Why Over 50’s are Buying up Holiday Homes (and Loving it)!
Spoiler alert, it is not just for the grandkids!
By the time you hit your fifties and beyond, you know what you want in life. You have done your fair share of working, parenting, DIY’ing and tolerating loud neighbours. Now it is about peace and quiet, choice and ideally a glass of something chilled, with your feet up and no one asking the eternal question what is for dinner?
That is exactly why more and more over 50’s are turning to holiday homes, and why places like Silverbow Country Park are flying off the map.
So… Why Now?
For a start, the world has changed. Going abroad is not the ‘no brainer’ it once was, delays, passport panics, extortionate airport breakfasts. Cornwall on the other hand is just a leisurely drive away and comes with beautiful scenery, better air, and fewer people.
A holiday home in Cornwall gives you freedom. Pop down whenever you fancy. Stay a night, stay a week. It is your space and your pace.
A Smart Purchase (That Feels Nothing Like Work)
Let’s talk money. Buying a holiday home is a big decision, but one that makes sense for many over 50’s. You are not paying for hotel rooms every time you fancy a trip. You are not beholden to school holidays or inflated prices. And if you let friends or family use it or even rent it out for a few weeks a year, it can help towards your annual site fees.
At Silverbow, our holiday homes start from just £45,000 for a sleek, modern caravan. That is less than a Land Rover and considerably more peaceful! Our luxury lodges go up to £180,000 for those wanting a bit more space and a proper home from home feel and you can discover our holiday lodges for sale here.
Site fees? £4,990 for Caravans and £5,990 for Lodges (2025 and 2026 rates). That covers water and WIFI so no nasty surprises. You will get gas and electric metered and billed annually.
But Aren’t Caravans a Bit…Basic?
Oh no no no! Forget that damp smelling tin box from the 1970’s. Today’s static caravans and lodges are worlds apart. Think open plan kitchens, en-suite bedrooms, central heating, double glazing, and in many cases, decking with countryside views.
Take the Swift Ardennes for example, a stylish bright two bedroom from £60k that is perfect for couples or occasional guests. Want something even more special? The ABI Harrogate gives you around eight hundred square feet of luxury, including a posh kitchen and a deck made for sunset drinks.
Whether you are after cosy and compact or full-on lodge luxury, we’ve got you covered.
Your Peaceful Plan B
Maybe you’re not ready to retire fully, but you are ready for a regular escape hatch. A bolt hole to unplug from the world, read your books, spoil the grandkids (then hand them back), and just slow down. Your own private retreat with no hotel check ins, no inflated B&B prices.
And guess what? You do not have to be a millionaire to do it. You just have to want it and act before someone else grabs your perfect plot.
Come and See What the Fuss is About
At Silverbow, we make it easy. You can book a visit, have a wander, poke your nose into a few show homes, and get a proper feel for the place. No pushy sales staff. No faff. Just friendly knowledgeable people, honest answers and maybe a biscuit or two.
It is your time now. Make it count and make it Cornish!