Would I be mad to buy a seaside chalet?

[vipersnest1]

Just that really, and looking for insight.
My take on it is that the major costs are likely to be Council tax, management fees (I might have the wrong term) and yearly passes to facilities if I bought on a site which has them, plus cleaning fees if I let it out on a business basis.
Does anyone have experience of this?
I'd be grateful to hear your thoughts if you have / have had one.
(I am toying with the idea as my DM died recently and I could afford it once probate is granted. I'd love a bolt hole that I could go to on a weekend by the coast.)

I wouldn’t recommend buying somewhere on a holiday site. If you could afford a flat by the sea, that would be better. Look for the group, “holiday park action group” on Facebook to read stories of caravan and chalet owners on there.

Also would look at a flat rather than chalet or anything on a park

Yes, I think so, and you’ve already identified the issue. You’re worried about ongoing costs, and I just don’t think there is joy in life to be gained from entering into contractual relationships with timeshare providers/ park homes sites/ chalet providers.

@YesILikeItToo, I do know that some sites (in fact quite a few) which are older and not so brand-led don't insist on controlling bookings so the owner can do that independently.