TURNS out you don't have to break the bank for a summer getaway. George Redfern, 21, from Wirral, Merseyside, spent a night at the Coco Beach Hotel in Blackpool, and was pleasantly surprised. 3 George Redfern was surprised with his cheap staycation 3 He had booked the two-star, Coco Beach Hotel in Blackpool Despite its rock-bottom price of £16.
20 a night and a two-star rating on Booking.com, George discovered that this little hotel wasn't as grim as one might expect. In fact, he says he'd stay there again.
George, a savvy content creator, embarked on his adventure after a diligent search for the UK's cheapest hotel. His findings led him to the Coco Beach Hotel, and armed with low expectations, he set off for Blackpool. George said: "I knew it was going to be a bit run down and wasn't going to be the nicest.
" Getting into the hotel also turned out to be a bit of a quest. He added: "It took about five minutes to get into the hotel because the landlord's phone was broken." Fortunately, a Good Samaritan from a neighbouring hotel recognised the landlord and helped him gain access.
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