12-Month Residential Parks vs Holiday Parks: What’s the Difference?
When considering park home living, one of the most important things to understand is the difference between 12-month residential parks and holiday parks. While both offer beautiful settings and quality homes, they serve very different purposes and come with distinct regulations. At Lakeside Residential Park, we’re proud to be a 12-month residential park, so all our residents can use their park home as their permanent address.
What is a 12-Month Residential Park?
A 12-month residential park, like Lakeside Residential Park, allows residents to live on-site throughout the entire year, we are specifically licensed for permanent residential use, meaning you can:
- Use it as your main residence with full postal address
- Register to vote at your park home address
- Receive all mail and services at your park home
- Live there 365 days a year without restriction
- Enjoy full residential rights under the Mobile Homes Act
At Lakeside, our residents aren’t just visitors, they’re permanent members of our community, creating lasting friendships and putting down roots in beautiful Marston, Lincolnshire.
Holiday Parks: Temporary Stays Only
Holiday parks, by contrast, are designed for temporary accommodation. These parks typically have restrictions including:
- Seasonal limitations (often 10-11 months maximum)
- Cannot be used as a main residence
- No postal address registration
- Limited access during closed periods
- Restrictions on consecutive days of occupation
While holiday parks offer wonderful vacation opportunities, they don’t provide the stability and freedom that comes with permanent residential park living.
The Benefits of Choosing a 12-Month Residential Park
True Home Ownership
At Lakeside Residential Park, when you purchase a home, it truly becomes your home. You own your property and can live in it year-round, just like any traditional house purchase.
Community Living
Our 12-month residential status means you’ll be surrounded by like-minded neighbours who, like you, have chosen Lakeside as their permanent home. This creates a strong, stable community atmosphere that’s often missing from holiday parks.
No Displacement Worries
Unlike holiday park owners who must find alternative accommodation during closed periods, Lakeside residents enjoy the security of knowing their home is always available to them.
Full Residential Services
As a permanent resident at Lakeside, you’ll have access to all the services you’d expect from a residential address – from postal deliveries to registering with local GP surgeries.
Why Lakeside Residential Park is the Perfect Choice
Located in the picturesque village of Marston, Lincolnshire, Lakeside Residential Park offers the best of all year-round park home living:
- Beautiful lakeside setting with excellent coarse fishing
- Peaceful, gated community for enhanced security
- Quality homes from trusted manufacturers like Omar Park Homes
- Part exchange services to make your move hassle-free
- Close to Lincoln for city amenities when needed
- Rich countryside location perfect for nature lovers
Making Your Move to Lakeside
If you’re considering the move to park home living, choosing a 12-month residential park like Lakeside offers freedom and security. You won’t need to worry about seasonal restrictions or finding alternative accommodation, your Lakeside home is yours to enjoy 365 days a year.
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Lakeside Residential Park today to arrange a viewing and see firsthand why our 12-month residential status makes us the ideal choice for your permanent park home.