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Suggestions for Bank Holiday UK break
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Tony_Montana_3
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Hi people
Ok need to get away for a few days with the family (wife, 3 boys 9 and under).
Since we are saving for a new house we can only manage a short UK break this year
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Wife seems pretty keen on Devon. Our budget is approx £500 to spend on the best accommodation for 3 nights, must be child friendly and have plenty off attractions.
Note, doesn't have to be Devon, any where in the UK is fine with me.
Thanks in advance
TM (:
Ok need to get away for a few days with the family (wife, 3 boys 9 and under).
Since we are saving for a new house we can only manage a short UK break this year
.Wife seems pretty keen on Devon. Our budget is approx £500 to spend on the best accommodation for 3 nights, must be child friendly and have plenty off attractions.
Note, doesn't have to be Devon, any where in the UK is fine with me.
Thanks in advance
TM (:
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Tony_Montana wrote:Wife seems pretty keen on Devon.
Well you may like to keep her happy and opt for Devon
(it's a nice place anyway). Cornwall, Dorset and the Lake District are good too. What about staying on a working farm? (good fun for kids)
Here are some sites for ideas:
http://www.specialplacestostay.co.uk/search/listing.php?Country=Britain&CoDePro=Devon
http://www.organicholidays.com/EnglandInfo.html"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
best of everything; they just make the best
of everything that comes along their way."
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How does hiring a camper van compare to 3 nights accommodation?
:idea:I got an idea, an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about:idea:0 -
competitionscafe - thanks for the links, I'll follow them up.
trace-j maybe too much like home (hard work) plus misses is pretty fussy, 4 star minimum :rolleyes:
Thanks peopel, keep them coming.0 -
How about North Wales or Anglesey?
http://www.menaiholidays.co.uk/movie.htm
I can't recommend the above site either way, I only know about it because my friend has a 5* cottage listed on there, which would suit your other half down to the ground!:j0 -
I would sayTry Cornwall, No doubt it will be busy but nevertheless it's very nice. The local papers suggest that the bookings are down this year, so accomodation is easier to find.
It will no doubt cost loads on petrol getting here, but that's the Govn't for you.
CORNWALL PROBABLY THE GREATEST COUNTY IN THE WORLDNO to pasty tax We won!!!! Just shows that people power works! Don't be apathetic to your cause!0 -
I'd love to go on a break but I worry about the queues, just want some peace and quiet with BF now we arent working bank holiday
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children; one of these is roots, the other wings" - Hodding Carter
:A ~~~ Spread some good Karma ~~~ :A0 -
N9eav wrote:I would sayTry Cornwall, No doubt it will be busy but nevertheless it's very nice. The local papers suggest that the bookings are down this year, so accomodation is easier to find.
It will no doubt cost loads on petrol getting here, but that's the Govn't for you.
CORNWALL PROBABLY THE GREATEST COUNTY IN THE WORLD
Thanks for the link.
There's a couple of suitable places in Falmout, what is the local town/ attractions like?0 -
FALMOUTH. Is a biggish town with a port and harbours etc. The main attraction is the national maritime museum. They also have a funpool called ships and castles with waterslides etc. The shops are pretty good too. There are a variety of boat trips available as Falmouth is one of deepest esturies in europe so plenty to see there. Fishing trips are available too if that's your thing. Nearby is the Gweek seal sanctuary. alsoTony_Montana wrote:Thanks for the link.
There's a couple of suitable places in Falmout, what is the local town/ attractions like?
Goonhilly earth satelite station. In fact there are loads of things to do in that area and some great coastline to explore. The beaches are excellent too. I could cut and paste stuff all day. Try this for a 30 mile drive near me, worth a look. Hope this helps and you have a good time.NO to pasty tax We won!!!! Just shows that people power works! Don't be apathetic to your cause!0 -
BoltonMinx wrote:I'd love to go on a break but I worry about the queues, just want some peace and quiet with BF now we arent working bank holiday
Try the Peak district, Buxton, Matlock Bath, Bakewell etc. Lived there for a while and loved the place. Can't be too far away from you?NO to pasty tax We won!!!! Just shows that people power works! Don't be apathetic to your cause!0 -
How about Pembrokeshire? The coastline alone rivals anything Devon/Cornwall has to offer, and it's also a lot less crowded and commercialised even in, say, Tenby which is the biggest 'hot spot' in the county. Prices are good too and the roads much quieter; we're still a fairly 'undiscovered' destination! "I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille...."0
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