It’s the dream, really. Having your very own personal getaway, a sanctuary that’s always available when you need a break from the stresses, strains and stale routines of everyday life. Owning a holiday home offers you exactly that – a second home to get away to. Even better if it’s on a Daly Parks park!
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys frequent getaways (and who wouldn’t, given the opportunity or the right circumstances), holiday home ownership could be the ideal situation for you – particularly if you’re not into repeatedly planning, paying for and working out the logistics of your trips.
In this edition of our blog, we’ll explore the advantages of owning your very own holiday home, and we’ll highlight how this choice offers you a lifestyle of more frequent holidays, greater convenience and long-term cost-effectiveness.
The benefits of owning your own holiday home
Holiday home ownership means a lot more than simply having a place to stay during your breaks.
Flexibility
One of the most important advantages of owning a holiday home is the total flexibility it offers you. Unlike having to go through the rigmarole and expense of booking hotels, air b’n’bs or holiday rentals, having a property to call your own means you can pack up and head off just about whenever the mood strikes. No more worrying about what’s available and when, and no last-minute price hikes. Whether you’re indulging in a spontaneous weekend getaway or going on a well-planned family holiday, your holiday home is always waiting for you.
There’s also, of course, the added privilege of being able to tailor your holiday around your needs, not the availability of accommodation. During peak holiday seasons, the cost of somewhere to stay tends to soar and sometimes to a ridiculous level – but you are protected from these unreasonable surges as a holiday homeowner. In short, you’ve got the power! You have control over when you visit, how long you stay and the type of experience you want.
Cost-effective
There is, of course, an initial outlay when you buy a holiday home – but over time it will prove to be an incredibly cost-effective option, especially if you want to take frequent holidays. You won’t have to pay for new accommodation each time you want a break, and you will be able to budget in the cost of fuel to get from home to your holiday home (and back), meaning the costs associated with a holiday home are very manageable and ownership is financially beneficial.
While the financial gain can’t be exactly predicted or guaranteed, and depends on various factors such as location, demand and market trends, another advantage of owning your own personal retreat is the potential to see some financial return if you decide the lifestyle is no longer for you and want to sell.
Personalisation
When you stay in a hotel or other rented accommodation during your holiday, more often than not you’re limited by what’s provided. A holiday home is much more free, and essentially you get the chance to create your ideal environment. You can design and decorate according to personal taste, fill the holiday home with the comforts and conveniences you value most, and introduce plenty of personal touches, so that every visit you make is immediately comfortable.
Additionally, having your very own dedicated holiday home means there’s no need to pack and unpack each time you travel. You can leave your beach towels, outdoor boots and wellies at the holiday home. You can keep the shelves stocked with your favourite books or DVDs. This ‘lived-in’ vibe is hassle-free and convenient (in terms of not transporting loads of luggage) but it also makes spontaneous trips easier as more-or-less everything you need for your holiday can be left at the holiday home!
The joy of frequent getaways
If you’re keen on the idea of escaping domestic life more often, then owning a holiday home is a great way to facilitate the leisure lifestyle.
Planning
Booking a holiday often requires significant time spent on planning. You must choose a destination, find accommodation, work out your travel and align your schedules (eg. often fitting all of this into when you can get some time off work). These factors can make frequent getaways quite difficult to arrange but, with a holiday home, you can jump from the planning to the ‘go’. Your accommodation is always ready, the destination is familiar and favoured and you know exactly what to expect. Reduced planning and more time mean less stress around the whole holiday adventure, and spontaneous trips become much more feasible. You can very easily make the absolute most of your weekends, extended holidays or, even, just a few days off work.
Accessibility
Unlike other types of accommodation which are publicly popular and therefore may not be available exactly when you want to go on holiday, your own holiday home is accessible all year round. Whether you prefer summer by the seaside or cosy winter weekends in the countryside, it’s ready and waiting when you are. Also, because you own it, you’ve got the freedom to schedule visits during off-peak times (which, if you prefer a bit more peace and quiet, can be great when any tourist crowds have gone home after the holiday season). You can enjoy your favourite locations in a much more relaxed way.
Exploration
While your holiday home itself may be in a location that you particularly love, it also serves as a convenient base for exploring things nearby or a little further afield. Essentially, you can use your holiday home as a comfortable base for setting out from on mini road trips or day outings, and then returning to at night. This simple fact means the visits you take to interesting new places can be exciting adventures, but you have the familiarity and security of home to return to each time.
Over time, you’ll probably discover there is more to the area around your holiday home than you thought. There might be some real hidden gems which become familiar and firm favourites – local restaurants, hiking trails or cultural spots that you’d probably have missed if you’d visited on a one-off trip.
Quality time
For families, holiday home ownership presents an incredible opportunity to spend more time together – and quality time at that. You could bring the whole family for a happy summer break, or just that one person who needs some time away and some TLC, or you could invite a bunch of friends for a weekend break. Whichever it is, having your very own holiday home means you can look after larger groups without the worry (and expense!) of fitting everyone into hotel rooms or managing multiple holiday lets.
If you have kids or grandkids they will also benefit hugely from the familiarity that can be provided by your holiday home. Over time, it becomes their ‘second home’ – a place that they feel comfortable in and excited to return to every year.
Frequent holiday time is good for the soul and so, if you’re interested in exploring the possibilities of ownership, check out the holiday homes currently available from Daly Parks at our fantastic Northern locations of Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria and Lancashire. Holiday home ownership offers so many benefits to the holiday experience, and it’s the key to more time relaxing – and, in the end, isn’t that what it’s all about?