Small motorhome stopover on your land

Motorhome and campervan owners touring the UK, often couples and retirees looking for a quiet, low-cost overnight stop.

A nightly fee per pitch, with a little extra for electric hook-up. Income is seasonal and depends on your location and how many nights you are open.

• Friendly, welcoming manner
• Basic groundwork and DIY
• Simple booking and record keeping

• Planning permission or exemption rules, which vary by council and nation, so check before you take any bookings
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home or farm policy covers paying guests
• Electric hook-ups should be installed by a qualified electrician and suit outdoor use
• Check with your landlord or mortgage lender if the land is rented or mortgaged
• Neighbour noise and access along shared lanes
• Income may be tax-reportable, so register with HMRC if needed

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on groundwork, water and waste facilities, and whether you add electric hook-ups. Using land you already own or rent can help keep spending down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,500, depending on your number of pitches, pricing and how often they are booked. This is revenue, not profit, so running costs come out of it.

Check planning permission or exemption rules with your council before taking any bookings, as they vary by council and nation. Also check public liability insurance, qualified electrical work for hook-ups, landlord or lender consent, and whether to register with HMRC.