Holiday Hacks: Tips from the inside
Why a holiday with Hoseasons is the smartest choice
Posted on 12-03-26, updated on 02-04-26By: Lauren M. | 4 minute read
Planning a family break should feel exciting, not expensive, and there should be no hidden costs when you get there.
If you’re trying to save money, keep the kids happy and enjoy yourself at the same time, it can feel like a juggling act - and that's not very relaxing, is it?
A Hoseasons break is the smartest choice for families, not just the cheapest. With added value everywhere you look, we provide holidays that are big on not having to lift a finger, and even bigger on having all the fun.
Here are four ways we make your money go further:
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Entertainment Included - and it all adds up
When we say entertainment is included, we mean it.
At many of our holiday parks, you’ll find:
Sports courts, activities and bikes available
If you booked a hotel, you’d likely pay extra for swimming sessions, soft play visits or family activities. A single family swim at a local leisure centre can cost £20–£30. Soft play for two children? Another £15–£25. Add an evening activity or show and you could easily spend £50–£80 a day just keeping everyone entertained.
At a Hoseasons park, much of this is right on your doorstep and already part of your stay. Not even petrol to pay to get there. Just turn up at your holiday park and enjoy it.
That’s not just convenient. It's a real saving.
3 for 2 and 4 for 3 offers – more time for your money
Extra nights away always feel like a win. Even better when one of them is free.
With selected 3 for 2 and 4 for 3 offers, you pay for two or three nights and stay for longer. That means:
More family time
A slower pace
Better value per night
For example, if a three-night midweek stay costs £450, a 4 for 3 offer means you still pay £450 but stay four nights instead of three. That brings the nightly cost down from £150 to £112.50.
It’s not just about the headline saving. It’s about squeezing more fun out of your break without increasing your budget.
One extra day at the pool. One more relaxed breakfast. One less rushed checkout. No Monday morning alarm, the ultimate Friday feeling, or a mid-week treat - however you take your break, we'll make sure it packs a punch.
Sometimes the smartest saving is simply staying longer for less.
More space, more flexibility
Hotels can feel easy. Until bedtime when the realities of everyone sharing one room start to show. Everyone is on top of each other and it’s just as stressful as getting ready for the school run on a Monday morning.
With many of our lodges and holiday homes, you can sprawl out across a number of spaces:
Separate bedrooms
Lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor area
That space makes a big difference. The kids can go to bed while you relax in the lounge. You can spread out toys, coats and shoes without tripping over them. Pack the car as full as you like without worrying where it will all go when you get there.
Having your own kitchen space doesn’t only allow for more sprawl space, it also adds to the savings by alleviating the cost of eating out three times a day. For a family of four, a simple dinner out can cost £60–£100. Multiply that over a few days and your food bill can rival the cost of the stay itself.
When you have your own kitchen, you choose. Cook a quick pasta. Pack lunches with the leftovers. Enjoy breakfast in pyjamas. Eat out when you want to, not because you have to.
That flexibility saves money and keeps everyone happier. Make it fun for the whole family by ordering a food shop to be delivered to your lodge, and make a menu together ahead of time.
Kids eat free, pets go free
Two of life’s greatest joys, and two of life’s biggest expenses! Here’s where little savings stack up fast.
At selected parks and properties, you’ll find:
Kids eat free
When we break this down, it means that if a child’s meal costs £7–£10 and you eat on-site four times instead, that’s up to £40 saved per child over a short break. For two children, that’s £80 still in your bank account. Perfect for starting your next holiday fund so you can enjoy yourselves all over again.
Bringing the dog elsewhere might cost £20–£30 per night. Over a four-night stay, that could be £80–£120 in extra charges. At opted-in Hoseasons properties, that’s money you don’t need to spend.
It means your whole family can come along, furry members included, without the budget creeping up. Just think of the kennel fees you'll save too!
The ultimate holiday hack
The biggest challenge for families is finding the balance.
You don’t want to spend lots of money.
You want the kids entertained.
You want to actually relax.
A Hoseasons break helps you do all three.
With entertainment included, smart multi-night offers, space to spread out and family-friendly perks, you’re not just booking somewhere to sleep. You’re booking a break that works harder for your budget. Make the most of our £25 deposit, and you've got until ten weeks before the start of your holiday to save up for the full payment. Or, spread the cost by paying in instalments. Find out more about our low deposit offer and payments plans here.
Ready to plan a break that gives you more for your money? Take a look at our family-friendly parks and lodges and start counting the savings today.
About us
Welcome to Hoseasons, one of the UK’s leading self-catering accommodation specialists, home to over 30,000 places to stay throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
With 80 years of experience providing holiday homes to millions of customers, you can trust Hoseasons to help you find the perfect accommodation for your next UK break. We’re proud to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot, demonstrating our commitment to providing first-class customer service. We're committed to maintaining a high standard of service to our customers by abiding by ABTA's Code of Conduct.
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