Press
selfcatering.co.uk is regularly quoted by national and regional UK press on UK staycations, holiday let economics, consumer travel trends and industry data. Journalists: contact details, brand assets and company facts are below, followed by recent coverage grouped by story.
Holiday let business insight
Apr 2026 and back catalogue
How to build a successful holiday let business
Data exchange with the Telegraph Money desk on owner economics, occupancy and the realities of running a modern holiday let.
Understanding the legal requirements for running a holiday let in the UK
Plain English guide to licensing, health and safety, and tax rules for UK short term let operators.
Financing a holiday let in the UK: a mini guide
Mortgage, yield and return expectations for first time UK holiday let investors.
Case study: building selfcatering.co.uk
In depth interview on business model, SME ownership and growing a UK travel marketplace from scratch.
Rivals, the Cotswolds and film location stays
Apr 2026Rivals 2 is back: five awesome breaks inspired by the smash
Selection of self catering escapes tied to the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals.
Cotswolds: the best film set locations to visit this summer
Syndicated travel feature on cottage stays near famous Cotswolds filming locations.
Cotswolds' 5 best film set locations to visit this summer
Local coverage of properties ideal for a Rivals themed staycation.
Rivals 2 is coming: 5 amazing Cotswolds stays inspired by the hit TV show
Cross border feature bringing Rivals themed UK stays to an Irish audience.
Iran, Israel and the UK staycation surge
Mar 2026Demand for UK Easter break rises due to Iran-Israel war
Interview and data contribution on UK holiday demand spikes following overseas disruption.
How Iran war is impacting UK staycations: prices skyrocket to pandemic levels
Lake District and Cotswolds demand hits record highs. Pricing and booking data supplied by selfcatering.co.uk.
Iran war could push up UK holiday prices
Consumer finance angle on how Middle East conflict is rippling into UK holiday costs.
6 ways the Iran war is hitting UK families
Regional reporting on travel, prices and staycation demand in the North West.
Six ways the war in the Middle East is hitting UK travellers
Companion piece syndicating the Reach plc regional angle across the North.
Iran war is sending more and more tourists to the UK
National roundup of the shift away from overseas travel and towards UK stays.
Potential Cotswolds staycation surge amid Iran conflict
Regional demand data showing Cotswolds as the biggest beneficiary of the shift.
Possible Cotswolds tourism surge amid Iran war holiday chaos
Local reporting on how Oxfordshire and the wider Cotswolds are being affected.
Possible Cotswolds tourism surge amid Iran war holiday chaos
Oxford Mail edition of the Oxfordshire regional feature.
Iran war is sending tourists to the Lake District
Cumbria angle on the same UK staycation surge story.
Lake District sees surge in UK staycations as Iran conflict disrupts global travel
Industry trade coverage naming the Lake District as England's top destination for 2026.
The Traitors and castle stays
Jan 2026
How to save money on holiday rentals: insider advice from a company owner
Founder interview on how consumers can find the best UK holiday let value.
Castle reminiscent of The Traitors now available to rent
National coverage of Fernhill Castle, listed via selfcatering.co.uk.
Fernhill Castle available to rent via selfcatering.co.uk
Local origin story for the Traitors style Yorkshire castle stay.
The Traitors: why Scotland is the real winner of the show
Industry analysis of the tourism boost Scotland has seen from the BBC hit.
Multigenerational holidays
Nov 2025Multigenerational holiday ideas from grandparents to Caribbean flights
Travel desk feature with selfcatering.co.uk perspective on multigenerational UK stays.
How to survive and thrive on a multigenerational holiday
Practical advice feature syndicated across Yahoo's UK network.
How to survive and thrive on a multigenerational holiday
Irish national broadcaster's coverage of the same multigenerational theme.
Private islands and luxury stays
Oct 2025Heathrow delays and the £2K holiday
Sep 2025I ditched a £2K holiday after Heathrow chaos
National feature with customer case study and commentary on the UK staycation pivot.
Couple ditch holiday after Heathrow delays for UK seaside
Companion piece in the Express with the same customer story.
We ditched a £2K holiday after Heathrow delays
London regional angle on the Heathrow disruption.
Heathrow delays made us abandon a £2K holiday
Lifestyle and travel desk follow up with additional commentary.
Heathrow delays made us abandon a £2K holiday
Surrey regional syndication, reaching the Heathrow catchment directly.
Autumn escapes for everyone
Seasonal UK staycation picks featured in the London Daily travel section.
Scots, dogs and August shutdowns
Jul 2025More Scots prioritising their pooch on staycations
Scottish national coverage of dog friendly staycation data supplied by selfcatering.co.uk.
Should UK businesses follow Europe's August shutdown tradition?
Business pages debate with selfcatering.co.uk contributing the UK holiday demand perspective.
Britain's staycation surge: UK holidays and 2025 travel disruptions
LBC opinion piece on the UK tourism rebound.
Cornwall's hidden beaches
May 2025Cornwall's best beach and travel advice for Housel Bay
National pick of Cornwall's hidden beach spots.
I've been to 30 beaches in Cornwall
Regional editorial on Cornwall beaches with selfcatering.co.uk property picks.
Hidden South West beach, not for the faint hearted
Plymouth Herald regional feature on an off radar South West beach.
Hidden South West beach, not for the faint hearted
Devon Live version of the same South West feature.
Hidden South West beach is not for the faint hearted, but worth it
MSN's syndication of the Reach plc regional feature to a global audience.
Scotland's cherry blossom trail
Mar 2025Scotland's best place to see cherry blossoms
National syndication of the Helensburgh cherry blossom story.
Scotland's best place to see cherry blossoms
Glasgow regional pick up of the cherry blossom feature.
Stunning mile long cherry blossom
Daily Record's Scotland Now take on the cherry blossom draw.
Scotland's best place to see cherry blossoms
Scottish Daily Express feature spotlighting the same Helensburgh location.
Helensburgh street to attract cherry blossom visitors
The original local story that went on to be picked up nationally.
Lincolnshire working lighthouse
Feb 2025Inside the incredible working lighthouse in Lincolnshire ideal for a getaway
MSN syndication of the Lincolnshire Live feature to a national travel audience.
Inside the incredible working lighthouse in Lincolnshire
Original regional feature on a unique UK self catering stay.
Airbnb etiquette rules
Jul 2024
The unwritten rules of Airbnb etiquette
Travel desk feature quoting selfcatering.co.uk on hosting and guest standards.
I'm not doing a cleaner's job: the unwritten rules of Airbnb etiquette
Australian national syndication of the Telegraph feature.
I'm not doing a cleaner's job: the unwritten rules of Airbnb etiquette
Sydney Morning Herald's companion edition of the Australian travel desk piece.
Company news and earlier features
2024 back catalogue
The 18 cosiest Christmas cottages, including the Holiday with Jude Law
Travel desk seasonal feature on film inspired festive stays.
Richmond Park named as best place to visit this autumn
London regional autumn travel feature using selfcatering.co.uk data.
selfcatering.co.uk Norfolk announces two new hires
Company news covered by the North Norfolk regional press.
Help us find a place to stay for a family of five in London
Travel clinic column with selfcatering.co.uk supplying family friendly options.
Holidaying Brits feel guilty for leaving dogs at home
Trade press coverage of a selfcatering.co.uk commissioned consumer survey.
selfcatering.co.uk is regularly featured in the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, Daily Express, Mirror, Daily Star, The Sun and Heat Magazine. This page lists publicly available online coverage. Print only features and additional quotes are available on request for journalists.