Tents, caravans, motorhomes, holiday cottages
Allow people to gain access to the countryside for holidays. Use of self contained living spaces will be a small but important step in opening up the rural economy.
Why the contribution is important
Several socioeconomic benefits including: Safe release of those under lockdown; provides frontline staff (and others) a mechanism to enjoy a vacation; kickstarts the rural economy, especially those dependant on agri-tourism; allows owners of second properties an opportunity to maintain their property; allows the owners of motorhomes and caravans an opportunity to keep these vehicles in good order.
by aloneinthehills on May 08, 2020 at 11:29AM
Posted by bethieemoo May 08, 2020 at 11:53
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Posted by firehorse May 08, 2020 at 12:04
I think that we would be better deferring holidays till less restrictions are in place.
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Posted by iambob29 May 08, 2020 at 13:07
There is no need to interact with the local community - wild camping & self-contained, self-catering facilities.
Perhaps limit the number of nights or distance travelled - up to 50 miles from main residence?
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Posted by Ruraltownie May 08, 2020 at 14:42
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Posted by user1234 May 08, 2020 at 15:49
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Posted by Ashling May 08, 2020 at 17:06
If everyone, including locals are extra vigilant about their cleanliness and behaviour and take careful precautions remembering to keep the social distancing rules in place, then I feel that this should be a consideration and people allowed to visit other places and stay in self catering cottages.
Holiday makers should be self contained, which they are mostly, within their holiday homes and not encouraged to mix with people etc. They bring their own food mostly.
Restrictions on ferry travel would have to be lifted or carefully managed.
People still have to shop, exercise and go for a walk and respect the rules at home as they would do anywhere else.
There are many positives to this including contributing a huge amount the economy as well as general health and well being for many.
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Posted by das May 08, 2020 at 19:05
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Posted by JennyBee May 10, 2020 at 14:31
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Posted by Jay32 May 10, 2020 at 17:46
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