One couple, Paul and Ann Tetley from Barwick, detail below how they sold their holiday park lodge for an eye-watering £89,000 loss. After previously owning a caravan and a smaller lodge, Paul, who spent decades working in the print industry, and Anne decided they wanted to buy a new ‘super lodge’ holiday park lodge with all the mod cons. Phil Spencer's top 10 tips for selling or buying a holiday lodge or caravan1. Get every cost in writing before you signA myriad of fees and charges apply when buying a holiday park lodge or caravan. Speak to existing owners on the park before buyingExisting holiday park or caravan owners are a great source of information.