Caravan Lodges for Sale: What the Name Means

Caravan lodges for sale, static lodges, mobile lodges, holiday lodges: you’ll see all these names used for much the same thing. This page explains what they mean, so you know what you’re comparing. It also shows the caravan lodges we have for sale at Epworth Fields, a small, gated, owners-only park in North Lincolnshire. Our lodges start from £49,995, and the price includes siting, connection, decking and furnishings.

Why is a lodge called a caravan?

In UK law, most holiday lodges on parks are classed as caravans. The legal definition of a caravan (in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 and the Caravan Sites Act 1968) covers structures that can be moved, including twin-unit lodges built in two halves and joined on site, as long as they’re within set size limits. So a lodge can be “a caravan” legally while looking and feeling very different from a traditional static.

That’s where the different names come from:

• Caravan lodge or static lodge: a lodge sited on a caravan holiday park, often to separate it from a traditional static caravan.
• Mobile lodge: a lodge that’s transportable, though once sited, it stays put.
• Caravan holiday home: the industry’s umbrella term for static caravans and lodges used as holiday homes.

For a detailed look at the differences, read our lodge vs static caravan guide.

Static lodges for sale vs static caravans

Names aside, buyers usually notice these differences:

Neither is “better”. It depends on how you’ll use it, and what you want to spend.

Caravan lodges for sale at Epworth Fields

Our current stock is on the lodges for sale page. At the time of writing it includes:

• brand new two-bedroom lodges by Love Holiday Homes (see one)
• the Victory Lakewood, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms
• another two-bedroom lodge
• a pre-owned three-bedroom lodge

Each listing keeps its own price. Every lodge comes sited, connected, decked and furnished.

Caravan holiday homes for sale, on an owners-only park

On many parks, a lot of the caravan holiday homes are let out to visitors. Epworth Fields is different. Lodges are for owners’ own use only, so the park stays quiet and the people around you are fellow owners. There’s also:

• a 12-month season
• an owners-only fishing lake, which some lodges overlook
• woodland walks and a picnic area inside the gate
• a welcome for dogs
• an annual site fee of £3,000 plus VAT, frozen for 5 years for every buyer

Read more about how site fees work on any park.

Moving up from a static caravan?

Many of our buyers are static owners who want more space and comfort. We take motorhomes, static caravans and touring caravans in part-exchange. See part exchange your static caravan, or call us to talk it through.

Caravan lodges: the money questions

Because a holiday lodge is treated differently from a house, a few things work differently when you buy one. Here’s what you need to know at Epworth Fields.

• Mortgages. You can’t buy a holiday lodge with a mortgage.
• Council tax. You don’t pay council tax on a holiday lodge.
• Site fee. It’s £3,000 plus VAT a year, frozen for 5 years.
• Part-exchange. We accept lodges, motorhomes, static caravans, touring caravans and chalets.
• Letting. There’s no letting or subletting. Your lodge is for your own holidays.

Lodges start from £49,995. Our new lodges are made by Love Holiday Homes, and we also have a Victory lodge. Every purchase is tailored, so we’ll go through the full costs and terms with you at your viewing. Read more in our guide to the cost of buying a holiday lodge.

Can I have a hot tub on a caravan lodge?

Yes. Hot tubs aren’t standard, but we can add one to your lodge for you, or you can add your own.

Where we are

Epworth Fields is on Newlands Lane, just outside Epworth on the Isle of Axholme, close to the M18 and A1. See our pages for buyers from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

FAQ

Is a lodge a caravan?

Legally, most holiday lodges on parks are classed as caravans, as long as they’re within the size limits in caravan law. In practice they’re usually larger and built more like a small home.

What’s the difference between a static lodge and a static caravan?

A static lodge is usually wider, with a more residential-style finish and better year-round comfort. A static caravan is usually narrower and cheaper.

Can I live in a caravan lodge?

Not on a holiday park. A holiday lodge is for holidays and breaks, not a main residence. Our 12-month season lets you use it all year as a holiday home.

Are your lodges sold furnished?

Yes. Every price includes furnishings, siting, connection and decking.

Can I let my lodge out?

No. Lodges at Epworth Fields are for owners’ own use.