The coach holiday company has seen bookings for Turkey & Tinsel, Christmas, and Twixmas packages exceed previous records, prompting the reopening of a Newquay hotel.
Daish’s has said the increase in bookings for Christmas and winter holidays demonstrates the continued demand for UK-based staycations.
The company, which owns and operates a number of seaside hotels across England and Wales, has seen November and December bookings for its Turkey & Tinsel, Christmas, and Twixmas packages exceed previous records.
Newquay hotel reopens after three years
As a result of the increased demand, Daish’s has reopened its Barrowfield Hotel in Newquay, for the first time in three years, to accommodate more guests for Christmas.With 80 en-suite rooms along with a heated indoor pool and coffee shop, the hotel is right next to Tolcarne beach, and a short walk from Newquay town centre.
“It’s clear that the appetite for a traditional British festive getaway is greater than ever.”
Paul Harper, Daish’s Holidays
Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, said: “Our winter and festive breaks have always been popular. This year, to accommodate demand, we’re pleased to open the Barrowfield Hotel for the Christmas period and extend our hospitality offering in a popular coastal location that historically experiences lower off-season tourism.
“We’re seeing people booking earlier, looking for the comfort, value, and social atmosphere that a Daish’s break provides. It’s clear that the appetite for a traditional British festive getaway is greater than ever.”
Top performing hotels for festive breaks
The most popular hotel for Christmas bookings has been the Abbey Lawn Hotel in Torquay, which has seen a 33% year on year increase, followed by the Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough, with bookings up by 17%, and the Russell Hotel in Weymouth, where reservations are up by 15% compared to last year.
Paul added: “We specialise in providing affordable UK coach breaks to our collection of hotels and pride ourselves on providing the traditional curated Christmas break. These breaks offer a full schedule of activities, entertainment, and hearty dining tailored to the interests of our guests, particularly our loyal over-65s.
“The level of demand we have witnessed shows how people cherish a traditional, sociable Christmas experience.”
For more information on winter and festive breaks with Daish’s Holidays, visit www.daishs.com.
