FAQ's

Below are some considerations when checking out any park; to help you we have answered some of the most commonly asked questions.

Q. Is the Park in good condition, attractive and well run?

A. Since 2001 Willow View Park has been re-developed to an extremely high standard. The park will ultimately have 36 New Park Homes on site. Willow View Park is a mature park with plenty of mature trees and shrubs it is in an elevated position with stunning views across the Devonshire Countryside. The Park is well run by Gordon and Claire Podbury.

Q. Is the owner a member of either the British Holiday & Home Park Association or the National Park Homes Council?

A. Willow View Park is a member of the BH & HPA. The National Park Homes Council 10 Year Gold Shield Warranty Scheme covers all new Park Homes.

Q. What are the current pitch fees, and how often are they reviewed.

A. Pitch fees are currently set at £32.34 per week and this includes sewerage charges, these are reviewed annually.

Q. What are the other outgoings? Is electricity or gas purchased through the site owner

A. Electricity and Water is supplied direct from SWEB and South West Water. LPG Gas is supplied via underground pipes to each home from bulk tanks on the Park. Band A Council Tax is currently set at £988.64

Q. How far are the local amenities?

A. The Village of Whimple is approximately two miles away, here you will find the village shop, post office, St Mary’s Church, a veterinary surgery, a purpose built Doctors surgery and two pubs. The village is extremely friendly, and the Whimple news magazine is circulated every two months to keep you informed of what’s going on. The town of Ottery St Mary is about three miles away; here there are a variety of shops, along with a library and the Coleridge medical centre. The medical centre also holds a surgery a couple of times a week in the new purpose built branch surgery in Whimple.

Q. If the Park is for retired and semi-retired residents, what about visiting Grandchildren

A. Whilst we will only accept residents over the age of 50 years, visiting family and Grandchildren will be welcome for short stays.

Q. Does the Park have a site licence?

A. Willow View Park has a full residential site licence, this is displayed on the Park notice board.

Q. Does the Park have planning permission as a permanent residential park?

A. Willow View Park does have permanent planning permission and all homeowners are protected under the 1983 mobile homes act.