Tag Archives: UK staycation

Field View Covered Outdoor Dining Taking Positives From The Pandemic

In 2021 we experienced a massive surge in our whole site bookings, COVID made us look at ways of using our abundant outdoor space for social distancing. Field View can seat 20 for a magical outdoor dining experience when combined with our Pizza Experience Night. The project was part funded through Worcestershire’s Here2Help programme, whichContinueContinue reading “Field View Covered Outdoor Dining Taking Positives From The Pandemic”

Can The Phrase Staycation Undervalue the UK Holiday?

The Emergence of the term Staycation, during the pandemic for many, gave the option of hope when holidays overseas had been cancelled. The UK became overwhelmed with domestic tourists seeking an alternative to flying for the sun. Definition Previously A staycation, or holistay, is a period in which an individual or family stays home andContinueContinue reading “Can The Phrase Staycation Undervalue the UK Holiday?”

Diversification is a Journey, not a destination.

Fifteen years ago we decided to diversify into providing guest accommodation on our family farm, little would we know that the process would not be reaching an end point, but more of an evolving journey full of twist turns and challenges. Three property conversions later, and we are still only on the cusp of realisingContinueContinue reading “Diversification is a Journey, not a destination.”

UK Staycation Boom on the Horizon as Lockdown Eases

COVID-19: Holidaying abroad will mean a £5k fine under new coronavirus laws set to come in next week The legislation covering COVID-19 restrictions includes a ban on leaving the UK without a reasonable excuse – with the hefty fine for those breaking the rule. The new rules will also mean protests will be considered a permitted exceptionContinueContinue reading “UK Staycation Boom on the Horizon as Lockdown Eases”

The UK Staycation Future

Whilst you may not see the immediate link, on the day we sold the high street name of Debenams, after over 200 years in our towns and cities, its loss to the local economy will be hard felt for years to come. Our UK Tourism Trade brings much required revenue to the high street boostingContinueContinue reading “The UK Staycation Future”

Why List with Air BnB?

For some time we resisted the temptation to list our properties on Air BnB, Commission is high and Vat is charged on all commission. Through COVID-19 however, they have looked after our guests, refunding where unable to travel and have worked hard to move bookings to minimise the impact. If you host, be clear fromContinueContinue reading “Why List with Air BnB?”

Good News For UK Travel Industry

Amidst the current anxiety around COVID-19 and a start to our busiest time of year resulting in a total shutdown, it was difficult to find a vision for our future and the business we had built up over the last 14 years. Whilst the major brands are shedding staff and closing branches our small FamilyContinueContinue reading “Good News For UK Travel Industry”