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Archives for November 2018

Log Cabin
Currently considering an idea to build a log cabin in Wales and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with a business like this? The Cabin will be at a high standard and sit on owned land, it is important to know I'm not going for a cabin that you'd see on a caravan park, but one that will be well thought through an…
Cinema Chain takes cash but does not issue tickets
We purchased 2 cinema tickets using the Picture House website. I then had to authorise payment using our Monzo Bank app..which meant we had to move away from our desktop and find the phone. When the phone was found, I authorised payment and assumed that, as usual we would receive tickets by email. It was only in the day of…
2 for 1 movie odeon code?
Hi I was wondering if anyone has a spare odeon code for the 2 for 1 meerkat movies they don't need? I'd be super grateful, thank you :)
Hotel bill fiddles
This grinds my gears... When I book a hotel, I usually ask for a price for bed, breakfast & dinner. A couple of months ago, I booked a lovely hotel in Torquay for three nights. Every dinner the waiter would come to the table with the menu, and tell us about the chef's 'specials'. These sounded lovely, so we ordered them on…
Terms and Conditions - UK Holiday
Hi - I'm new to this forum so hope I'm posting in the right place and am posting the right sort of thing. I recently wrote to a well known UK holiday company after a disastrous camping holiday, with a number of complaints. They have acknowledged that everything I have said in my letter is true in relation to all the…
Kelloggs adults go free code
Hello, Just wondered if anyone had the 10 digit code from inside a kelloggs box that they don't need so that I could use it to book a day out please?? Many thanks 😁
Village hotels cancellation insurance - can someone help me decipher?
Hello all, long time lurker here. Looking for some advice regarding village hotel's cancellation insurance, located here:…
Why can you only book a holiday starting on Friday
Please can anyone advise why now, when booking a holiday it has to start on either a Friday or a Monday? I always used to be able to book a holiday from Saturday to Saturday.
Travel lodge price variation
Morning Does anybody know the reason for this. Was looking at one in London yesterday lunchtime and it was £50, I couldnt book as had not confirmed arrangements, but now the same room is £190. Could this be down to more people looking at a weekend? Wondering if its worth waiting until Monday or just booking somwhere else.
Warwickshire/ midlands cottage for xmas (cheap!) - any advice please?
Hello all, So I am desparate to get away this Xmas from 22nd Dec -29th Dec with my six year old and am looking to see if anyone can help / knows of any cottage deals or apartment deals or recommendations for that week please? Bit of background , we are a single lone parent family and we are currently living with my parents…
Cultureless phillistine. Help for day outs in London please.
I am pretty new to this. Going out in general. :rotfl: . Very indifferent to entertainments. Can behave well in public places though. I would like to take out my new found partner who seem to be intrested in me for some reason. :) . Little to no money left in the account at the end of the month. £100 per month for…
FREE and Cheap Christmas Events for Children, Individuals, and Families in Scotland 2018
If you're based in Scotland this is a great list of events: https://www.scotlanddebt.co.uk/articles/cost-of-living/free-cheap-christmas-events-children-individuals-families-scotland-2018
Canal side holiday cottage
Looking for a canal side holiday cottage in the Midlands, Somerset or Wiltshire. Had a look Sykes Cottages any other sites or personal recommendations. Hoping to pay no more than £350 for a week in May for 3 people. Many thanks.
Madam Tussards
Just got the email the booking through the Sun. Just wondered if there will any hidden costs that I need to anticipate (I can serve the gift shop, but do you have to pay on top of entrance price for any special things inside)?
Damage Waiver for experience day
I have been given a "petrol head" experience day. Finding the locations was hard enough, and the extra fees added to them, but i can find no indication of the cost of the damage waiver charges? Does anyone have any idea of cost?
Hotel Turndown Service
I was ecstatic to learn that I've earned Turndown Service as part of a hotel group loyalty scheme. Anyone know what it is, pls? :think:

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