NEW DATA has revealed that year-on-year bookings for holidays in north Wales have risen by 5%.

Figures from holidaycottages.co.uk has revealed that Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula is the most popular place to go on staycation here in north Wales this summer time.

Offering holidaymakers sheltered sandy beaches with fantastic water sports, an abundance of amenities including wonderful pubs, cafés, restaurants and local shops, plus fantastic countryside right on its doorstep, it’s little wonder that this seaside village is proving popular with holidaymakers.

In fact, so much so that Abersoch has also been named the most searched for destination in Wales overall for a staycation by the holiday letting agency - followed by Tenby and Saundersfoot.

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Based on bookings, other holiday hot spots in North Wales proving a hit for those going on staycation with holidaycottages.co.uk during the peak summer season include Aberdyfi (Gwyned) in second place, The Llyn Peninsulaa more broadly in third, Anglesey in fourth and Conwy Valley in fifth.

And as local tourism businesses ready themselves for the busiest time of the year, holidaycottages.co.uk has also revealed the most popular two weeks for bookings in North Wales this summer according to its latest data, with a spike for holidaymakers visiting the region looking set to be between Friday August 2 and Friday August 16.

Gareth Mahoney, Regional Director for Wales at holidaycottages.co.uk, said: “With year-on-year bookings up by five per cent this summer, it’s great to see Gogledd Cymru (North Wales) proving such a popular region to visit to help bolster the local economy. Abersoch is a fantastic destination and makes for the perfect location to make memories with friends and family.

“Looking at trends for summer staycations more broadly in North Wales, last-minute bookings have been strong – for example, we’ve recently seen a spike for properties located near Dolgellau in Gwynedd. Other areas emerging with an uplift in searches across North Wales included Aberdaron and Abergele.

“But it’s not just week-long stays that are proving popular in North Wales; short break bookings are also above average for this time of year, and we attribute this being down to the accessibility of the region to larger conurbations such as Manchester, Liverpool and the North Midlands.”

In Abersoch, one of the top performing properties in the holidaycottages.co.uk portfolio is the five-star rated Skylark which offers commanding coastal views and an indulgent hot tub, sleeping 8 people and 3 dogs. Another favourite is Pentraeth Cottage – sleeping 6 people and 1 dog, this beautifully renovated cottage has views of the harbour and is on the doorstep of all the local amenities.

Other examples of properties performing well in North Wales this year include Island Hide in Anglesey which overlooks RSPB Cors Ddyga Wetlands Reserve and has Alpacas onsite, and Beudy Y Plas – just two miles from the beautiful market town of Ruthin.

On average, in North Wales, a family of four can expect to pay £876 for a week’s stay in August based on current availability, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.