UK Staycations in Wales

Staycation holidays don’t have to be weeks long. Obviously depending on where you live it might be worth your while taking a longer break but you could also just have a short break away.

• The best thing to do is not try and pack too much in. However short or long your getaway, make sure you take time to relax.
• We have plenty of cottages to accommodate solo travellers, couples, families and large groups. You will be able to catch up while refreshing yourself by being somewhere new. A change is as good as a rest.
• Pick the best possible holiday cottage and enjoy spending time there, rather than using it as just a base. Spend time looking at the sea view, light that log fire or relax in the hot tub.
• Eat well. Don’t hesitate when it comes to trying new restaurants, cafes or bars. Make the most of the pop up and independent eateries within Pembrokeshire because they serve produce sourced right on their doorsteps. For example, Cafe Môr serves picked Pembrokeshire seaweed while Lobster and Môr and The Griffin Inn, Dale, serve seafood caught that day.
• Travel to places by foot or cycle. Make an adventure out of going for some exercise. Aim for a destination, be it a beach such as Manorbier or a place to eat such as Wiseman’s Bridge Inn. Alternatively, just head off and see where you end up!
• Most importantly, just be present and in the moment. A staycation will enable you to have more time holiday-ing and less time travelling. Use your precious time to catch up with yourself and waste it wisely.

Make your family break the long, summer holiday of the year. Take a week, take two! This will give you enough time to properly unwind and find out what you’ve been missing in this special corner of Wales.

A family staycation in West Wales will also mean you can take your children to some fantastic local attractions.

Pembrokeshire is filled with family friendly holiday activities and you can find out just what will be a short drive away from your staycation home on our things to do section.

Attractions such as Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, Picton Castle and Gardens, Manor House Wildlife Park, Oakwood Theme Park, Heatherton World of Activities and Coasteering are always a big hit.

Furthermore, if you choose a cottage with a pool, you and your children will be amused for hours without having venture out in the car all the time.

You could also stay on a farm and make the most of wide open spaces, learn more about the UK’s rural areas and how farm animals are cared for.

Holiday cottage bookings at FBM Holidays are up 200% on last July due to recent global events with many people booking a UK staycation rather than taking a holiday abroad.

There has also been an upward trend in the number of people booking staycations over the last few years.

Taking a staycation is often a more affordable way of enjoying precious time off and people looking to explore more of the UK on a short break are just some of the top reasons for increasing staycation trends.

More people looking to bring their pets with them on their staycation and cottages with hot tubs are other key features growing in popularity.