Self-catering holidays are widely popular due to the affordable yet enjoyable escape that they offer away from everyday life, as well as allowing you to experience a home away from home. If the self-catering trend is new to you and you’re looking into a staycation holiday for when lockdown regulations are lifted, here is the ultimate guide to a self-catering staycation to allow you to make the most of your stay.

Get to know the local area

 Once you have chosen your dream destination, have a look online at the local area to find the best spots to visit during your stay. Whether you plan to enjoy the best walking spots, a scenic beach trip or the local food hotspots, ensure you keep a note of where you want to visit and how far away it is from your accommodation. Pencilling in your must-see places will allow you to plan a packed schedule of the most exciting places that you and your family can look forward to visiting.

Work out your budget

Meals out and day trips can become expensive if you do not keep track of your spending, so by keeping a daily budget for food and leisure activities, this will ensure that you do not overspend and have to miss out on days out near the end of your trip. Self-catering holidays mean that meals out can often be the easy option, so in order to maintain a record of your spending, begin your holiday with a local food shop delivery to ensure that breakfasts and late night snacks are stocked up. In addition, set aside a budget for meals out and sweet treats, such as ice creams, that you might stumble across on your daily adventures. 

Bring your essentials

Instead of buying new teabags, coffee, and sugar when you arrive at your stay, only bring a week’s worth of the essentials that you need day to day in order to save waste or any unwanted donations stocking up the cupboards.

Before you begin packing, write a list of the day to day items that you and your family use around the house that is worth the suitcase space, this will ensure that you do not forget any vital items! A couple of household and food items to consider bringing with you on your stay include: 

  • Tea/coffee
  • Loo rolls
  • Towels
  • Condiments 
  • Cleaning & washing up products
  • Board games/cards

Top tip: If you are bringing children along on your self-catering holiday, make sure to bring their favourite blanket, toys, and snacks to keep on hand to avoid any tantrums.

Embrace your new home

 Whether you are looking forward to a cosy stay in Lake District cottages in the stunning rural landscape of Cumbria, or a cosy hot tub cabin or city escape in a modern apartment, it’s key to choose somewhere that your party can feel relaxed. Depending on whether you are an active group, or looking for a lazy family week away, embrace your home away from home before heading back to reality.

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