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UK Tourist Accommodation - Information & Advice

Author: Mark Walters

Have you thought of vacationing in the UK? It is a charming source of historical sites and culture and is home to many fun and interesting attractions. It should be no surprise therefore that so many people plan vacations in the UK each year. Should you be planning a visit, you will be please to hear that there are many different types of accommodation available. Among them are:


Chain Hotels - Are the most expensive type of accommodation in the UK, but you get what you pay for. Plan to spend at least $100 a night if this is your choice of a place to stay. They are found mainly in major cities and include most major chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, etc. London actually offers several hotels from each chain.


Independent Hotels - These are one-off establishments that range from five star luxury to one star bare-bones. They can be found in most cities and towns, even relatively small ones that are not known for attracting many tourists. They can provide great value for money but they do represent a bit of a gamble as the cleanliness and service provided all comes down to the individual standards of the owners. Price-wise, they range from $40 to $100-plus.


Hostels - If you are young, adventurous, and on a tight budget, keep in mind that the UK offers hostel accommodation. They are most prevalent in London but if you research a bit you can find them in other large cities. Hostels offer a bed in a shared room and not much more. The best thing about a hostel is that you can stay in one for about $20 a night. Prices vary though so check on them before deciding to stay in a hostel.


Bed And Breakfasts - These establishments are something of a UK tradition and are very popular with UK citizens who travel within the country during their vacation. A typical bed and breakfast is basically a large house that rents out rooms to tourists. They are very personal and the owners normally do what they can do make you feel at home. As you can guess by the name, breakfast is nearly always included in the price, which ranges from $20 to $50.


Most UK accommodation have a website or can be found on one of those websites that offers a variety of accommodation. However you look, you should be able to find the perfect accommodation for your UK vacation in less than half an hour.

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Accommodation and Roommates in London

London is the main city of UK. If you are staying in an apartment in London on rent and you want a roommate then there are many chances of to find a good roommates in London. The studio apartments are very costly then it is really good idea to share this apartment with some good roommate. Especially if you are going to London for few days for some business trip or business meetings then to take a room on rent and to stay with a good roommate will be the best options.

As the accommodation in London is very costly, if you want to stay in any Hotel it will be very costly for you. It is a real tedious task to find out list of hotels, then check availability of the rooms in that particular hotel, find out cost of the room in hotel and then book the room in that hotel. If you want some extra facility or service then that hotel will charge quite big amount from you for that facility. So it is really tough to manage this type of accommodation every time. The studio apartments in London are providing all type of business facilities required. You can enjoy your stay with this kind of apartment.

If you will be able to find some roommate then you can share your thoughts, experience also, which is not possible in the room of hotel as you are staying alone in the hotel. If the roommate is also from the same field he/she can give you some ideas for your business meetings and presentation. So you can enjoy all the facilities with a good companion.

You can find so many economical apartments in London having all the business facilities. All the apartments are having the facilities of accommodation, kitchen, cooking facility, internet etc. So you can stay comfortable and economically. While in hotel you have to pay for each and every extra facility. So if your business trips are frequent then its best option to stay on rent. You can keep a trust worthy person as your roommate for permanent bases and you can come, stay and go.

This way you can share the rent to the roommate. So financially also it is affordable and you can stay and enjoy your trip. As the apartments are having all the facilities same as home you can have homely feeling. One other major advantage of these apartments is they are much more specious then a hotel rooms. The location of this rooms are also very nice and at prominence places. So these apartments are becoming the best choice for staying in London.

If you are a student and staying in this apartment then you can share you room with the person who is frequently coming on business trips to London. So you can share your rent and all the expenses and bills. It will be the best options for the students and business class people. By accepting this accommodation option students can reduce the expenses and travelers can reduce travel cost. You can stay in London within your limited budget and can enjoy all th facilities. One major advantage is that you will be free from the tedious procedure of hotel search and room booking process.

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Ideas for a Budget Hotel in Britain

Travelodge UK offers accommodation for budget-minded individuals and families in England, Wales, and Scotland. Throughout the UK and Ireland, a Travelodge Hotel may be what makes it possible to take a short break in one of the more popular tourist attractions. With family rooms starting at just 19 pounds, anyone should be able to afford a break and your family could probably use one.

From Aberdeen to Worcester, you will find Travelodge accommodation. Where should the budget-minded family go? If you plan carefully, you can go just about anywhere: 

Think about the things that your family enjoys and choose accordingly. You can spend time outdoors for free. If you have young children, choose locations with playgrounds and picnic areas. Go to the beach or hike in the mountains. Save money by avoiding restaurants and bringing your own groceries. If you plan carefully and stay in a Travelodge Hotel, you should be able to afford a visit to the water park, a movie or a show.

If the kids have their hearts set on going to Thomas Land at Drayton Manor, there is a Travelodge Hotel in Tamworth, less than 10 kilometers away. If you are thinking of a holiday in Blackpool, there are three hotels to choose from. The rates vary, according to the season. Off-season rates are lower, but you can't always travel during the off-season with a family. If you book ahead, you may be able to get a lower rate and some locations offer special discounts for families. Always ask about discounts, regardless of when and where you are staying.

London is always a popular destination. With over 15 different Travelodge UK locations in London, you should have no problem finding one that is close to the things that you and your family want to see. If you don't have kids and you're looking for some nightlife, consider the Brighton Seafront Travelodge Hotel. Located less than a half kilometer from the Brighton pier and practically next door to numerous nightclubs, couples and friends can enjoy all that the popular spot has to offer, without spending a fortune. 

As a courtesy to the night owls, the hotel offers a late check-out service. You can sleep in until 2pm for only a few pounds extra. Whatever you like to do, there is always a way to do it and still save money. It might mean traveling by train, instead of by car or plane. But, if you plan to stay in a UK Travelodge, you can count on affordable accommodation.

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UK Travel: Holiday Parks in the UK

Many parks are inspected on an annual basis and graded according to the Visit Britain Star rating scheme. These official ratings reflect the overall quality of each park, to help you have a clear and independent idea of what your holiday accommodation will be like. Whether you are one of the thousands of guests who book with us every year, or are considering us for the first time, I'm sure you 'll enjoy browsing through our extensive holiday selection for your dream way to get away.

The UK Holiday Park has become one of the great national institutions. Generations of families, from the turn of the century onwards, have left the UK’s cities to head for their two weeks summer holidays on the British coastline. The Holiday Park had a fairly humble beginning, essentially offering accommodation, entertainment and food all under one roof, more often than not on the edge of a large traditional seaside town like Blackpool, Skegness or Great Yarmouth.

These holiday parks were very popular with families looking for affordable holidays, at a time when overseas travel was expensive and unobtainable for a large percentage of the general public. However as overseas travel became more affordable Britain saw the rise of the package holiday in the 70’s and 80’s, which meant that the UK holidays no longer offered the value that was such a unique selling point for many of the popular parks. With the new found competition from guaranteed sun, cheap accommodation, food and drink, UK holiday parks came under increasing pressure.

The challenging times that faced the industry were definitely compounded by a change in perception of the holiday park experience. When you mentioned holiday parks people began to think of the popular TV series Hi-de-Hi and never ending rounds of knobbly knees competitions, donkey rides and red coat style entertainment. Unfortunately combined with cold and windy chalets and indifferent food!

The holiday park has however come a long way since its humble beginnings and in the last ten years the industry has seen a massive revolution in the breadth, quality and style of holiday parks available in the UK. Like many UK tourism business the independent and multiple holiday park owners began to see a decrease in the interest in their holiday offering. The park owners came up with a number of solutions to counter the perception and the improve the quality of the holiday park experience.

Firstly the accommodation was upgraded. Customers were no longer happy with basic facilities, so holiday parks spent millions on improving accommodation facilities, from upgrading the standard rooms to developing penthouse apartments with plasma TV’s, four poster beds and room service. This resulted in holiday parks giving a more upmarket feel to all their accommodation and provided customers with a much greater range of choice.

Secondly the entertainment offering changed enormously. Some UK parks began to specialize in just offering specific entertainment breaks. Top comedians, shows and musical acts have begun to top the bill and themed weekends specializing in entertainment like county western, 60’s revivals and dance and sport breaks. Parks have also become better at targeting key groups like adult weekends, family activity holidays or special nights for stag and hen groups.

Thirdly the traditional three meals a day offering of parks has probably seen the greatest change. To adapt to the change needs of holiday makers more and more parks have began to offer self catering options rather than providing full or half board and charging extra for meals. Some of the larger chain parks have gone even further and don’t offer any catering, just inviting the restaurants and fast food places to offer food on the Park. However, as the parks themselves have diversified, offering different things to different holiday markets, so has the catering, and some holiday parks now make a virtue of the fact that they offer three top quality meals all day.

One example of a company who stayed ahead of the game was Potters Leisure Resort (http://www.pottersholidays.com/). As the UK’s only Five Star Independent Park they had long been investing to top quality infrastructure, entertainment and catering and the initial costs of the project have been rewarded with a reputation for top quality holiday park experience.

But Potters aren’t the only company offering top quality park style holidays. More and more developments in the UK are building the lodge style accommodation away from the traditional holiday park centres of seaside towns. The inland lodge style developments have specifically moved away from the ‘park’ image and now offer champagne and hot tubs style breaks in a quiet and secluded rural environment.

Parks are springing up right across the UK on the coast and inland and more than ever before the UK holiday park experience offers something for everyone from traditional entertainment in Great Yarmouth, to five star luxury in the Cotswolds. With so much innovation in the industry holiday parks will continue to offer more of what the holidaymaker wants and needs – a top quality holiday experience.

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