Renting a cottage

[otherclive]

Unfortunately this could probably be due to the large influx of people into the UK without permission?

The number of illegals migrants pales into insignificance when you look at recent figures for legal versus illegal immigration. 685000 nett legal migration in 2023.

But given our demographic like other western countries migration seems to be an essential requirement for the economy. It’s getting the balance right that’s not easy.

The Migration Observatory link below is worth a read.

Net migration to the UK - Migration Observatory

An overview of net migration in the UK – defined as the difference between immigration and emigration of people moving for at least a year.

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk

 

[otherclive]

In the past year, we had to cancel a holiday booking due to our vehicle deciding to roll over and require medical attention so we lost the money paid for that week.

The next time we went out, we had to cut our holiday short because I required medical attention and did not fancy a stay at some unknown hospital miles from home.

A lot of people including us are quite concerned about the next budget and what else is going to hit us. I wonder if the tax on insurance premiums will also increase? Currently I think it is 12% so would not surprise us if it went up to 20%. Our caravan insurance is due end of this month.

Insurance premium tax is an absolute inequity. Taxing people who act responsibly and pay using money that has probably been taxed already, is a travesty. Whilst most policies are taxed at 12% some including travel insurance are rated at 20%.

If you used a seasonal could your family not share the use of the caravan and cost of the expenses?

 

[Buckman]

And yes until we learn the true impact of the Budget it is hard to make any decisions about anything. Just keep your tanks and batteries topped up!

We have been making sure that both cars are being kept topped up. We know it only saves a few pounds, but rather in my pocket than someone driving a train!

 

[Buckman]

The number of illegals migrants pales into insignificance when you look at recent figures for legal versus illegal immigration. 685000 nett legal migration in 2023.

But given our demographic like other western countries migration seems to be an essential requirement for the economy. It’s getting the balance right that’s not easy.

The Migration Observatory link below is worth a read.

Net migration to the UK - Migration Observatory

An overview of net migration in the UK – defined as the difference between immigration and emigration of people moving for at least a year.

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk

However the legal migrants have accommodation, have jobs and money to buy a home and do not need taxpayers to support them. That money saved can be used for new housing. Sorry those migrant figures do not reflect the true picture of legal migrants.

However lets not go down that route as a political hot potato and at the moment we are more interested in the pros and cons of renting holiday cottages or AirBnBs which is why I started the thread.

 

[otherclive]

However the legal migrants have accommodation, have jobs and money to buy a home and do not need taxpayers to support them. That money saved can be used for new housing. Sorry those migrant figures do not reflect the true picture of legal migrants.

However lets not go down that route as a political hot potato and at the moment we are more interested in the pros and cons of renting holiday cottages or AirBnBs which is why I started the thread.

Well I’m puzzled as to why you brought the topic up in the first place. Nuff said then.

 

[Dustydog]

However the legal migrants have accommodation, have jobs and money to buy a home and do not need taxpayers to support them. That money saved can be used for new housing. Sorry those migrant figures do not reflect the true picture of legal migrants.

However lets not go down that route as a political hot potato and at the moment we are more interested in the pros and cons of renting holiday cottages or AirBnBs which is why I started the thread.

Actually you’ve opened Pandora’s box for us!

We have already decided not to tow the caravan to Scotland again. Too much of a drag😉.
Friends of ours have used Lochs and Glens coach tours. Collection locally. Baronial hotels dotted around the Highlands.. Great value .

Caravanning now will be no further than Berwick Upon Tweed and Cornwall SW.

If you decide to use rentals don’t go in the peak periods . I see some autumn and winter weekly rates are almost give aways.

 

[Buckman]

Actually you’ve opened Pandora’s box for us!

We have already decided not to tow the caravan to Scotland again. Too much of a drag😉.
Friends of ours have used Lochs and Glens coach tours. Collection locally. Baronial hotels dotted around the Highlands.. Great value .

Caravanning now will be no further than Berwick Upon Tweed and Cornwall SW.

If you decide to use rentals don’t go in the peak periods . I see some autumn and winter weekly rates are almost give aways.

Generally during peak periods the areas are saturated with holiday makers, roads are jammed etc so not a pleasant experience where ever you go so best to stay at home and have a BBQ or six.

 

[otherclive]

Actually you’ve opened Pandora’s box for us!

We have already decided not to tow the caravan to Scotland again. Too much of a drag😉.
Friends of ours have used Lochs and Glens coach tours. Collection locally. Baronial hotels dotted around the Highlands.. Great value .

Caravanning now will be no further than Berwick Upon Tweed and Cornwall SW.

If you decide to use rentals don’t go in the peak periods . I see some autumn and winter weekly rates are almost give aways.

My wife and daughter have used Loch and Glens and even taken a teenager with them twice. They all really enjoyed the holiday. Currently L&G local pick up is Michael Wood on the M5 some 40 miles away. They are currently looking at Leger for a holiday in Europe. Leger have local pick ups at our local motorway services 15 minutes away, and can even arrange a pick up from home to take you to the coach pick up. I am tempted providing the coaches have good legroom.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Actually you’ve opened Pandora’s box for us!

We have already decided not to tow the caravan to Scotland again. Too much of a drag😉.
Friends of ours have used Lochs and Glens coach tours. Collection locally. Baronial hotels dotted around the Highlands.. Great value .

Caravanning now will be no further than Berwick Upon Tweed and Cornwall SW.

If you decide to use rentals don’t go in the peak periods . I see some autumn and winter weekly rates are almost give aways.

Pretty much what we do in reverse. We'll not tow further than Northumberland from Skye.

Cottage rentals mostly in off peak times.

 

[Dustydog]

My wife and daughter have used Loch and Glens and even taken a teenager with them twice. They all really enjoyed the holiday. Currently L&G local pick up is Michael Wood on the M5 some 40 miles away. They are currently looking at Leger for a holiday in Europe. Leger have local pick ups at our local motorway services 15 minutes away, and can even arrange a pick up from home to take you to the coach pick up. I am tempted providing the coaches have good legroom.

L&G pick up in Cirencester so ideal for me👍

 

[Beachball]

At present we love renting cottages and lodges with Airbnb &Sykes but we are looking at going Seasonal /Adult park in the near future .

 

[otherclive]

At present we love renting cottages and lodges with Airbnb &Sykes but we are looking at going Seasonal /Adult park in the near future .

Are you buying another caravan then? Surely not tempted by a park home 😱

 

[Buckman]

Went down to the caravan today to empty it. Amazing the amount of junk you accumulate over the years. Lot of it is "just in case" stuff. Now we need to find room in our home to store the stuff.

 

[otherclive]

Went down to the caravan today to empty it. Amazing the amount of junk you accumulate over the years. Lot of it is "just in case" stuff. Now we need to find room in our home to store the stuff.

Buy an Ottoman divan king size. We've just had one yesterday but need to train Mrs OC not to just store empty suitcases in it.

 

[Buckman]

Buy an Ottoman divan king size. We've just had one yesterday but need to train Mrs OC not to just store empty suitcases in it.

Yep already got that and OH filled up all the space within hours. LOL!

 

[toad a caravan]

I myself and luckily my misses both prefer our own "home from home" from camping to caravans,I myself felt I'll at ease when attending a wedding at Fort William and stayed in digs.The hosts were extremely friendly although it did seem strange having to be in for 11pm...bit like being a teenager...If I remember rightly.

 

[otherclive]

I myself and luckily my misses both prefer our own "home from home" from camping to caravans,I myself felt I'll at ease when attending a wedding at Fort William and stayed in digs.The hosts were extremely friendly although it did seem strange having to be in for 11pm...bit like being a teenager...If I remember rightly.

I would totally agree with you, but when for whatever reason you stop caravanning what are your options for leisure breaks if you are still able to get away.

 

[toad a caravan]

Not a logical evaluation..

 

[Buckman]

We have now advertised the caravan with a load of extras thrown in as could not be bothered with trying to sell them individually. However the Isabella Magnum porch awning and the Jormax windbreaks will be sold separately.

 

[otherclive]

We have now advertised the caravan with a load of extras thrown in as could not be bothered with trying to sell them individually. However the Isabella Magnum porch awning and the Jormax windbreaks will be sold separately.

Different time if the year and different economic circumstances but after my CMHC advert drew nil response I used Autotrader basic package. It had a holding deposit in cash within four hours of the ad appearing. Two days later a sad goodbye. I included the total package too as it was all ready for the new owner to go touring.

Sorry you have had to make the difficult decision but good luck for the sale and your future activities.

 

[Buckman]

Different time if the year and different economic circumstances but after my CMHC advert drew nil response I used Autotrader basic package. It had a holding deposit in cash within four hours of the ad appearing. Two days later a sad goodbye. I included the total package too as it was all ready for the new owner to go touring.

Sorry you have had to make the difficult decision but good luck for the sale and your future activities.

Thanks OC. At the moment I have on advertised the caravan of the FB Buccaneer group as it is probably the wrong time to sell.

 

[Buckman]

Now we have a dilemma! Shortly after writing the above post we got a phone call from a campsite in Weston Super Mare where we had put our names down for a seasonal pitch about two - three years ago.

It is a fully serviced hard standing pitch with water hookup and in a corner so bigger than most of the other pitches. Reasonable nice view and no chance of the site flooding. Good TV and mobile phone reception in the area and obviously the beach is within about three miles away.

 

[otherclive]

Now we have a dilemma! Shortly after writing the above post we got a phone call from a campsite in Weston Super Mare where we had put our names down for a seasonal pitch about two - three years ago.

It is a fully serviced hard standing pitch with water hookup and in a corner so bigger than most of the other pitches. Reasonable nice view and no chance of the site flooding. Good TV and mobile phone reception in the area and obviously the beach is within about three miles away.

Not an easy decision, but all things being equal I think I’d go for it and continue to enjoy your caravan.

 

[RogerL]

Not an easy decision, but all things being equal I think I’d go for it and continue to enjoy your caravan.

I too would give it a try - if it doesn't work out, your financial loss will be much less than if you sell up and then change your mind.

 

[Beachball]

Are you buying another caravan then? Surely not tempted by a park home 😱

Might be a static or a lodge if we can get one at a very reasonable price