Brixham in Devon is mentioned as the fastest growing hotspot of the UK for stay in 2025 in a study by Sykes Holiday Cottages.
The city known for its rich maritime heritage, active fishing industry and picturesque port-has the largest increase in bookings, an increase of 62%.
Sykes said this sends a strong signal for Holiday Let owners in the area. Indeed, the province has the top ten hotspots of the Holiday Let Company this year.
The second in the list is TeignMouth in Devon, where the bookings have increased by 32% and Paignton, also in the province, took fifth place after the bookings had risen by 25% this year.
Bideford in Devon was in eighth place after an increase of 24% in bookings.
Second in the list is Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire where the bookings increased by 31%. Sykes said that both this and second place TeignMouth were set for increased interest from travelers and possibly stronger returns for holiday rental owners.
Other rising destinations in the top ten are Newborough in Anglesey (+30%) and Porthmadog in Gwyndd (+25%), suggesting that a growing appetite for coastal races.
James Shaw, director of Sykes Holiday Cottages, said: “A considerable number of British is planning to take a break this year in the UK, which is positive news for vacation owners up and down through the country.
“Especially those with characteristics on ‘trending’ locations that are particularly well placed to take advantage of an increased occupation.
“Although we acknowledge that some owners are confronted with increasing pressure of recent tax changes, the continuous growth of domestic bookings – in particular at trending locations – offers a valuable opportunity to compensate for those challenges with a strong demand and a healthy return.
“The permanent attraction of the British residential state not only supports the local economies, but also helps many owners by navigating this changing landscape.”
The report also showed that the expenditure for stay in the year has risen 17%, rose to £ 1,292 per family compared to £ 1,070 in 2024.
The findings are part of Sykes’s newest Staycation Index Report Those holiday wages and booking patterns in the UK analyzes.
Top 10 ‘trending’ locations in 2025, based on year-on-year booking growth (source: Sykes Holiday Cottages)
| Rankin | Location | Percentage of growth in bookings |
| 1 | Brixham, Torbay | 62% |
| 2 | TeignMouth, Devon | 32% |
| 3 | Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire | 31% |
| 4 | Newborough, Anglesey | 30% |
| 5 | Paignton, Torbay | 25% |
| 6 | Porthmadog, Gwynddd | 25% |
| 7 | Warkworth, Northumberland | 25% |
| 8 | Bideford, Devon | 24% |
| 9 | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset | 23% |
| 10 | Morecombe, Lancashire | 22% |