What Is the Lifespan of a Holiday Lodge?

2 October 2024

Holiday lodge ownership, whether intended as a personal retreat, holiday let or buy-to-let is a big investment – that’s why it’s only natural to ask ‘what is the life expectancy of a holiday lodge?’

Here at Pure Leisure, we’ve been offering guidance and park space for holiday lodges and static caravans for over 20 years. So, we wanted to share our expert knowledge with those who are wondering how to buy a holiday lodge and reveal the most important factors to consider.

Holiday lodges have an average lifespan of 30 to 40 years, but this can be extended with proper maintenance and renovation over the decades. This is especially important if you’re planning to rent out a lodge to guests, ensuring the lodge keeps its value as an investment property.

If you plan on purchasing a lodge in any of our countrywide park locations, including the Lake District, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire or Norfolk, be sure to consider the following factors affecting the lifespan of holiday lodges.

Life expectancy factors of holiday lodges

One of the main factors to consider when it comes to the tenure of a lodge is the quality of materials it is constructed with. So what is the life expectancy of a holiday lodge? Lodges made from high-quality materials could last longer than average, estimated up to 40-50 years. In contrast, lower-quality lodges could last 20-30 years.

The climate and environment will also affect how long a holiday lodge lasts. Modern lodges often have weather-resistant cladding and high-quality insulation, extending the lifespan of the lodge.

Maintaining Your Holiday Lodge

Maintaining a holiday lodge is the key to getting the most out of its lifespan.

This includes simple maintenance tasks, such as cleaning regularly and freshening up paintwork, to more complex maintenance regarding plumbing and modernising electrical systems.

Lodges with old-fashioned radiators, plumbing and boilers will continue to age faster than modern lodges. Updating these internals will further extend the lodge’s life expectancy.

So how long does a holiday lodge last?

If you plan to rent your lodge as a holiday let, you may find that your lodge suffers from more wear and tear than when used only by yourself. Repairing roofing, flooring and renovating your lodge with hardy decking will help protect its value for longer.

At Pure Leisure we offer Winter Drain Down services to protect pipes when not in use during the winter off-season. This service isn’t mandatory, but it is one of the many ways that you can thoroughly protect your lodge’s lifespan through proper and regular maintenance.

Replacing your holiday lodge

Eventually, you may find it is time to replace your lodge entirely – especially if you purchased a pre-owned lodge that has already seen many decades of happy holidays.

The best time to replace a holiday lodge is in the downtime between peak holiday seasons, such as late autumn or early into the new year, before spring. This is crucial if you plan to rent out your lodge as a holiday let or buy-to-let, as it gives you enough time to replace your lodge, advertise it and find a suitable tenant to rent the lodge before the holiday season picks up.

Looking for a holiday lodge?

Are you currently looking for a UK holiday lodge? We have countless pre-owned and brand-new holiday lodges to choose from, as well as financing options that make holiday lodge ownership a breeze.

Explore our range of holiday parks yourself and reach out to our helpful team if you have any questions.