‘Open Day’ outlines the benefits of maintenance-free, self-financing holiday lodges

Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues – is staging an Open Day on Sunday 17 August to showcase its range of luxury static holiday homes and lodges including a brand-new phase of lodges with a view of the 9-hole golf course at the site.

With breath-taking views over the Suffolk countryside and stunning fishing lakes, Stonham Barns Park is a peaceful and tranquil location which is being enhanced during 2025 with the introduction of a new phase of 7-luxury golfing and leisure lodges.

Visitors to the leisure and holiday venue can simply stay and play or try and buy. Next to the Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex coast, Stonham Barns Park is a go-to destination venue for families from the East of England and from all over the UK.

Rentals via portals – like The Suffolk Coast and pitchup.com can be the route to people purchasing a holiday home as many people who visit a favourite holiday short break location then want to explore holiday home ownership options.  As do people looking to invest some money maybe from the sale of an asset, lottery win or inheritance.  Over the past two years, more people have purchased a holiday home in the UK to save the uncertainty of travelling abroad and the increased cost of foreign travel.

Some have even purchased a holiday bolthole near to family to combine a break away with a chance to see family members, who might not have space to accommodate family members for visits.

The Open Day will showcase new and resale lodges and statics at the park.  Visitors can view the lodges and tour the facilities on the day which will also feature the Classic Car Show 2025 on the venue’s Mid-Suffolk Showground.

Senior Land and Investment Broker Fraser Brooks at Stonham Barns Park, says: ‘Today’s holiday lodges and static caravans are now beautifully appointed, modern holiday homes which are virtually maintenance-free unlike second-home holiday homes. They have evolved to residential level luxury and so are attracting a new set of buyers who want to optimise their mini breaks during the year.  Some just want to get away from their home locations at the weekends and some want to visit family and friends in the area without relying directly on their hospitality!’

‘People are still making decisions that will directly improve their lifestyle and – even though we are going through tough times – holiday home investments are still a talking point, particularly here in Suffolk.’

Holiday home buyers can use the accommodation for up to 11 months of the year.  Those interested simply need a main residential address to buy – the season runs from February to December every year.

A holiday home in the static section of Stonham Barns Park holiday park can be purchased for anything from £15,000 to £70,000.  These are typically 2-bedroomed caravans that sleep up to 6 people.  Those who buy and rent out to family and friends can often expect to pay for their investment in around 3-4 years.

Lodge sales can range from £70,000 to £350,000 and come with lake or golf locations, a 6-metre strip of land, and are usually enhanced with decking, a BBQ and a hot tub.  Again, most include a minimum of two bedrooms with extra sleeping space in the lounge area.

Master bedrooms with showers and open plan kitchen and living areas make the accommodation feel like a home from home.  An outdoor lifestyle including Al Fresco dining are major drivers for a UK holiday home purchase.

Adds Lodge Sales Team Member Joanne Brooks, ‘Short breaks are now more popular than ever as people look to take regular breaks away from home.’

‘Some are choosing to buy into lodge accommodation as a base for short breaks and fishing and wildlife watching are often cited as reasons to buy. The Suffolk coastline is a magnet for people from the East of England who want to head for the coast.’

The venue has many leisure facilities for those who want to be more active.  These include an owl sanctuary and nature centre, a nine-hole golf course, adventure golf, footgolf, golf simulators, sports bar and around 40 village shops, a café and restaurant and a garden centre.

For more information about holiday homes at Stonham Barns Park please contact
Nick or Joanne on 0800 048 5326 or email [email protected]

Stonham Barns Park is a bustling family complex offering holiday accommodation, attractions and activities based in the heart of Suffolk, UK.