When you’re thinking about buying a holiday home, there’s more to consider than the lodge itself. Where you choose to own, the setting, the community and the people behind the park can all make a difference.
At Woodside Luxury Lodges, we’re proud to be a family-owned and run park. Peter and Linda Wood have called Knockhill Farm home for almost 30 years, and their connection to the land is a big part of what makes Woodside what it is today.
But what does choosing a family-run lodge park actually mean for you as an owner?
Choosing a family-run lodge park can offer a more personal ownership experience, with the people behind the park directly involved in its day-to-day care and development. At Woodside Luxury Lodges near St Andrews, owners enjoy an owners-only community, a peaceful countryside setting and the reassurance of having Peter and Linda living locally and actively involved in the park.
One of the biggest differences at Woodside is simply knowing the people behind the place you’ve chosen to own.
Peter and Linda live just across the road from Woodside, so they’re never far away. They’re regularly around the park, speaking to owners, keeping an eye on the grounds and looking for ways to improve and enhance the experience at Woodside.
They know owners by name – and their dogs too! – and are always ready to help if you need them.
As Guy, one of our lodge owners, puts it: “They’re just across the road.”
It’s a simple thing, but having the people who run the park close by means there’s always a familiar face around. Over time, those everyday conversations and friendly encounters become part of what makes Woodside feel like your own place.
Woodside is part of Knockhill Farm, so Peter and Linda have a personal connection to the place that goes well beyond running an ordinary lodge park.
They walk the park every morning and are constantly looking at the grounds, landscaping and wider surroundings, thinking about what can be maintained, improved or enhanced. Being here through every season means they see how the park changes throughout the year and understand the little details that make it work.
That hands-on approach is reflected in the way Woodside has developed. It’s a peaceful, owners-only lodge park, carefully planned so owners can enjoy their own space, spend time with family and friends and return whenever they want throughout the year.
For Peter and Linda, it isn’t about creating the biggest park. It’s about creating somewhere they’re proud of and somewhere owners genuinely enjoy coming back to.
Being family-run isn’t just about who owns the park. It shapes the experience of being an owner, too.
Woodside is an owners-only park, so there’s no constant stream of holidaymakers coming and going. Instead, you return to the same place, see familiar faces and gradually get to know the people who have chosen Woodside for many of the same reasons you have.
It might be a conversation while you’re out walking the dog, saying hello to another owner as you arrive for the weekend or simply recognising the same faces each time you visit.
There’s a sense of familiarity that builds over time, and that’s something you can’t really create overnight.
Of course, the family behind Woodside is only part of the story. The location matters too.
Woodside sits across around 40 acres of peaceful countryside overlooking the Eden Estuary, just four miles from St Andrews. Its location gives you the freedom to make your time here whatever you want it to be, with the best of St Andrews and the wider Fife countryside right on your doorstep.
Being just four miles from St Andrews means owners can easily spend time exploring the town, its beautiful beaches, restaurants and world-famous golf courses. Woodside also provides a convenient base for discovering the wider Fife coast and countryside, whether that’s revisiting old favourites or discovering somewhere new.
And then there’s the best part: returning to your own lodge. No searching for somewhere to stay, no deciding where to book and no packing everything up at the end of a short break. Your place is already here, ready whenever you are.
That’s what makes the combination of the setting, your own lodge, the owners-only community and the family behind Woodside so important. It’s not just somewhere to visit; it’s somewhere to return to.
You can read about Woodside, browse the lodges online and look at photographs, but there are some things you really need to experience in person.
Come and walk around the park. Take in the views across the Eden Estuary. See the available lodges for yourself and get a feel for the different plots and surroundings. Meet Peter and Linda, ask questions and take your time exploring.
Most importantly, see if you can picture yourself here: arriving for a weekend, spending time with family and friends, enjoying the surrounding countryside and knowing that your own lodge is waiting for you.
If you’re considering buying a luxury holiday lodge near St Andrews, arrange a personal tour of Woodside. You’ll be able to explore the park, view available lodges, meet Peter and Linda and ask any questions you have about lodge ownership. Get in touch with us at hello@woodsideluxurylodges.co.uk to arrange your personal park tour.
Is Woodside Luxury Lodges family-run?
Yes. Woodside Luxury Lodges is owned and run by Peter and Linda Wood, who have lived at Knockhill Farm for almost 30 years and live just across the road from the park.
How far is Woodside Luxury Lodges from St Andrews?
Woodside is approximately four miles from St Andrews, and overlooks the Eden Estuary in the Fife countryside.
Is Woodside an owners-only lodge park?
Yes. Woodside is an owners-only holiday lodge park, rather than a park with a regular turnover of short-term holidaymakers.
Can I use my lodge at Woodside throughout the year?
Owners can use their holiday homes throughout the year, but holiday homes cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Can I visit Woodside before buying a lodge?
Yes. Prospective owners can arrange a personal park tour to explore the park, see available lodges and plots and meet the Woodside team.