When it comes to booking your next break, it’s often tough to choose between booking a UK holiday and escaping abroad for a while. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but we think staying within the UK (also known as a ‘staycation’) has a lot of upsides, now more than ever. Here’s a look at the benefits of a UK break in 2020.

Explore a Fascinating Heritage

It’s the first month of a new decade, and many of us are quite understandably looking to the future, but that’s no reason to forget about the UK’s amazing history, and is maybe all the more reason to learn about how things came to be the way they are today. There are some incredible landmarks and historical sites to visit in the UK, so why not take a trip to explore some heritage that’s a little closer to home?

Herefordshire is a great place to immerse yourself in history, including the beautiful Black and White Trail that takes you on a tour of the trademark half-timbered Tudor houses of the county. The city of Hereford has plenty to see, too, with a range of museums and of course the magnificent Hereford Cathedral dating back to 1079, which also houses a variety of amazing artifacts such as the Mappa Mundi, a 13th-century map of the world, and a Chained Library from a time when books were so valuable they had to be secured to the walls.

Looking for someplace to stay while enjoying all that Herefordshire has to offer? Then get away from it all at the beautiful rural escape that is the Hereford Lodges. This pet-friendly site provides cosy self-catering lodges in scenic surroundings which are bordered by the river, making it perfect for a fishing holiday. It’s also within walking distance of the lovely village of Eardisland, which has its own quaint history to explore as well as some superb local pubs, cafés and shops.

Avoid Travel Uncertainty

A holiday is meant to be relaxing, but being unsure about your travel arrangements beforehand is quite the opposite, and that’s what UK residents are currently facing when it comes to visiting EU countries in the near future. Though Brexit is now looking to be a certainty, what’s less clear is how it will be carried out and what the end result will be, leaving the details of access to the EU unclear. This makes UK holidays a safer bet until new arrangements are in place, whatever they might be.

Maybe not the best time to take that Mediterranean break, then, but if you’re looking for somewhere else to spend a summer holiday by the sea, it’s worth paying a visit to the ‘English Riviera’, a stretch of coastline in South Devon that has drawn favourable comparison to the south of France thanks to its gorgeous, clean beaches, spectacular views, and, of course, pleasant weather. This area of England boasts a warm, mild micro-climate that makes it a perfect summer destination, which is why it's a great place to book your holiday in the UK.

For an unbeatable break along the English Riviera, why not escape to the popular resort town of Torquay with a stay at these superb seaside apartments? Here you can book sea-view accommodation that offers easy access to Torquay’s main beach, Torre Abbey Sands, as well as being conveniently close to the town centre, so you’ll have the best of both worlds.

Bring Along the Dog

Anyone who owns a dog knows they’re as much a part of the family as anyone – so why break up the family to go on holiday? While it is, of course, possible to take a pet to another country with you, the process can be stressful (for the animal as well as you!), with the paperwork and vaccinations only adding to the long list of things you need to prepare for your holiday. A break in the UK, on the other hand, lets you bring them along with ease, and doesn’t require your pet to get used to thoroughly unfamiliar surroundings that they might find distressing.

We offer some fantastic dog-friendly accommodation that’s perfect if you’re planning to take your pet on holiday with you. Head to sunny Cornwall and enjoy a break close to the local beach, as well as the bustling town of Newquay, with a stay at Cornwall Holiday Park. Not only can you enjoy a stay in a pet-friendly lodge, caravan, or safari tent, but there’s lots of outdoor space for man’s best friend to explore as well as an on-site dog-grooming service.

Escape Exchange Rate Worries

With the UK on the verge of departing the EU, is the pound set to rise or fall in the coming months? Unfortunately, nobody is quite sure. This one is boringly practical perhaps, but when it comes to your holiday finances you don’t want to mess around, and the fact is that it’s difficult to know right now what exchange rates will be like if you’re planning a foreign holiday for any time in the future. Do you get your holiday money now, and risk losing out if rates improve – or wait until closer to the time and take whatever you can get?

Booking a UK holiday, of course, lets you avoid this problem entirely. Wherever the value of the pound ends up, there’ll be little practical difference in how far it goes when you’re not swapping it out for foreign currency. If you want the stability of knowing how much to budget for your holiday spending money, a staycation in the UK is really the best choice.

Book your UK Break for 2020 Today

UK staycations are likely to be more popular this year than ever, so you’ll want to book your choice early to avoid disappointment. Take a look through our range of amazing accommodation in sought-after destinations and pick out your perfect 2020 holiday today.