Buyer’s Guide
How To Buy a Holiday Lodge: Your Questions Answered
Luxury holiday lodges are being recognised as more than a holiday home – they are portals to the UK’s most desirable countryside retreats, granting access to holiday in the most in-demand locations in the UK year-round.
Luxury lodges give you the chance to own a second home for a fraction of the cost, making the dream of a holiday home a reality.
Wherever your dream location is, Pure Leisure offers the chance to own a holiday lodge in Scotland, Wales, Cambridgeshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the Lake District and more.
Is it worth buying a holiday lodge?
Our holiday lodges allow you the freedom of choosing when you holiday – any time of the year, any season.
Avoid fluctuating seasonal rent costs by owning your home outright, massively reducing the cost of going on holiday.
Holiday lodge ownership also comes with all the benefits of staying within a Pure Leisure park, including designated private fishing spots, picnic areas, bird-watching retreats, access to beautiful walking routes, restaurants, cafes, bars and even a golf and leisure club, all depending on your chosen park.
You can browse our full range of park facilities to help you make an informed choice.
Is a holiday lodge a good investment?
Buying a holiday lodge is a fantastic investment in your lifestyle, for those who want to own a second home. At selected parks, Pure Leisure lodges can be sublet when not in use, easing the cost amongst the UK’s most popular staycation spots.
Holiday lodges are also exempt to stamp duty, unlike residential properties that include the cost of land. This essentially means you’ll own a second home with a sizeable tax reduction.
We also offer a lodge referral scheme, gifting owners £1,000 for referring a friend to purchase a Pure Leisure lodge!
Contact a member of our helpful sales team for more information on whether your chosen park allows subletting.
Can you let out your holiday lodge?
Subletting is a clear advantage of holiday lodge ownership, helping to ease finance repayments or enjoy some return on investment when not in use.
If you like the thought of subletting your holiday lodge, ask our sales team during the enquiry stage and we will be happy to advise which of our holiday parks offer lodges which are available to sublet.
We can walk you through the subletting process, including what to expect in payment and which seasons see the most visitors.
What do I need to consider when buying a lodge?
We’ve made the process of buying a lodge stress-free with finance options available, the opportunity to visit the park before purchase and free enquiries with our team.
Once you’ve been reassured of the quality of our lodges, there are still a few factors you should consider:
Do you have a preference between pre-owned or brand-new lodges?
Which park location best suits your hobbies, interests and needs as the location of your second home?
Are you interested in lake views, en-suites and other bespoke features?
Is your lodge for yourself, a couple or the whole family? This may affect how large you want your living space and the number of bedrooms you need.
Are you planning to sublet your lodge at certain times of the year? If so, be sure to check that your lodge is available to sublet in your chosen park.
How can I finance the purchase of my holiday lodge?
Customers typically fund their holiday lodge purchases through these three methods:
Cash Purchase
Our team is happy to discuss funding packages for those considering buying a lodge on finance.
Third Party finance e.g. Personal loans or remortgaging current properties.
What are the ongoing costs of a holiday lodge?
The ongoing costs of running a holiday lodge are no different to those of running any other holiday home, with the small addition of site fees.
You can expect to pay for gas, electricity, water, food and site fees.
How much is holiday lodge insurance?
How much you pay for holiday lodge insurance will vary depending on your lodge and insurance provider.
Our helpful sales team is happy to recommend insurance providers.
Can I resell my holiday lodge?
Yes, if you own your holiday lodge then you can resell it. For more information, contact our team via the information below.
Contact us.
Do you want to enquire about our lodges or take a tour of one of our parks?
Get in touch and we’ll help you every step of the way.