Frequently Asked Questions
General Holiday Park Questions
- How long is the park open each year?
- When is the park closed?
- Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
- How much is the Park Fee?
- When do I pay the Park Fee?
- Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
- How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
- What other costs apply?
- Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
- What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
- Can I rent out my Holiday Home?
- How much does it cost to fish the lake or to play golf, bowls etc?
- Do I need a permanent address for the post?
- Are dogs allowed on the Park?
- How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
High Farm Holiday Cottages Questions
- Do we have to pay for electricity or gas?
- Do we have laundry facilities?
- Where can we buy logs for the log burners?
- Who do we contact in the unlikely event of a problem?
- Do we need to bring towels and tea towels?
- How much does it cost to fish the lake?
- Can we hire sets of French Boules?
New Development
- How long is the park open each year?
- When is the park closed?
- Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
- How much is the Park Fee?
- When do I pay the Park Fee?
- Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
- How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
- What other costs apply?
- Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
- What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
- Can I rent out my Holiday Home?
- How much does it cost to fish the lake or to play golf, bowls etc?
- Do I need a permanent address for the post?
- Are dogs allowed on the Park?
- How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
Answers
General Holiday Park Answers
1. How long is the park open each year?
Eleven months (48 weeks).
2. When is the park closed?
From 8th January until 8th February.
3. Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
Yes - but you cannot stay overnight.
4. How much is the Park Fee?
To be advised
5. When do I pay the Park Fee?
Before the 31st January
6. Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
Yes - for the remainder of the current season.
7. How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
We expect each Holiday Home owner will pay approximately £220 in July each year.
8. What other costs apply?
Insurance - according to reinstatment value.
Gas - metered to each Holiday Home individually.
Electricity - metered to each Holiday Home individually.
TV - You do not need a TV licence at your Holiday Home.
9. Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
Yes - We have a resident Estate Manager and Park Patrol.
10. What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
There is 12 months warranty from handover date on each new Holiday Home of three months warranty on any pre-owned Holiday Home.
11. Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
No - our Park is exclusive to our Holiday Home owners and their immediate family.
12. How much does it cost to fish the lake or to play golf, bowls etc?
It’s free to Holiday Home owners.
13. Do I need a permanent address for the post?
Yes - but it may be redirected if you are staying here for a week or two.
14. Are dogs allowed on the Park?
Yes - but must be on a lead or exercised in our designated dog walk area.
15. How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
15 years for a Holiday Home, 30 years for a Holiday Lodge and thereafter year by year at the Park Operators discretion in accordance with the condition of the Holiday Home.
High Farm Holiday Cottages Answers
1. Do we have to pay for electricity or gas?
No, there are no extra charges for these services.
2. Do we have laundry facilities?
Yes, we have a purpose built laundry unit. Tokens can be purchased from the reception. Please remember your soap powder!!
3. Where can we buy logs for the log burners?
We provide ready cut logs - help yourself from the courtyard (where applicable).
4. Who do we contact in the unlikely event of a problem?
The reception will be your first point of contact between 9am and 5pm daily. They will then ask Lisa, the Hospitality Manager, to visit you, if necessary. Help is never far away!
5. Do we need to bring towels and tea towels?
One bath sheet and one hand towel will be provided for each guest. Extra or additional towels can be hired for a small fee - contact reception. Two tea towels will be provided per holiday let.
6. How much does it cost to fish the lake?
All our guests can fish the main lake, free of charge.
7. Can we hire sets of French Boules?
We have a set of French Boules for hire - contact reception.
New Development Answers
1. How long is the park open each year?
51 weeks
2. When is the park closed?
From 8th January until 14th January inclusive.
3. Can I visit my Holiday Home when the park is closed?
Yes - but you cannot stay overnight.
4. How much is the Park Fee?
2010 Park Fee will be £2500 inclusive of V.A.T
5. When do I pay the Park Fee?
Before the 31st January
6. Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
Yes - for the remainder of the current season.
7. How much are the local rates, levied by the council?
We expect each Holiday Home owner will pay approximately £220 in July each year.
8. What other costs apply?
Insurance - according to reinstatment value.
Gas - metered to each Holiday Home individually.
Electricity - metered to each Holiday Home individually.
TV - You do not need a TV licence at your Holiday Home.
9. Is there adequate security, especially when the Park is closed?
Yes - We have a resident Estate Manager and Park Patrol.
10. What warranty is there on the Holiday Home?
There is 12 months warranty from handover date on each new Holiday Home of three months warranty on any pre-owned Holiday Home.
11. Is the Park Fee included in the purchase price?
No - our Park is exclusive to our Holiday Home owners and their immediate family.
12. How much does it cost to fish the lake or to play golf, bowls etc?
It’s free to Holiday Home owners.
13. Do I need a permanent address for the post?
Yes - but it may be redirected if you are staying here for a week or two.
14. Are dogs allowed on the Park?
Yes - but must be on a lead or exercised in our designated dog walk area.
15. How many years can I keep my Holiday Home on the Park?
15 years for a Holiday Home, 30 years for a Holiday Lodge and thereafter year by year at the Park Operators discretion in accordance with the condition of the Holiday Home.