UK Breaks are set to stay, with caravan and lodge holidays growing year on year. For many, the classic caravan is an affordable offering and are loved by many. The community aspect of a caravan site is much needed along with the sense of togetherness which is why so many sites have on site entertainment and the caravans are located closely together.

But, even though there is a desire for this comfort and community, we all know the downsides to the old fashioned style of caravan, from hearing your neighbours conversations, the vibrations of your elephant sounding footsteps, squeezing your legs around your mattress to get into bed and the cold draughts from the bathroom making ever shower feel like ice needles, just to name a few!

Some of these things are all part of the caravan experience, but for many, they are seeking a little something extra. Something that stands out, is greener in design and healthier for living, and don’t just take our word for it. Booking.com found increasing evidence that eco-friendly, sustainable and responsible travel is much more than a trend and is becoming an industry standard and that 57% of holiday goers would feel better about staying in a particular accommodation if they knew it had a sustainable certification.

So, if you’re looking to upgrade or replace your older caravans with newer models, why don't we go through the five incredible benefits of replacing your older caravans with luxury lodges!

Eco-friendly Features: Go green with energy-saving appliances and materials

When seeking out new models for your site, the first point of action should be future proofing. We know from data that greener stays are on the rise and knowing what you need to gain the right credentials is key. The word ‘eco’ has almost become a negative phrase as it's considered to be used by people who don’t know what they are doing. Someone who knows the reasons behind the technology and chosen materials will get a bigger thumbs up from their customers with more loyalty towards returning to your site and more likely to review your site positively for doing a good job!

So what are these eco-friendly features? To start, there are many innovative energy-saving features like low-wattage appliances, LED lighting and triple-glazed windows for 40% more thermal efficiency saving you money on energy bills whilst reducing your carbon footprint! Your customers will love you for your kindness to the planet and you’ll love the benefits of your new appliances as they will no longer cost you the earth!
Furthermore, the government is looking to remove gas boilers in the decade to come and future proofing your models is a smarter move to make early on reducing the need of a potential last minute retrofit in a few years.

Eco-friendly Construction & Technology

Continuing with the eco aspect, it's not just about energy efficient appliances, but also the consideration of the health of the end user. Plastic finishes, VOC painted walls, toxic carpets and more can all create an unhealthy environment for all, especially those who suffer with asthma and allergies. Using healthier materials and smart technology, your home goes from hero to zero in no time.

What are these materials and the technology you talk about?

Hutonit wall boards - 100% wood fibre boards (that come in any colour). Contain no toxic chemicals and are easy to clean.

Thermo treated wood - 100% wood that is heat treated to last over 50 years with no toxic chemicals that can be released into the environment.

Air-source heat pump - A heating system that used 70% less energy than a regular heating system. For every four units of heat created, the system uses 1 unit of energy. Compare this to a radiator that uses one unit of energy for every unit of heat!

MVHR -mechanical ventilation heat recovery system that recovers up to 90% of the heat reducing the need to have the heating on for a prolonged amount of time. It also reduces condensation and cleans impurities in the air such as dust and polluted air for an allergy friendly home.

These new technologies work in sync together to create a beautifully constructed home that is built to last and built for the health and comfort of the end user.

Offer High Levels of Quality and Luxury.

To describe a classic caravan, we can build up a mental picture of the plastic based model that everyone has grown up with. But as we know, as technology adapts and styles change over the decades, it may be time to rethink the old style finishes of a caravan.

We decided to give this much thought, we put our minds together to work on the same size and caravan style that is much loved, but edited it to be a modern 2030 style caravan - and this is what we came up with.

Introducing the Grouse 2 bedroom lodge caravan

Key Features of the Grouse 2 bedroom lodge caravan

Its shape and size creates a familar feel to the shape your users are used to. Its exterior is made of real wood with sliding wooden slat shaders for privacy. The inside wall panels are made from 100% wood fibres and customisable in colour to make a statement on site. New insulation and construction would make this caravan feel sturdy and house like for a high quality stay and a long lifespan of up to 60 years!

The kitchens and bathrooms have been modernised and the bedrooms slightly more spacious to offer more room for the customers who need additional space. Contemporary features such as integrated triple-glazed windows doors to ensure maximum thermal efficiency, smart lighting for a luxury feel and smart mattresses that are made from 100% recycled materials to boost your eco credentials and to offer a wonderful nights sleep!

For more infomation about this model, please download our brochure here.

Higher Resale Value: Maximise return when it’s time to sell your lodge by taking advantage of high resale prices for luxury lodges.

A new modern caravan can come at a similar cost to our new lodge designs. The difference is that a caravan depreciates rather quickly whereas our models are in fact an investment. Their high-end design, fixtures, modern comforts and long lifespan means they have a great resale value and can fetch a solid price when it’s time to sell. What’s more, replacing your old caravan with a stylish new model will bring higher rates for on-site rentable units that will cost less to run over the years.

Enjoy More Space and Comfort.

When you upgrade your models, you’ll be amazed at how much more space and comfort is available to the end user. With smarter design and a feeling of more space, your customers will have an experience of a cabin holiday vs a caravan feel holiday and with a high quality of comfort comes better reviews and increased stays.

Upgrade Your Owner's Tranquillity

One of the biggest benefits that people forget about, is the peace and quiet of the end user. Owners of holiday lodges, caravans and the like, spend a lot of money to be in a beautiful setting, which is usually very peaceful. With flimsy caravans and shepherds' huts, they sometimes can ruin the tranquillity that the site provides, as they do not properly dampen sound from outside the caravan, or inside either.
With triple-glazing, highly insulated timber framed walls and acoustic panelling, you can rest assured that your guests will not only sleep like a baby, but will barely notice noise pollution from their next-door neighbours.

To conclude, a caravan style holiday will always be loved. Its nostalgic and warming for all. But as the decades roll on and the generation grow older and our planet continues to heat up to a dangerous level, there will be a push and a requirement to increase the efficiency and sustainabilty of the holiday homes in the UK.

5 Benefits of Replacing Older Caravans with Luxury Lodges