How to get the luxury UK holiday feel on a budget

The January blues are imminent. The festive season is at an end, with the cold winter months ahead with empty pockets. January is most common month for booking holidays, helped by sales offering discounts and free added extras.

So chances are, you have your mind on relaxing and lazing in the sun somewhere. Trips abroad are 15% more expensive than last year, so a UK break is appealing to many in 2024.

And who wouldn’t want to spend their next holiday in luxury? That said, most of us don’t generally have the type of cash to splash out on an expensive international trip these days.

Well, don’t let that smaller budget stop you! You may not be jetting off to Dubai this time but you can still treat yourself to a holiday that feels truly luxurious.

Save your wallet the strain and consider these hacks to make even

Choose a more luxurious accommodation option

Staying in the UK doesn’t have to mean a week spent in a dated B&B or a leaky tent. If you know the right places to look then you can land yourself a holiday in accommodation just as impressive as any five-star hotel elsewhere.

If you book well in advance or choose a less in-demand time to go, then you can bring down the price of places that otherwise would’ve been out of your budget range. So, avoid the dreariness of those old family holidays and snag yourself a bargain.

Maybe you’ll spend your break in an upmarket treehouse, a spacious countryside mansion or in a stylish coastal lodge. Many accommodation options around the country feature amenities and facilities comparable to anything on offer in a premium resort, letting you get that luxury experience for much less.

Stay somewhere with a stunning view

While the Cotswolds is a local tourist spot ideal for getaways, you can’t beat the seaside for an idyllic unwind.

Getting to watch the sun set or rise over the ocean unobstructed from the comfort of your own balcony – it’s one of those experiences that money just can’t buy.

But what money can get you is a stay somewhere that you’ll be able to enjoy that sort of amazing view. And it might not even cost quite as much as you’re expecting, with self-catering options always cheaper, and with out of town options commanding lower fees and demand.

Around the UK you can find plenty of locations and accommodations that come with stunning views for a fraction of the price of a similar vista abroad.

If you want to get a feeling reminiscent of staying in an exclusive tropical resort then consider the St Ives Bay holiday park, which adjoins directly onto the sands of an unspoiled beach.

Relax that itinerary

Arguably the worst part about taking any holiday is all the stress and pressure that comes with it. By taking your break in the UK you’re already cutting out all the hassle of dealing with international travel, but the stress-savings don’t have to end there.

Treat yourself to the luxury of a proper relax this time around and avoid your hard-earned break being jam-packed with an unnecessary itinerary. Don’t feel compelled to do everything and instead act as if you have all the time in the world.

Make this a slower paced holiday – with a few highlight activities or experiences sprinkled in – and luxuriate in spending your free time simply unwinding instead. Just getting to do nothing is a real luxury, after all!

Indulge in a spa day

For an even more luxurious way to relax on your trip consider booking yourself into a spa for a full day of pampering. Spend hours being spoiled with a range of treatments that will leave you feeling your absolute best, from facials and skin treatments to massages and mani-pedis. We’re lucky to have a great collection of spas in Oxford, but don’t let that put you off treating yourself on your getaway.

And after all that indulgent relaxation make sure to retreat to a hot tub to extend the experience. Soak in the soothing waters and toast your shoe-string luxury break with a glass of champagne, or maybe some prosecco instead.

As you can see, you don’t have to break the bank to treat yourself to a luxury holiday experience. No need to stick to dreaming, get googling and start planning out the perfect UK holiday to suit your budget.