The Great British Staycation and which car to do it in.

This year will be different to others in more ways than one, domestic tourism is experiencing levels of interest not seen since the pre-commercialisation of airline travel. This, coupled with the government advice to keep public transport usage to a minimum will mean your car could be the key to a memorable 2020 holiday.

We wanted to pick out a couple of our Williams Select Manchester premium used cars and pair them up with the perfect UK staycation. Whether it’s a Porsche Caymen traversing the English Riviera, or an Audi Q8 heading deep into the Scottish Highlands, Williams Select has a vehicle to meet your needs.

Where to go: Cornwall


Cornwall competes with some top European holiday destinations when it comes to water bathing quality. Devon and Cornwall received a 98.7% pass rate, with over 85% receiving the top rating of “excellent”. You could head to Newquay and experience the UK’s best known surfing destination, Fistral Beach. If you’re looking for something a bit less physical, head to the fascinating Eden Project for a day out that inspires a sense of wonder and connection with the natural world.

What to take: Porsche Cayman 981

A two-seater, mid-engine sports car is your ideal companion for the winding coastal roads. With a marque as desirable Porsche, you will feel perfectly at home in some of the premium hotels looking out over the Atlantic. The model pictured above is a 271 bhp, 2.7 litre flat 6 taking you from 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds and includes 7in touchscreen infotainment, air con to keep you cool during the summer and automatic headlights. This probably isn’t the car you want for a for a family camping trip, but it will happily take your luggage in it’s two boots! You get a 150 litre luggage space up front as well as 275 litres in the rear, add those together and that’s quite a bit bigger than family favourite the Ford Focus (375 litres).

Where to go: Scottish Highlands

The highlands has everything, miles of coastline, mountain ranges and lochs. It could be the ultimate camping destination, or even a stay in the lap of luxury at some world renowned resorts. Head to the Cairngorms for some summer hiking, or leave your trip until winter to experience the Scottish Ski Season. Looking for a coastal escape? Check out Sandwood Bay and it’s mile long beach in a remote spot with very few people around, just lots of space to soak in the natural beauty. For the wildlife spotters, there is the opportunity to see the Highland Cow in it’s natural habitat. One of the best places to spot them is the Rothiemurchus Highland Estate, close to popular Aviemore, you can see them in the fields surrounding the estate, with the impressive backdrop of the Cairngorms to boot.

What to take: Audi Q8


The Audi Q8 is a new addition to the SUV market and has made some waves, with high specifications and the tried and test engine range from the Q7. The model we currently have here at Select is the V6 3.0 TDI, boasting a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds all while offering up a respectable 30mpg. This makes it the perfect mix of fun and practicality for an activity packed adventure in the Scottish Highlands.


Williams Select is part of Williams Group, a family run business that's been in Operation since 1909. At Select we always stock an extensive range of high-quality, low-mileage, well-maintained used vehicles including BMW, MINI, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Nissan, Honda, lexus Jaguar, Land Rover and many more. We have access to a wide range of stock through our retailer network which means we are regularly acquiring new hand-selected vehicles to add to our portfolio of premium used cars.

With a customer rating of 4.6/5 on Google reviews, you can be sure you are getting the best possible service from our experienced sales team. You can also part exchange your old vehicle with peace of mind. You can now also reserve your Select Used Vehicle online, and complete the purchase remotely with no need to come in store! For more information on any of our used car stock, please call a member of the team on 0161 907 0400.