A father-of-three was quoted £71,000 for a week's stay in a Cornwall holiday home and has slammed firms for 'exploiting' families on staycations.
Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson said a three-bedroom contemporary home in St Ives he was interested in came to a whopping £10,232-per-night when he enquired about a week's stay.
He was searching online for a summer break, starting from August 14, for himself and his family, with three young sons aged five and under.
Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson (pictured) was quoted more than £71,000 for a holiday cottage in St Ives for a week in August
A three-bedroom contemporary home in St Ives he was interested in came to a whopping £10,232-per-night. (Pictured, the outside of the property)
Prices for holidays in the UK's top spots have soared by up to 40 per cent on 2019, research showed. (Pictured, the inside of the property)
There are currently nine properties in Cornwall listed on the site, with the second most expensive, a five bedroom cottage, totalling £8,515. (Pictured, the upstairs)
But when he searched for a property that slept five in the picturesque town, one option came up costing £71,627 for the week - more than double the average UK annual wage.
Cllr Nickerson, from Beverley, East Yorkshire, said: 'Everything I have seen is about 50 per cent more than their normal price.
'We have a young family so we normally do have a UK staycation as it's easier. But it's normally affordable for a family, but this was shocking.
'I thought it must have been a mistake, but having checked other properties, it is clear it isn't, as they're all far more.'
The councillor was hoping to enjoy a week's stay in St Ives, Cornwall (stock picture) with his wife and three children
The three-bedroom contemporary home in St Ives he was interested in came to a whopping £10,232-per-night when he enquired about a week's stay
There are currently nine properties in Cornwall listed on the site, with the second most expensive, a five bedroom cottage, totalling £8,515 for the same week and the cheapest, a two bedroom lodge, costing £966.
He accused holiday home owners and firms of exploiting the lack of available properties and the narrow choices people have for holidaying this year.
Cllr Nickerson, who represents Minster and Woodmansey on East
