Staycay ready? The hot UK holiday rentals to book now Abha Shah After what feels like a century of winter, it’s time to get serious about summer. Jetting off is a no-go until at least May 17 (who wants a return quarant-inn stay with nothing but the M4 to look at anyway?), but staycations are now permitted as of April 12. It’s time to plan. This year it’s all about a self-catering staycay. Low-impact and less travel intensive, self-catering means greater safety (no suspect buffets to reckon with), more privacy and a break from the tyranny of socially acceptable meal times. Brunch past midday, midnight grilled cheeses, breakfast BBQs are all on the table.