The Beginning

 In February 2022 my husband and I invested in a static caravan at Coghurst Hall Holiday Park which is situated off a country lane between Hastings and the village of Westfield. 

Although I say 'invested' you need to interpret the word with caution. Static caravans do not gain in value, but depreciate quite rapidly over time.  Our investment was not for profit. It was simply an investment in future holidays and short breaks, which we could tailor to our needs and those of family and friends. So why, you may be wondering, have we chosen to purchase a UK holiday home so close to our own main residence, when foreign travel is just beginning to wake up after such a long period of Covid restrictions?

Coghurst Hall may be only a half hour drive from our home town of Bexhill, but it provides a totally different environment. Set in a wooded valley with an impressive lake at its centre, it has the feel of a rural retreat which could be anywhere in the UK.

Our decision about location was guided by our need to choose somewhere which could provide a complete change of scenery, but would be close enough to our main residence to to return home at short notice should my husband's needs require this, or indeed the demands of my voluntary commitments in the community sector. We also had to admit that, for medical reasons, foreign travel or any long journeys were much more challenging than they used to be. Despite my busy life, I found myself increasing resenting the confines of Covid and longing for a safe break away from home.  

So why did we choose a static caravan? Why not a touring caravan, campervan, lodge or a villa, or a more permanent brick built holiday home? The reason is simple. My husband is no longer allowed to drive, and I don't want sole responsibility for towing a van or taking charge of a motor home. We simply couldn't afford anything more costly than a static van, without overstretching ourselves. So here we are...owners of a lovely two bedroomed static caravan at Coghurst Park, and a reason for me to embark on another series of blogs. More to follow  ...