Turn your home into a holiday cottage
Average prices, popular locations & features revealed
For the second year running, we’re set to have another ‘Great British Summer’, with Brits flocking to all corners of the UK to enjoy a staycation.
According to the UK’s leading holiday rental marketplace, Snaptrip, 99% of holiday lets are already fully booked for the summer in popular areas of the UK* - leaving thousands of Brits facing limited choices and extortionate prices.
However, for those who are lucky enough to have a UK escape booked, experts have revealed how, with a few simple steps, you can cover the cost of your own staycation by transforming your home into a lettable holiday cottage. Sounds like a pretty good deal, huh?
So, how much money could you make? Holiday cottages in the 2021 hotspots; Cornwall, Devon, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Scottish Highlands, are commanding average stay figures of up-to £1,112. And, for those who live in less expected towns and cities, average stay rental fees start at around £500. These include:
The average price of a stay by county
Location
|
Average cost per stay
|
Devon | £1,112 |
Cornwall | £987 |
County Antrim | £924 |
North Ayrshire | £887 |
Dorset | £883 |
Isle of Wight | 3861 |
Essex | £846 |
Hampshire | £834 |
Devon | £834 |
Rutland | £830 |
Herefordshire | £818 |
Angus | £806 |
East Sussex | £796 |
Highlands | £793 |
Gloucestershire | £784 |
Gwent | £783 |
Perth Kinross | £783 |
Suffolk | £771 |
West Sussex | £765 |
The 10 most popular locations overall in 2021
Popularity | Location | % share of bookings |
1 | Devon | 10% |
2 | Cornwall | 8.75% |
3 | Cumbria | 7.85% |
4 | North Yorkshire | 7.15% |
5 | Dyfed, South West Wales | 6.52% |
6 | Powys, Mid Wales | 5.56% |
7 | Norfolk | 5.2% |
8 | Gwynedd, North West Wales | 4.9% |
9 | Dorset | 4.1% |
10 | Derbyshire | 2.31% |
The 10 most desired features for holiday cottages
Popularity | Feature |
1 | Beach nearby |
2 | Pet friendly |
3 | Hot tub |
4 | Enclosed garden |
5 | Pub nearby |
6 | Games room |
7 | Wifi |
8 | Swimming pool |
9 | Luxury |
10 | Secluded |