MWT Coronavirus Newsletter - Issue 37
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Coronavirus FAQs
Following the First Minister's announcement on 12th March, we have understandably received a few enquiries from members.

For the benefit of anyone who has not yet joined our MWT Cymru Members's Only Facebook Group, we have summarised some of the key points. We encourage you to join the Facebook group, as this is the fastest way to receive updates as they happen.

Please see responses below from the Welsh Government:
Re-opening of self-contained holiday accommodation:

Options for reopening and a final decision will be made at the next review of the regulations on 25 March.

Bookings can be made for stays from 27 March, but this is at people’s own risk.

This includes:
  • Hotels and other serviced accommodation (e.g. B&Bs, hostels, etc.) that do provide en-suite rooms and can provide room service meals.
  • Other accommodation that is entirely self-contained (e.g. self-catering cottages, apartments, etc.)
  • Glamping or any other accommodation with en-suite shower/bath, WC and kitchen facilities
  • Holiday caravans, Touring caravans (including seasonal), motorhomes and campervans where they have their own on-board shower, WC and kitchen facilities
  • Caravan & Touring Sites will need to ensure the strict application of industry guidance on shared waste disposal and water points.
  • All shared facilities, aside from water and disposal points will remain closed including toilets, shower blocks, laundry, nightclubs, swimming pools
  • Bars, Restaurants and Cafes can operate a Take Away service only.

Accommodation can only be let to members of the same household and their support bubble.

N.B. England have travel restrictions including overnight stays in place until 12th April. Travel restrictions will be lifted in England on the 29th March so visitors can travel out of their local area at that point, but will need to return to their place of residence that night.
Q. Can I travel to and from my second home or holiday home to prepare it to rent to other people?

A. Travel in and out of Wales is not permitted unless there is a reasonable excuse. Travel within Wales is also limited to within the local area. Therefore, people should not be travelling outside of their local area unless they have a reasonable excuse.

However, in light of the plans to reopen self-contained accommodation in Wales on 27 March, we recognise that owners may need to check, inspect, or maintain their property it in preparation of accepting bookings. We would encourage this activity to be undertaken by someone locally if possible in order to minimise travel outside of the local area. If this is not possible, then you are permitted to travel for these preparation purposes only. You, or anyone acting on your behalf, must not stay overnight at the property.

The same rules apply to caravans, boats and other temporary accommodation.
Q. Is there a date for when serviced accommodation can re-open?

A. Serviced accommodation can reopen on the 27th March with no shared facilities/dining rooms etc like last year. However, we are unsure when serviced accommodation will be able to reopen with shared facilities; the Welsh Government will want to see how the phased reopening goes and what affect this has on Covid cases.
Q. Any news on when outdoor attractions can open?
Not yet, unfortunately. The next review of regulations is on 25th March. We will keep members updated as soon as we have a further update.
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