The Great British staycation, a trend amplified by Britain’s COVID-19 lockdowns and the demand for which has caused prices of staycation properties to soar over the last couple of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation in popular seaside resorts such as St Ives and Whitby actually increased by as much as 35% on average during the pandemic, according to research by consumer group Which?<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And the domestic holiday bubble shows no sign of slowing down any time soon either. Something that we can vouch for at Independent Cottages, with enquiries for bookings this coming summer looking to be up around 22% on last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But whilst staycations are still very much on the cards for 2023, the rising cost of living is forcing many Brits to look for ways to save money in every aspect of their lives, including travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Independent Cottages\u2019 CEO Matt Fox said: \u2018The cost of living crisis is continuing to encourage people to tighten their pursestrings and many will be looking for where they can get the best value for money when it comes to holidays this year. Luckily, when it comes to the seaside, we really are spoilt for choice in Britain as it\u2019s home to so many wonderful destinations that can offer a wonderful coastal getaway for every need and budget.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, with people starting to think about their summer plans and May\u2019s bonanza of bank holidays right around the corner, we wanted to find out which UK seaside resorts offer the best value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And we have by analysing which coastal destinations offer the cheapest average staycation property prices as well as the cost of an ice cream and fish ‘n’ chip meal in its top-rated establishments – because, after all, no one wants a sub-par seaside experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe best value UK seaside destinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n