Firstly, it’s always worth knowing which times of year are the most expensive and, if possible, avoiding them. This is not always an option, as some people with children need to take their holidays during the school breaks, but if you can, booking during the off-peak times of year will save you a lot of money.

If nice sunny weather is not that important to you, then you may wish to consider booking during the winter (excluding the expensive Christmas and New Year periods). The warm weather can be great for beach breaks with children or afternoons spent picnicking in sunny meadows. However, winter has its charm too. Think cosy afternoons spent by the fire in a charming old-world pub. Imagine windswept walks - wrapped up warm - across sandy beaches as the waves crash against the shore.

Other good off-peak seasons to consider are early spring and late autumn, when the schools are in session. These periods are not only cheaper, but there’s also likely to be fewer tourists about, making days out more relaxed.

Not only is travelling during off-peak seasons cheaper, it also makes the journey more bearable as roads and public transport are often far less busy than during the height of summer.

Another very simple way to keep costs down is to travel on weekdays rather than weekends. Midweek bookings often come with better deals, as many property owners lower their prices to attract visitors during quieter periods.

When browsing for places to stay across the UK, there are certain areas that are more popular than others and there are also areas that are less popular. Whilst you may have a hankering to visit somewhere like Cornwall in the midst of summer, it’s also worth noting that increased demand in a place as popular as Cornwall, may lead to increased prices.

That’s why it’s worth looking into destinations that you otherwise may not have considered before. For starters, the UK is awash with incredible staycation destinations, so make sure you don’t ignore a certain area because it hasn’t come up on your radar in the past. We all know which parts of the UK people flock to at certain times of the year. But some of the lesser known areas offer equally incredible opportunities for amazing getaways with family and friends.

Here are some amazing parts of the UK that we feel don’t always get the recognition that they deserve:

•Norfolk Broads
•Scottish Borders
•North Wales
•Yorkshire Dales
•Northumberland
•Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

Some big booking sites take a cut when people book holidays using their platform. This means that owners will often increase their rates in order to accommodate for this added cost on their end. However, by booking directly with the owner themselves, you can often save money and book at a cheaper rate.

Here at Coolstays, we don’t handle bookings directly and don’t add fees for owners. This means that if you book through Coolstays, you’re booking directly with the owner themselves. This guarantees that you are always getting the best price possible, compared to big websites like Airbnb who take a cut of each booking, driving prices upwards.

Another way to keep costs down, is to gather up lots of friends and find a luxury escape for a big group getaway. Often, the more people you bring with you on your trip, the lower the cost as the price of the accommodation is split across more people. This is not always the case, however, so do ensure you shop around a bit before committing.

Here at Coolstays we offer some incredible luxury getaways for big groups at a wide range of prices. So be sure to reach out to family and friends and see if they fancy joining you. Then, when everyone’s in, take a look at what’s on offer to see which luxury properties offer the best value for money.