Brits opt for swaps as summer sizzles

Britain’s army of home swappers is on the march and growing faster than ever before since the MET Office announced the summer will be long and hot.

UKHolidaySwapShop.co.uk, the UK’s fastest-growing holiday home swap website, has seen a spike in interest from people looking for a great holiday in the UK– for free.

“The great British summer forecast couldn’t have come at a better time,” says Jackie Wiltshire, co-founder of the website.

“With the recession, the weak pound and now Swine Flu putting people off foreign holidays, the great British getaway will be bigger and better this year than ever before. And for home swappers, that great getaway will be absolutely free.”

The number of UKHolidaySwapShop.co.uk users has shot up since the site launched in January, and there are now more than 500 homes listed by savvy swappers.

Among the bargain breaks are a two-bed cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset and a three-bedroom holiday home minutes from the beach in Portrush, Northern Ireland. There are also plush city apartments and sprawling country houses – something for any great British summer break.

But would-be swappers need to be quick if they want to take advantage of the current membership offer. Up until the end of June you can list your home and have full contact privileges for a year for only £14.95. Members can contact and swap with as many other properties as they like, at no extra cost.

For more information, visit UKHolidaySwapShop.co.uk.