When you have a holiday home planning a trip there is important and something that is a special occasion which is why it is important to make it feel like your own. Don't worry, there are plenty of easy ways to do just that - and many of them are very simple indeed and here at Old Hall we are experts in helping you make your holiday home feel exactly that- home.
A beautiful space will always smell wonderful, and by adding little extras such as a scented candle, a diffuser, or a diffuser with essential oils you can evoke happy memories to help resonate with the location. For example, why not choose a fresh linen scent to invoke the feeling of the countryside or a warm woody fragrance with cinnamon and cedarwood. Every time you smell that fragrance outside of the holiday you will be transported there mentally and is a really good way to keep those memories alive.
This is a space you can be a bit more daring and creative as it’s not your permanent home so you have a little more freedom on how you would like to style it. By adding those extra finishing such as soft fleecy throws and blankets in more daring colours such as rich oranges or deep greens with matching large cushions you can create a space that can be refreshed each time. Cushion covers can be changed, and even matching tea towels can be rotated to make it feel like a different experience each time.
Why not set aside some snuggly pyjamas you have just for your holiday home as they are essential for creating a cosy home feel in the evenings, or the afternoons when you want to relax with a film or book. Pack soft toys for the children and create their own special holiday boxes with those extras to enjoy when they come to visit. Warm slippers and quality dressing gowns will add that hotel-style luxury touch!
Continuing the theme of patterned looks that are a bit more daring to allow your creative side to flourish you can get some quality patterned bedding that again is easily changeable and makes a big difference to the environment when you go. Yes, hotels have neutral usually white beddings but its not a hotel it’s your holiday home so get those brushed cotton or silk sheets and have it exactly how you want. Use good pillows which support the neck and have plenty of extras to hand for anyone that needs them. Try adding a little lavender essential oil to your washing machine for a relaxing fragrance that will encourage everyone to unwind and drift off at bedtime.
When on holiday it’s always good to keep your fridge topped up with comfort food and the beverages that you enjoy, there's nothing like a glass of fine wine at the end of a day's activity! Think about adding a bean to roast coffee maker that will suffuse your holiday home with a wonderful and comforting aroma, having one in the holiday home will serve as a special treat when you do visit. You can also have a good range of herbal tea on display they can they be loose leaf and stored in clear jars giving your kitchen that more whimsical feel and adds the aroma and memory retention mentioned earlier.
Being free on a holiday gives more time for cooking and we have some amazing guides on making famous Lancashire dishes and Cumbrian dishes in your holiday home that you can check out. If you’re staying at our caravan park in Carnforth, then it’s only fitting to try the local food whilst here.
Having some board games stored at a holiday home helps keep that association of being on holiday and having fun. Whether it’s with the kids or grandkids or just between a couple, having a board game on hand creates a fun social environment that helps keep the buzz still going even if the weather isn’t great. You can also organise a song playlist for different moods and energy levels during the break. Your holiday home is all about relaxation, luxury and good times enjoyed with your preferred company - so focus on all the finer things in life that bring you joy!
Our number one goal is not just to introduce you to your new holiday home, but to show you the experience of having one in such a stunning location as if you choose to stay with us, we can guarantee it will be unforgettable. Contact us today for more information on our holiday homes for sale in Carnforth.