In a previous survey, Schofields found that travellers were most concerned about holiday companies not being financially sound, that their bookings would be lost or cancelled if they went bust. After this, people expressed their concerns for their own personal health. Their new data reveals that even amidst a global pandemic, people still want hope for the future. People are still renewing their insurance contracts on holiday homes and new contracts are rolling in.
Top UK Holiday Home Locations
The top holiday home locations in the UK based on figures for holiday home insurance contracts renewed and purchased in January 2020 to June 2020 are:
- Wales
- Cornwall
- Scotland
- Devon
- North Yorkshire
Up & Coming Holiday Home Locations in the UK
In 2020 and 2021, it will be more important than ever for people to get away from home to take a break, but many of us are nervous about personal health concerns so want to stay away from the crowds.
The data of renewed holiday home contracts was also compared to new contracts taken out between January and June 2020. These locations are likely to be less crowded than other more popular resorts but are rising through the charts:
- County Durham
- Wiltshire
- East Yorkshire
- Cumbria
- Suffolk
Phil Schofield, Head of Inbound Marketing, commented on the top holiday home locations: “Getting away from home safely once restrictions have been lifted is something that’s on everyone’s minds. Holiday homes and holiday cottages are top of people’s lists due to their privacy and ease. Data suggests that people in the UK take breaks of 2-3 days more frequently than any other length of holiday, so being able to make a short journey with less stress to a holiday cottage or holiday home is really important.
“The top locations for holiday homes in 2020 aren’t a surprise to us, but the up and coming locations are interesting. It seems that people are wanting to find destinations that are off the usual beaten track in the UK and won’t be quite so crowded as the hotspots. Hopefully our data will help tourists choose destinations for short breaks in the UK where they can easily find holiday cottage accommodation but will have plenty to see and do.”
