I live off-grid in a caravan – it might be tiny but it's cheaper than renting & has a double bed, a bath & a log burner

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Plus, scroll down to find out more on the costs of living in a caravan
PITCH PERFECT I live off-grid in a caravan – it might be tiny but it's cheaper than renting & has a double bed, a bath & a log burner
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A YOUNG woman has opened up on living off-grid in a static caravan.
Libby, who runs a business named Herd and Hive, a family-run company in Yorkshire offering natural goat's milk soap, raw honey and beeswax products, recognised that while her home might be small, it's much cheaper than renting.
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A young woman has explained that she lives off-grid in a tiny caravan
Credit: tiktok/@herdandhive/
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While her home may be small, it has a double bed, a log burner and even a bath too
Credit: tiktok/@herdandhive/
Posting on social media, the content creator gave her followers a close-up look inside her 12ft wide caravan, which is set on a large piece of land.
On the land, Libby also has a 'big barn' where she keeps goats, sheep and donkeys.
Standing outside her tiny home, Libby said: 'I live fully off-grid in my static caravan so let's show you around.'
As well as having a 'lovely little porch' where Libby keeps her 'mucky clothes, shoes and toolboxes,' the caravan also has a kitchen that is 'small but does the job.'
Libby then filmed inside her cosy home as she proudly showed off her living room, which has a huge log burner that is used to heat the caravan.
'Back to the other end of the caravan, we have a spare room that we just use for storage and into the bedroom, we've got a little ensuite here with a bath and our bedroom - just enough space for a double bed,' she continued.
In a follow-up clip, Libby got candid on why she decided to live off-grid - and claimed that financially it made the most sense.
She explained: 'There was one main factor as to why I wanted to live off-grid with my boyfriend Ollie and it was purely financial - I run the business Herd and Hive and I wanted to quit my full-time job, so did Ollie, so that we can run our business.
'There was no way we'd be able to quit our jobs as well as paying all the rent, electric bills, water bills, whatever else that most people pay on a monthly basis - there was no way we could do it as well as paying all those.
'It made perfect financial sense and if we hadn't have done that, if we wouldn't be able to live so cheaply, we wouldn't be able to quit our jobs and grow our business to what it is today.'
We moved into a caravan in my mother-in-law's garden for a year, sure it was cramped but we saved £20k
Libby's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @herdandhive, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 77,400 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 2,701 likes and 209 comments.
Social media users were impressed with Libby's tiny home and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
You're living my dream
TikTok user
One person said: 'When someone asks me what my dream place is…. 'THIS' this is my dream.'
Another added: 'Looks lovely, it's just enough and that's all you need. And the log burner is fantastic.'
How much does it cost to live in a caravan?
LIVING in a caravan can be an economical and flexible lifestyle choice in the UK. Here's a breakdown of potential costs:
Initial Costs Caravan Purchase: £8,000 - £40,000 (depending on size, age, and condition)
£8,000 - £40,000 (depending on size, age, and condition) Caravan Insurance: £200 - £800 per year
Ongoing Monthly Costs Pitch Fees: £150 - £600 (varies by location and facilities)
£150 - £600 (varies by location and facilities) Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water): £40 - £120
£40 - £120 Maintenance and Repairs: £20 - £80
£20 - £80 Internet and TV: £20 - £50
£20 - £50 Gas for Heating/Cooking: £15 - £40
Other Potential Costs Waste Disposal Fees: £8 - £25
£8 - £25 Transport Costs (if moving locations): Variable, depending on distance
Variable, depending on distance Optional Add-ons (Awning, Solar Panels, etc.): £400 - £1,600 (one-time)
Sample Monthly Budget Pitch Fees: £400
£400 Utilities: £80
£80 Maintenance and Repairs: £40
£40 Internet and TV: £40
£40 Gas for Heating/Cooking: £25
£25 Total: £585
Annual Estimated Cost Total Monthly Costs: £585 x 12 = £7,020
£585 x 12 = £7,020 Insurance: £500
£500 Maintenance and Repairs: £480
£480 Total Annual Cost: £8,000
Tips to Save Off-Peak Pitch Fees: Look for lower rates during off-peak seasons.
Look for lower rates during off-peak seasons. DIY Maintenance: Handle minor repairs yourself.
Handle minor repairs yourself. Energy Efficiency: Invest in solar panels to reduce utility costs.
While initial setup costs can be significant, ongoing expenses for living in a caravan can be relatively low, making it a viable option for those seeking an affordable and mobile lifestyle in the UK.
A third commented: 'That's amazing. I would love to live like this.'
Meanwhile, someone else gushed: 'You're living my dream.'
At the same time, one user asked: 'How did you get permission to stay there full-time in a static, no hate just really curious.'
To this, Libby responded and confirmed: 'We got planning permission as 'agricultural workers'.'
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