Frequently Asked Questions

Advertising Accommodation within Fareham

 

If you would like to have your hotel, guesthouse, campsite or bed and breakfast advertised here, please e-mail webmaster@fareham.gov.uk with the information. We are only able to accept properties that are within the borough of Fareham.

 

Properties which have been inspected receive an English Tourism Council, AA or RAC rating, which confirms they have achieved a recognised quality level. However, please note that we are unable to accept any liability of any kind resulting from reliance on the information given.

 

Star and Diamond Ratings

Stars for Hotels
Stars, from one to five, symbolise overall quality, level of service, food standard and range of facilities available.

 

Diamonds for Guest Accommodation
Diamonds range from one to five and indicate the level of quality you can expect.

 

Stars for Self Catering
Stars, from one to five reflect quality, comfort, space and cleanliness.

 

Stars for Camping Parks
Stars from one to five, show the quality rating.

 

The English Tourism Council's Gold and Silver Awards are awarded to establishments which reach the highest levels of quality in the specific areas which guests identify as being really important to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the beach huts?
Fareham has two beach hut locations both at Hill Head, the first at Monks Hill which has 60 sites available and the other at Cliff Road which has 105 sites.

How long is the waiting list for a beach hut?
Unfortunately due to the high demand for beach huts the Council have regrettably had to close the waiting list to new applicants. On average only 8 beach huts exchange ownership each year and at present there is approximately 100 people on the waiting list, the waiting list will re open once it has become more manageable.

Can I purchase a beach hut privately?
It is not possible to purchase a beach hut privately. Huts may only be purchased via the waiting list which is maintained by the Estates section, who will then grant permission to site the beach hut on the foreshore.

How much does it cost to purchase a beach hut?
It is between the vendor and prospective owner to negotiate a purchase price for the beach hut which may vary according to size, condition and location. An owner may only sell their beach hut through the Council''s waiting list and as the huts themselves are private property the Council is not involved in their individual valuations. However, as a guide the beach huts at Cliff Road are currently achieving values averaging between £5,000 and £6,000. Whilst the beach huts at Monks Hill site are currently achieving values in the region of £9,000.

How much does it cost to rent the land on which the beach hut is sited?
The beach huts are privately owned, however each owner will enter into an agreement with the council for use of the site. This will include the payment of an annual plot rent and national non-domestic rates on the hut.



For Fareham residents the rent for 2009 is £290 per annum.



For non residents the rent for 2009 is £580 per annum.

Tell me about the Beach Hut Association
The local beach hut owners have set up an association which meet every two months to discuss any issues relating to the beach huts and surrounding area. For more information please contact


Chairman - Percy O''Dell or Secretary - Ann Jones
11 Funtley Lane
Funtley
Fareham
Hants
PO17 5EH
e-mail : aanniejones@aol.com

Do I need planning permission to replace my hut?
When a beach hut (or any property) is demolished then in planning terms it is treated as though it has never existed. As such a planning application is required.



For more information please contact the Customer Service Centre on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.