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Caravans and Holiday Homes For Sale in Dorset

11 February 2018

Caravans and Holiday Homes for sale in Dorset

Getting away from it all is what holidays are all about, and that much-anticipated respite from everyday life can’t come soon enough. But just imagine if you could head off to the coast or to the countryside for pick-me-up breaks whenever you wanted to!  

Owning a holiday home gives you the freedom to visit your favourite holiday destination as often as you wish – and whether you opt for a pre-owned caravan or brand spanking new lodge, you’ll be surprised at the choice available.

Location, location, location – we hear that’s the first priority. Many of Dorset’s holiday homes are situated on sites that housing developers dream of; you can’t beat a view of the Jurassic Coast or a quiet country setting for your home away from home, and that’s where many holiday parks are situated. 

There are numerous benefits of owning a holiday home: you can leave everything you need for your holidays in situ so there’s no packing to be done; many parks allow sub-letting which will provide you with an income; child-friendly parks offer lots of family entertainment; you get to choose how long you stay; and you’ll have the opportunity to make new friends with other like-minded holiday home owners.

If you haven’t experienced life on a holiday park then why not book a caravan or lodge holiday and see just why they are so popular. Stay for a week or two and you’ll see how fabulous the accommodation is. Spacious and with all the modern conveniences we have come to expect, caravans have come a long way from the days when toilets and showers were in separate blocks!

If we have whetted your appetite and the idea of a caravan holiday or second home is something that appeals to you then take a look through this feature, and while you are here in the area why not call in to speak with the proprietors of the parks that best suit your needs, they will be happy to show you around. 

Photo (top): Chris Jones

Dorset Holiday Parks

Most if not all of the holiday parks listed below offer sales of carvans or lodges. Take your first step to holiday home ownership in Dorset.

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