Own & Roam

Buying in Devon

Static caravans for sale in Devon: north coast, south coast and real ownership costs

Devon gives buyers two very different coasts and a broad mix of parks. North Devon works well for scenery and surf-country access, while South Devon can feel more resort-led and beach-focused. Do not compare Devon parks as though they are interchangeable.

‘Devon’ is not a location in the useful sense. A caravan near Bideford and one near Bigbury may as well be different holidays.

Calculate the true costBuyer questions

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Real ownership options

Parks currently advertising holiday-home ownership in Devon

These are real parks with ownership pages published by their operators. Starting prices are snapshots, not quotes. Use them to narrow the field, then compare the exact pitch, annual fee and licence before arranging a viewing.

Parkdean Resorts

Bideford Bay Holiday Park

Bideford Bay is the north Devon choice here, pairing coastal access with a larger family-park feel. It is worth comparing if you want scenery and facilities but do not need the beach literally at the end of the pitch.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Bideford Bay Holiday Park from £20,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

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Parkdean Resorts

Challaborough Bay Holiday Park

Challaborough Bay is a south Devon beach-first proposition. The beach is the obvious reason to buy here, so the real question is whether you want that immediate coastal setting enough to justify the full ownership cost.

Published starting point

Parkdean's current ownership index lists holiday homes at Challaborough Bay Holiday Park from £25,995. This is a starting price, not the total cost of ownership, and stock can change quickly.

Read buyer profileOfficial ownership page ↗

Who it suits

Is Devon a sensible ownership base for you?

  • Coastal families
  • Walkers and beach-goers
  • Buyers comparing north and south Devon carefully
  • Owners who can tolerate slower peak-season roads

Where to look

Different parts of Devon suit different buyers

North Devon

Best for dramatic coast, walking and a less densely resorted feel. Journey time from the motorway network can be the hidden cost.

South Devon beaches

Strong for family holidays and direct beach access, but premium coastal pitches can carry premium annual fees.

Torbay and busier resorts

Better for buyers who want restaurants, attractions and activity nearby rather than a remote retreat.

Countryside bases

Worth considering if you want several parts of Devon within reach instead of paying solely for immediate beach access.

True cost

Do not compare purchase prices alone

  • The purchase price is only the entry cost. Annual fees and the eventual resale position can matter more over time.
  • Premium pitches often cost more, so compare the pitch and its annual fee as carefully as the caravan specification.
  • A used caravan can reduce the upfront spend, but remaining licence length and condition need to justify the saving.
  • Treat letting income as a possible offset, not a guaranteed return. Run the numbers before relying on it.
Full ownership-cost guideSite fees explained

Before a viewing

Questions that protect the buyer

  • Get the current annual site fee for the exact pitch in writing and ask for recent fee history.
  • Confirm the ownership season and any closed period rather than assuming a long season means residential use.
  • Ask how long the exact caravan can remain on the park and what happens when that licence period ends.
  • Check the current rules for subletting, including management charges, commission and any compulsory scheme.
  • Ask how resale works, including private-sale restrictions and any park commission.
  • List every cost outside the pitch fee, including rates, utilities, insurance, maintenance and extras.
Open the full buyer checklist

New or used?

The cheaper unit is not always the cheaper ownership

A used caravan can reduce the upfront cost, but remaining park licence, condition, expected maintenance and resale position all matter. Compare the complete ownership period rather than only the asking price.

Compare new versus used

Next step

Stay in Devon before you commit

Test the journey, the local area and the park atmosphere in the kind of weather and season when you would genuinely use the caravan. A weekend of ordinary reality is more useful than an hour-long sales appointment.

Explore hire optionsRead the wider Devon guide