Uncertainty about hygiene conditions abroad, and greater confidence in the safety measures taken by UK holiday providers, were the principal reasons given by those opting for Britain.

The results come from a new survey commissioned by Prestige Homeseeker, the UK's leading holiday lodge and park home manufacturer.

More than 2,300 people responded to the survey which was carried out via social media. They were asked whether they were planning to holiday abroad, at home, or not at all this year and what were the main reasons behind their decision.

Silvano Geranio, founder of Prestige Homeseeker, which is based in Northants and employs over 400 people, said the poll revealed significant concerns about safety measures and social distancing:

 "Most of the holiday lodges we manufacture are bought by British holiday parks for either renting out to guests or selling to families as holiday retreats," he said.

"As they are fully self-contained and generally distanced six metres from one another, they represent one of the safest possible ways to enjoy a stay in this country. 

"We know that parks are also putting into place a range of social distancing and other safeguards to protect visitors and staff when guests return,” he added.

Other respondents cited the fact they wanted to help the UK economy and protect British jobs and businesses by staying in this country, while others thought Britain simply offered the best coasts and countryside.

"Staycations benefit not just holiday parks, but also other local businesses which rely on tourism spending – and, of course, the holiday lodge and caravan manufacturing industry,” said Silvano. 

"Our sector is a unique British success story worth around £9 billion each year, but thousands of jobs are at risk unless we can quickly get up and running again," he added.

Issued on behalf of Prestige Homeseekers by Flamingo Marketing. For more information and to arrange interviews please contact Nikki Smith | nikki@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379.

Note to editors: The online poll conducted by Prestige Homeseeker was sponsored by the holiday and park homes sales portal Sell My Group.