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What’s the Difference Between a Residential Park Home and a Holiday Park?
Welcome to Gateforth Park, a serene haven offering the charm of residential park homes in the heart of North Yorkshire. Nestled amidst scenic countryside, our community combines style, comfort, and affordability, perfect for those seeking a tranquil retirement...
What Are the Pros of Owning a Residential Park Home?
As the desire for peaceful and comfortable retirement living in the UK grows, residential park homes have become an increasingly popular choice. If you’re looking for change and are considering your accommodation options, here’s how retirement living could benefit...
Homeowners Q&A: “We have a beautiful view of the lake”
Tell us about yourself Our names are Nev and Tina Carr and we have been married for 30 years last August. Moving onto Gateforth Park is a wonderful new adventure in our lives. We moved onto Lakeside in Gateforth Park from a village just six miles away where we had...
Homeowner Q&A: “I love the simplicity of park home living”
Tell us about yourself. My name is Kathryn. I am 60 years old. I am a retired nurse and have two dogs. I moved from County Durham to Gateforth Park in August 2022, from an old cottage with four bedrooms, on a hillside, in a rural location. What appealed to you about...
Can You Get a Mortgage on a Residential Park Home?
If you're looking for a new place to call home in retirement, a residential park home could be an attractive option. But can you get a mortgage on a residential park home in Yorkshire? Let's take a closer look. Is it possible to get a mortgage on a residential park...
Homeowners Q&A: “We’ve found our happy place.”
Tell us about yourself We are Lynn and Trevor Simpson both aged 71, born and lived in Leeds until Gateforth Park beckoned. We retired from working around 10 years ago but owing to various commitments we have only recently fully retired. Prior to this Lynn was a...
Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Show 2023
We had a wonderful time showcasing Gateforth Park alongside York House Leisure's holiday parks at the Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Show 2023 this week. Our stand was busy for all four days of the show with visitors chatting to our park managers Carol and Paul and...
Welcoming our new park managers
We are delighted to welcome our new park managers Carol and Paul Tott to our wonderful Gateforth Park team. Originally from Stockton on Tees, Carol and Paul have had varied careers both at home and abroad. They join us from a touring park in Filey, where they worked...
How long can you stay in a residential park home?
With over 250,000 people now residing in residential park homes across the UK, park home living is an increasingly attractive lifestyle choice for those over 50 or entering retirement. And it doesn’t take long to figure out why! Residential park homes offer a...
Which Size Park Home Do You Need?
With many park home models available at Gateforth Park, each with unique designs and features, you may be wondering where to start with choosing your perfect residential park home. This guide will help you to understand all the different possibilities – from square...
New residents and more reserved plots on Phase 2
The next stage in Gateforth Park’s development is gathering pace after the summer months have seen new residents welcomed and more plots reserved on Phase 2. With the first two sets of homeowners moving in by the end of July to the stunning Lakeside properties, this...
Homeowners Q&A: “The park is made for a relaxing retirement”
Tell us about yourself. We are Kerry and Michelle Hill. We're both aged 60 and have taken early retirement. We moved to Gateforth Park on April 1st this year, from just up the road in Goole where we had lived for the last 39 years. We have one dog - a Parson Russell...
Phase 2 well underway after Open Weekend
We’re only two weeks in to May and it’s been an exciting month already at Gateforth Park. Phase 1 has completely sold out and the first home has been delivered on Phase 2. And did we mention our successful Open Weekend? Phase 1 sold out We are delighted to have...
7 Hobbies To Take Up During Retirement
As providers of residential park homes in Yorkshire, we know a thing or two about living the good life during your retirement or even semi-retirement. While the work-free life or winding down your working week can be a little daunting at first, it presents a whole new...
Hive of activity as spring arrives at Gateforth Park
The warmer weather and the arrival of spring has heralded lots of activity at Gateforth Park. Although we have been maintaining the park throughout the winter and progressing with the development of Phase 2, recent weeks have seen activity ramp up even further....
Winter at Gateforth Park: Phase 2 takes shape!
The winter weather hasn’t dampened activity at Gateforth Park and we’ve been cracking on with the exciting next stage in the development. With our team on track to welcome the first residents to Phase 2 of our residential park in Spring this year, construction is well...
Best Places To Visit In Yorkshire During Your Retirement
Whether you live in Yorkshire or just nearby, this diverse county offers a trove of hidden gem locations to visit during your retirement. From the breath-taking Yorkshire Coast to the charming natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, we’ll run through our top picks for...
Homeowners Q&A: “It’s such a desirable place to live.”
Tell us about yourself. We are Les and Elaine. We moved from a village outside Leicester near Market Bosworth to buy our forever together home at Gateforth Park. How did you discover Gateforth Park and what first attracted you to it? After living in Mallorca, we moved...
Homeowners Q&A: “We loved the park at first sight.”
Tell us about yourself. We are Colin and Liz. We are both 63 years old, from Manchester and are now retired. When did you move to Gateforth Park? We moved to Gateforth Park in March 2021 from Tyldesley in Manchester. What model of park home do you have? We live in a...
Pros And Cons To Residential Park Living
An estimated 160,000 people in England live inresidential park homes. And with aspirational locations and like-minded communities, it’s no wonder why! You might be wondering if these sites are only for people who have retired. But while the beautiful scenery, amazing...