Staycation ideas for your next holiday – Starling Bank

Sometimes, your next best adventure is on your doorstep. The UK is full of beautiful places to explore, from coastal villages to quiet woodlands to mountain tops. Below are a few ideas for staycation destinations, plus some tips on how to save money.

Home from home

A big benefit of booking a staycation is that you don’t have airline luggage weight restrictions. This means you can save money by bringing some things from home, such as a football or hiking boots, or board games for rainy days.

If you’re staying in a self-catering holiday cottage, you could also bring things to cook and eat: pasta, a few herbs, or perhaps some tasty tins of baked beans and crunchy snacks.

Camping or glamping?

Planning a UK staycation can give you the chance to stay somewhere a bit unusual. If you’re up for the adventure of camping, why not explore the magic of a forest? And at a very reasonable price too. Forestry England offers many beautiful woodland sites. If you’re looking for a dog friendly holiday, we’re told that you can bring the dog along for free at National Trust campsites.

For staycation glamping inspiration, have a look at Canopy & Stars, a search website that showcases unique, creative places that can give you an experience of a life more wild. One of the properties listed on the site is the Cumfrey Yurt in Fairy Bell Wood in the Lake District, set in four acres of private land, a short drive from Hawkshead Brewery.