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Our England is indeed a garden with a wealth of beautiful beaches, incredible scenery and picture-perfect villages that make wonderful destinations for holidays at home.
A Great British staycation is the perfect chance to spend quality time together, while also helping to keep costs down as we Brits continue to feel the effects of the cost of living crisis. From caravans by the sea to a cosy country cottage, booking your next break early in the year could save you money on your next getaway.
With holiday parks like Haven, Parkdean and Center Parcs offering early bird discounts and money to be saved on self-catering holidays, your 2024 staycation could cost you less if you book it today.
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Whether you are looking for a short break this side of Spring, or a week away during the school summer holidays, holiday companies are enticing guests with money-off deals that won't be around for long.
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We've rounded up some of the best deals available for you to book today.
Away Resorts
Book a stay at the Sandy Balls holiday park this summer (Away Resorts)Away Resorts offers a selection of park locations set within areas of natural beauty close to places of interest, national parks and beaches. Each park has its unique charm and they are all suitable for family holidays, couples getaways and group holidays.
- Seven nights at East Mersea, Essex for £328 on June, 6
- Seven nights at Tattershall Lakes in Lincolnshire for £383 on July. 2
- Seven nights at Retellack, Cornwall for £422 on May, 3
- Seven nights at The Bay Filey, Yorkshire for £503 on July, 17
- Seven nights at Bude in Cornwall for £625 on July, 25
Away Resorts is also offering a selection of cheap holiday deals for under £300, between now and February (excluding the half term), with prices starting from £98 for a three-night stay in Cornwall - that's as little as £8 per person, per night for a family of four.
Parkdean Resorts
Parkdean has over 60 park locations across the UK (Parkdean)With parks in some of the UK's most popular destinations including Cornwall, Norfolk, Scotland, Devon and Yorkshire included in the offer, Parkdean Resorts is offering school holiday stays across the UK.
All parks offer a full programme of activities and entertainment for families to enjoy, as well as comfortable accommodation in caravans and lodges.
- Three nights at Summefields in Norfolk from £119 on June, 4
- Three nights at Thorness Bay on the Isle of Wight for £129 on July, 5
- Four nights at Breydon Water in Norfolk for £149 on June, 4.
- Seven nights at Highfield Grange in Essex for £289 on July, 1
- Seven nights at Todber Valley in Lancashire for £489 on August, 9
Parkdean is currently offering up to £150 off selected seven-night stays and thrill seekers can book their 2024 holiday with just a £25 deposit (terms and conditions apply).
Haven
Haven are offering summer breaks from as little as £209 (Haven)With 38 holiday parks to choose from across the UK, Haven has plenty of deals to choose from on breaks between now and the summer, including four-night stays for as little as £79 for a four-night stay in June and July.
Some of the best prices available to book today include:
- Four nights at The Orchards, Essex for £79 on June, 7
- Four nights at Church Farm, Sussex for £109 on July, 1
- Four nights at Kent Coast, Kent for £119 on June, 28
- Four nights at Golden Sands, Lincolnshire for £129 on June, 3
- Four nights at The Wild Duck, Norfolk for £135 on July, 8
Staycationers can also choose from early spring breaks for £69, August getaways for £209 and special school summer holiday breaks on the Kent coast for £199. Haven parks offer entertainment programs, swimming pools, on-site restaurants and activities and are usually situated close to local beaches and attractions.
Center Parcs
Book a Spring break at Center Parcs from £479 (Center Parcs)Center Parcs may not be one of the UK's cheapest holiday destinations, but it is without a doubt, one of the most popular, with millions of holidaymakers visiting the Parcs year after year.
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This year, families can enjoy February half-term breaks from £799 and spring breaks from £479 across its Parcs in Cumbria, Nottinghamshire, Wiltshire, Suffolk and Bedfordshire.
Some of the cheapest Spring breaks we found include:
- Three nights in Whinfell Forest from £499 on April, 22
- Three nights at Longleat from £599 on March, 11
- Three nights in Elvedon Forest from £599 on March, 15
- Three nights in Woburn Forest from £549 on May, 6
Famous for giant tropical swimming pools housed in a space-aged domes and stunning forest locations that give families the chance to enjoy living life outdoors, a trip to Center Parcs can cost in the region of £2500 during the summer school holidays. Frugal funsters will find a short break at Center Parcs is much better value earlier in the year.
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Find somewhere pretty to stay with Sykes this summer (Sykes)Holiday cottage rental agency, Sykes Holiday Cottages, offers short breaks and holidays in a huge range of self-catering accommodations across the UK.
Ahead of the summer season, the online agent is offering 20% off selected properties between April 1 and August 31, 2024, with prices starting from £268 for a seven-night stay in a cosy cottage in North Yorkshire.
Other great deals include:
- Seven nights at The Cow Cott in Herefordshire from £281 in April
- Seven nights at Sea Shells in North Yorkshire from £326 in May
- Seven nights at Peacehaven in Cornwall from £415 in June.
- Seven nights at Bumble Bee Lodge in Liskeard from £451 in July
- Seven nights at Barn Cottage in Cornwall from £491 in August
Holidaymakers could also save up to 30% off February half-term breaks and up to 25% off getaways during the Easter Holidays.
Hoseasons
Book a three-night stay at Combe Haven for just £105 (Hoseasons)As part of its Big 2024 Sale, Hoseasons is offering up to £250 off selected holidays.
With lots of different holidays to choose from, the caravan and lodge holiday specialist is offering Easter escapes from £215, Spring breaks from £99 and as much as 20% off February half-term holidays.
Some of the best deals we have found for spring and summer include:
- Four nights at Combe Haven in East Sussex for £105 on April, 22
- Seven nights at Summerfields, Great Yarmouth for £189 on May, 9
- Seven nights at Steeple Bay in Essex for £242 on June, 17
- Four nights at The Orchards in Essex for £275 on July, 11
- Seven nights at Southport Riverside in Lancashire on August, 1
Cottages.com
Stay somewhere scenic with 30% off at Cottages.com (cottages.com)Offering a wide range of cottages, converted buildings and self-catering accommodation throughout the UK, Cottages.com is offering is offering low-cost holidays in its Big 2024 Sale.
With last-minute deals from £159 for a three-night stay, and May Bank Holiday breaks from £169, there are deals to be found before the summer season, and the website is also offering up to 30% off Summer holidays for 2024.
Best staycation deals right now
Some of the best deals available to book today include:
- Three nights at Hillrise in Herne Bay from £195 in March
- Four nights at Broom Cottage in Whitby from £199 in April
- Four nights at Coley Cottage in Skegness from £249 in June
- Seven nights in The Brooks in Cornwall from £399 in July
- Seven nights in Rockville Farm in Yorkshire from £469 in August
Cost saving tips
If you are chomping at the bit to book your 2024 staycation, there are other tips and tricks you can use to bring the cost down further.
- Look for dates outside of the school holidays if you can. Some half-term dates can vary by region, so you could get lucky and find prices fall on certain dates. Check for inset days too, as they could give you a long week or term time break for less.
- Most caravan parks and cottages are available on a self-catering basis, meaning you can bring food and drink with you to save money. Pack snacks and drinks to keep hungry children out of the sweet shop all day, and plan to eat out a couple of nights and the rest in the comfort of your accommodation.
- Look for free activities. Swimming pools, play areas and outdoor nature trails are usually free (or included in the price of your holiday) so take advantage of as much time enjoying them as you can. Check the costs of additional activities before you leave, and book before you arrive to prevent getting caught out when you get there.
- Sometimes going abroad could cost you less. Center Parcs is an international company with parks in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany. Not only are prices usually lower, but often school holidays vary a bit so you could end up there at a quieter point in time. Eurocamps and Siblu Villages also offer incredibly good fun family-oriented parks that can be booked for a fraction of the price of the same holiday in the UK and they come with guaranteed sunshine as part of the package.