VisitBritain boss Patricia Yates has said staycationers will be ‘worth billions’ to the economy this summer, and the nation is ready to welcome domestic tourists when lockdown eases.
So here is our pick of nine brilliant places to stay in the UK. You should carefully check cancellation policies when booking and only travel if the law permits at the time of your trip.
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![The Isle of Skye can be found off Scotland's west coast but it's connected to the mainland via the Skye Bridge, so there's no need to board a ferry unless you prefer it. Skye is renowned for its dramatic scenery.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA1YjE2NmY1LTlhZjAtNDZiOC05ZDQxLTAwNmIyYWZlNzYyMjo2NjJlMWUzYy0wMWYwLTQyMDktYTdiZi0xMjE0OGQ4ZjU5ZWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye can be found off Scotland's west coast but it's connected to the mainland via the Skye Bridge, so there's no need to board a ferry unless you prefer it. Skye is renowned for its dramatic scenery. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell