Things might be gloomy right now, but we're looking ahead to summer 2021 when with any luck travel will be possible, the sun will be shining and the birds will be singing.
Planning a family getaway in 2021? Here's 20 of our favourite family-friendly CoolStays. Just because they welcome small people, doesn't mean there's any compromise on style.
We hope travel will be safe for us all again soon. Until then give yourself a little something to look forward to by adding some of these incredible places to your future staycations list.
We might not have been able to stay much in 2020 but that didn't stop us from daydreaming. Here's our list of our favourite staycation locations in the UK. nThey're top of our list for 2021.
We love it when the weather's cold and wet - it means wood burner season is officially here. Light up the stove and snuggle on the sofa while the rain drums on the windows.
The Welsh firebreak ends today and due to cancellations from English guests still under lockdown, there's now plenty of availability to be had during November and December. So if you're lucky enough to be Welsh, why not take the opportunity to treat yourself to a little local break. And if you're not, make sure you add some of these absolutely stunning Welsh hideaways to your staycation wish list.
No holiday is complete without a luxurious and relaxing bathtub. It's the perfect spot to soak tired muscles after a day out exploring, or wash away the salt and sand from an afternoon on the beach. CoolStays properties are blessed with some of the best bathtubs on offer.
A treehouse stay is a magical chance to get back to nature. Safe in the branches you have a bird's eye view of woods, fields and sunsets from your deck amongst the leaves. Whether simple and rustic, or plush and luxurious, you'll always feel snug as a bug under the wooden eaves of your treehouse cabin. We've chosen 10 of our favourite coolest CoolStays treehouses around the UK - from gorgeous high-end places with private hot tubs, to fun tree-top stays for all the family - your next woodland fairytale getaway awaits.
Already daydreaming about your next summer holiday - long hot days on the beach, BBQs and cold beers, watching the sunset over the sea? Well we've got the perfect property collection for you: 20 of the best beach houses in the UK.
20 of our favourite CoolStays cabins - from romantic little places for two, to fun family getaways - perfect for a snug winter staycation.
It's the perfect time to wrap up warm, take wild coastal walks or tramp across the moors, discover local pubs and favourite restaurants where you can always get a table
No doubt about it, it's been a weird year and Christmas and New Year 2020 looks set to be a strange one too. So if you can, why not do something totally different this festive season?
Here's our pick of the very best autumn deals on CoolStays. From cute Cornish cottages just for two, to big country manor houses with private swimming pools, find your next amazing escape right here.
Winter is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here's 20 of our favourite glamping sites, well equipped with warm blankets, wood-burning stoves and steaming hot tubs, perfect for snug winter stays.
Here's our pick of the best UK CoolStays with six appeal. Some properties are tailor-made just for six, whereas others are much larger places ready to offer a generous discount to parties of six. We've got country manor houses, stylish cottages, seaside escapes, boats, barns and beach houses. Follow the rule of six and find your next perfect staycation right here.
There's something rather magical about an outdoors bath. To lie back and soak surrounded by trees and birdsong, or the sound of the sea, or wild and rugged views is both slightly strange yet incredibly relaxing. Whatever it was you were worrying about, you'll find it just melts away amid the hot water, steam and fresh air. We've chosen some of the very best outdoor bathtubs in the UK where you can wash your troubles away under sunshine or starlight.
Don't let the sunny days of autumn slip away without booking yourself a little break. A long weekend in a country cottage, a few cosy nights in a shepherds hut, or a seaside stay on the coast - autumn is just perfect for a laid-back getaway; a chance to chill out, recharge and enjoy those final mild and golden afternoons before the weather turns. To give you some autumnal inspiration, we've chosen 20 of our favourite CoolStays around the UK with availability this September and October.
This year has caught quite a few of us on the hop, but next year is the chance to really plan ahead and book your perfect escape right here in the UK. The very best properties are already getting snapped up for summer 2021 and we expect demand to be high, so now is the time to get organised. To give you a head start, we've chosen 21 of our favourite UK CoolStays - gorgeous family houses, cottages by the sea, romantic cabins in the woods, luxurious treehouses and glamorous glamping sites - so you can make 2021 the year of your dream staycation.
If you're after some staycation inspiration, we've selected 20 of the very best holiday properties in the UK for a luxurious family getaway. You'll have to book ahead to bag a stay at one of these amazing places - some of them are already filling up for next summer. Maybe you missed out on a holiday this year, or you and your family need a treat to look forward to next summer - just pick your favourite from our list of ultimate staycation properties and start planning your dream escape.