Deeming it our mission, then, to make the joys of a UK staycation common knowledge to all, the Haulfryn team spoke to some devoted staycationers from all across the UK to compile a list of reasons why opting for a holiday closer to home is here to stay. Here's what they told us...

If it’s easier to get to your destination and the travel time is shorter, there must be a catch somewhere, right? Do we have to compromise on those gorgeous views? Absolutely not.

There’s a huge variety of awe-inspiring landscapes in the UK, matching up with some of those picturesque overseas locations you might’ve visited in the past. Yes, really. Although we sometimes take it for granted, there are some breathtaking views to behold when we pause and take it in on a UK staycation. 

Ellie from The Wandering Quinn spoke to us in detail about her favourite UK destinations. Having been on quite a few trips within the UK, Ellie said, “My favourite was in Pembrokeshire in South West Wales because the area offers so much including many incredible hidden beaches, coastal holiday towns, and friendly locals.” We doubt there’s much more you can ask of a holiday than that!

On the topic of scenery, Ellie remarked how, for her, “A UK staycation is all about the scenery.” “I love visiting places in the countryside of the UK that I haven’t been to before, whether that’s along the coast or a National Park. I think so many of us are so surprised at the beautiful scenery the UK offers – so many of the places I want to visit in the UK are based around the scenery.”

If you feel inspired by Ellie’s visit to Wales, you can check out our impressive range of Welsh holiday parks here. 

What better way to give back to the communities around us than by staycationing among them? As Kim from Life Can Be Toff told us, “I love to support the UK economy. There are so many amazing businesses out there offering wonderful holiday accommodation in amazing places.”

Alongside a variety of landscapes and locations, we’re also lucky enough to be able to choose from a range of accommodation options like our luxury holiday parks where there really is something for everyone. 

“We are big staycationers and have stayed in holiday cottages in mid-Wales and have recently taken our first campervan trip to the North Devon Coast,” Supporting local businesses along the way, Kim told us she likes to speak with the venue she’s staying at first - “they’ll have some fantastic tips for local eateries and places to visit.”

Her advice is to plan ahead and draw up an itinerary of sorts to make sure you’re making the most of it. That way, “you can just get up and go!”

Don’t worry about your passport or printing airport tickets - another brilliant benefit of UK staycations is that you really can just get up and go! Vicky at Day Out in England said that some of her favourite UK staycations have been in Cornwall and Devon.

“I really enjoyed checking out the stunning beaches in Cornwall and the Moors in Devon - there’s just so much to do there,” she told us. “The area is popular for a reason but if you can get a trip in outside of the school holidays, you’ll have a great time.”

Some of the best beach destinations in Cornwall include the sandy cove of Porthcurnick beach, and the famed Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula. Like something out of a fairytale, Kynance Cove boasts white sand and blue, glistening waters.
So, a beach holiday is certainly within reach in the UK! And it can be hassle-free, too.

As Vicky put it, “UK staycations are just easier – especially at the moment. You don’t have the drama of the airport, or the expense of tests.”