Frequently asked questions

We can give you information about several banks that will be happy to talk about financing your holiday home.

Our team will be delighted to offer you whatever assistance you may require. Your solicitor can explain the legal effect of the documents to you. The Office of Fair Trading, Trading Standards Departments and Citizens' Advice Bureaux may be able to provide guidance on lodge contracts.

The Marina is for the exclusive use of lodge owners, berth holders and their visitors. The facilities include a bar & restauraunt, a boardwalk of boutique retailers, cafe, tea room and Wi-Fi internet throughout the site. Exclusive fishing opportunities for our lodge owners are planned. Circular walks have been devloped for families to enjoy, more info can be found under our activties page.

No, our lodges are restricted to second home/holiday home use. All our owners must have a residential address, either in the UK or overseas. The lodge development will close for part of each year (14th January to 14th February) and you will not be able to use your lodge during that time.

Berths are available at the Marina and we do offer a discount for lodge owners. The Marina is designed for canal boats but is also be suitable for GRP cruisers, small inflatables, canoes and so on but is not suitable for jet-skis. If you have a boat in mind, please ask about suitability.

No, our lodges are restricted to second home/holiday home use. All our owners must have a residential address, either in the UK or overseas. The lodge development will close for part of each year (14th January to 14th February) and you will not be able to use your lodge during that time.

We allocate two parking spaces to each lodge. Usually they will be adjacent to your lodge. There is also communal parking around the site for any guests that may be visiting. We do not accept trailers or mobile caravans.

Dogs and other pets are welcome, but they must be well behaved, quiet, and, for dogs, be kept on a lead at all times when outside the lodge. We do limit the number of pets to two per lodge and, of course, dog owners are required to clean up after their pets.

Our lodges have a small number of annual charges, and full details of their current levels are on our price and availability sheets or can be explained by any member of our team. The charges include pitch fees and rates. As you would expect, you must insure your lodge and pay for the metered gas and electricity you use.

Holiday home insurance is compulsory for our lodges. Details of the type and amount of insurance required are available from the lodge team.

No, as your Lodge is a holiday home it is not liable to council tax. However, a small rates charge is payable as mentioned above. We cannot, of course, guarantee that government rules will not change in the future.

Yes, where our costs increase, the facilities change or with inflation.

All our lodges come with a full manufacturer’s guarantee for the first year and a ten-year structural warranty. Full details are available on request.

We will look after all landscaped areas in the development but you will be responsible for the upkeep of your lodge. Details will vary according to which lodge you choose to buy. Of course we can help with lodge maintenance if you prefer.

Yes, the Licence Agreement explains all of your options if you ever decide to sell your holiday home. If you sell it on the lodge development, we will need to approve the buyer and will charge a commission.

Yes, many lodge owners like to rent out their lodges when they are not using them. It can be a way to generate income from your lodge to cover some or all of its running costs or even to generate extra income. Many people view lodge ownership as an investment.

We aim to create an exclusive, bespoke and relaxing lodge development and we are committed to delivering that vision to everyone who owns a lodge at Mercia Marina or visits. Consequently there are regulations to protect the development and, most importantly, our lodge and boat owners. These regulations cover areas such as noise, parking, plants and general conduct. A full copy is available on request.