FAQs
About the Park
Our season runs for 11 months, typically from 1 February to early January. Owners must vacate during the brief closed period (January). Arrival and departure procedures are detailed in your licence agreement.
No — Raylands is for holiday use only. All owners must maintain a separate main residential address where council tax is paid. The park licence prohibits full-time residential living.
Raylands is an owners-only holiday park in West Sussex. It’s designed for long term holiday stays not full-time residence.
Raylands offers a peaceful, adults-only environment with a friendly community, landscaped grounds, and a relaxing countryside atmosphere near Horsham, West Sussex.
Ownership Rules & Eligibility
Yes — owners should be 50 years or older. Families with young children cannot own homes on the park, though grandchildren are welcome to visit.
Yes — sub-letting is not allowed. Raylands is a private, secure, owners-only park and does not permit rentals or short-term lets. Guests are welcome but the owner and license agreement holder must be present when guests are staying.
Notify park management in writing. The park may buy it from you directly, or you can follow the resale process outlined in your licence agreement.
Decking, skirting and minor improvements are permitted with prior written approval to maintain quality and safety standards.
Yes, we have a number of spaces available for relocations. Raylands is the perfect place to give your caravan a new home.
Pets & Visitors
Yes — dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. There’s a private dog-walking field opposite the entrance where they can run freely. Assistance dogs are allowed inside the clubhouse.
Yes. Owners may invite friends and family, including grandchildren, who respect the park’s quiet, adult-oriented environment.
Facilities & Services
The park includes a licensed clubhouse and bar, beer garden, garden lounge, laundry, CCTV, free Wi-Fi, and landscaped grounds. Seasonal social events are held for owners.
Yes. Owners may invite friends and family, including grandchildren, who respect the park’s quiet, adult-oriented environment.
Yes — complimentary fibre broadband Wi-Fi is available throughout. Some owners use personal routers for extra speed if required for reliability, streaming or remote work.
All communal and pitch landscaping is handled by the park team, so owners don’t need to mow lawns or maintain gardens.
The home price includes full siting and connection. Annual costs typically cover:
- Pitch fees (11-month season) from approximately £4823 pa
- Metered electricity and gas (or bottled LPG)
- Holiday home insurance
- Optional: decking, skirting and frost-prevention drain-down services.
Buying & Selling
Raylands offers modern static caravans both new and pre-owned, with optional decking and high-spec interiors. You can browse our current range here.
Owners pay pitch fees, utilities and insurance. Costs vary by pitch type and home model; contact the park office for a current breakdown.
Yes — approved third-party finance providers can offer tailored holiday-home finance packages. Ask the park team for details.
Location & Accessibility
Raylands is on Jackrells Lane, Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9DH, near Horsham. It’s around 40 minutes from Brighton, 1 hour from London, and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
Yes — the park is mostly flat, and several holiday homes offer ramp or step-free access. Please discuss accessibility needs before purchase.
Safety & Community
Yes — the park has CCTV monitoring, gated access and on-site management to ensure a safe environment for all residents.
Nearby are Southwater Country Park, South Downs National Park, Horsham’s shops and restaurants, golf courses, and scenic countryside walks. You can see more of the local area and attractions by browsing our 'surrounding area page'.
