As we know your holiday park and static caravan is the perfect place to retreat to for relaxing, escaping the everyday and creating memories with family and friends.
The last thing you want on your caravan holidays is a noisy (or nosey) neighbour, speeding cars or people making a mess!
As well as the usual park rules and regulations there’s also some unwritten rules, also know as holiday park etiquette, so you don’t end up in bother with your neighbours and so you can enjoy your stays to the max!
Here’s our guide to holiday park etiquette and being the perfect neighbour to your fellow holiday caravan owners and guests.
If you hire out your static caravan or lodge it’s also worth letting sharing the holiday park etiquette with your guests to avoid any upset.
- Respect your neighbours
Many holiday parks have long-term occupants, and you might be one of them. Be considerate of your fellow owners’ space and privacy and avoid intruding on their designated areas. Don’t walk through their pitch or allow children or dogs to do so.
Also park carefully and properly, making sure you use designated bays and that you’re not blocking a neighbour’s driveway, or obstructing paths or emergency routes. If you’ve got more than one car and space is tight around your unit, consider leaving them in a communal parking area.
- Stick to the holiday park rules
All holiday parks will have their own set of rules and regulations around parking, driving speed, noise levels, ball games, and more. Make sure you and your guests stick to these rules to make everyone’s stay an enjoyable one.
An important rule is often around driving speed limits. They’re in place to keep everyone safe and although you might be in a rush to get to your holiday caravan, always make sure you drive slowly and stick to the speed limit. You never know when a small child or cyclist could come flying around a blind corner on site.
- Keeping up appearances
Static caravan holiday parks often pride themselves on a well-maintained and attractive appearance. Keeping the outside of your static caravan or lodge clean and organised will add to the aesthetic appeal of your park, particularly any decking area.
It’s always lovely to see parks where owners take great pride in their units with flowers, planters and attractive outdoor furniture etc.
Keeping things tidy and disposing of rubbish and broken items all help to make your park an attractive place to be.
- Don’t go overboard with exterior decorations
Although it’s great to personalise your static caravan’s exterior, be mindful of going overboard with decorations that might not be to everyone’s taste. Sometimes less is more when it comes to dressing up your decking or static caravan! Be mindful of flashing lights pointing towards lounge windows of neighbouring caravans.
- Store your belongings
If your static caravan is equipped with outdoor storage, use it effectively to store items such as bicycles, outdoor equipment, and tools. Avoid cluttering the outside of your caravan, as this can affect the overall appearance of your holiday park. Keep belongings on your pitch and don’t allow things to spread out. Make sure children don’t leave their outdoor toys in the road or blocking neighbouring parking spaces.
And always tidy things away when you’re heading back home, particularly during the winter months.
- Be part of the community
As a static caravan or lodge owner you’ll probably make lots of new friends at your holiday park. Looking out for your neighbours when they’re not there, such as spotting issues with their caravans or watering their plants will help to create a positive and friendly atmosphere on your park. You never know when you might need some advice or a spare tea bag!
Report any damage to a neighbour’s unoccupied caravan or any suspicious activity to reception. If issues do arise, speak with your park staff and try to address them respectfully and promptly.
It’s well worth joining your park’s owners’ Facebook group if there is one, so you can share information with fellow owners and raise any park or local area issues that you feel need discussing or ask for help.
- Respect quiet time
One of the joys of holiday parks is the tranquillity they offer. Be sure to respect quiet hours, and not make too much noise at night and early in the morning.
- Looking after communal area
Many static caravan holiday parks have shared spaces such as picnic areas, playgrounds, laundry areas and recreational facilities. Be considerate when using these spaces, keeping noise levels down and cleaning up after yourself to make sure that everyone can enjoy them.
- Waste disposal
Dispose of waste and recycling in designated bins, following your holiday park’s waste management guidelines.
It not only keeps the park clean, but it also shows consideration for the environment and other visitors, as well as helping to avoid vermin in your static caravan.
- Pet control
Always check your holiday park’s policy on pets, and if they do allow you to take your furry friend, be mindful that not everyone is pet-friendly.
A lot of parks will ask you to keep your dog on a lead and to use the designated dog walking areas, so always check the rules first before letting your pooch free.
It might be obvious but always pick up your dog’s poo and bin it appropriately! Also avoid leaving your dog in your holiday caravan, particularly if they’re prone to barking. You could always use a baby monitor in place to check your dog isn’t left barking whilst you’re out for short periods.
Over to you
By having good holiday park etiquette everyone can enjoy their static caravan holiday to the fullest as well as helping to create a fabulous community. Have we missed anything? We’d love to hear what you think by commenting in the box below.
What great advice..,we are lucky that the majority of owners at our site at Overstone Lakes in the UK and at Camping Los Gallardos in Spain think likewise. It’s a great life 🙂
That shed in picture 5 would really annoy me if I was in the neighbouring caravan I’m afraid as it’s right outside the window. Luckily in my park, people keep things away from other caravan and at a low level.
Totally agree with your comment it is an eyesore and intrusive!