Owning a holiday home: frequently asked questions

Depending on availability, you can take a short break in a similar caravan holiday home and see the park for yourself before buying. If you decide to become an owner whilst staying with us, we will refund the cost of your holiday.

Caravans can be used for holidays or recreational use only, long-term occupancy is not allowed. This is a requirement of our site license and planning permissions. However, our Park Homes are for residential use and can be occupied all year long.

This may be possible. Please enquire at the Sales office for more information.

A wide range. The best way to see these is to arrange a visit to Rosneath Castle Park.

Yes, we can help you make the purchase as a group.

Yes, there is a parking space provided next to all holiday homes.

We have a number of payment options, including flexible finance to spread the cost of your holiday home. Please enquire for more details.

We ask for a 20% deposit of the sales price normally, we do work with an owner if they cannot manage the full deposit amount upfront.

Site fees vary by size of pitch and location, so please contact our team (01436 831208) for latest details.

You will need to pay annual site fees, gas and electric, and insurance. There is a small charge for the soft play area, and charges apply for the sailing school and boat parks/use of slip way and moorings. There is no charge for the entertainment in the Castle Isle Restaurant and Bar.

No, your annual site fee gives you a licence to have your holiday home on the pitch, subject to the park rules and regulations. When you buy a holiday home with us, our licence gives you the right to occupy the pitch for a minimum of 12 years.

Yes, you are the owner of the static caravan.

We will give you a written contract explaining all the terms of your purchase and occupancy. The agreement is based on industry standard documentation produced by the British Holiday and Home Park Association and the National Caravan Council. We are members of the association and follow its rules and recommendations for the sale of Holiday Homes. You should make sure you understand all the terms of the contract.

Yes, we welcome two dogs (non dangerous breeds) per caravan. They must be kept on a lead and dog bins are provided.

On park there is an outdoor playground and indoor soft play area. There is large grassy area for outdoor games.

Yes, throughout the year we organise lots of different activities including live music, theme nights, barbecues and whisky tours. We encourage owners to take part in the events planning process and tell us what they’d like to see included in the programme.

Yes, we have a small shop selling essentials, newspapers and a small range of foods.

We have the Castle Isle Restaurant and Bar, providing a warm welcome and hearty meals, with entertainment at weekends.

As well as the shop on park there is a convenience store in Rosneath village and there are a number of supermarkets in Helensburgh.

In keeping with the rural aspect of the park, we do not allow satellite dishes to be installed. We do have satellite TV in the Castle Isle Restaurant and Bar for all guests to enjoy.

Yes, although you will need a fishing permit which can be purchased locally.

Yes, we have a storage area available for holiday home owners.

We have a dedicated security team and there are people on park throughout the year. Rosneath Castle is not on the fringes of a town so we don’t have passing trade or people wandering on to the park. Of course, we do ask all owners to secure valuables and ensure their holiday homes are locked when not in use.

The caravan can be used by you, your friends and family, however letting for commercial purposes is not allowed.

Yes, you can part exchange your caravan for a newer model. Please speak to the team from the sales office to find out more.

After 12 years, owners move onto a 1 year rolling agreement unless the caravan is not kept in a good condition.

We like our owners to take pride in their surroundings and you can use pots and planters to personalise your pitch, subject to certain conditions. We’ll take responsibility for grass cutting and managing existing trees, shrubs or plants around your pitch.