Autumn Staycation: 10 Unique Ideas

• Private Chef
• Mobile Bar
• Marquees & Stretch Tents
• Children’s Entertainment
• Hot Tub

• Indoor Cinema
• Singing Guitarist
• Afternoon Tea
• Casino Hire 
• Silent Disco

Cooking a meal for your family and friends can be a tedious task at the best of times, let alone on holiday, so why not let a private chef get their hands dirty while you kick back and relax with your guests and a drink? Get everyone together at a table and eat the most delicious food without having to worry about the washing up afterwards – a win-win situation for all! The best part is… it’s budget-friendly, with tons of warm, hearty menu options you will be able to work closely with the chef you choose to find the perfect autumn menu to cater for all your dietary requirements and individual tastes.

Mobile bar hire is a super flexible option for your staycation. You can book a mobile bar service which includes the full works, a party bartender who can make your classic favourite drinks, dry hiring the equipment to show off your own skills or participating in your very own cocktail masterclass. This can be set up inside your accommodation as a great way to elevate your autumn staycation and give it that little something extra.

If you plan to have some drinks in the garden under the fresh autumn sky, be sure to make your plans weather-proof by hiring a marquee or stretch tent to pitch in your garden. Not only does this mean you are protected from the unpredictable British weather, it can also give your experience a unique festival-esque feel to your staycation as the suppliers can also provide equipment such as lighting, furniture and outdoor heating.

If little ones are joining you on your autumn staycation, it is worth considering hiring an entertainer to keep them occupied. The children’s entertainers skill set ranges from playing a few party games, providing a small disco or even performing a magic show – there are so many different entertainment options to consider for the kids – and who knows, the big kids of the family might enjoy this too!

If your cosy cottage or gorgeous glamping pod that you’ve been spending a lot of time searching for does not have a hot tub, you can simply hire one out to your holiday home for the weekend. Hiring a hot tub is the perfect way to warm up and relax under a cold Autumn evening. This can often work out better for your budget overall and if you are planning an extended stay, you can always just book it for the night or two that you haven’t got anything planned. 

Have you ever considered having a cinema experience in the comfort of your own holiday home? You can choose to hire a silent cinema where the suppliers will provide you with headphones for all the guests plus a large projector screen and projector. Alternatively, you can hire a projector and screen with a speaker system if you have neighbours that don’t mind the noise. Hiring an indoor cinema is a great idea for an evening activity that you and your guests can snuggle up to and enjoy a movie.

Hire a Singing Guitarist to serenade you and your guests on your autumn staycation. The singing guitarist will be able to perform all of your favourite songs and they can perform either in your garden or indoors (socially distanced of course!) depending on the weather. This is a really nice and easy way to get some light entertainment and lift everyone’s spirits during this stressful time. 

Who doesn’t love a warm fluffy scone filled with clotted cream and jam? An afternoon tea delivery is a fabulous treat to celebrate something special or it can simply just be a nice surprise for your loved ones – make an ordinary day extraordinary! Similarly to hiring a private chef, there are plenty of menu options to choose from. You can keep it traditional with a cup of Earl Gray, cucumber sandwiches and sultana scones or you can pop the prosecco and turn it into celebratory brunch. Either way, this is a budget-friendly and unique way to keep the magic of your autumn staycation alive. 

Casino Hire has always been a popular entertainment option for larger events, but why should it stop there? If your accommodation has space, you can hire a professional casino table with a smartly dressed croupier to play your favourite games of Roulette, Blackjack & Poker. A little bit of healthy competition never hurt anybody and it will be sure to create an exciting atmosphere for your evening. The suppliers can also provide fun money and prizes so no one is left out from the fun. 

No noise and Bad dance moves? What more do you want. Silent Discos are the best and most affordable option to get the party going, even more so on your staycation. If the children crash for the night early, then the adults can stay up and keep up the party without worrying about waking them up. This is also convenient if your rental policy has a clause on noise pollution. The silent disco headphones you rent will come with 3 channels so Mum and Aunty Sue can jive away to ABBA, while you listen to the latest chart tunes. The equipment is always super easy to use and because it is delivered to your door, you just have to set it up and get dancin’ away.