While exploring the UK’s shores, hills and cities has always been a popular choice for British families, holidaying on home turf has undeniably become more widespread in recent years. Figures from research consultancy BRDC Continental show that nearly half (48 per cent) of Brits are intending to holiday in the UK this year, up from 39 per cent in 2010.
Although for many the reasons for choosing to holiday on home shores are financial, holidaymakers are finding that taking breaks in the UK has allowed them to plan more intimate and activity filled holidays. One factor aiding this trend is the superb breadth of accommodation on offer here. Alongside hotels, B&Bs and guest houses, the UK has a fantastic range of self-catering accommodation such as villas and cottages provided by well-established firms such as Easy Cottages
One of the main advantages of staying in accommodation which offers a home-away-from-home feel, is the ability to stay right in the midst of the community you are exploring. This means you get a much more intimate view of the environment and if you are planning activities such as walking or cycling, you can choose to stay in the very areas which you plan to explore – saving you valuable time and money which could otherwise be spent on travel. With parking available for free with this type of accommodation, a cottage or villa break offers savings on staying in more traditional lodgings such as hotels where parking fees can sometimes be payable on top of your stay.
Choosing a self-catering break in general will often save you cash by keeping you in control of how much you spend on your meals, as well as when you choose to eat them. Nowadays holiday cottages offer far more amenities than a basic kitchen however. Alongside TV’s and DVD players you may also expect to find more luxury items to enhance your holidays such as Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Or if cooking really is your thing you may benefit from an on-site BBQ to give you even more creative catering choice.
If you are planning a holiday here in the UK and want to pack in as much as possible while keeping an eye on the purse strings, make sure you investigate the self-catering options available to you in your chosen destination.