As with owning a car or a home, there are some additional running costs that need budgeting for. The example below should help to give you an idea of the annual running costs you will need to consider before purchasing your holiday home.

As an owner, you will automatically enjoy access to all the benefits of our Owners Elite programme, designed to guarantee the quality of everything we do. Remember, we are here to help you every step of the way!

What annual costs will I have to pay?

1. Pitch Fees
2. Insurance
3. Rates
4. Electricity
5. Gas

A breakdown of each running cost is detailed below, showing what is covered and how each cost is charged for individually.

Can I choose how I pay for these running costs?
You can choose to pay your annual pitch fees in one lump sum at the basic invoice price. All invoices are payable within 14 days. Or, you can take advantage of our Direct Debit Payment Plan* and spread the cost over 12 months – a real benefit for those on a budget. (*A 6% surcharge applies for all Direct Debit payments)
All other running costs are invoiced separately as detailed below.

1) Annual Pitch Fees
These fees are inclusive of winter storage and are payable in advance. The annual Pitch Fees do vary according to the size, location and level of services supplied to any particular pitch. For detailed information on the annual Pitch Fees for your preferred Park, please ask the Owners Elite Team.
Owners who purchase from Park Resorts are eligible for a discount. Pitch fees are reviewed annually and our owners are notified in September/October each year for the following season. As mentioned above, you can choose to pay your annual pitch fees in one lump sum or spread the cost with a Direct Debit Payment Plan*.

Other running costs for your holiday home include:

2) Insurance
All owners must be adequately covered by a suitable insurance policy. Most owners choose our recommended scheme as it is specifically designed for owners of holiday homes. You are however free to choose your own insurer, provided that the cover meets certain criteria and that we hold a copy of the policy document.

3) Rates – General, Water & Sewerage
The charge for Rates is based upon the average rateable value of each holiday home and the charges levied by the Local Water Authority. Rates are billed to owners in April/May.

4) Electricity – Meter Supply
Electricity is supplied to the holiday home by a meter and the availability charge and electrical units consumed are then charged at the price paid to the electric provider by the Park. Electricity charges and administration invoices are billed periodically in arrears.

5a) Bottled Gas
Bottled Gas is available for purchase in various sizes at the Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price, with free delivery. Current prices are available at the Park Office. Bottled Gas will be billed periodically in arrears.

5b) Piped Gas
Piped Gas will be charged at an amount per litre similar to a domestic dwelling and will be based upon meter readings, or the average consumption of the caravan homes sharing the same supply tank. Piped gas will be billed periodically in arrears.

Note: Piped gas is only available on selected new pitch developments on certain Parks.


Entertainment Passes
All of our owners are entitled to receive annual Facilities & Entertainment passes up to the number of berths of the caravan. These passes entitle you and guests to your holiday home, to use all of our main facilities 'free of charge'. The passes cover swimming pools, entertainment venues, children’s and teenager’s clubs and most sports activities. Additional and replacement passes can be purchased at the Owners Enquiry Centre for £50 per adult and £25 per child.