Owning a static caravan or lodge means you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For many, it’s a chance to relax, put your feet up and enjoy time with the family and for some, it’s a regular home-from-home with all the creature comforts, including a well-tended lawn and even flower beds.
In a bid to uncover the grass cutting habits of static caravan owners, we asked holiday caravanners if they mow the grass around their pitch or if the park does it.
After almost 350 votes, the results are in, shedding light on how holiday caravanners handle the green spaces around their units.
Grass cutting poll results
For many owners, the burden of grass cutting is carried out by the park, with 58 per cent of respondents telling us that the park carried out this job.
But on the flip side, almost a third of respondents (31 per cent) take matters into their own hands, preferring the hands-on approach to lawn care. Many commented that they like to put in the effort to keep their outdoor spaces pristine and can clear up the cuttings left behind as well as make sure it’s done to their satisfaction.
A tiny one per cent of respondents reported not having any grass to cut at their holiday park.
A notable 10 per cent of respondents fell into the “Other” category, possibly outsourcing lawn maintenance or maybe sharing responsibilities with a caravanning neighbour.
Your grass cutting comments
Thanks to everyone who shared their grass cutting comment. It was clear to see that many owners care about the green space around their holiday caravan.
Fraser Halliday said he liked to keep his grass short: “The park has a ride-on mower which doesn’t cut it as short as I want,” he said. “It’s nice to have a nice well-kept space to relax in when we’re at the van.
Marina told us she cuts her grass because she can’t bear the cuttings left all over the lawn.
“Also they cut it when wet so it leaves large troughs or wheel marks and patches of mud or the mower person is so gun hoo they whack your decking or van. I go into panic mid when I hear a mower near by.”
Chris Johnson said he enjoys keeping the grass neat and short.
New static caravan owner M Hughes said: “We have only been in our ABI Wimbledon static for three months but will be cutting and feeding or grass this year and taking pride in my garden and outside area something…so we can spend more time at my happy place.”
Some owners commented that the park often doesn’t cut the edges or use a mower that doesn’t collect the cuttings. Plus they like to make sure it’s as neat as possible.
William Blair was one of them: “The campsite cut the grass with no box which leaves cuttings all over the place,” he said. “These cuttings get on your feet and into caravan. Cutting it myself leaves no mess and I do not cut on a wet day which also helps.”
Raymond Smith uses a mower which collects the grass cuttings so there’s no grass left for them to clear up.
Brian Trupp said he would like more attention to detail and Michael Ambridge has a lot of pride in their static caravana so cuts his own grass. “Strimming around the van is done with a lot more care and looks a lot neater,” he said.
Barry commented that they also cut the grass around their caravan: “It’s occasionally cut by the site owners, but we find being shorter the grass drys out quicker and you’re not carrying grass cuttings into the van.”
Alan D Brown says they cut their grass to keep it tidy and relaxed: “The park will tend on a monthly basis, but within two metres its deemed ‘ours’. Looks nicer when cut and cleared. Helps define our space!”
John Neate also mows his own grass because he said the park doesn’t cut it short enough. “I also strim around the areas that the park don’t often do.”
Some parks ask owners to cut the grass around their caravans.
Kevin Fieldhouse was one of these owners: “I am glad about that as the park has a ride on mower with a grass box which they do not attach and therefore the communal grass looks a mess. I take a lot of pride in my van and pitch.”
Doug Laird had similar views: “We’re responsible for cutting the grass between the caravans. The site is responsible for communal areas. I prefer it that way.”
Nick told us he doesn’t have any grass as replaced the grass with large stone because the cuttings weren’t collected.
“Grass was being trodden on and brought into the lodge as well as chunks left on the walkway outside which caused slips,” he said. “The grass should be collected and taken to a drop off designated area.”
Alan Franklin said they didn’t have a choice as the park cuts the site’s grass.
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented. We loved ready your grass cutting comments and learning how much pride you have in your holiday caravans and pitches.
Personally, we go to our holiday home to relax and have a bit of peace and certainly I would not want people continually disturbing that peace by mowing their own grass, especially as the site owners already do a good job of grass cutting. Luckily, there are only a handful of people who want to cut what already seems adequately trimmed grass !!