With new and tougher COVID restrictions, going away for a weekend or a short break seems less and less like a possibility. And despite the fact many hospitality venues may have to close, you could still have a great time in a less affected area of the English countryside. How you’d ask? By booking a single let - your only Covid-safe holiday option.

What is a Single Let

Single let is a holiday accommodation for single household renters. Of course, it doesn’t mean only one person can occupy the property, but there will be no mixing of strangers and separate households. With that in mind, you can still make a great trip out of town even under the current COVID rules.

Why Single Lets are Safer

Although hotels and larger holiday let settings undertake strict safety measures, you may still have contact with other people, who are staying in the property and that increases your chance of getting infected. Communal areas are extremely hard to keep disinfected all the time. By renting a single let you eliminate that problem. It’s only you and your family sharing all the space in the property.

Who Cleans Single Short Lets

Single short lets are advertised as self-catering accommodation, but that only means you need to cook your own food. In terms of cleaning and disinfection, it’s pretty much like in a hotel. You don’t have to do it yourself. Depending on the booking you made you may have professional housekeepers cleaning the property daily, every other day or just after you check out.

All short let accommodations are always thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between guest’s bookings. You can rest assured that when you check in, you will be enjoying a fresh, welcoming environment.

How Big are Single Lets

Single lets could be of any size. You can book a studio or a one-bed flat if you are travelling alone or with your partner. Or you can have a 5-bed house all for yourself and your family. It could be an ordinary city type of an apartment or a luxury countryside cottage.

Where to Book a Single Let

Single lets can be booked on a variety of short-let accommodation platforms, like AirBnB. To save additional fees you can book with the property owner directly. SA Oxford for example, offers lovely short let properties in Oxfordshire, perfect for business trips and small family getaways. All our properties are in close proximity to local amenities, transport links and just minutes drive to Oxford city and Blenheim Palace.

It’s not too late to start planning your Christmas breaks away from home. Most importantly, you can enjoy a good, quiet holiday without worrying about the risks of contracting COVID-19 and breaking the rules.