Love Holiday Homes might still be considered a new kid on the block but they’re growing at a steady pace
The manufacturer is adding new models to its portfolio.
One of their latest 2024 new models is the Love Holiday Homes Whinfell range of well-appointed lodges.
Here we review the 41ft x 14ft two bedroomed Whinfell holiday lodge which we think could become a top choice out of the four layouts (two are 13ft wide models). It has a typical lodge design and comes on a galvanised chassis with front patio doors and LED lighting in the front exterior overhang.
Several exterior choices are available but the 14ft wide Whinfell is built to a residential standard and the 13ft wide models have holiday home specifications.
Walk into the Love Homes Whinfell holiday lodge and you’ll find a spacious front lounge with a light wood finish and soft furnishings to match.
Twin settees in neutral colours are arranged around a large electric fire, with drawers beneath, as well as a TV cabinet and free-standing coffee table.
Two large side windows allow in plenty of natural light and integrated LED ceiling lighting means night illumination is well taken care of too.
The lounge is open plan and runs nicely into the dining/kitchen area. The dining area has four padded chairs and a good sturdy table with a stylish pendant light above for cosy nights in.
The Whinfell kitchen is L-shaped and provides a good run of worktop as well as cupboard storage. It’s smartly finished in a dark grey and comes with an integrated microwave oven, gas hob with separate electric oven.
The kitchen also boasts a full-sized dishwasher and near the side entrance door an integrated fridge freezer is fitted. It’s a practical and modern design overall and a pleasing place to be for cooking and eating meals.
A small corridor leads to the bedrooms and washrooms. First up is the twin bedroom opposite the main bathroom.
Here there are two full-sized single beds plus a bedside cabinet and cupboards above. The beds are arranged in an L shape and this allows a good amount of space for changing.
There’s a small wardrobe and several mains sockets. It’s an ideal bedroom for children but adults too will find this room spacious enough too.
The main bathroom is opposite the twin bedroom next to a storage cupboard. Here the designers have placed the loo centrally as you walk in, with the shower fitted with sliding doors to the left.
There’s a sink with a cupboard and shelves fitted below. The light wood colour scheme is carried on from the lounge and bedrooms and a chrome radiator is fitted – ideal for towel drying.
The Whinfell’s master bedroom has a king-sized bed and two double-doored built-in wardrobes with drawers beneath.
There’s no shortage of storage here but if you’re left wanting more the bed lifts to reveal more space for bedding and bags.
There are two handy bedside cabinets and over the bed is a wall-mounted cupboard complete with two central shelves.
A dresser unit with three drawers and a padded stool takes care of getting ready for the day and there’s another storage cabinet above.
There’s plenty of floor space in the master bedroom and there’s an en-suite neatly placed on the left as you enter. It comes with a spacious corner shower cubicle a free-standing hand basin on top of a cupboard. The loo is next to the shower cubicle and a window allows for good ventilation.
Verdict: We loved this lodge, particularly the modern colour scheme and the kitchen layout. A great lounge area and two good-sized bedrooms are other good features
Plus points: Solid build, modern but not flashy colour schemes used
Minus points: No washing machine in an otherwise well-specified kitchen
In a nutshell: The Whinfell lodge is a pleasant place to be and we can see why Love Homes are doing well.
Size: 41ft x 14ft
Build standard: BS3632 2015
Sleeps: Four
Bedrooms: Two
Other Love units available: 38ft x 13ft two bed; 40ft x 13ft two bed; 42ft x 14ft three bed
Others to look at: Willerby Dorchester; ABI Windermere; Atlas Heritage; Europa Sequoia; Arronbrook Eclipse
Key optional extras: Washer/dryer, exterior colours/finish, electric panel heaters, pull-out sofa bed, electric hob, gas oven, shaver socket in bedroom, other customer options considered.
Ex-works price: £77,800 plus VAT*
Spotted in the classifieds a 2024 Love Homes Whinfell holiday lodge for sale in Scarborough (YO11). Sited costs £84,995.
Cost to insure this sited holiday lodge would be £227**
**Leisuredays holiday lodge insurance quote based on 2024 Love Whinfell two-bedroomed holiday lodge with decking and skirting insured for £89,995 (£84,995 for structure and £5,000 contents). Owners are a 68-year-old retired couple with previous holiday caravan insurance and three years no claim discount. £75 excess applies. Insurance premium includes insurance premium tax at the current rate and is correct as of 06/08/2024.
*Extra charges will be made by park operators and/or distributors for transport and siting and annual maintenance. Please check the price carefully before you commit to buy as prices vary considerably dependant amongst other factors, on the geographical location of your chosen park
For more information about the range of static caravan and lodges from Love Holiday Homes visit: www.loveholidayhomesandlodges.co.uk or call 01482 205082.
