If you're starting to look seriously at holiday lodge ownership, the first question is almost always the same one: what does it actually cost? It's a fair question, and one that's surprisingly hard to get a straight answer to — prices vary hugely depending on the lodge, the plot, and the park. Here's what actually goes into the number, and what to think about beyond the headline price.
What affects the price of a lodge
Three things move the price more than anything else: size, specification, and position. A two-bedroom lodge with a standard finish costs less than a three-bedroom lodge with a high-spec interior and a hot tub. Plot matters too — a lodge with a woodland outlook or extra privacy will typically command more than one closer to the park entrance. Age plays a part as well: a brand-new lodge from a leading manufacturer sits at a different price point to an older, pre-owned one, even with similar square footage.
At Ladycross, lodges currently start from £185,000 and range up to £250,000+ for our largest woodland-view models.
What's included, and what's ongoing
The purchase price covers the lodge itself, but ownership comes with ongoing costs too — most commonly a site fee (sometimes called ground rent) covering your pitch, and separate charges for utilities, rates, and insurance. These vary a lot between parks, so it's always worth asking for the full annual cost, not just the lodge price, before you compare.
At Ladycross our ground rent is currently £3950 including VAT.
"Lodge" or "log cabin"? Same thing, different name
If you've been searching around, you've probably noticed people use "holiday lodge," "log cabin" and "timber lodge" almost interchangeably — and they usually mean the same thing: a timber-built holiday home, larger and more permanent than a static caravan, designed for year-round comfort rather than just summer use.
What makes a North York Moors lodge different
Location changes what ownership actually feels like day to day. A lodge inside the North York Moors National Park means waking up to woodland and open moorland rather than a static caravan estate — with the Yorkshire coast, the Esk Valley villages, and some of the UK's best-protected dark skies all within easy reach. It's less about proximity to any one town and more about having genuinely varied, beautiful surroundings on your doorstep, whichever direction you head.
As a lodge owner, you're free to use your lodge as frequently as you like. You can also share it with friends and family, and event rent it out privately if you wish. This can be a helpful way of covering the ongoing cost of holiday lodge ownership.
The buying process, step by step
- Viewing — see the plot and the lodge (or a show model) in person; this is the best way to judge outlook, privacy and finish quality.
- Reservation — a holding deposit typically secures your chosen plot while paperwork is arranged.
- Contract and payment — the purchase agreement sets out price, site fees, and the terms of your licence to keep the lodge on site.
- Completion and handover — once contracts are signed, you're shown around your new lodge and given everything you need to start using it.
Ready to see one for yourself?
The best way to understand what lodge ownership at Ladycross actually looks like is to come and see it — the plots, the finish, the views, and the location. Get in touch to book a viewing or browse our current lodges for sale.
