UK staycation boom predicted

moulesy replied on 09/02/2021 19:29

Posted on 09/02/2021 19:29

Perran Sands is expensive even by Haven standards, and you can bet your life there will be plenty to add on for unexpected extras. It is, of course, the way they can afford to offer those "cheap as chips" breaks for MHers in low season! wink

Might have to think about renting out our van for July & August! laughing

allanandjean replied on 09/02/2021 23:20

Posted on 09/02/2021 19:29 by moulesy

Perran Sands is expensive even by Haven standards, and you can bet your life there will be plenty to add on for unexpected extras. It is, of course, the way they can afford to offer those "cheap as chips" breaks for MHers in low season! wink

Might have to think about renting out our van for July & August! laughing

Posted on 09/02/2021 23:20

The thing is anywhere in Cornwall will be expensive in July/August, was before and possibly more so now.

As said many seem to enjoy their cheap breaks there so if you are not tied to the peak, school holiday, periods, you may be OK.

I have been looking for a site in Dorset in mid May and so far no availability issues. 

Haven Littlesea is app £8 night  cheaper than the closest club site so not always expensive.

brue replied on 10/02/2021 09:13

Posted on 10/02/2021 09:13

Littlesea is in a good spot for Weymouth and Portland Bill, our family have used it, the grandchildren had a good time. Some nice CLs nearby too.

SeasideBill replied on 10/02/2021 10:44

Posted on 10/02/2021 10:44

The CMC & CCC club sites at Moreton are both convenient for Weymouth on the mainline train. They border lovely heathland. There are also some good independent sites around Ringstead Bay & Osmington above the cliffs east of Weymouth - very unspoilt,

brue replied on 10/02/2021 11:32

Posted on 10/02/2021 11:32

After the 2020 crowds on the eastern side of Weymouth at Lulworth Cove I think it might all happen again this year if the tourist flood gates open? Our friends caught Covid at Lulworth last year, not quite sure why they went, they live in Surrey and are old enough to know better...wink

SeasideBill replied on 10/02/2021 11:48

Posted on 10/02/2021 11:32 by brue

After the 2020 crowds on the eastern side of Weymouth at Lulworth Cove I think it might all happen again this year if the tourist flood gates open? Our friends caught Covid at Lulworth last year, not quite sure why they went, they live in Surrey and are old enough to know better...wink

Posted on 10/02/2021 11:48

Yes, very likely -  Lulworth is a long standing major tourist magnet. It’s nice but way too popular and best avoided in Summer even in normal times. The coastal area immediately to the east of Bowleaze Cove at Weymouth is generally uncrowded because it requires a bit of effort to access and there’s not much in the way of facilities. Osmington Mills and Ringstead are the places to go.

Mr OrangeTree replied on 10/02/2021 12:05

Posted on 10/02/2021 12:05

Grant Schapps is reported as suggesting holidays, even in the UK, are not likely to happen this summer.

I am assuming that the motorhome will be staying locked in the compound until October. 

In fact, I had almost forgotten I owned one!

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