Steps To Ownership

How to Buy a Holiday Home Across Gillespie Leisure Group

Across the Gillespie Leisure Group, we make buying a holiday home a simple and exciting process — whether you’re drawn to Brighouse Bay, Seaward, Kippford View or Sandyhills Bay. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a family getaway, or an investment, we’re here to guide you every step of the way…

Step 1: Explore Our Available Holiday Homes

Start by browsing the holiday homes we currently have on offer across the group. Each park keeps its own stock list — Brighouse Bay tends to carry the fullest range from luxury lodges to more compact caravans, Seaward and Kippford View turn over a smaller, quieter selection, and Sandyhills is where you’ll find beach-front plots when they come up. All models are chosen for modern facilities and comfortable interiors, and you can browse online first or arrange to see them in person. Our friendly sales team will help you find the park and the pitch that fits.

Browse Holiday Homes For Sale

Step 2: Arrange A Park Tour

Once you’ve had a look at what’s available, we recommend booking a tour of your shortlisted park. Visiting in person is the moment things fall into place: you feel the character of the site, meet the team, and see for yourself why owners return year after year. On the tour we’ll walk you through the amenities available to owners at that park — the leisure club at Brighouse, the pool at Seaward, the estuary views at Kippford View, the beach at Sandyhills — and answer any questions about the buying process.

Book A Tour

Step 3: Choose Your Perfect Holiday Home

Choose From Our Luxury Lodges or Caravans

After your tour, you'll be in a good position to choose the holiday home that best suits your needs. Our team will provide detailed information on each model — floor plans, features, prices — and the different pitch options at your chosen park. We offer both brand-new and pre-owned holiday homes, giving you flexibility on budget and style. Whether you're after a spacious luxury lodge at Brighouse, a two-bedroom coastal caravan at Seaward, or a compact hillside plot at Kippford View, there's something to suit every need.

Step 3: Choose Your Perfect Holiday Home

Step 4: Discuss Financing and Payment Options

Once you've selected your holiday home, we'll walk you through the payment options. Buying a holiday home is a significant investment, and we offer flexible financing plans to make the process as straightforward as possible. Our team will talk you through the various financing options available, including both personal and bank financing, and help you find the best solution for your budget. Ownership at any of the Gillespie Leisure Group parks follows the same clear financial framework — if you have questions or concerns about payments, don't hesitate to ask.

Step 5: Finalise Your Purchase

Once you've decided on your payment plan, we'll move forward with the purchase. Our team will assist you with all the necessary paperwork and ensure everything is in order, so the transaction is smooth and straightforward. We'll also take care of the administrative details, including setting up the pitch fee for your chosen park, providing you with the park's rules and regulations, and confirming any additional services you may need — such as utility hook-ups or site preparation. This stage runs the same way across all four parks, so you always know what to expect.

Step 6: Move In and Start Enjoying Your Holiday Home

With everything in place, your holiday home will be ready for you to move in and start enjoying. Whether you plan to use it for weekends away, longer stays, or as a base for exploring Dumfries and Galloway more widely, you’ll find it becomes the fixed point in a much richer year. Our team is always on hand to offer support and answer any questions you may have — from arrival day onwards, and whichever of our four parks you’ve chosen.

Step 7: Become Part of the Brighouse Bay Community

As an owner on a Gillespie Leisure Group park, you become part of a friendly and welcoming community. Our parks are home to like-minded people who appreciate the outdoors, the slower pace, and this particular stretch of the coast. Whether you’re looking to make new friends or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity, you’ll feel right at home here.