From the pandemic to 2025 the UK has seen a (very well deserved!!) resurgence in staycations. Travellers have fallen back in love with everything the country offers - whether it is excellent scenic walks, amazing one-off locations or exciting and unique accommodations and activities. The cost to travel overseas is creeping up again, it’s time to consider what’s on your doorstep. With this in mind, we sat down with our team and discussed what they are banking on as the biggest trends for the year ahead. Keep reading to find out more and get inspired for your next trip away…
Nostalgia:
More than ever, people are returning to the humble UK holiday, and we see this continuing to be popular in 2025. From a caravan trip to a luxury lodge or glamping pod, people are falling back in love with the beauty of the UK market and seaside towns – why would you want to go anywhere else?
As a family, we’ve been welcome guests for over 50years which mean’s we’re now welcoming 2nd and 3rd generations to relive their childhood holidays with their own children.
Activity led holidays:
As a business, we have had an 11% YoY increase in our golf bookings as more people than ever are excited to tie their holidays into their passions. Our parks are home to 2 holiday cottages,over 250 caravan holiday home pitches, 110 touring pitches 11 glamping pods and 35 lodge pitches which allow people to combine a beautiful trip away with their favourite activities. We see similar traction to our fishing facilities during the peak season as people get to enjoy a peaceful break and a picturesque fishing afternoon.
If fishing or golf aren’t for you then we offer hundreds of miles of public footpaths from our doorstep and beyond. Our peaceful settlings, close to Market Towns and quirky rural communities make a great base for relaxing and wandering aimlessly.
Rail to trail:
More than ever, people want to staycation to switch off, which means ditching the car. Proximity to train and public transport is key, allowing people to save money on staying slightly out of peak locations and also enjoy the local attractions without driving. As a business, offering guests as much help and information on local tourism and transport when booking is always beneficial!
With Bentham Train Station only a short walk away, you can enjoy day trips to Skipton or Lancaster without touching the car. If you want something more strenuous, hop off at Wennington or Clapham and follow the rail to trail routes home.
Wellness weekends:
Wellness is the word on everyone’s lips in 2025; we have seen more and more people searching for trips to places where they can be at one with nature. Activities such as hiking and cold water swimming remain a key way of improving your physical and mental wellness, and locations that can be a base for people finding them will be a significant driving factor for bookings in 2025. With a close proximity to the River Wenning and other feature wild swimming spots, those daring enough can enjoy a safe dip to rejuvenate themselves. If you’d prefer to stay warm, The Nadarra Spa at Coniston hotel is only a short drive away and offers all the facilities you need to find inner peace.
Stargazing and beauty-first locations:
With a return to the office becoming more and more prevalent in the last year, we believe that as a location that offers fantastic walks, views and stargazing, people are becoming more and more interested in the UK’s natural beauty spots as they flee busy cities and offices! We are close to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, both of which have been given Dark Sky Reserve status. We know this is a big pull for our visitors and holiday homeowners. Discover more about Stargazing with us here
Travelling with dogs:
Last but *maybe* most importantly (we are a big family of dog lovers!), we see a continuation of people looking to source trips and holidays that are dog-friendly and compatible. We know how vital our furry friends are, and one of the most valuable things about travelling in the UK is the option to save the pennies at the dogsitters and enjoy our travels with our four-legged companions in tow. We have a range of dog friendly accommodation (and dog free for those who aren’t pet friendly) and many of our local pubs and activities are too, such as Ingleborough Caves in the nearby town of Clapham.
