4 Awe-Inspiring Breaks: UK Staycations for Solo Travellers (with NO single supplements)

According to recent reports more than half of us (55%) are now saying that we’re intending to holiday in the UK this year , – an increase from last year.

Taking a staycation can be a bit kinder to the environment and could save you money. There’s also the added bonus of using your holiday funds to support the local economy and tourist industry So, whether you’re looking to dip your toe in the water and book your first solo traveler break or you’re more of a  regular traveller planning a short break outside of the school holiday season,  then this is the time to start looking and booking!

The UK is blessed with some truly breathtaking landscapes, great cities with all sorts of historical and cultural offers and more than 7,000 miles of spectacular coastlines, –  much of which many of us have been meaning to visit but have never seen. So, here’s your chance to have a look at just some of the staycation breaks coming up to give you a taster of what’s available.

As always, we’ve only included holidays from those companies we’ve come across who genuinely offer holidays with absolutely NO single supplements. So,  if you’ve come across any not listed here, please let us know.

PS – we’re told that staycation holidays are being snapped up fast, so availability is as always,  subject to change.

Secret Hills Staycation Walking Holidays South Downs

Secret Hills: South Downs & Seven Sisters Walking Weekend

3day/2-night walking & social holiday, walking at a steady pace, along with like-minded people in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. ‘Superb walking’, lots of sea air and ‘panoramic views’ with a variety of walks providing the chance to explore all sorts of hidden gems.  Staying at a promenade hotel in Eastbourne with NO single supplement, a social relaxed dinner and pub lunches organised along the way.
This holiday booking currently available on Friday 16th August &Friday 4th October with 2 further dates planned for 2025.   Prices from £520 with full board and ensuite accommodation and all the support you’ll need along the way.  LEARN MORE ABOUT SECRET HILLS WALKING HOLIDAYS

  • THIS HOLIDAY: currently available 16th August & 4th October

  • PRICES FROM:  £520- 3 days/2 nights Full Board

Friendship Holiday Staycation New Forest

Friendship Travel:  Gentle Walking Break Beaulieu Hampshire

A 2-night walking weekend in the New Forest Hampshire. A mix of gentle guided walks in glorious countryside amongst ancient oak and beech woods hiding wild deer and New Forest ponies, all with good company. Just a reasonable level of fitness and sturdy walking shoes needed, (no need to be superfit). Staying at the 3 star Beaulieu Hotel and former coaching inn with an indoor pool in Lyndhurst. Close to many attractions the break includes breakfast, dinner (with wine) and a local host.

Walking breaks available on Friday 20th September or Friday 22nd November  2024  for a 2 night stay with half board for £415 and NO single supplements.   Also with the opportunity to book an extra night.  LEARN MORE ABOUT FREINDSHIP TRAVEL

  • THIS HOLIDAY: currently available 20th Sept & 22nd Nov

  • PRICES FROM:  £415 – 2 nights half board

Ramblers Walking Holiday Staycation 2024

Ramblers Walking Holidays: Ravenscar – Yorkshire’s North Coast

A chance to walk the final stage of Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk – Grosmont to Robin Hood’s Bay with its spectacular views and moorlands, with visits to coastal villages like Sandsend, Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay plus a trip on the North Yorkshire Railway through the Yorkshire Moors to Goathland.
A 5 night/half board walking holiday staying at the three-star Raven Hall Country House Hotel, dramatically situated 600 feet above sea level, overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay in the North York Moors National Park in between Whitby and Scarborough
Holiday currently available on Sunday 6th to Friday 11th October from £799, with half board and ensuite accommodation with some NO single supplements rooms available at the time of writing. LEARN MORE ABOUT RAMBLERS WALKING HOLIDAYS

  • THIS HOLIDAY AVAILABLE: currently available on the 6th October

  • PRICES FROM:  £799 – 5 nights H/Board

HF Holidays Solo Staycation Cornwall

HF Holidays: 3 night Cornwall Guided Walking Holiday

Blessed with more miles of coastline than anywhere else in England, Cornwall inspires all sorts of outdoor adventures HF Holidays say there guided walking holiday is the perfect introduction to the county’s pristine beaches, rugged headlands, hidden coves, and postcard-perfect villages and towns.

Exploring peaceful corners, hidden coves, and sleepy fishing villages, you’ll get to spend time with like-minded people in the great outdoors and relax at Chy Morvah, their own  country house in St Ives. The comfortable en-suite accommodation includes everything you might expect from a specialist walking company including a cream tea on arrival day, breakfast, pack lunches and evening meal.

Holiday currently available throughout the summer plus other starting dates on the 28th September & 19th October starting from £465 with full board en-suite accommodation and NO single supplements LEARN MORE ABOUT HF HOLIDAYS

  • THIS HOLIDAY AVAILABLE: currently available 28th Sept & 19th Oct

  • PRICES FROM:  £465 full board ensuite accommodation (Oct)

UK staycation break ideas solo travellers

Build Your Own Break: Short Cookery Course & Sleep Over London

Add to your cooking skills & learn some tricks of the trade
If your looking to do something different for your autumn break this year why not design your own Autumn Break and take the chance to learn some new skills and do a bit of sight seeing at the same time?
Whether you’re a beginner or a confident cook, there are lots of  classes from all sorts of different cuisines to choose from at the Waitrose Cookery School based in King’s Cross, London, and if you have a good hunt around you could also find yourself a more reasonable place to stay in some of the specialist Hub Premier Hotels with compact rooms. Here’s an idea we’ve found to get you started:

Bao – Waitrose Cookery School 
A short Bao cookery course (a type of steamed bread-like dumpling or filled bun that originated in Chinese cuisine). You’ll be making and shaping your own dough, then filling it with roast pork belly (or glazed tofu for a veggie version) and sticky miso-glazed aubergine. £65 for a short 2 hour course on the 17th October with all sorts included (plus a 10% discount with a Waitrose Card)
Overnight Stay – Premier Inn Hub Hotel 
An overnight stay at the Premier Inns Hub Goodge Street Hotel in London  – currently from around £130 per night and less than mile and half from the Cookery School

  • THIS BREAK: courses run throughout Autumn & beyond

  • PRICES FROM:  build your own break opportunities  can be found from £200