Staycations

The frontage of the Pilgrim Hotel in London

Less really is more at this stylish Paddington hotel

Every Wimbledon trip starts with the same question.

Do you remortgage the house to stay somewhere within walking distance of Centre Court, or do you stay somewhere a little further out and trust the London Underground?

This year, we chose option two.

Our pre-Wimbledon sleepover was at The Pilgrm, a boutique hotel sitting directly opposite Paddington Station. While SW19 may be...

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Being based in the UK we area lucky to have some amazing destinations on our doorstep. This is your ultimate staycation guide, the best places to stay, cities to visit, beaches to explore...

Family Activities Bank Holiday Weekend Travel

Top tips for family adventure activities this Bank Holiday

Stuck for things to do this Bank Holiday weekend?

OnBuy provides top tips on unbeatable first-rate family games, activities and outdoor endeavours to cater for every age group

Struggling to make exciting and engaging family-friendly plans to celebrate the upcoming bank holiday together?

With travel and holiday uncertainty still lingering, OnBuy has your bank holiday fun...

Destination or Staycation?

73% of British holidaymakers intend to stay in the UK this summer

Data from myGP revealed that 73% of British holidaymakers are planning a staycation this summer, rather than travelling abroad.
Amongst those planning to travel abroad, 84% were happy to use any NHS-assured app to prove their vaccination status.
49% of British holiday makers will take local vaccine

Lack of pet-friendly holiday accommodation is the biggest staycation deterrent

According to the latest research by Hoo , the hotel room offer platform, a lack of pet-friendly holiday accommodation is the main obstacle preventing pet owners from having the pawfect staycation holiday.

It’s looking like another summer of uncertainty where travelling abroad is concerned but, the silver lining is that staycations should be very much on the cards.

There’s...

Travel Inspiration: Stunning properties perfect for a UK home-swap staycation holiday

Ever thought about a home-swap holiday staycation?

Holiday bookings are continuing to surge across the UK and many travel-lovers are searching for that perfect getaway for this summer and beyond.

For those seeking an exceptional staycation holiday, exchanging homes is the ideal solution – and leading members-only site Love Home Swap has the most stunning properties to prove it!...

Whitby North Yorkshire Staycation Travel

Staycation inspiration: Which small UK towns and cities are Britain's favourite?

A little over a year since the start of the pandemic and the desire to travel is not diminishing. If anything, it’s stronger than ever! The travel restrictions have always been unclear, and despite this, we continue to dream of holidays and look for our next destination.

In the past year, British staycations have been booming and this year will be no different. But where do people...

Grab your suitcase! These are some amazing alternative staycation holiday destinations in the UK!

Where will you staycation this year?

Four in five (84%) Brits said they will consider a staycation this year. With destinations such as Cornwall and Edinburgh becoming increasingly popular, holidaycottages.co.uk recommend some amazing alternative holiday locations for you to visit in 2021

With lockdown restrictions easing but international travel still uncertain, staycations are...

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