10 November 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
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Our NACO members, Neil and Julie Ambridge tell us what it’s like having a static caravan on Haven Wild Duck Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
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10 November 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Our NACO members, Neil and Julie Ambridge tell us what it’s like having a static caravan on Haven Wild Duck Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
10 November 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Will the energy bill relief scheme help holiday caravan owners?
10 November 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
What’s the story with pitch fees for 2023?
09 November 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Guest writer Siobhan Daniels shares her adventures At 63 years old I am celebrating having spent three years of life on the road in my motorhome and I have never been happier, I have become the women that I always knew I should have been.
13 October 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Introducing Liberty Leisure Group, one of the North’s leading providers of static caravans, holiday lodges and more. We are a family business that buys, sells, brokers, retails and trades an exceptional range of leisure homes.
13 October 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Dan Ellacott recently visited Broadlands Park & Marina, ideally situated for exploring the Broads. The sun was shining, the perfect day to see all that this beautiful park has to offer.
04 October 2022 By Dan Ellacott
Does the commercial energy price cap mean that caravan owners will see a reduction in their utility bills?
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
20 years making and selling self assembly sofas. Super comfy and guaranteed to fit.
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Park and Leisure Limited are a specialist static caravan spares and accessories company.
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
If you’re thinking about making the move from ‘bricks and mortar’ to a mobile home park it’s important that you do your homework. Critically though, if you are planning to live in a park home it’s essential that you buy on a full residential site.
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Rhossili Bay has been voted Wales’ best beach on numerous occasions, including a 2021 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award... breath-taking!
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Big ideas for small spaces Travel and design writer Anna Hart on how to brighten up your caravan bathroom
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Monica Stott gives us some handy tips and tricks
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Our member – Jane Cotterill tells us all about her holiday home near Bakewell and gives us insight in to her and her husband Philip’s touring history and adventures.
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Dan Ellacott meets up with the managing director of Caraconnect Limited, Ian Bloomfield
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Scott and Driss give us an insight into what it’s like to live permanently in a motorhome
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Why Victory Leisure Homes?
22 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
15 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Dan Ellacott met with Martin Emery, Sales and Marketing Director, at their head office in Poole to learn more about the company, their products and services...
15 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Alexandra Smith looks at the Manor Ascot
15 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Alexandra Smith takes a look at the Willerby Hayward
15 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Alexandra Smith looks at the ABI Ambleside
15 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
East Yorkshire manufacturer, ABI, has recently launched two new initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to support its community, both locally and further afield.
08 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
As we approach the colder months, many people will be thinking about the closed season and alongside winter weather precautions it’s important to consider what measures to take regarding security at your holiday caravan or lodge.
08 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
08 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
01 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
NACO talks to Clear View Park Home Surveyors
01 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Steve Munro considers park management appointments
01 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Folk living in mobile homes are airing their concern over the uncertainty in receiving their £400.00 support payment towards Energy Bills.
01 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Our roundup of the latest news and stories for the holiday home sector...
01 September 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
“...it is a lot more difficult to deny the existence of a written agreement than a verbal one...”
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Nick Norrie of Business Subject II Survey Ltd Chartered Surveyors explains how it helps you have peace of mind when purchasing your residential or holiday park home or lodge.
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
The good people at Victory Leisure Homes have shared with us their guide to leisure activities in the west of England. We hope it gives you some inspiration if you have a caravan or lodge in that region – or if you’re going exploring...
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
The NACO Team offer guidance on unfair terms
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
The Insurance Cover Team examine the options
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
In late 2021 and early 2022 the UK was battered by a variety of storms that caused significant damage along with some tragic loss of life
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
25 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
24 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
In this article we will describe how a caravan owners' association my be formed, which will help you in discussions with your park owner particularly if you represent a 'majority vote' of the caravan and lodge owners at the park
24 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
As anyone knows by now, the rising cost of gas and electricity is making us all feel the pinch. It’ll affect holiday caravan and lodge owners differently to ‘household consumers’ as it will be your park owner dealing with the utility provider.
24 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
Long-standing NACO members may well remember some of our campaigning over the years in our quest to establish fairer conditions for owners of static holiday caravans across the UK.
24 August 2022 By Jenny Blumsom
The news that your park has been sold can come as quite a shock. In many cases there might be rumours of an impending sale, but in some, the first you hear of it is a letter from the new owners!
21 July 2022 By Dan Ellacott
A simple way to make profit is by using the tools you already have available. If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you’ve already considered hiring out your static caravan for a bit of extra income.
08 July 2022 By Dan Ellacott
Something to consider when you purchase a static caravan is getting insurance and making sure your static caravan is fully covered.
01 July 2022 By Dan Ellacott
In short, static caravan insurance isn’t a legal requirement like that of vehicle insurance, however most holiday parks require you to have it in order to keep your static caravan on their sites.
24 June 2022 By Dan Ellacott
With the miserable days of winter finally behind us, it’s time to think about getting your static caravan ready to reopen for the summer months.
04 May 2022 By Dan Ellacott
The World of Park & Leisure Homes Outdoor Show returns this June to NAEC Stoneleigh! Discover a whole new amazing lifestyle to enjoy.
08 November 2021 By Dan Ellacott
Omar Group is delighted to announce that production has commenced of a new range of premium holiday homes, in a new factory outside Ringwood in Dorset.
05 September 2021 By Dan Ellacott
Winter is coming, and it's important to prepare your static caravan for the cold! Your static caravan insurance may be invalidated if you are not prepared.
23 August 2021 By Dan Ellacott
A static caravan is a type of recreational vehicle that is built on a chassis with four wheels and has its own self-contained living quarters.
20 March 2021 By Dan Ellacott
In the spirit of 'social distancing' we thought that this may be a creative solution to avoiding any crowding issues! The Isles of Scilly are a cluster of picturesque islands 25 miles off the southwestern tip of Cornwall.
22 February 2021 By Dan Ellacott
UPDATE!!!Are caravan park owners breaching consumer protection laws? (PART 2) - YouTubeUse this link to watch tonight! A really significant movement is developing for our industry and you all have the ability to get involved! On Wednesday e
15 February 2021 By Dan Ellacott
Stretching out below the dramatic headland of St Bees Head is a mile-long sand and pebble beach.
14 January 2021 By Dan Ellacott
Due to the restrictions we are still facing, it looks like we will be unable to make the annual pilgrimage North for what was the caravan show in Hull, but was set for a new location this year in Harrogate - deeply disappointing not to be able to meet our
06 November 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Can I ‘lockdown’ at my caravan or lodge if I have nowhere else to go?Yes you can say the Government.
28 July 2020 By Dan Ellacott
From the 15th July 2020, until 12 January 2021, the VAT rate for hospitality and tourism businesses has been cut from 20% to 5%, which means that restaurants, hotels and certain attractions will be able to reduce their tax on certain items.
29 June 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Most parks across the UK are busy preparing to open their doors once again to both private owners and holiday makers.
05 June 2020 By Dan Ellacott
First up, is your electricity metered?No..
04 June 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Whilst we have been a little quite across our social media platforms and on our blog over the last couple of weeks that does not mean that we haven’t been doing anything.
05 May 2020 By Dan Ellacott
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16 April 2020 By Dan Ellacott
We know that people have concerns about paying their pitch fees and meeting other financial obligations in relation to their holiday homes.
27 March 2020 By Dan Ellacott
We’re currently getting lots of questions about pitch fees and rates in the face of park closures across the UK.
19 March 2020 By Dan Ellacott
So, it seems that social distancing and self-isolation is paramount whilst not forgetting to look after our older generation too.
19 March 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Park closures & open season delays We’re beginning to get a fair amount of contact regarding what happens if a park owner either closes the park or extends the ‘closed season’.
01 March 2020 By Dan Ellacott
At our offices, we try our best to be conscious of our environmental impact, both at home and at work.
26 February 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Hello Holiday Caravanners! Here, I re-visit Swift and their new and inspired offering – The S-Pod 6 and the S-Pod 6 Escape.
24 February 2020 By Dan Ellacott
Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2020We’ve just got back from an excellent week at the NEC in Birmingham at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2020.
01 December 2019 By Dan Ellacott
This is a fantastic park run by Away Resorts, who are one of the most forward-thinking operators in the UK.
25 November 2019 By Dan Ellacott
I’m delighted to be asked once again to give a review for our Holiday Home Spotlight.
15 November 2019 By Dan Ellacott
This stunning-looking beach – easily one of the best-looking in the UK – would invariably be packed with visitors if it were more easily reached.
02 October 2019 By Dan Ellacott
This multi-award winning North Wales holiday location has been much loved by families for years..
20 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Do You Have to Insure a Static Caravan? Ordinarily, there are no legal requirements to insure your static holiday caravan or lodge, however more often than not parks up and down the country will require you to have insurance as part of any contract or
11 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Victory Leisure Homes has undergone a major management restructure to secure future growth.
09 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Away Resorts have announced an exciting new development at their Tattershall Lakes park in Lincolnshire – their new pool area is set to open Easter 2020!The new outdoor heated swimming pool will feature all sorts of special extras – here&rsq
08 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
The Caravan and Holiday Home Expo 2019!Another cracking show weekend at the Lawns in Cottingham, expertly directed by Teamwork Professionals.
06 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
It was a fantastic start to the 2019 season for Celtic Holiday Parks at the National Tourism Awards for Wales.
01 September 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Welcome and thank you for joining us for a rather special spotlight feature, we have kindly been invited to showcase the brand new 2020 Willerby Vogue Classique ahead of this year’s Holiday Caravan Expo.&
16 August 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Are you thinking of buying a new static caravan or upgrading when you visit the caravan and holiday home show on 7th & 8th September 2019? Here are our 5 top things to think about when buying a new holiday home or lodge..
14 August 2019 By Dan Ellacott
I’d eagerly awaited the arrival of my SUP which arrived quickly and was well packed.
12 August 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Talacre Village in North Wales is set beside miles of world-famous golden sand dunes, an award winning beach, an RSPB nature reserve & Special Area of Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an iconic lighthouse (built 1776) most recently seen on TV in Dulux&#
10 July 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Whilst the dominant aspect of this arresting coastline isn’t necessarily the beach itself, it has to be included in our list of top spots! The name ‘Seven Sisters’ refers to the seven peaks of the white chalk cliffs that dominate th
05 June 2019 By Dan Ellacott
Beer Head Caravan Park has one of the finest positions on the East Devon coast.
03 May 2019 By Dan Ellacott
A common issue that our team has dealt with this year is relocation following a private sale of their holiday caravan.
03 April 2019 By Dan Ellacott
As one of the newest members of the NACO team it was a pleasure to attend the caravan shows towards the end of last year.
15 March 2019 By Dan Ellacott
It’s the final twist of the knife for a lot of people..
03 January 2019 By Dan Ellacott
We recently visited Michael Wonnacott at Polzeath Beach Holiday Park to take a look around his beautiful park situated on the North Cornwall coast…The holiday park is set in the village of Old Polzeath with its Post Office, shops, a local pub a
04 December 2018 By Dan Ellacott
Clare Fraser from Coghurst Hall holiday park gives us the low-down on their beautiful park near Hastings in Sussex…“Coghurst Hall holiday park offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a wide range of superb leisure facilities and great
01 November 2018 By Dan Ellacott
Jayne Rielly from Lanyon holiday park gives us the low-down on their beautiful park near Redruth in Cornwall…“There are great views from Lanyon, you can watch the sun set over the ocean and spread across the sky from St Ives Bay.
02 October 2018 By Dan Ellacott
Vania Furet of Wyldecrest Parks gives us an overview of the beautiful Bradgate holiday park.&
11 September 2018 By Dan Ellacott
I’m not a windbreak specialist but some time ago at a little festival a friend of mine stuck up a couple of windbreaks.
03 September 2018 By Dan Ellacott
Hoburne Naish on the Solent coast in Hampshire is the flagship park of Hoburne - a well-established and family-owned holiday park company.
25 August 2018 By Dan Ellacott
Winter weather? What? We’re having a heatwave….
16 August 2018 By Dan Ellacott
I’ve always liked what Pemberton have done with their range and the build quality is always top quality.&
01 August 2018 By Dan Ellacott
“We own a static caravan on South End Caravan Park, Walney Island.
18 July 2018 By Dan Ellacott
It won’t be long until pitch fee reviews are being undertaken and being sent out to caravan and lodge owners across the UK.