A UK holiday home is your get away all the year round. So let’s take a look back at the hot topics from all this year round…
In February, the reading matter was all about romance obviously
The big topic for the month of Valentine was ideas for romantic holiday home locations:
Tingdene Broadlands Park and Marina in Suffolk
Broadlands Park & Marina has been called a ‘village within a village’. They also say it’s like a ‘gateway to the Broads’. Either way it’s perfectly placed for this most romantic part of the East Anglian landscape.
You could wander over to Southwold and explore the galleries and independent shops. You could also try Adnams Brewery. Why wouldn’t you?
Waveney River Centre in Norfolk
Speaking of the Broads, another perfect Broadside location for a holiday home is at Waveney River Centre. An a holiday home in Norfolk means quick access to some stunning and romantic sunset locations.
North Denes Caravan Park in Suffolk
In Lowestoft, at the most easterly point of the UK, is where you can start your Valentines Day - and every day for that matter - with the earliest sun rise. The earlier the day starts the more time you have - together. How romantic is that?
In fact, Tingdene North Denes is the UK’s most easterly caravan park. A calm and tranquil spot. And it could be a great place for romance.
Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park in Lincolnshire
A special night at the cinema it doesn’t come more intimate than a visit to the The Kinema in the Woods. Multiplex it isn’t - this is a 92 seat gem of a place opened over 100 years ago in 1922!
Tingdene Mablethorpe Park, with its traditional cedar chalets and contemporary caravans are right nearby!
Redcar Beach Caravan Park in North Yorkshire
This is an area famous for romantic restaurants. It’s also got a lot of lovely paces to visit; places like Roseberry Topping. Many a couple has made it to the top to take in the stunning scenery. Plus, there’s the famous town of Whitby from which Dracula hails from, which is a love story deep down…
South Shore in East Yorkshire
Wine and romance often go together…Yorkshire’s Little Wold Vineyard harvested its first crop in 2016 and now grows seven different grape varieties, and even offer tasting tours.
Tingdene South Shore, just south of Bridlington is in an area people have loved to holiday in for decades. Isn’t that romantic.
In March, it was a bit more about head than heart
The big question was - is buying a static caravan a good investment?
Why buy a static caravan?
It’s a great way to own your own holiday home. It’s a less travelling, more green, less hassle, more chilled way to holiday. A long stay in summer, or a weekend break in spring. Or any time. You choose. You get the feel of a caravan, the spirit of somewhere that’s not a house or a hotel. But you don’t lose out on luxury. You get the fun, and the freedom. And you get some financial positives too.
Where do we start?
Start with the location, the crucial element for any holiday home decision. It’s all about what you like to do and see. England’s most easterly caravan park, North Denes Caravan Park, is a fantastic location for a static caravan. Or try Caldecott Hall Country Park in nearby Norfolk, perfect if you like golf. Further north there’s Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park, within striking distance of the Lincolnshire Wolds, and Redcar Beach Caravan Park on the stunning coasts of North Yorkshire.
Can we get help with buying a static caravan?
Yes. And in truth it’s recommended that you do. North Denes, Caldecott Hall and Mablethorpe Chalet Park all have static caravans for sale. And if anyone can help and guide you on how best to choose, buy and maintain a static caravan holiday home it’s Tingdene.
Fancy a move? Tingdene certainly have parks where they’ll welcome your static caravan. So it’s not only a good investment but in reality ‘static’ doesn’t aways have to mean ‘static’.
Is buying a static caravan a good investment?
There are several factors to take into account here - a static caravan won’t increase in value in the same way that a ‘bricks and mortar’ holiday home typically does. But, the positive side to that is that a static caravan costs less to buy at the outset, and will give you years of enjoyment.
If making memories is high on your checklist then a static caravan is of course a great investment.
By April, the the big question was holiday home happiness
Or put another way - can you have a happy holiday at home? And there were some big questions:
Can owning a holiday home really make you happy?
A holiday home really can make you happy. Leaving finances aside for the moment, a UK holiday home is an investment in your future happiness. Somewhere to escape everyday life and just focus on just being yourselves sounds happy to us!
Could owning a holiday home make you healthy as well as happy?
Spending at your own UK holiday home means you can do all manner of things that are good for you, and avoiding things that are bad for you. Slowing down, getting more fresh air, and simply walking around more all contribute to a healthier time on holiday.
Can a holiday home make you wealthy?
Putting some money into owning your own UK holiday home can be a way of investing in something that makes financial sense and brings immediate rewards in so many ways. Plus letting your holiday home out when you’re not using it means getting ‘paid for your pad’. You can do that on our Managed Letting Scheme at Broadlands Park & Marina and Waveney River Centre.
May was all about mindfulness
We’re all more mindful of mindfulness now. And there were some great tips on why owning your own holiday home is better for you:
A holiday at your own holiday home can remove the stress zones
Stress zones start with the planning, online searches, reviews to read and paperwork to sort. So why not be kinder to yourself and your family and Invest in your owning your own UK holiday home. Because with your own holiday home in the UK you simply pull together the essentials and head to your own space. You can even leave your belongings there for next time!
KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR OWN HOLIDAY HOME
You book a holiday and then immediately worry if it will live up to expectations! But when you own your own UK seaside cottage or holiday lodge, you’ve already shaped your holidays into what you want.
THERE’S LESS NEED TO ORGANISE WITH YOUR OWN HOLIDAY HOME
Getting ready for a holiday often requires serious logistical and organisational skills, and can often feel like work. Owning your own UK holiday home is doing what you want, when you want, because everything is just where you left it from last time.
Why not book a holiday at one of our Broads locations and try before you buy? The perfect way to see how mindful a UK staycation can make you.
In June, it was a bit more physical
When you own your own UK seaside holiday home you have lots of holiday benefits. And one of the key ones is that you’re in control of your own time. You’re a free spirit. These 5 top tips help to focus on fitness on holiday:
Swim
In what parallel universe does having a swim not go with having a holiday?Walk
We all know walking is good for you, but there’s a difference when you set off from your holiday home.Run
A run on the sand or in the countryside is a real cardio booster.Weights
If you don’t want have weights available to you, try some lifts with filled water bottles or cans.Apps
There are some great fitness apps around, so why not download a couple to your phone or tablet and access info on maximising your fitness at your finger tips.
Summer finally arrived!
In the Summer time, there were simple holiday home pleasures to discuss…
Reading
How many times have you said you don’t read enough? A holiday home is the perfect place to leave some of your favourite novels and indulge in the time to curl up with a good book.Cycling
If you’re the type of person into serious cycling, then having your own holiday home is a great way to set up a ‘base camp’. Or if just pottering around is what you’re planning then having a cycle ride or two around your holiday home location is just as good.Eating
Local ingredients, new restaurants to try, BBQs in the summer or even Christmas dinner at your holiday home. Food can be the centre of your holiday experiences.Visiting
From thrilling theme park rides to historic buildings, as well as parks, gardens, museums and galleries. Seaside resorts with all the fun of the fair or quiet coastal retreats with their own secluded allure.
And then, when summer ends your holiday home comes into its own….
This was about the all year round benefits of having a holiday home of your own:
UK landscapes aren’t all about summer! We all love a summer break, but so much of the UK’s scenery is stunning all year. And there’s so many wonderful events to enjoy around the country at all times of the year. Take a look at Lincolnshire Showground for what goes on all year round, like the annual Lincolnshire Food and Gift Show in November, a perfect time for Christmas gifts.
A holiday home means you’ve got somewhere to go “out of season”, which often means it’s quieter and less expensive! Plus, before or after Summer is a great time to start visiting places with buying a holiday home in mind!
Soon it was Autumn…
There was much talk about Norfolk holiday homes about now and it was a simple spooky step into Halloween. Because as beautiful as Norfolk is, it can also be spooky!
As can lots of other locations around the UK…take a look, if you dare.
And then all of a sudden, it was Christmas again!
There were tips on how to decorate your holiday home - going to local fairs, buying local food, choosing decor themes, selecting a tree and decorating your holiday home right through - right through every room, right through the holiday season.
So that was 2023! And maybe 2024 is the year you should focus on all the benefits owning a UK holiday home brings. In the meantime - Happy New Year!
