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‘We’re desperate for something to look forward to’, reads the email from a London couple, as they book my Dartmoor holiday let, Moorland View, for a break this summer. It’s a sentiment echoed by dozens of holidaymakers, who in four days of frenzied reservations recently, booked up the cottage for almost the entire season. Devon’s holiday accommodation agents report a similar surge, including Toad Hall Cottages, who saw a record 1,000 bookings in seven days.
If you’ve been reticent about booking a getaway, it’s not too late. Although established hotels and holiday homes have limited summer availability, new properties, cottages in lesser-known locations and city hotels still offer plenty of choice. Here’s our round-up of best, including luxury coastal retreats, dog-friendly hotels and wildlife tours. For more ideas, keep an eye on tour operators’ social media feeds – it’s where many post last-m