UK Holiday Home Insurance

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Holiday Home Insurance

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You should consider buying Holiday Home Insurance online if you own a second property or holiday home that isn’t your main residence that you use for family holidays (including weekend or longer breaks) or let to friends and family. If you let the property to the public, you should buy Holiday Let Insurance.

Policy Powerhouse offers affordable, reliable, and easy-to-get Holiday Home insurance. We work with top rated insurers who provide great claims service.

Owning a holiday home is a dream for many, but protecting it should be a priority. At Policy Powerhouse, we specialise in UK holiday home insurance, providing tailored coverage that ensures your property is safeguarded from the unexpected. Whether you use your holiday home for family getaways or rent it out, we offer flexible, cost-effective solutions to keep your investment secure.

Get a quote from professional insurance advisors who are available to talk with you and ensure that you get the cover that is right for you. We offer just the right cover for whatever your requirement. Why not see for yourself and get a quote below? If holiday home insurance is not what you need, we provide unoccupied property insurance and commercial property insurance to ensure you’re covered whatever your needs.

what is holiday home insurance?

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Holiday home insurance is designed specifically for properties that are not your main residence. Standard home insurance may not cover second homes due to their unique risks, such as extended periods of unoccupancy or rental use. Our holiday home insurance UK policies protect you against damage, liability claims, and financial loss, ensuring you can enjoy your property worry-free.

If you let your property to paying guests, you’ll need holiday let insurance, which provides additional protection suited for rental properties.

What does holiday home insurance cover?

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We understand that every holiday home is different, so we provide tailored cover that meets your specific needs. Our standard policy includes:

  • Up to £5 million public liability insurance – Protection against injury claims and accidental property damage.
  • Fire and water damage – Including incidents caused by guests.
  • Accidental damage to buildings – Covering unexpected mishaps.
  • Alternative accommodation – If your property becomes uninhabitable due to insured damage, we’ll cover temporary accommodation for your guests.
  • Replacement locks – If keys are stolen, we’ll cover the cost of new locks for added security.
  • Loss of rental income – If insured damage prevents you from renting out your holiday home, we’ll help cover lost earnings.
  • Employers’ liability insurance – A legal requirement if you employ staff like cleaners or gardeners.

 

Optional Add-Ons for Extra Peace of Mind

  • Accidental damage to contents – Ideal if you’re letting the property to guests.
  • Home emergency cover – Provides immediate assistance in emergencies.
  • Legal expenses cover – Protects you against legal disputes related to your holiday home.

what factors affect a holiday home insurance quote?

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The cost of insurance on a holiday home depends on several factors, including:

  • Location – Coastal properties may face higher premiums due to flood risks.
  • Rental status – Letting to guests can increase costs due to higher liability risks.
  • Security measures – Enhanced security can reduce premiums.
  • Policy extras – Adding optional covers like accidental damage will impact the cost.
  • Unoccupancy periods – The longer your home is empty, the higher the risk.

ways to reduce your holiday home insurance cost

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There are some ways that you could potentially reduce the cost of your holiday home insurance including:

  • Pay annually – Monthly payments often include interest or admin fees.
  • Combine buildings & contents insurance – A joint policy can be more cost-effective.
  • Increase voluntary excess – A higher excess can reduce your premium.
  • Ensure accurate valuations – Overestimating the rebuild cost and contents value can inflate your premium unnecessarily.

why policy powerhouse

Expertise you can trust

We specialise in holiday home buildings insurance, ensuring even properties with unique needs get the right cover.

Fast, hassle-free process

Our tech-driven platform makes getting insured quick and easy, so you can focus on enjoying your holiday home, not worrying about paperwork.

affordable & comprehensive cover

We work with top-rated insurers, ensuring you get the best coverage at competitive prices.

Contact Policy Powerhouse

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Contact a member of our team today to get a quote or policy set-up in minutes. We offer sensibly priced, tailored holiday home insurance cost efficient packages.

Getting a holiday home insurance cover quote with Policy Powerhouse is quick and simple. To provide an accurate quote, we’ll need details such as:

Property location – Where your holiday home is situated.
Usage – Do you rent it out, or is it for personal use only?
Security features – Any alarms, locks, or additional security measures in place.
Rebuild cost – The estimated cost to rebuild your property in case of total loss.
Contents value – If you require cover for furnishings and belongings.

Our expert advisors are ready to guide you through the process, ensuring you get the best cover at the right price.

Make-a-Wish

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We’re committed to making a difference here at Policy Powerhouse, that’s why we donate £1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation every time you purchase or renew your policy with us. We have a goal of raising £100,000 and you can read all about it here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Holiday Home Insurance is different to standard home insurance as it is designed to cover properties that are not in full time use and that are used by friends and family. The liability cover covers your liability to both third parties and your guests.

This is purely down to personal choice. Accidental Damage is included as standard on the buildings section of the Policy Powerhouse let property policy. It is optional cover on the contents section of the policy. Your policy schedule will confirm if this cover is included.
This covers legal liability for accidental bodily injury including death or disease, and accidental damage to material property not belonging to you.

The rebuild sum insured should represent how much it would cost to rebuild your holiday let (including any outbuildings) as they currently stand from scratch.

Policy Powerhouse has taken away the worry of getting this amount right for the policyholder.

We use data from a variety of sources to estimate the rebuild cost of the property.

Rebuild costs don’t include the cost of land, so in most cases it will be less than the property’s market value.

Make sure the rebuild sum insured is enough to cover the cost of rebuilding your holiday let including outbuildings, swimming pools, hot tubs etc. The costs for debris removal and professional architect and engineers fees should also be included.

You may alter the rebuild sum insured up to £1,000,000. Failure to insure for the full reinstatement value could result in the claims settlement being reduced.

Contents should always be covered on a new for old basis. You should insure the contents for the amount it would cost if you were replacing them at today’s prices.

The Policy Powerhouse holiday let insurance automatically offers £10,000 of cover free of charge. You may select any amount up-to £100,000. Typically, the average value of possessions in a holiday let property is approximately £20,000.

  • Pay annually It’s often cheaper to pay the premium annually rather than paying monthly. Most insurers will charge interest or an admin fee if you opt to pay monthly.
  • Buy a combined policy Buying buildings and contents insurance together from the same insurer will save you money compared to buying each separately.
  • Increase your voluntary excess Opting to pay a higher voluntary excess can lower your insurance premium.
  • Don’t over-insure Overestimating the rebuild cost of your property and the value of your contents will increase your premium, so ensure the figures are accurate as possible.

Policy Powerhouse is an insurance broking business focused upon niche insurance sectors providing contingency and property insurance expertise.  The business operates as far as possible through its digital platform which is being created to provide exceptional customer engagement and seamless insurer reporting.  Policy Powerhouse Executives each have over 30 years specialist experience of the sector and the business is also supported by an Advisory Board who have extensive experience within related sectors such as Technology, Marketing, Advertising & Investor relations.  Policy Powerhouse Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA registration 946345 as an appointed representative of Innovative Risk Labs Ltd. Innovative Risk Labs Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA Registration 609155. You can check this by visiting Financial Services Register or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768.

The policy is provided by Bspoke Underwriting Limited and insured by Accelerant Insurance Europe SA
A copy of the Policy Wording, IPID, Statement of Fact and Schedule will be emailed to you. Copies are available upon request.
A quotation is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

Policies typically allow a set unoccupancy period, often up to 30, 60, or 90 days. If your property will be empty for longer, we can arrange specialised cover.

Yes. Many insurers require minimum security standards, such as approved locks and alarm systems. Additional security measures may help lower your premium.

You should insure your home for the full rebuild cost, not just its market value. This ensures you’re fully covered in case of complete destruction.

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