We Asked Our Owners About Life With a Holiday Home

Here’s what they said…

We’ve been running holiday parks in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset since 1988. In that time, we’ve learnt something simple: the best people to tell you what owning a holiday home is really like aren’t us. It’s our owners.

So last year, we asked them. Our owner survey covered the things that matter most: how ownership feels, how well the parks are looked after, whether it lived up to their hopes, and whether they’d recommend us. 35 owners took the time to reply.

“We love our holiday retreat, it really is like home from home.”

86%

of owners who replied are happy or very happy with their holiday home

97%

say ownership has lived up to their hopes

97%

say our parks let them escape and unwind well or perfectly

89%

would recommend us to friends and family, or already have

What owning a holiday home with us looks like

If these answers have got you thinking, here are the basics of how ownership works with us. We’d always rather you went in with your eyes open.

Licence agreements, not freehold. Licences typically run for 6 to 20 years, depending on the holiday home.
Flexible site fees. Pay annually in full, in two instalments, or monthly (with a small admin charge).
Long seasons. Our parks are open for 10 to 11 months of the year, depending on the park. Holiday homes are for holiday use only, not as a main residence.
Dogs welcome. All of our accommodation is dog-friendly from 2026.
Fair resale terms. If you decide to sell, commission is around 15%, with no upfront marketing fees.
Industry standards. We’re members of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA).

We like to keep things straightforward, and our owners notice. As Jacqui told us:

“Fabulous site no hidden nasties. Upfront about all things financial.”

For a full, honest breakdown of what ownership costs, read our Ownership Guide Here.

Where could you own a holiday home?

Each of our four parks has its own character, from riverside woodland in Cornwall to a beachfront in Somerset. Here’s a flavour of what life as an owner looks like at each one.

Notter Bridge Holiday Park, Saltash, Cornwall

Notter Bridge sits in a wooded valley beside the River Lynher, just off the A38. It’s a peaceful, nature-led park with no loud entertainment or arcade machines. The soundtrack here is the river, the birdsong and the odd splash from the fishing pond, and dogs are welcome throughout.

As an owner, you’d have an easy base for exploring South East Cornwall. Whitsand Bay, Kingsand and Cawsand, Polperro and the Eden Project all make good days out, and the Tamar Valley Line, often called one of the UK’s most scenic railway journeys, is a short taxi ride away. Then it’s back to the river for a quiet evening.

Dominic and Carol, who own at Notter Bridge, put it simply:

“Notter Bridge is a perfect place to unwind and relax with family and friends.”

Tamar View Holiday Park, Gunnislake, Cornwall

Tamar View looks out over the Tamar Valley, a protected landscape on the border between Cornwall and Devon. The views are the main event here: wide, green and different every season. It’s a quiet park, with no loud amusement venues, and our team keep it looking its best all year.

With an 11-month season, owners here get to enjoy the valley in all its moods, from spring blossom to frosty winter mornings. Dartmoor is close by for wild, open walks, and the beaches of South East Cornwall are within easy reach. It suits couples and families alike, and anyone who simply wants space to breathe.

Yellow Sands Holiday Park, Brean, Somerset

Yellow Sands is our owners-only park, tucked behind the dunes of Brean Sands. Owners have direct private access to seven miles of golden sandy beach: no road to cross and no car park, just the beach. The park has been running for more than 30 years, with security cameras and coded barriers for peace of mind.

Life as an owner here is built around the beach, with early walks on the sand and long evenings watching the tide. The 10-month season gives plenty of time to explore further afield too, with Cheddar Gorge, Wells, Burnham-on-Sea and Exmoor all within reach.

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Coastal Holiday Home ABI Summer Breeze 2026 – Available June at Yellow Sands

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Barbrook, North Devon

Lynmouth is our most nature-immersive park, set within Exmoor National Park with sea views over Lynmouth Bay. You might spot kingfishers, deer or a kestrel from the park, and two Highland cows live on site. The park was named one of Campsites.co.uk’s 150 Outstanding Campsites in 2024 and was runner-up in the Dog Friendly Awards 2025.

Owning here means the South West Coast Path is right on your doorstep. The Valley of Rocks, Watersmeet and the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which has been running since 1890, are all nearby. In autumn, the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival brings stargazing events under Exmoor’s famously dark skies. Lynmouth also has a strong, loyal community, and many familiar faces return year after year.

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat Meet Our New Highland Cows

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Somewhere to properly switch off

Our parks are quiet by design. There’s no loud entertainment and no arcade machines, just riverside woodland, valley views, Exmoor coastline and Somerset dunes. So we asked owners whether that peace actually works.

97% said our parks let them escape and unwind well or perfectly. For a lot of owners, that’s the whole point: a place to slow down, walk the dog, read a book and sleep properly.

owner helen says…

“A friendly park with amazing views and in a great location for walking and exploring.”

Looked after, and part of something.

One quiet worry about owning a holiday home is what happens when you’re not there. 97% of owners who replied say our facilities are well maintained, thanks to the Park Hosts and grounds team who look after each park all year round.

And it isn’t just about the place. 97% of owners who replied feel welcome and included in park events. Owning with us means familiar faces, friendly neighbours and a community you’re part of, not just a pitch number.

Thinking about holiday home ownership with coast & country parks?

There’s no rush and no pressure. If you’d like to talk it through, see a holiday home in person, or simply fill in the form below and our team will be in touch with you.