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UK boom is happening again, says rental specialist

Rentals
Gary Noakes
3 February 2021

The number of people booking a UK holiday soared last week, according to home rental specialist Sykes Holiday Cottages.

People have traded Cornwall (pictured) for international destinations (Credit: Charisse Kenion / Unsplash)

(Credit: Charisse Kenion / Unsplash)

The agency claimed a 126% increase in summer bookings year-on-year last week, when tightened quarantine restrictions were announced.

Searches on its website for UK holidays in July and August were up 129%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels this time last year.

Devon, Cornwall and Cumbria saw the greatest growth in bookings for summer 2021.

Sykes chief executive Graham Donoghue said: “We’ve seen a significant increase in bookings for later this year, showing that confidence is returning and just how eager we all are to take a much-needed break away this year.