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Twenty UK Stays Offering FREE Cancellation Over the Summer Season (Just in Case!)

10 June 2020

If you’re anything like us, you’ll be climbing the walls in anticipation of a much-needed break!

With lockdown restrictions easing, the holiday horizon is looking temptingly golden. But there’s still a lot of uncertainty around, so how can you be sure that if you book that getaway now, you’re not going to be disappointed later?

Well, we’ve got a solution for you: choose a UK staycation that offers FREE cancellation* over the summer season. That way, you can relax in the knowledge that should measures start tightening up again, you won’t have to take a financial hit.

Do such hallowed places exist, we hear you ask?  

You’ll be happy to know that they do – and we’ve got a list of some right here!

* as the finer details/dates of each cancellation policy will differ between properties, please ensure you enquire with the owner/operator directly before booking for full details and applicable dates
Author: Nina Jervis
Main image: The Observatory at Frieda and the Moon | Cornwall

Hoe Grange Holidays

Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Eco-friendly, accessible, self-catering log cabins, camping pods and a gypsy caravan on a working farm in the Peak District.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£180 /2 nts

Tom's Eco Lodge

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Sustainable rural glamping on the Isle of Wight - where you'll find the perfect setting, from scenic romantic escapes to fresh, fun-filled family adventures.
Bedrooms: varies
Sleeps: varies
From
£90 /night

Haddy's Hut

Hope, Derbyshire, England
Tucked away at the end of a country lane on a tranquil Derbyshire farm is Haddy's Hut - an exquisite, hand-crafted shepherd's hut in the heart of the Peak District.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£275 (2nt)

West Stow Pods

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
How about an unforgettable escape to the beautiful Suffolk countryside with West Stow Pods, where there's something for everyone at this glamping idyll.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Up to 4 per unit
From
£120 /night

Drylaw House

Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
A luxurious country mansion ideal for large group celebrations, perfectly positioned to explore the delights of Edinburgh.
Bedrooms: 10
Sleeps: 21
From
£2,249 /night

The Cider House

Near Bridport, Dorset, England
A stylish bolthole on a welcoming Dorset farm, perfect for an eco-friendly, all-weather rural escape from everyday life.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
From
£105 / night

Lydcott Glamping

Widegates, Cornwall, England
A unique, expertly handcrafted back-to-nature escape that showcases some of the best sea views in Cornwall.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 6
From
£100 / night

The Observatory at Frieda and the Moon

Lanreath, Cornwall, England
A uniquely romantic, ‘wow-factor'-packed celebration of the universe in an off-grid Cornish hideaway.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£95/ night

Ockeridge Rural Retreats

Wichenford, Worcestershire, England
An irresistibly peaceful haven, surrounded by friendly horses and far-reaching views of soothing Worcestershire countryside.
Bedrooms: 1-2 per unit
Sleeps: 2-4 per unit
From
£250 / night

The Landpods at Wildflower Wood

St Ives, Cornwall, England
Innovative glamping pods with stargazing roofs, secluded in a leafy hilltop hideaway with stunning views of St Ives Bay.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 4 or 5 per pod
From
£75 / night

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