UK holiday market has spring in its step

The falling value of the pound against the Euro is expected to encourage millions more holidaymakers to look at cottage holidays next year, with Spring breaks already proving particularly popular, according to cottages4you.

The UK’s leading provider of holiday cottages has seen significant demand for next Easter, with bookings ahead on the same period this year. In fact, it appears more holidaymakers are planning breaks for the first part of 2009. And with the escalating costs of foreign holidays, there seems to be an increasing desire to return to the Great British break.

Geoff Cowley, managing director at cottages4you, said: “Because of the poor exchange rate against the Euro, holidaymakers will find great value in a UK holiday this year and a self catering break offers even better value for money. We have seen a growing level of demand for cottage holidays for early 2009, particularly because cottages4you has not increased many prices since 2006.

“Character cottages in idyllic locations are an ideal option, particularly for the independent holidaymaker, who wishes to enjoy the very best of the spectacular UK countryside. The Lakes, Norfolk Coast and Dorset are proving very popular – a trend which looks set to continue given the current economic climate. But I’d advise those customers who want to go away at peak times, such as Easter or summer time, to book as soon as possible to ensure they get the holiday they want. And those who can travel off peak should take advantage of some of the great offers available on our website.”

For more information about cottages4you visit cottages4you.co.uk.