15% of Brits prefer to go private when arranging holiday accommodation

BEXLEYHEATH, U.K. - Sept. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- New research* from Holiday Let Mortgages (http://www.holidayletmortgages.co.uk) – the mortgage specialists – has revealed that 15% of holidaymakers shun hotels and holiday packages, preferring only stay in privately rented properties.

The study also revealed that:

·         “freedom” is the main reason why people tend to choose rent privately owned properties  - 33% said this was the most important reason (more than double the 14% who cited the cost as the main consideration);

·         female holidaymakers were almost as more than twice as likely than their male counterparts to stay in private property (24% vs. 13%);

·         the most prolific private renters, age-wise, are in the 18-29 age band (33%), then those in the 50-59 age bracket (15%).

When asked: “When you go on holiday, no matter what your accommodation choice, location-wise, where do you prefer to stay?” the survey highlighted how:

·         49% of people choose accommodation near a beach;

·         18% prefer a combined city / beach holiday (eg. Barcelona in Spain, Nice in France etc);

·         just 8% prefer to get away from it all and stay somewhere rural.

The poll also asked: “When choosing your accommodation, what is the most important thing you require?”

·         58% said an ensuite room or one with private bathroom facilities;

·         21% of respondents said air conditioning;

·         18% of holidaymakers require a balcony or terrace.

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*Carried out on behalf of Holiday Let Mortgages by Usurv, September 2013