UK staycation boom predicted

Is that actually the case? As you don’t actually pay anything until arrival, I didn’t  think it would apply, given the earliest opening is likely to be the 12th of April.

Take a leaf out of Haven's book, Debs - whack up the prices, you know it makes sense! 

I believe if applies if you book before March, similar to last years deadline. See the main web site.

If only Moulesy. The kids making use of it was part of the reason for getting it. Now that our eldest grandson is at Uni nearby our son will like to visit more often. Our grandson recently mentioned 'borrowing' it as well, we sort of side stepped that one but I expect that time will come.

Sorry couldn't edit my post about VAT, the web site is a bit ambiguous about this reduction.

Previously the VAT amount was dependent on when you paid and not on when you booked

VAT is always charged at the rate applicable at the time of paying, not at the point of booking or ordering goods.

I think the reduced rate is still aplicable for bookings made before March 31st even if they are taken up after this date (my own searches.)

On booking a site the message reads "Please note that any applicable VAT reduction will not be reflected in this booking confirmation and the correct VAT rate will be applied upon arrival at the site when you pay for your stay."

So if you book before March 31st your VAT rate will be lower (it has been made during the qualifying period.)

We are happy bunnies here. Booked a lovely cottage for a fortnight in Summer, far enough away from crowds, but close to some very nice beaches. No issues with deposits or full refunds either, even if it isn’t a lockdown. Can’t ask fairer than this. It’s somewhere we have been before, so we know how safe, clean and nice it is, with lovely helpful owners. Lots booked for us now, all without any monetary penalties. We shall continue to keep ourselves safe, doing things carefully. The motorhome will go to the cottage with us, it worked brilliantly last Autumn.

So if you book before March 31st your VAT rate will be lower (it has been made during the qualifying period.) 

I read it as you will pay the rate in place at the time of payment. No reduction therefore unless the government maintains a lower VAT rate. Can't see why they would personally