Cornwall and Lake District top list of most relaxing UK staycation spots
Cornwall has topped a list of the most relaxing places in the UK to go on staycation, for 17% of Brits – while one in ten (11%) named the Scottish Highlands, and 12% voted the Lake District as the best staycation spot.
Other popular UK destinations to unwind include the Yorkshire Dales, Dorset, and Norfolk, while the rolling hills of the Peak District and Snowdonia also made the top 10 list.
And it comes as three in ten Brits (29%) feel that holidaying within the UK is more relaxing than travelling abroad – compared to just 22% who feel more laid-back on an overseas trip.
The survey of 2,000 holidaymakers found some of the most stressful things about going abroad include getting through the airport (52%), and not being able to get home easily if there was an emergency (30%).
Three in five also prefer not having a language barrier while staycationing in the UK, and three-quarters feel they just know what to expect from a holiday on home soil.
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As a result, a quarter of those polled prefer booking a break within their own country, with 29% planning on doing so this summer.
And when it comes to a UK holiday, outdoor hot tubs, local pubs, and scenic walks are among the most relaxing things those polled experience.
One in eight chose the Lake District as the best place in the UK to unwind on holiday (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)Graham Donoghue, chief executive of Sykes Holiday Cottages, which commissioned the research, said: “Holidays are a time to reset and take some much-needed respite from our day-to-day pressures.
“With shorter travel times, avoiding airport check-in queues, and no language barriers to contend with, it is no surprise that our research has found staycations to be more relaxing than a holiday abroad.
“There is such an abundance of fantastic locations to explore across the UK, staycationers can enjoy a wealth of stress-free holiday experiences to relax and recharge.”
Following the findings, Sykes Holiday Cottages has created a relaxation hub, where people can enjoy the sights and sounds of a staycation to help them feel as stress-free as they would on a British break.
According to those polled, the most relaxing sounds that help to bring back feelings of worry-free holidays include waves crashing (60%), birds tweeting (40%), and food sizzling on a barbeque (16%).
It also emerged that during a two-week break in the UK, half said it would take them up to two days to fully relax – while just 42% would unwind in this time on a holiday abroad.
And 36% have had something stressful happen while holidaying in a foreign country, according to the OnePoll study.
Respondents highlighted baggage going missing, long travel delays, medical emergencies, and suffering from food poisoning, as some of the most stressful experiences affecting their enjoyment.
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Meanwhile, 84% reckon the UK is just as beautiful as any other country – and 14% of those with children, claim their parenting approach is more relaxed on home soil.
Before setting off, a quarter plan an itinerary to help make it more relaxing, and 25% pack far in advance.
And when it comes to picking a relaxing spot for a UK getaway, Brits look for remote locations away from the hustle and bustle, idyllic scenery, and opportunities to get out in nature – with 73% saying they like to explore different destinations when booking a UK break.
Graham Donoghue added: “Our research has shown that many people are opting to holiday on home soil this summer, to ensure their break is as stress-free as possible.
“The UK is home to so many hidden gems, from stunning beaches in Cornwall to rolling countryside in the Lake District, and the beauty of the remote Scottish Highlands.
“There are endless opportunities to escape the everyday and enjoy a relaxing holiday without the stress of foreign travel.”
TOP 10 REASONS WHY BRITS FIND STAYCATIONS RELAXING:
- No airport stress
- Less distance to travel
- Knowing you could easily come home if there was an emergency
- You don't have to go on an airplane
- The currency is the same
- No language barriers
- Familiar medical care if needed
- You are able to stop during the journey
- You don't have to worry about passports being out of date
- It's easier to buy something that you have forgotten to pack
TOP 10 MOST RELAXING LOCATIONS IN THE UK:
- Cornwall
- Lake District
- Scottish Highlands
- Yorkshire Dales
- Dorset
- Norfolk
- Cotswolds
- Isle of Wight
- Peak District
- Snowdonia
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