Staycations: all the smug, none of the airport chaos. But the reality? Hours lost down a Google rabbit hole trying to find somewhere that isn’t wildly overpriced or wildly disappointing. Hard pass.

Instead, get Wales Cottage Holidays on your radar. With 40 years’ experience (they’ve seen it all), they’ve got North Wales, Eryri/Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire, the Gower, Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons covered. Mountains or coast? Wild swims or long lunches? They’ll match you with somewhere that actually fits the brief – no doom-scrolling required.

They’re also part of The Travel Chapter, which basically means serious clout when it comes to quality and choice across the UK. Translation: you’re in safe hands.

As for the stays themselves, think cosy-with-perks rather than basic-with-compromises. A lodge in the Welsh hills with a hot tub (hello, Trannon Valley Lodges) for peak switch-off mode, or a big-hitter like Dolwen, sleeping 10 and just a flip-flop stroll from the beach. Travelling with the dog? Over half the properties are pet-friendly, so no need for that guilt-inducing goodbye.

Go on, pack your wellies, bikini, or raincoat – we’ll see you in the mountains.