How to Host the Ultimate Staycation Experience at Home

Firstly, for anyone who is wondering what a Staycation is, let us introduce you to the idea of spending your vacation time at home.

In recent years, staycations have grown immensely in popularity. Whether it’s the desire to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, or simply avoid the hassle of travel, more and more people are discovering the joys of staying home.

But why? When booking sites including Airbnb and Booking.com have made booking a home from home accommodation so easy, why would you want to stay at home? Well there can be many reasons a staycation can be appealing to all ages.

Reasons for Hosting a Staycation

• Save money 
• Don’t need to travel 
• Don’t need to take time off work 
• Simple to plan 
• More time to relax and unwind  

Creating the Perfect Environment for Hosting at your Own Home

With that being said, what do you need to host a staycation? Just a few tweaks around the house, a bit of planning and shopping and your home can be transformed into the ultimate holiday destination. On a budget? Take a look at staycation tips on a budget for inspiration.

Whether you’re envisioning a serene escape to relax and recharge or a lively weekend filled with fun and activities, the possibilities are endless.

To help you get started, we’ve put together some inspiring ideas to create your dream staycation:

Spa retreat – Transform your home into a relaxing spa sanctuary. Light some candles, set up a diffuser with calming essential oils, and indulge in a day of pampering with face masks, towel robes, and relaxing music.

Craft session – Unleash your creativity with a hands-on crafting experience. Gather supplies for a project you’ve always wanted to try, from painting and pottery to tackling some DIY.

Nature therapy – There is nothing quite like spending time in the great outdoors and what better way to connect with nature than on your own doorstep. A staycation gives you the opportunity to relax outdoors or even take on some gardening.

Movie night – Bring the cinema experience home by hosting your own film premiere. Create a cosy setup with blankets, snacks, and your favorite films. You could also give the evening a theme, perhaps something like ‘A Night at the Oscars’.

Games night – Invite friends or family for a night of fun. From classic board games to modern party games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

With these simple yet effective ideas, your home can be easily transformed into a holiday heaven.

Why an Aga Cooker is Ideal for a Staycation

The idea of hosting your friends and family in the comfort of your own home has never been easier and with an Aga cooker in tow, you have everything you need to host the ultimate staycation.

Creating a Cosy Feel in the Home

Known for their radiant warmth, Aga cookers are the ideal addition to a weekend at home. From the moment guests arrive, an Aga cooker helps to set the tone for a warm inviting space that lets your guests relax and unwind. The radiant heat it provides makes your kitchen a social hub perfect for hosting.

The Perfect Menu for Your Weekend

If you are all about the food, why not create a bespoke indulging menu for your staycation weekend.

Staycation Menu

Friday Night: A Hearty Meal

Kick off your staycation with a comforting dish like a lasagna or a rich chicken curry. The Aga cookers ovens allow for perfect slow cooking, ensuring flavours blend beautifully. While the main dish cooks, you can prepare sides or dessert on the hotplates, making it easy to whip up a complete meal with minimal effort. You could even prepare this in the days running up to your weekend so there is less cooking to be done in the evening.

Saturday Morning: Full English Brunch 

There’s no other way to start the weekend that with an indulgent cooked breakfast. Fry bacon and eggs on the simmering plate, toast bread in your Aga toaster on the boiling plate, and keep sausages warm in the warming oven. The Aga cookers ability to multi task means breakfast can be ready in no time, giving you more time to relax.

Saturday Night: Pizza Night

Why not gather everyone for a fun, interactive pizza night. Use the bottom of the roasting oven to create perfect crispy bases in 15 minutes. This hands-on meal is a great activity to bring everyone together. Follow our Aga cooker pizza recipe for delicious Aga pizzas!

Top Tip: If you want to keep it easy, buy ready to roll dough!

Sunday Morning: Pastries and Coffee

Ease into Sunday with freshly baked pastries and a hot cup of coffee. The gentle heat of the baking oven is perfect for croissants, pastries, or even a quick batch of scones. It’s the kind of indulgence that makes staycations feel truly special.

Sunday Afternoon: The Ultimate Roast

What better way to round off the weekend than with a classic Aga Sunday roast. The roasting oven ensures crispy roast potatoes, succulent meats, and perfectly roasted vegetables. Use the simmering oven to slow cook gravy or keep side dishes warm while everyone gathers around the table.

More Than Just a Cooker

People often underestimate the versatility of an Aga cooker. These cookers are workhorses, designed to put in decades of work, and they thrive on being used to their full potential. Over the course of a weekend staycation, an Aga cooker can provide you with everything you need for easy entertaining.

Slow cooking: From hotpots to soups, the simmering oven is the ideal companion for slow cooking, allowing you to prepare dishes with depth.

Keeping food warm: The warming oven keeps dishes ready to serve without drying them out, making your hosting stress-free.

Heating the kitchen: The radiant heat from your Aga cooker creates a warm, welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy.

Drying clothes: Did you know Aga cookers aren’t just for cooking? Damp clothes can be gently dried on the warm surfaces, a feature that’s really appreciated during the colder months.

Heating drinks: Whether it’s boiling water for tea or keeping mulled wine warm, the Aga cooker is always ready to lend a hand.

Making your Aga Cooker Dream Come True

At Range Exchange, we believe that every home deserves an Aga cooker. Our wide range of fully reconditioned Aga cookers offers the same warmth, functionality, and joy as a brand new model. With options to suit every kitchen and lifestyle, we make it easier than ever to make your dream a reality.

We recently collaborated with Ask Charlie How, a lifestyle expert who truly understands the art of homemaking. Charlie’s tips for creating a cosy, inviting home have made her the person to follow for home inspiration. She purchased a reconditioned Dual Control Aga cooker from Range Exchange for her new home, and her excitement about this addition can be seen on her social media and Ask Charlie’s YouTube channel.

Your Staycation Awaits

Staycations are about more than staying home, they are about creating memories that will last forever. With an Aga cooker, every meal, gathering, and quiet moment becomes a special memory.

So whether you’re an Aga cooker owner looking to unlock its full potential or someone considering purchasing one, why not explore what a reconditioned Aga cooker could do for you.

Browse our collection of reconditioned Agas today and see how an Aga cooker could make your house a home.