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90% of accommodation in popular UK holiday spots is booked out for summer – but we’ve still found deals from £29 a night

HOLIDAY accommodation in the UK is booking up fast as Brits have been busy locking in staycations for the coming months.

90 per cent of accommodation is booked up in popular destinations during the peak summer months.

Holiday accommodation in the UK is almost fully booked for the summer
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Holiday accommodation in the UK is almost fully booked for the summerCredit: Alamy

The research comes from hotel booking platform, , who searched for holiday accommodation availability for a family of four across 12 top domestic holiday spots in August.

It found that 90 per cent of accommodation is already full, as 86 per cent of Brits opt for UK breaks this year.

Despite the surge in bookings, we've still managed to find some deals from £29 a night in some of the most popular tourist hotspots.

Some of the best are:

  • Premier Inn  
  • Britannia Hotels 
  • Bookings.com  
  • Travelodge hotel breaks in Brighton 
  • LastMinute.com Weston-super-mare hotels 
  • Travelzoo coastal UK deals 
There are still deals to be found at holiday hotspots like Brighton
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There are still deals to be found at holiday hotspots like BrightonCredit: Alamy

Devon and Cornwall are still seeing the highest demand, with destinations like Salcombe and Padstow almost full for the summer.

Last year in Cornwall, some people were even put onto waiting lists for self-catering properties due to its popularity.

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As well as hotels now being open, groups of up to six people from different households or unlimited numbers of people from two households can share a holiday let together.

From June 21, holidays will resume with no restrictions in England, providing the rise of the new Indian Covid variant doesn't derail plans.

If you're looking for more staycation inspiration, we've found the best UK holiday parks with children’s entertainment and the best holiday parks with outdoor pools.

There are also great UK coach trips for families and campsites with availability for summer.

Alternatively, we've found holiday park party weekenders, cheap staycation breaks with hot tubs and treehouse stays.


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