rate of bungalow
construction between 2000 and
2020, the current market share of
bungalows versus all dwelling
stock, and the price of new-build
bungalows compared to new park homes.
The latest available data (2021) shows that
there are around 1.8 million bungalows in
England, accounting for just 7.6 per cent of
the nation’s dwelling stock.
What’s more, construction of new-build
bungalows is on a steep decline. In 2000,
bungalows accounted for an estimated 6.9
per cent of all new-build completions. By
2020, however, the completion of just 1,833
new bungalows meant that this market
share had dropped to just 1.2 per cent,
despite continued demand, particularly
from downsizers who currently account for
a third of all moves.
With so few bungalows being built, many
buyers who want single-storey homes
without having to modernise or pay a
premium are instead turning their attentions
to the park home sector. A modern park
home offers the lifestyle of a new-build
bungalow, with high-end features, located
on a peaceful and safe, rural, semi-urban or
coastal development.
Despite offering an almost identical
footprint, park homes are markedly more
affordable than traditional bricks and
mortar bungalows.
The average price of a bungalow in
England is £338,769. Meanwhile the
average park home is 36 per cent more
affordable at £215,493.
Sales director at Quickmove Properties,
Mark O'Dwyer, commented: ‘You’d be
forgiven for thinking that bungalows have
simply gone out of fashion and that’s why so
few are now being built. But that's not the
case. In reality, demand for bungalows
remains high but developers don’t see them
as profitable enough to deliver in decent
numbers.
‘For those wishing to downsize to easy,
single-storey living with the autonomy and
privacy of a standalone property, modern
park homes fill the void that bungalows
have left behind.’
For more information about Quickmove,
visitwww.quickmoveproperties.co.uk
Each month, we ask an industry expert to answer a key question about this unique lifestyle. This month,
Bella Brodie outlines what you should consider when deciding upon the type of park home you want...
Q: What should I look for when it
comes to buying a park home
or leisure lodge?
Bella says: With so many great models
available, it would be easy for buyers to find
the process somewhat overwhelming.
However, you can decode the details to compare
models pitched at a like-for-like price point at the same location if
you look closely. Manufacturers are making their entry-level models
more and more visually appealing, but there are differences to
watch out for. Fine detail such as kitchen cabinetry, door handles,
lighting, switches, carpet and tiling trim are all giveaways if they are
simple and basic, and the difference in the seating quality may be
something you’ll appreciate at your leisure, or you might not! Check
if there are enough power points, TV points and USBs where you
need them, as you may be able to add these during the build
process if your home isn’t built yet. Double-check what is factored
into the asking price as many homes are photographed with non-
standard items shown and fully dressed, when some of this may not
be included. If you may want to add another item later, such as a
washer/dryer, is there space for it?
Another useful exercise is visualising yourself and your family
members using it room by room. Where will you plug your gadgets
in? Is the shower screen stopping you from getting to the taps as
you can’t angle it out because the sink is in the way? Are bedside
cabinets stopping wardrobe doors from opening fully? Do you have
to squeeze past a potentially hot radiator sideways to get in bed?
While we rarely see these issues now, you still occasionally have
to watch out for them!
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PHOJC calls for 10% levy removal
The Park Home Owners’ Justice Campaign staged a rally on parliament in September...
The nation’s biggest park home
campaign group descended
upon Westminster to protest
about the ten per cent commission
charge on home sales in September.
The Park Home Owners’ Justice
Campaign (PHOJC) and its
supporters thronged to Downing
Street with banners and placards in
hand, before attending a meeting
about the '10 per cent question’ on
18 September.
Park home residents from all over
the UK travelled to central London for
the event. Television crews from both
ITV and BBC filmed the rallying
residents, while Sebastian O’Kelly,
CEO of the Leasehold Knowledge
Partnership, whipped up the crowds
while also acting as official
photographer. The PHOJC’s president
Sir Peter Bottomley MP (pictured),
also joined residents before leading
the presentation party into
Downing Street. Accompanied by
Sir Peter, the PHOJC then delivered a
4ft envelope to Number 10's famous
black door. It contained the PHOJC
report, written by member David Iles,
that will challenge the anomalies in the
Impact Statement previously submitted
to parliament by the Universities of
Liverpool and Sheffield Hallam about
the possible consequences of the
abolition or reduction of the
commission charge.
THe BH&HPA, which represents
members of the trade including
residential park site owners, issued a
statement following the rally.
It stressed that: ‘If site owners’
businesses are not viable, they will
have to look for other ways to make
their money and this could mean
putting up the pitch fees.’
However, it should be noted that, by
law, pitch fees rise annually in line with
the relevant CPI figure in a park home
owner’s written agreement. It would
take a new law to change that.
For more information about the
PHOJC, please visit: www.phojc.co.uk
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energy grants
WARM HOME DISCOUNT
SCHEME EAUNCHED
Charis has launched its 2023/24 Park Homes Warm Home
Discount Scheme, with £150 energy payments available...
The annual Park Homes Warm Home
Discount Scheme, run by Charis, is
now officially open.
Park home residents in England, Scotland
and Wales who do not have a direct account
with their energy supplier can apply for a £150
payment to help with their energy costs.
The Charis Park Homes Warm Home
Discount is an Ofgem regulated, multi-
supplier initiative which this year is being
generously funded by EON Next.
RESTRICTED INCOMES
There are an estimated 110,000 park home
residential addresses across England,
Scotland and Wales. Demographically, these
residents, who pay site owners for their
electricity usage, are often elderly and on
restricted incomes. So this Discount Scheme
can be a lifeline for many.
‘Traditionally, many off grid residents, such
as those living in park homes, have missed
out on much needed financial support,' said
Charis’ director of client services,
Jonathan Hunt.
‘We are beginning to understand just how
many of these residents have missed out on
the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme
(EBSS) payments last year. According to a
Government report, 42,000 park home
households have been recorded as receiving
the EBSS payment, suggesting that
approximately 68,000 households missed
out. Why?’
DIRECT TARGET
Mr Hunt added: ‘In 2015, Charis was
approached by Ofgem to create a scheme
which directly targeted park home residents.
The result was the Park Homes Warm Home
Discount scheme, now in its eighth year.
Currently, we have £500,000-worth of
payments for England and Wales, and almost
£200,000 for Scotland.
‘We are also in active discussions with
other energy suppliers, distributors and
indeed any organisations interested in helping
to alleviate UK fuel poverty, to add to the
overall pot and ensure that as many park
home residents can access hardship support
as possible.’
Eligibility criteria apply. Applicants need to
be permanently living in a park home, and
either receive government support or
benefits, or have a household income below
£18,723.
Charis has partnered with Lightning Reach,
a recently launched online application portal
designed to simplify and speed up the
application process for individuals suffering
from financial hardship. Lightning Reach
helps people to find and apply for a range of
financial support in one place, quickly and
safely. You may also get matched to a range
of support suited to your profile and
circumstances. This could include grants
from charities, funding from your local council
and help with your bills.
SIMPLE PROCESS
The application process is a simple form filling
exercise that should take about 15 minutes.
Residents who are unsure about filling in
forms online can contact the Charis support
team during normal working hours.
Applications are assessed on a ‘first come,
first served’ basis, and once all funding is
allocated, the scheme will close.
Access details for the Charis Park Home
Warm Home Discount Scheme can be found
at: www.charisgrants.com/partners/park-
homes/
homes
Tingdene Homes ceases trading
As we went to press (6 December), it emerged that Northamptonshire-based park home and
lodge manufacturer Tingdene Homes had gone into liquidation and all 156 of its employees
would be made redundant. We find out more...
Specialist business advisory firm FRP
has been asked by Tingdene Homes’
directors ‘to support the entry of the
company into liquidation’. The formal
appointment of the liquidator was set to
happen on 21 December. Liquidation means
shutting down a business so that it stops
operating and sells its assets to pay any
debts.
A spokesman for FRP said: 'Sarah Cook
and Ian Corfield of specialist business
advisory firm FRP have been instructed by
the directors of Tingdene Homes Ltd to
support the entry of the company into
liquidation.
Tingdene Homes suffered a period of
challenging trading conditions, leaving the
business unable to meet its financial
obligations. The business has now ceased
trading and, regrettably, all 156 employees
have been made redundant.’
Tingdene Homes, which was founded in
1969, is one of the best-known names in the
mobile home manufacturing sector.
This is a fast-moving story so look out for
updates on the PH&HL website and our
social media channels in the coming weeks.
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Personal finance
Steve Rowe keeps you updated with the latest financial facts
and figures, plus has some tips for getting the New Year off to
a good start with a low-cost health and fitness regime
Fighting fit
The New Year is the time when gyms and fitness centres
all over the country usually sign up most of their members.
However, gym membership can be expensive and is not always
suitable for older people, plus there are many ways to lose
weight and get fit by just using your own initiative. Here are a
few ideas to think about...
Cutting back
I One of the simplest ways to get back
I into shape after the seasonal excess is
just to cut back on your food and drink
intake for a month or so, saving money on
your supermarket bills in the process. Rather
than taking up a fad diet, it’s probably much
better to take some simple steps, such as
taking tea or coffee without any sugar, or
replacing fizzy soft drinks with a glass of
water or a home-made fruit juice, or cutting
back on bread, to help you lose weight.
Temporary fasting can also be a great way to
lose weight. Perhaps cut back from three
meals a day to just two, or decide not to eat
after a certain time of day, such as six o’clock
in the evening. By going to bed hungry you
effectively lose weight while you sleep. As
with all diets, though, check with your doctor
first if you have ongoing health issues.
2DIY home gym
There are a lot of exercise regimes
you can set yourself, without
resorting to a gym. One good source
of information is the NHS website (www.nhs.
uk). Here you can download different workout
plans, including a ‘10-minute home workout.’ If
you want to lift small weights as part of your
exercises, you can improvise with bags of
sugar, or full jam jars, without needing to
spend money on special training weights.
3 Online workouts
One of the key factors with any fitness
regime is staying motivated, and this is
where being in a class with other
people can help. The internet has become a
way in which people can join virtual classes.
Just search ‘online fitness classes’ on the
internet and you’ll see lots of examples. A bit
like in the old days when people worked out to
aerobics videos, you can now find videos on
sites like YouTube.
4Organise your
own classes
If you don’t want to pay for gym
membership, but still want to exercise
in asocial environment, to help with
motivation, why not set up an exercise class
on your park home site? This could either be
done outside, or perhaps in a club house or
local church hall. If you know someone on
your park who is a fitness fan, perhaps ask
them if they would like to run such a class?
5 Easy ways to
keep moving
Many fitness experts say that the key
to staying fit, especially in older age, is
just to keep moving. Instead of sitting for
hours in front of the TV, give yourself a time
limit such as one hour then make sure you get
up and do something each hour. This might
just be walking into the kitchen to make a
cuppa, or doing some tidying up, or perhaps
just walking up and down the length of your
park home for five minutes. By their very
nature park homes don’t have staircases,
which can be a useful form of exercise in
themselves, so it might be an idea to make up
for this with more walking inside or outside
your home. By undertaking some form of
regular movement you should improve your
fitness level and general health.
STATE OF THE
HOUSING MARKET
House price sales remain static, both
on a monthly and annual basis (-0.5%
and -0.1%). However, the Government
did unveil some initiatives that could
boost housing supply in its Autumn
Statement. But according to research
by Quickmove Properties, bungalows
now account for just 12% of all newly
built homes. The good news is that park
homes help meet that demand and are
36% below the price of ‘traditional’
bungalows.
INFLATION
REPORT
CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX 4.6%
Asof 2 July 2023, the
CPI figure is the inflationary
metric used to calculate the annual rate of
change for park home owners’ monthly
pitch fees in England (it has already been
used in Wales for a number of years). As
we went to press, the latest base figure
was 132.0 for October 2023. A year-on-
year increase of 4.6% and a 2.1 per cent
decrease on September's base figure.
RETAIL PRICES INDEX - 6.1%
This is the old figure used to calculate
park home owners’ pitch fee levels. If your
pitch fee review date took place before
2 July 2023, your level will have been set
by this higher figure but will change to
CPI in 2024.
Website of the month
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
What is it? As well as showing you how
to get advice, including phone numbers of
your local office of the CAB, the website
features an online advice guide, with
advice on many different areas.
How does it work? The site if full of
advice and it’s easy to use too. Select the
heading you need and you’ll be directed
to a comprehensive page giving in-depth
advice of the issues and how you can
deal with certain problems.
How can I get the best from it? Search
under atopic heading, then have a look at
the sections dealing with FAQs. If you
know someone on your park who has
some problems, but doesn’t have internet
access, you could print some of the
information out for them.
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COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS
Promoted as the last likely opportunity to
have the sales commission abolished, the
recent Park Home Owners' Justice Campaign
(PHOJC) rally at Westminster took place
when it became clearer to me that the
consequences of abolition could be more
damaging than the eventual losses of equity
at the time of a future home sale.
Not unexpectedly, the park owners’ trade
body, the BH&HPA, said afterwards that, if
implemented, its members would have to
create a very different financial model to
remain viable.
Whether or not the BH&HPA's warning is a
valid response when the Government-
commissioned report had excluded vital
forensic accounting, is not the only question.
Should a decision to remove the
commission be referred for judicial review,
the possible consequences could be even
more burdensome.
Some park owners will calculate their
forecasted losses, and either successfully
argue that these should be recovered via
pitch fees - or, more ominously perhaps,
quietly find other means of recovering the
shortfall.
At any judicial review, the site owners might
well have an arguable case too. A payable
commission has been long sanctioned by
successive governments, where park owners
have factored the revenue stream into their
financial structuring, including in the servicing
of the costs of any park improvements (we
should not be persuaded that all site
operators are cash incentivised with illicit
incomes to rely upon).
Take a site with, say, 12 park home owners
paying £150 a month in pitch fees, grossing
£27,000 annually. How, I ask, will it mitigate
against declining infrastructures and services
without periodic commission revenues?
In such an event, the courts may well decide
not to support the change, ruling instead that
residents must endure the consequence of
their own contractual commitments, having
understood from the beginning what they
were agreeing to.
Moreover, where pitch fees and other costs
have now escalated to a point where many
are in difficulties, in my view, the timing of this
commission charge abolition push was
wrongheaded.
Given that we are fast approaching a
general election, where the Government has
other priorities, in my view, the rally would
have been better reserved for the new
administration, who could then look at it with
fresh eyes and minds.
We should also note the research report
commissioned by the Government, which was
clear in its published findings - these being
(paragraph 22): 'Park home owners were
asked about their perceptions of alternatives to
the maximum commission on sale - for
example having to pay the same amount upon
purchase or defrayed on to the pitch fee.
'In response, nearly 85 per cent of home
owners would prefer to pay the commission
(on sale or purchase) rather than pay the
equivalent cost as a regular contribution (e.g.
as part of an increased pitch fee). This
highlights the significance, to home owners, of
not increasing regular costs.'
So, while only 15 per cent of residents
wanted the change, I suspect the majority
would instead prefer the focus to be the
cleaning up of the market.
This is not intended to undermine the
objectives of the rally, nor the support of Sir
Peter Bottomley to the cause, only to apply a
different perspective. After all, waving
banners, though good for the soul and the
cameras, needs to carry the right message.
It's not the politicians who'll pay the
consequences if what is currently in place is
removed and it all goes hopelessly wrong.
Back in 2017, and again at the stakeholder
meetings that included NAPHR, I PH AS and
the PHOJC, I'd instead advocated that a
percentage of the combined annual pitch
fees and any sales commission should be
required to be allocated to a site sinking fund,
specifically for site repairs, maintenance and
improvements. Just as in other housing
sectors, this would involve forming a
management committee to include all vested
interests who would need to agree to the
priorities and the costs, but in any dispute
could refer to a Residential Property Tribunal
for determination.
In short, where the industry claims that the
commissions are essential to its survival, then
let it keep them - but throw them into the pitch
fee pot and dedicate a reasonable
percentage for the purposes for which part
of the pitch fees are intended.
A well-maintained park site increases the
value of the homes from which the operator
also derives the percentage commissions,
while pitch fee reviews would be fewer and
potentially less confrontational. With a little
more thought and debate, rather than
abolishing the commission, as currently
promoted, why not look at reaching a sensible
compromise from which both parties can
benefit, while also introducing much-needed
transparency into the equation?
I suggest that somewhere in all of this,
there's a deal to be done - and that removing
the sales commissions would simply open
more doors to the unpredictable, thus serving
only the interests of the unscrupulous.
Tony Turner, Park Homes Policy Forum
Ed- Thanks very much for your
contribution, Tony. What do other readers
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Steve Rowe wonders just how intelligent АГ actually is...
There's been a lot in the press and
media about artificial intelligence,
or ‘АГ, but. following a recent
phonecall to my broadband
internet provider, I feel like introducing a
new term into the debate, namely‘AU’, for
‘artificial unintelligence’.
With this new technology increasingly
being used to automate things like
telephone helplines, I think the
unintelligent side and limitations of this
computer software is also being exposed.
I received an email from my broadband
provider saying that I needed to contact
them because the phasing out of traditional
landline phones meant that they needed
to send me a new type of phone handset
that works directly off a modem hub. So,
I diligently contacted them, first carefully
checking the email to see that it wasn’t
some sort of scam, and spoke to a lady's
voice on the end of the phone. I explained
the email and that I was calling so that they
could send me my new handset (I had also
heard in the media that landlines were being
phased out so it seemed logical).
However, the voice on the other end of
the line seemed a bit one-dimensional and
insisted that there was no need to change
my modem. 1 explained that I wasn't calling
for a new modem but just for a new handset
as mentioned in their own email. Ilowever,
this seemed to fall on deaf ears and I just
got a repeat of the comment that there was
no need to send me a new modem. I began
to suspect that I was speaking to some sort
of Al computer rather than a real person.
‘She' seemed fairly convincing but just
didn't seem to grasp what I was saying.
After a few attempts to explain 1 just put
the phone down. As a result I don't have a
new handset for my modem and have just
unplugged my old landline which I wasn't
really using much anyway.
It made me wonder just how much
frustration is going to be caused in the
future, now that Al (or‘AU’!), is increasingly
being used by large companies, with
limitations being shown up when people's
problems aren't fully understood and with
no real' person to speak to instead.
I think for the older generation, such
as most retired park home owners, this is
going to be an intense cause of frustration
in the future, not to mention all the
opportunities for scamming that may
evolve, once computers can contact us as if
the) arc real people.
Scams and general cold calling do seem
to be an increasing problem and I've got
to the stage now that I never answer my
mobile phone unless it's a known number
calling. I figure that if it's an important call
then the caller will leave a message, which I
can then respond to in my ow n time. I think
it's unlikely that scammers would ever leave
a message as they like to be in control.
Likewise with email, I am now very cynical
about emails from unknown sources.
The big thing, of course, is not to click on
any links in emails or respond to links in
phone text messages. Apparently if y ou
just accidentally reply to a text or email
you shouldn't get too many problems, its
only when you click on and respond to an
unknow n link that you may start getting
into trouble.
Plus, of course you should never give out
any bank details to anyone. Your bank will
never call or email you and expect you to
hand ox er any details. Instead, they should
tell you to contact them on the numbers
you already have, or perhaps go to your
local branch - if you still have one!
Of course. Al is also supposed to bring
benefits, when it comes to things like
medical research, so it's a technology that
w c're going to have to get used to. I wonder
if there might be some sort of Luddite-
style protests in the future, as people rebel
against technology and demand a return
to a simpler lifestyle? With the increase
in things like yoga retreats, I think some
people are already looking for simpler,
technology -free lives, even if only for a short
holiday period.
Any w ay, here's a joke to end on as usual.
Yesterday my computer beat me in a
game of chess. It's still no match for me at
kickboxing though!
									
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Expert help on buying a static caravan or
lodge and some useful contacts...
FINDING YOUR PARK
By far the biggest decision is
what park to buy on. The choice
is vast so it’s really important to
do your research. Most people
don’t like to travel more than
two or three hours, and you may
decide that this should be less -
especially if you want to use it
more frequently.
There are lots of independent
park finder websites available
and, in most cases, they’ll let
you pick things like distance
from your home, the facilities at
the park and whether you’re
near the beach or countryside.
Think about whether you’ll want
to sublet your holiday home or
take pets as this will vary from
park to park.
Look for accreditation from either
the British Holiday and Home
Parks Association (BH&HPA) or
the National Caravan Council
(NCC) - both are trade bodies for
the industry.
Check reviews and visit
Facebook pages and other
groups and forums. If possible,
visit the park and speak to
some caravan owners.
THE BUYING PROCESS
Set a budget and stick to it.
You’ll invariably be presented
with lots of deals and offers so
it’s important to stick to your
guns. Make sure you sit down
and calculate the cost of the
annual running costs - pitch
fees, utilities and rates,
insurance and other things all
mount up - expect this to be
around £3,000 to £4,000.
However, this will vary greatly
depending on where you
choose to site your caravan
or lodge. Crucially, make sure
that you are being offered
written terms and conditions
and that you can review them at
your leisure before you sign on
the dotted line.
Check the important bits:
• Agreement length: look for
at least 15 years from new.
• Pitch fee increase: make
sure that it’s clear how much
pitch fees might increase.
• Private sales commission:
make sure the this is clearly
defined.
• Dispute resolution: make
sure that you’ve got a
mechanism for this.
Remember!
All these can be
negotiated as part
of the sale.
THE HOLIDAY HOME
Caravan or Lodge? New or
second hand? Decking? Once
you’ve picked your perfect park,
it’s time to think about the home
itself. Consider the price, age,
features and condition. Industry
shows have a number of
manufacturers on display (see
our panel on the right for some
of them).
Consider additions such as
double glazing and central
heating. Ask about extra
insulation of the home itself and
the pipework. And find out
about drain down gadgets and
accessories.
Many parks will favour certain
manufacturers or have deals
with local agents and traders -
it’s good to start there first!
Remember: take your time and
do your homework!
CONTACTS
 ABI (UK) Tel: 01482 678000
 Arronbrook Homes
Tel: 01482 210327
 Atlas Tel: 01482 562101
 Aspire Park & Leisure Homes
Tel: 01766 800 200
 BK Bluebird Homes
Tel: 01202 740182
 Carnaby Tel: 01262 679971
 Lindera Tel: 01697 352033
 Lissett Holiday Homes
Tel: 01759 302801
 Oakgrove Lodges & Park Homes
Tel: 02871861166
 Omar Park & Leisure Homes
Tel: 01842 810673
W: www.omar.co.uk
 Pathfinder Park Homes
Tel: 01626 833799
W: www.pathfinderhomes.co.uk
 Pemberton Homes
Tel: 01942 321221
W: www.pembertonlh.co.uk
 Pinelog Tel: 01629 814481
 Prestige
Tel: 01933 354000
 Retreat Homes (Manufacturing)
Tel: 016973 52033
 Shire Eco Lodges
Tel: 01406 359 052
 Stately-Albion
Tel: 01495 244472
 Swift Group Limited
Tel: 01482 847332
 Victory Leisure Homes
Tel: 01482 822822
 Wessex Unique Lodges
& Park Homes
Tel: 0345 257 0400
 Willerby Holiday Homes
Tel: 01482 707808
HELP&ADVICE
-the National
NACO Association of
Caravan Owners
- is an independent
advisory service providing
support to static caravan
and lodge owners. Become
a NACO member and you
will have access to its
specialist team, who can
advise on all aspects of
ownership including help
with the buying process.
Membership costs £36 per
year: call 01255 820 321 or
visit wwwnacoservicesucom
for more details.
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Catch up with the latest news in the holiday home world
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
The Swift Group previewed its new,
innovative S-Pod 4 and 6 Escape holiday
units at The Great Yorkshire Holiday Home
Show in Harrogate and the recent NEC
Show, where the company was partnered
on the stand by Shrewsbury-based dealer
Salop Leisure.
AWARD-WINNING PARK SOLD
Pointing to continued strong commercial
interest in holiday parks, specialist agents
Savills, on behalf of a private family-owned
business, has completed the sale of St
Lawrence Holiday Park in Southminster to
Best Holdings (UK) Limited for an
undisclosed sum.
The well-established holiday park within
the coastal area of Southminster has been
developed to accommodate 191 caravan
holiday homes. The property spans
approximately 15.71 acres and benefits
from a public house known as St
Lawrence Inn as well as a private beach.
Following the show, Salop Leisure
became the first Swift Group dealership in
the UK to have the S-Pod 4 and 6 Escape
launch models, which it has displayed at its
Emstrey headquarters showroom.
The S-Pod Escape models are perfect for
short stay holidays or even as a luxury
annexe. Swift Group describes them as ‘the
ultimate tiny homes getaway, with flexible
living and sleeping space.
The versatile S-Pod 6 is capable of
comfortably sleeping six people, with the
S-Pod 4 offering space for up to four. The
range is built to last, with a galvanised
chassis, a coated steel pantile roof and
bonded ‘sandwich’ exterior wall
construction for greater strength.
It has been in the same family
ownership for the past 80 years and the
park has achieved a number of awards
including a silver David Bellamy
Conservation Scheme Award, Visit Essex
finalist for best park in Essex and
Welcome host gold standard.
Kay Griffiths, associate director of
leisure and trade at Savills, explained:
‘St Lawrence Holiday Park offered a rare
opportunity to purchase a well-
established business in a prime
destination; we are delighted to have
completed the sale on behalf of our client.’
DANCING TO
CAMPING
The Camping and Caravanning Club
has just announced that wildlife
cameraman, author and broadcaster
Hamza Yassin has been appointed its
new president.
Hamza, who won Strictly Come
Dancing in 2022, takes over from TV
presenter and author Julia Bradbury,
following her ten years in the post.
The Club was established in 1901
and has a rich history of appointing
high-profile Presidents who have
championed outdoor lifestyles and
inspired people to get closer to nature.
Past presidents also include Captain
Robert Falcon Scott of the Antarctic,
the founder of the Scouts Lord Baden-
Powell, and more recently the
environmentalist and broadcaster
Professor David Bellamy.
Hamza, a regular tent camper who
also owns a campervan, said: Tm really
delighted to have been appointed
President of The Camping and
Caravanning Club and to follow in the
footsteps of so many accomplished
individuals. We share the same passion
for inspiring people to actively enjoy -
and help look after - the natural world.
‘It’s a real privilege to take over from
Julia who has championed the many
benefits that spending time in nature
brings us all, and I hope I can follow in
her footsteps to build upon her work
with the Club.'
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Prepare now
A specialist mobile homes insurance
broker has issued a warning to static
caravan and lodge owners to prepare for
freezing conditions this winter...
Static caravan and lodge owners must
prepare their holiday homes for winter as per
the terms of their policy or risk claims being
rejected, according to Compass, a specialist
provider of caravan and leisure insurance.
The company saw a 115 per cent increase in
total claims caused by cold weather in 2022
compared to 2021. Almost 80 per cent of total
claims in December 2022 were due to
damage caused by plunging temperatures, as
the UK was gripped by the coldest start to
meteorological winter since 2010. During
December 2022 alone, claims increased by
66 per cent year on year compared to the
same month the year before.
Long-range weather experts are already
predicting that another cold snap is on the
way this winter, with a higher risk of snowfall
caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon.
This typically brings colder, drier weather to
northern Europe due to the jet stream shifting
course.
With the UK’s weather becoming
increasingly unpredictable, Compass is
warning static caravan and lodge owners to
ensure their unit is winter-ready to mitigate
the risk of damage, and to allow for claims to
be processed quickly if the worst should still
happen despite all precautionary measures.
A drain down is a condition within most
insurance policies, making the owner, and not
the park, liable for any damage that occurs.
Karen Stacey, managing director at
Compass, explained: ‘Turning off the water
and opening the stopcock valves is not
sufficient, and does not constitute a full drain
down, as the shower mixer valve, taps, and
some components in the water heater are still
exposed to risk if temperatures drop.’
Important steps
As well as turning off the water supply and
opening stopcock valves, there are several
other important steps in the process of
draining down, including:
•	Turning on the heating;
•	Opening the caravan’s external taps, usually
located underneath the structure;
•	Turning on all taps, flushing toilets, and
running the shower, as well as removing the
shower head and connecting pipe to remove
as much water from the plumbing system
as possible;
•	Removing any remaining water by blowing
compressed air through the pipes;
•	Using non-toxic anti-freeze where standing
water may remain, such as in toilets and down
plugholes;
•	Securing all windows, skylights, and doors
to prevent cold air from entering the unit;
•	Checking any external plumbing and
insulating any exposed pipes from the cold.
Drain down service
Stacey continued: A lot of parks provide a
drain down service, and owners should take
advantage of this. However, it’s important
not to leave this too late, as parks may have
hundreds of units to complete, and weather
conditions can change very quickly, as we
have seen this year. If a park does not offer this
service, and the owner does not feel confident
doing the drain down themselves, they can
hire a professional to do this for them.
'Even units with an automatic drain down
system installed may not be covered in the
event of a loss, as all precautionary measures
need to be taken into account.
‘With claims relating to damage caused by
frozen pipes and escape of water ranging
from a few hundred pounds to a total loss, we
urge caravan and lodge owners to take the
necessary action to protect their holiday
home during the winter months as soon as
possible.’
Info point
For more information on specialist
caravan and leisure insurance, please
visit: www.compass.co.uk
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Family owned park up for sale
A Worcestershire holiday park, golf course
and f ishing lakes are up for sale. We find
out more...
Manor Farm Leisure, a 182-acre diversified
leisure portfolio, in Harvington, has been put
up for sale. The Worcestershire property
includes a successful holiday caravan park,
extending to 21 acres
The holiday caravan park comprises: 46
holiday caravans - of which 31 have been have
been sold under 20-year licence agreements;
a touring caravan area with 15 pitches; and an
amenity building.
There is also an open area which provides
storage for 20 caravans adjoining. There are
also several buildings and paddocks that offer
potential for further development, subject to
planning permission being obtained.
A three-bedroom residential property with
separate access adjoins the caravan park.
The complete lot is available at a guide price
of £3.25 million.
The portfolio also comprises a golf course
and high-quality fishing lakes-available as
one whole or separate lots. As with the
caravan park, they also come with residential
accommodation.
Manor Farm Leisure is located on the edge
of Harvington, an attractive village positioned
between Worcester, Cheltenham and
Stratford-upon-Avon, with easy access to the
A46 which links Somerset to Lincolnshire.
Kay Griffiths, associate director in the
leisure and trade-related team at Savills, said:
‘Manor Farm has been occupied a by the
current family since the early 1900s.
‘It presents a unique opportunity to
acquire a successful caravan park as part of
a diversified portfolio offering, with the
option to purchase all three sites as a whole.
‘This portfolio offers strong investment
features as well as scope for further
development, so we expect substantial
interest from a broad range of investors and
operators..
NEW OWNER AT WELSH PARK
A North Wales holiday park and golf club
attracts new owner. We leam more...
International real estate advisor Savills has
advised a private family-owned business on
the sale of Pennant Park Golf Club and
Holiday Park, in North Wales, to Wayfind
Escapes for an undisclosed sum.
The golf course and facilities occupy the
majority of the 111.94-acre site, with the 18
hole golf course spanning 6,059 yards (par
70) and the holiday park having consent for
73 static holiday caravans.
Located to the western boundary at the
end of the private driveway is the
clubhouse - a purpose-built two-storey
building extending an approximate gross
internal area of 5,059.04 sq ft, comprising a
lounge and bar area, kitchen, large function
area and office.
Pennant Park Golf Club & Holiday Park is
situated in a stunning rural location, with
areas of the course having views over the
Dee Estuary to the Wirral Peninsula.
The site also benefits from being in close
proximity to the seaside resorts of North
Wales with their sandy beaches attracting
visitors from all over the UK.
Richard Prestwich, director in the leisure
and trade-related team at Savills, said: ‘We are
delighted to complete the sale of this
established golf course and holiday park.
‘We are excited to see how Wayfind
Escapeswill further develop Pennant Park
Golf Club and Holiday Park into a holiday
resort to fulfil its potential, providing North
Wales with an exciting new destination.
‘We wish both parties all the best for
the future.’
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Fresh ideas and great people1
Andrew Jenkinson reports on the Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show,
which was held over two days in November and proved to be a busy event...
Now firmly established in the industry
calendar, Holiday Park & Resort
Innovation is a unique trade event
that offers would-be and existing
holiday park operators the chance to find out
more about either getting into or improving
and expanding their businesses. It is also a
great place for home manufacturers to build
upon their contacts books and meet new
people. At this year’s show we caught up with
a broad range, including residential park
home, leisure lodge, glamping pod and
portable lodge manufacturers
Stylish models
On the homes front, it was excellent to see so
many stylish holiday models on display from
the likes of Victory, Swift and Pemberton.
Other manufacturers with stands at the event
included Pathfinder and the Omar Group,
which also owns Regal Homes.
Park Realty Group even exhibited its all new
40ft x 13 Cabrini for the first time in public.
This holiday home is built to residential
specifications and looks great too!
All the homes on show were eye-catching
and stylish, while some even provided
interesting talking points too - ‘eco’ being a
big theme of the show.
There were also plenty of specialist
suppliers and service providers at the event,
offering showgoers the chance to view
everything from arcade machines for parks to
mowers, electric posts, wi-fi and much more!
On top of all this, there were daily seminars
from experts in their particular fields,
providing lots of useful hints, tips and advice
at the NEC over the course of the event on
15 and 16 November.
Fun and entertainment came in the form of
wacky and vibrant stuff like robot dinosaurs,
arcade games (suitable for parks) - even
children’s entertainers who can be booked
for parks! The show was packed across both
days of the show and the PH&HL team met
lots of new and established industry
contacts from our base in the media centre.
• The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
proved to be an excellent and very well attended event this year
• The PH&HL team (l-r): Mason Ponti, Alex
Melvin and Bella Brodie in the Media Pavilion
• A stunning glamping unit from Avantglamp,
a company that plans to open a new ‘eco
glamping park’ in the spring of 2024
• Victory was at the show with its ‘eco
innovation’ home, complete with full roof solar
panels and amazing insulation
• Pemberton was back at the show this year
with an Avon model that consistently kept staff
busy with enquiries
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• Iron & Pine is based in Scotland and
produces modular units for glamping sites, as
well as other modular building projects
• The bedroom in the Iron & Pine glamping
pod, complete with large landscape window
•ABOVE The Victory Innovation utilises low
power water heating, low water consumption
and low wattage LED lighting
Lots of attention
Back to the homes on show and Pemberton
had an Avon holiday home on display, which
garnered lots of attention.
Victory’s new Evolution ‘eco’ home was a
popular model for visitors too.
This new home is set to save users more
than £1,000 a year on fuel bills, with double-
glazing that’s 40 per cent more efficient
than the norm, state-of-the-art solar panels
and low wattage water heaters and water
saving systems.
Victory also showcased its Lumiere -
well done to the company for investing so
heavily in this event; it really did help to bring
the holiday living ‘concept’ to life for visitors!
Over at Salop Leisure, Swift exhibited its
new S-Pods. These two units attracted lots
of interest, some of this from visitors
• Salop Leisure was supported by Swift with
its latest S-Pods, which attracted lots of
attention throughout the event
• The interior of the Swift Group’s S-Pod 4,
with its stunning interior design
• Park Realty Group showed its new holiday
home, built to residential standards. The 40ft x
13 Cabrini was a real show highlight!
wanting to import them into other countries.
Park Realty Group has been building
bespoke lodges for some years from the
company’s Cardiff factory. Its hybrid holiday
home, the Cabrini, delighted the
Birmingham public! At 40ft x 13, this two
bedroom holiday home is very adaptable.
It has a high spec and, for £65,000
including siting, the Cabrini is a bargain!
The company told PH&HL that it can also
build bespoke versions of this model, as
well as 38ft x12 lodges and twin units
homes.
Too late for the show, the manufacturer
has a new 55ft x 22 super luxury park home
• The Cabrini feels like a traditional, yet modern, home and comes with a full suite of integrated
fixtures and fittings - all sited and transported for £65,000!
called the Elizabeth in the offing - watch
this space!
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• The Avon may be Pemberton’s entry-level
model, but its a solid home and still has a luxury
feel about it
• There were plenty of seminars going on and
they were all well attended too
• Shepherd huts are still a popular glamping
option for land owners - this is Black Sheep’s
offering, the Cheviot
• There was so much to see at this year’s show
including arcade games for parks. And, yes,
you could play them for free too!
• Tiny House Co came back to the show this
year and wooed visitors with its latest design
Great success
Overall, this is a really good show with lots
of information for would-be and established
park owners, and anybody else either in, or
looking to get involved in the sector.
This two-day event is well worth putting on
your list of events to attend for 2024.
We also like the fact that the new show
organisers were actively involved and could
be seen chatting to exhibitors and visitors
across the two days.
We look forward to what the 2024 show
will bring!
Glamping options
Glamping units that attracted attention
included the Armadilla, which is shaped like
an armadillo! This company enjoyed a busy
show and recently supplied several of its
units to a resort abroad.
Shepherd’s huts are another popular
area of glamping and Black Sheep
Shepherd Huts exhibited its sumptuous
Cheviot, which wowed the crowds.
Tiny House Co was back at the show for
the first time since 2019. The company had
a new design on display with an upstairs
bedroom no less!
Scottish-based Iron & Pine makes
modular buildings, but has also built high
class glamping units like the one on
display. Showgoers loved the large
window in the bedroom and the unit’s well
planned lounge/kitchen area.
• Inside Victory’s Lumiere, which is designed for between two and four people to use as a luxury
glamping unit. At just £60,600, its swish interior design was a big talking point among visitors
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Playing to the crowds
The Caravan & Motorhome Show, which took place in mid-October at
Birmingham’s NEC, had much to offer those after different leisure home options.
Andrew Jenkinson reports...
• There were campervans galore to see at the
show this year, a sector of the leisure vehicle
market that’s grown considerably since Covid
• Tingdene Parks’ stand offered showgoers
plenty of useful information on retirement and
residential park homes options
he NEC Caravan and Motorhome
Show, held in mid-October, is the
first event on the industry's
calendar that lets the public see
what's going on in the world of caravanning,
motorhome and campervan design for the
coming 2024 season.
There are accessories galore and a good
selection of holiday parks to find out about
too. More than 100,000 visitors flocked
through the gates of the NEC across five
days for this popular event. As well as the
holiday homes, tourers and leisure vehicles
of display, showgoers were also treated to a
myriad of talks and seminars from industry
experts, as well as lots of other fun stuff.
Range of options
Motorhomes ranged from compact models
to large US-built units. Campervans were
more in evidence than ever before - a type of
leisure vehicle that many park home owners
turn to for fun and adventure after they have
bought their park home, in fact.
Although there wasn’t a huge deal to see
from our part of the industry at this event,
• ABOVE Touring caravans came in all shapes
and sizes at the show, including this German
Knaus model with drop-down made-up bed and
all-electric power
• Swift celebrates 60 years in manufacturing in 2024! This all-electric, eco-friendly Base Camp
model certainly caught the eye of the showgoing public
there was still enough interest to justify
the trip.
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• If it was motorhomes you were after, you
were in luck! We loved these large and super
luxurious А-class Morelo models
• Allens Caravans’ stand occupied its usual
position at the show, offering visitors a glimpse
into the world of holiday homes and lodges
• Excellent signage definitely helped bring
visitors to the Allens’ stand
For example, Allens Caravans displayed a
super selection of holiday homes, as well as
a lodge and even a park home too.
Among the highlights on the Allens
Caravans stand, was a Willerby Dorchester
lodge, with full decking attached. I wandered
around the Allens stand and took a note of
what visitors were impressed by. The
Willerby was certainly wooing visitors with
its lounge and kitchen area, in particular.
The park operator also had a 35ft x 12
Swift Provence two bedroom model on
display. Inside this home, I met two couples
who had originally come to look tourers and
motorhomes and, upon seeing the Allens
stand, decided to take a longer look at this
lovely holiday home.
Impressed with the Swift and its country-
styled kitchen and spacious bedrooms, they
told me they were now much more open to
this lifestyle option.
Very impressed
Other visitors were also taking a look, with
many comments like, ‘We didn’t expect
to see these here’. Again, visitors were
impressed, and also many also wanted to
explore park options and costs-you could
see they were serious!
Atlas also had a new 38ft x 12 Heritage on
display - a two bedroom holiday home that
was again impressing visitors with its
modern interior decor, spaciousness and
large double bedroom with en suite.
Inside the Atlas model, I ran into the same
couple I’d met earlier who had been so
taken with the Swift. Needless to say, they
were just as impressed with Atlas’s offering
and were even imagining what these homes
might look like on a fantastic Allens
Caravans’ holiday park in the Cotswolds!
All of a sudden their tourer and
motorhome ideas had been put on hold and
they were now looking more seriously at a
holiday caravan on a picturesque park as
the best way to spend their leisure time.
Special park home
Allens also had a Manor park home on
display - a brand new design produced with
the cooperation of Allens, especially for its
residential parks.
The Manor park - dubbed the Broadway
- was a 50ft x 22 two bedroom luxury model
and was designed with input from Allens.
The contemporary interior and huge
rooms were, again, a shock for some
visitors who had not been expecting to see
homes of this size at the Caravan and
Motorhome Show.
Some showgoers had never before set
foot inside a park home either - it’s always a
lovely moment to see the surprise and
delight on the faces of park home ‘newbies’;
• As usual, there were plenty of side stalls
selling a range of handy accessories!
• Swift had its Provence on show at Allens Caravans’ extremely impressive display area
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• The Atlas Heritage impressed countless show visitors with its modern and practical design
Our verdict
Although our side of the industry was only
represented by a few manufacturers, it was
still a worthwhile event to attend.
Allens Caravans did a great job of giving
the general public a wide range of
information and advice on the options
available out there. Plus, with the splendid
Manor Broadway on display from its stand,
there was at least one true ‘show stopper’ of
a home to for visitors to view.
As for the 100,000-plus crowd over the
week of the event, interestingly, most were
not yet owners of a motorhome, tourer or
holiday caravan, but had come to the show
to see what it was all about. There were also
lots of families taking astrong interest in
what was on offer.
But, whether young or old, most
showgoers were simply blown away by the
homes on view and left with big beaming
smiles on their faces.
• This Atlas Heritage may have been tucked in
a corner, but it still drew the crowds!
• The impressive new Manor Broadway: a
special for Allens Caravans’ residential parks
• Part of the Manor Broadway’s superb
lounge area - we love this!
all previous preconceptions about
cramped, poorly constructed ‘caravans’
visibly draining from their faces!
Anyway, the luxury Manor Broadway
show home, which will be sited on the park
operator’s hugely popular Leedons Park, in
the Cotswolds, was advertised at a cool
£426,500. For that, you’ll also enjoy
stunning countryside views over the
Cotswolds and a prime position close to
the chi-chi village of Broadway itself.
The Allens Caravans team took up a
central spot on the stand, with several staff
available to guide visitors around and
provide information about buying a home
on one of the Allens' many parks.
Finally, although Tingdene Parks did not
display any homes at the show, it did have a
stand with lots of useful information about
its parks and the homes for sale on them.
• This Willerby Dorchester lodge - complete with large decking - provided the main entrance
to the Allens Caravans’ stand at the show
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LEGAL ADVICE FOR BUYING A
HOLIDAY LODGE OR CARAVAN
IS IT A GOOD IDEA?
Barrister and mediator
Ibraheem Dulmeer has
launched a new website
for the holiday lodge and
caravan world -
www.holidayparklaw.
com - we find out more
1. Understanding your Agreement and
site rules
As with any purchase, it is prudent that you
understand what you are buying. Essentially,
when you buy a caravan or lodge, you are also
buying the right to station the holiday lodge or
caravan on the plot under an Agreement.
Concluding remarks
I hope my top tips assist in your decision to
purchase a holiday lodge or caravan. Should
you need specific legal advice once you have
decided to proceed with the purchase, you
are invited to contact me using the details
below to see how I can help.
Buying a holiday lodge or caravan gives the
flexibility of holidaying whenever you desire.
The importance of obtaining specific legal
advice will help caravan or lodge owners
understand their rights and obligations.
You are able to contact Ibraheem using www.
holidayparklaw.com for a quote to check over
your paperwork before making the decision
Therefore, you must ensure that you
understand the terms and conditions. My role
would be to highlight any onerous terms that
are in the agreement and ask for clarification
from the site owner, where necessary.
2. Deposit information
I continue to deal with deposit matters that
relate to those who decide to withdraw. It is
The information provided in this article serves
as useful guidance. Please note that this is not
intended to be comprehensive and should not
be relied on in substitution for specific advice.
If in doubt, you could seek specific advice from
Ibraheem Dulmeer, who specialises in this area
of law. This material should not be replicated
without the author's consent.
Ibraheem Dulmeer ©2024
to go ahead with a purchase and handing over
extremely important that you obtain advice on
your hard-earned cash.
the terms prior to large sums of monies being
transferred. This will avoid lengthy and costly
disputes in the future.
HolidayPark
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3. Selling your holiday lodge or caravan?
I always suggest obtaining legal advice at the
outset as it would avoid future issues when
coming to sell your caravan or lodge. The
Agreement may, for example, outline that the
site owner has the right to be offered to buy
the holiday lodge first, before you sell it on the
open market.
Ibraheem can be instructed to provide a
comprehensive review of all matters.
These are some of the matters that he will
explain and advise you on:
Info point
For more details
about Holiday Park I
Law, or the other	К
specialist legal
services Ibraheem
offers both holiday and residential mobile
home owners, please contact:
T: 07939 259924
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EAST BEACH
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Blackgate Lane, Shoeburyness,
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Mobile Homes Insurance Service..........................p51
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Park Home Assist Insurance Services Ltd..............p9,	p82
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