Adults-only holiday home parks

What is an adults-only park?

An adults-only park is one where every owner and guest must be an adult. Most set the minimum age at 18, and a few set it higher. These parks tend to be quieter, with no play areas, kids' clubs or family entertainment.

Who do they suit?

They suit buyers who want peace and quiet: couples, retirees, and people who want a base for walking, fishing or golf. They are less suitable if you expect children or grandchildren to stay.

Can children visit?

This is the question to ask first. Policies differ:

• Some parks allow no one under the minimum age on site at all.
• Some allow children to visit during the day but not stay overnight.
• Some are adults only for owners but relax the rule in certain weeks.

Get the answer in writing. It affects how you will use the home and who might buy it from you later.

How is it different from a quiet family park?

A family park can be peaceful out of season and busy in the school holidays. An adults-only park is the same all year. If quiet matters most to you, that consistency is the point.

What about resale?

An adults-only rule narrows the pool of future buyers to people who want the same thing. That is worth weighing alongside the park's age limit on homes and its site fees.