Fresh air, beautiful views and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here are our top reasons why your next holiday should be a countryside getaway…

You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing your next holiday destination, with a whole world to explore (depending on your budget). And while you could choose to visit a vacation resort slap bang in the middle of a town or city, you might also consider choosing a holiday away in the countryside instead. Staycation’s have never been so popular and there are many reasons why. Here are some of the top reasons your next holiday should be a countryside getaway…

1. You will get the opportunity to experience something against the norm

If you’re a city dweller, you will be well used to shopping complexes, heavy traffic, and concrete! It makes sense then that if you are from the city, to choose a destination that will give you new experiences. Be it a camping holiday in the Lake District or a cottage holiday in the glorious Kent countryside (or anywhere in between); you will experience some fantastic scenery that has been untouched by human hands, and enjoy peace and tranquillity without the bothersome sound of traffic noise. And while you might not get the opportunity to do a lot of shopping, as you can see in our next point, you will have more time to do other, perhaps more enjoyable things during your time away.

2. You will get the opportunity to try new things

Depending on where you choose to visit, you might get the opportunity to do things you have never done before. The countryside is ripe for all kinds of adventure-type activities, including rock climbing, canoeing, horse riding, and caving. If you choose a camping holiday, you will have the opportunity to sleep under the stars, use survival skills to make a fire, and cook a meal out in the open. And if you book one of these adventure holidays, you will be able to take part in all kinds of exciting activities, from paddleboarding over lakes to zip-wiring across forest landscapes. Beats spending your entire time away shopping and sunning yourself on the beach, right?

3. You will get to rock your countryside fashion

Are you a little bored of bikini shopping? Is your wardrobe filled to its entirety with summer dresses? Wouldn’t you rather wear something a little different? When you visit the countryside, you will have the opportunity to change your dress style, for both practicalities’ sake, and to look good when you’re exploring the scenic hotspots around you. With pure wool jumpers, knitted beanies, and genuine British sheepskin gloves at Glencroft Countrywear, you have a lot of choices when it comes to kitting yourself out in the best of countryside fashion.

4. You will feel the health benefits

With all of the walking, swimming, and exploring you will doing, you won’t be short of something to do to boost your fitness levels. You will benefit from the clean air too, as you won’t be inhaling the toxic fumes that come from traffic and factory chimneys. And because of the wide-open spaces, the lack of tourists, and the slower pace of a countryside holiday, you will be able to destress and relax away from the hustle and bustle of your usual life. 

5. You get the chance to see the country at its most beautiful

If you spend all your time in either the cities and towns, on the roads that connect them, you can miss so much of what makes the country beautiful that it can legitimately affect how you perceive it overall. See a more picturesque Britain, whether it’s by sailing across the lakes of a national park, or by enjoying a steam train dining experience for two while watching the idyllic countryside roll on by. Don’t underestimate the beauty that you can find by going just a little further afield than usual.

So what do you think? Could you consider a countryside getaway? It’s certainly worth a thought, especially if you are a city dweller in need of a break away from your usual surroundings.