But does anyone know what the score is for people looking to rent a holiday home for the purposes of work?A document published by the Cabinet Office stated that staying overnight at a location other than the place you live "for a holiday or other purpose is not allowed". This also includes "visiting second homes".
Asked whether people could rent self-catering holiday homes in this period, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "No, the rules allow for you to make visits to enjoy parks or something with pleasure status but you can't stay overnight."
I have been contacted by someone who needs to visit our area towards the end of May/beginning of June to do work on a computer system (he has stayed before) in our local area, for most of the working week, for a business that specialises in helping people with physical disabilities. Apparently he needs to be on site because if things do not go to plan, it is not easy to resolve remotely.
Under the new rules, would he be allowed to stay, given that it is work and not a 'jolly'? I'm really not sure and would be grateful if anyone here can help clarify the situation for me.
Thanks.