DURING 2021, a market place review has shown where Cumbria holidaymakers went throughout the year.

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of holiday rentals, has released a Year In Review retrospective revealing how residents of England travelled throughout 2021.

Looking at factors such as top search terms, must-have amenities, accommodation type preferences and average nightly spend, it offers an in-depth snapshot of travel habits and priorities across more than 40 of the country’s ceremonial counties - including Cumbria.

In 2021, as shown by to HomeToGo’s retrospective, holidaymakers from Cumbria were:

Connoisseurs of Cosiness

When it came to choosing a type of holiday rental in 2021, travellers from Cumbria showed a strong preference for snugness. A cottage was the most frequently selected type of accommodation amongst holidaymakers from this area, followed by cabins in second place and chalets in third.

Dog Devotees

Residents of Cumbria showed devotion to their dogs in 2021, with “Pets allowed” taking the top spot as the most frequently used filter amongst guests from this county. They were also set on making a splash, as the “Pool” and “Hot tub” filters soared to second and third place respectively.

Staycation Stars

HomeToGo guests from Cumbria put staycations in the spotlight in 2021, with almost all of the year’s 10 most popular search terms snapped up by UK destinations:

1. England

2. United Kingdom

3. Scotland

4. Cumbria

5. Cornwall

6. Wales

7. Spain

8. Northumberland

9. Ireland

10. Blackpool