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Beat the crowd staycation ideas Please check the latest Government guidance before you book.

Canal Boat Holiday Explore the UK’s rivers/ canals. From £725 a week (family of 4).

Eco-Friendly Tree House Luxury woodland break in Devon. From £1,390 a week.

Retro Airstream Caravan Go retro in Suffolk. From £66 a night (min 2-nights).

Rustic Woodland Shack Get off the grid in Yorkshire. From £125 a night.

Hobbit Inspired Pod Pod living in Suffolk. From £710 a week (family of 4).

Idyllic Shepherd’s Hut Northumberland’s beaches. From £180 for 2 nights (family of 4).

Gorgeous Highland Cottage Wild Scotland! From £1,990 a week (inc daily catering).

New Forest Cottage Forest and beach. From £949 a week (July). Sleeps 4.

Stunning St Ives Hideaway Secret tunnel to beach! From £164 a night (min 3-nights).

Staycation Survival Guide

Check for the latest government travel advice. The rules are different in Scotland, Wales and Ireland, so make sure you check the details for the country you are visiting.

Consider insurance. New policies no longer cover coronavirus-caused cancellations. If you have pre-booked insurance or an annual policy, the FCO has currently advised against all non-essential travel, which invalidates your insurance. It seems likely that the FCO position will change with regard to those countries with which the UK establishes air bridges but check your insurance T&Cs before you book/travel.

Check the cancellation policy for any holiday you book. Will your deposit be refunded if another lockdown happens or if travel restrictions are not lifted?

Lower your expectations. There will be fewer places open and some form of social distancing is likely to still be in place.

Embrace nature and spending time with your family and think of all the money you are saving towards next year’s holiday!

Budget Staycation Ideas

Lodge in the grounds of the Thomas Lord Inn, Hampshire. Private facilities/meals to your room. Farmstay UK 700 farms offering camping, B&B and SC. Birdholme Glamping in Notts. Stilted safari lodges in acres of space! Forest Holidays Log cabins/ tree houses in 10 forest locations across UK. Camp Too - retro VW campers + modern motorhomes. Various UK pick-up points. Tent Share. Rent a tent so you don’t have to buy camping gear! Canopy & Stars - reconnect with nature! Glamping to shepherd huts.