In difficult economic times individuals’ stress levels tend to rise, making the annual holiday even more essential than usual. It is therefore doubly hard that during these periods family finances become crunched to the point the annual holiday can begin to look like a luxury.

One option a lot of families are plumping for is to stay put on British shores. With such a vast landscape to explore, holidaymakers are realising that choosing self-catering accommodation options in the UK from the likes of Easy Cottages can allow them to stay in firm control of the budget for their breaks. Staying in the midst of the countryside not only allows access to a great number of free methods of entertainment, it also encourages children to learn through nature. Staying in a self-catering property also allows you to set your own schedule and take control of the food budget; after all supermarket shopping can be vastly cheaper and doesn’t mean sacrificing those special family meals associated with holiday times.

So rather than shelving the summer sun completely, why not consider carrying out some of the tips in this article:  http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/259400/How-to-cut-the-cost-of-summer-holidays or heading off for your own self-managed break?