BOOKING a cottage by the seaside might be one of the best ways to spend your summer holidays without going abroad.
We’ve found some cheap cottages still available to book in July and August, and they even include a 20 per cent discount.
The deals come from Cottages.com– a UK holiday company with more than 25,000 accommodation options.
The sale includes up to 20 per cent off on all three-night stays between July 24 and August 29, 2024.
- Check out the best deals on Cottage.com here
Some options can sleep from two to ten people, so you should be able to find something, whether you’re after a romantic getaway or a big family holiday.
In fact, there are even options for groups of up to 30 people.
And to make it even better, many properties also allow you to bring your pets along for free.
The holiday company has hundreds of options, so you can filter the results based on whatever particular feature you’re looking for to find your ideal staycation.
Filters include anything location-specific like “coastal within one mile”, “station within a mile”, or “pub within three miles”, to baby-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
These are some of the best deals we’ve found in July, all within one mile of the coast:
- 3 nights at Uist in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides – from £27pp a night
- 3 nights at Scardroy Aberdeen in Aberdeenshire – from £28pp a night
- 3 nights at Riffili in Cilan, Gwynedd – from £32pp a night
- 3 nights at Ty Cwch Caban in Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, New Quay – from £34pp a night
- 3 nights at The Little House in Kessignland, Suffolk – from £35pp a night
- 3 nights at Island Escape in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae – from £35pp a night
- 3 nights at Garden View in Brixham, Devon – from £36pp a night
Since independent providers provide the properties, the prices can change depending on demand, and they can also sell out quickly, so we recommend keeping an eye on the latest deals.
The accommodations are all available on a self-catering basis and always come equipped with a kitchen.
The discount only applies to the accommodation price, so any extras must be booked separately.
Prices correct at the time of publication.
Staycation deals don’t end there, though, as Haven slashed the price of caravan holidays to under £5pp a night in June and July.
We’ve also found cut-price European campsite holidays on sale for under £500, with pools, waterparks and nearby beaches.
If you’d rather head on a beach holiday this spring, we’ve found cheap deals in Turkey from £218pp with flights.
Best staycation locations for 2024
- 1. Bristol
The arty harbour city was the top spot on the list and is bursting with culture and trendy cafes scattered along the River Avon.
A bubbling hub for creatives, Bristol is the birthplace of street artist Banksy, and you can admire some of his best early works on a free walking tour.
- 2. Hull
The Humberside port city started to get recognition last year, and it has a thriving nightlife scene – if that’s something you’re after.
The old town is crawling with history and classy buildings, whose walls have many stories to tell and The Deep is a fascinating aquarium attraction.
- 3. Isles of Scilly
Just off the Cornish coast, it’s easy to see why the archipelago made it into the top three.
Here, you can expect golden sandy beaches where you will be able to spot dolphins beyond the shoreline, as well as seafront pubs serving up hearty grub.
