Stay cheap with your family in Britain
Going away with your family can be an expensive business, but it doesn't have to be in Britain. As well as great luxury family hotels, you can find lots of great cheap accommodation here.
Bed & Breakfasts (B&B's)
Bed & Breakfasts are a great option for a cheap family stay. There are thousands of B&B's in Britain, and they're usually found in every town. Some B&B's do great family rates, and as the name suggests, you get breakfast in the morning and some may also offer evening meals.
To find Bed & Breakfast accommodation near your destination, use our Accommodation Search.
Budget hotels
There are over 800 budget hotels across Britain, many of which offer en suite family rooms and cots. You'll usually get breakfast with your room, all at a very reasonable price. Many chain accommodation providers are located in large city centres, and some are even located on motorway service stations, great if you're on a long drive with your family and want to stop for the night. Premier Travel Inn (www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/offerRegionList.do) - the UK's largest budget hotel chain - offers rooms from £48, kids stay and eat breakfast for free, as well as offers 2 for 1 admission at many great UK attractions.
To find a budget hotel near your destination, use our Hotels Accommodation Search.
Campus accommodation
Britain is scattered with historic and well-known universities. During holiday periods (Christmas and summer) many offer good value comfortable accommodation. You'll also benefit from the fact that most universities have an excellent range of services including shops, banks, and laundries. There's a choice of bed & breakfast, half-board or self-catering accommodation available. Venuemasters (www.venuemasters.co.uk/) offer a great choice of campus accommodation.
To find campus accommodation near your destination, use our Campus Accommodation Search.
Hostels
Britain has a great range of hostels in a wide variety of locations - from city centre including London to the more remote parts of the country. Simple accommodation at a budget price - from £15 per person/night in London or £10 per person/night in rest of the UK. Many hostels also offer great family rooms. Check out some of the Youth Hostel Association (www.yha.org.uk) or Youth Hostel Association Scotland (www.syha.org.uk)'s websites for hundreds of great hostels in England, Wales and Scotland.
To find hostel accommodation near your destination, use our Hostel Accommodation Search.
Self-catering
Self-catering accommodation is a great choice for families. Usually offered in apartments or campus accommodation, self-catering means you have the choice of cooking meals for your family or exploring the local area and eating out. Cookers or cooking hobs are provided for you, so self-catering accommodation can save you lots of money, especially if you cook meals for your family. Look out for late deals, as you can usually get great discounts on self-catering accommodation.
To find self-catering accommodation near your destination, use our Self-catering Accommodation Search.