Shops to reopen, children OK to see grandparents and even self-catering staycations all in WEEKS

There could be light at the end of the tunnel as ministers discuss plans to allow for shops to re-open, families to be re-united and self-catering staycations to be given the go ahead if Covid-19 infection rates continue to plummet amid the vaccine rollout. Plans to ease lockdown were boosted yesterday by figures showing the … Read more

UK hotel and self-catering bookings for August are up 46% – despite ministers warning NOT to book

Britons have caused the UK’s summer staycation market to soar by almost 50 per cent despite Boris Johnson’s warning to hold off from booking holidays.  Hotel and self-catering bookings for August this year are 46 per cent higher than last year.  Avvio, a company which provides technology to over 500 hotels around the world and … Read more

The best hotels with self-catering cottages, from Cornwall to Cumbria

Longing for a hotel break with a restaurant, spa or tennis courts but still want a bit of distance between you and other guests?  An increasing number of UK hotels now offer self-catering cottages in their grounds, which allows the best of both worlds: a cosy, self-contained stay, together with top-notch facilities – and food … Read more

Self-catering providers hit by cancellations after rule of six announced

Beleaguered self-catering providers have been hit by swathes of cancellations after the Government made its rule of six announcement – while restaurants fear there will be no Christmas party trade.  From Monday, new lockdown rules in England will mean no more than six people will be able to gather indoors or outdoors.  The hospitality industry … Read more

Quirky new hotel lets tourists bunk down with HORSES in self-catering stables from £250

MARE-bnb! Quirky new hotel lets tourists bunk down with HORSES in self-catering stables from £250 a night Guests can feed carrots and mints to their four-legged friends from their beds Add ‘magic’ to staycations say Black Horses Ltd, Cumbria behind the scheme But don’t expect a blissful sleep as horses are often wandering around at … Read more