By myself

singlemindedly

Hi... I'm single, and I want to go on holiday on my own. Finding it extremely difficult to find something at a reasonable price! I'm not out to be social, to "make new friends" - I just want to go away and relax by myself, thanks very much. Away from the beaten track would be lovely, like a little B&B rather than a huge resort hotel.

UK would be fine, or Europe, or Mediterranean. As I have special dietary requirements I'd also need a self-catering place (with kitchen and shops nearby-ish) so I can make my own food. I don't really know where to look... any thoughts?

Thanks!
Susanne

Albannach1876

You and me both! Why do us singles always have to want to be sociable?!
What about maybe renting a small cottage up in the North of Scotland? It's beautiful - and you can't get any more off the beaten track than that, in the UK at least. Only (potential) problem is you really need your own transport.
I'm currently considering a summer holiday in either the Austrian or Swiss Alps, travelling independently.
I'm sure wherever you end up you'll have a great time!

singlemindedly

You know - I happen to be Austrian and if you want a summer holiday there, as a single you're usually quite spoiled for choice. There's lots, mostly they're into wellness as well as hiking/walking. tiscover.at is quite helpful (choose English in the top right hand corner)

As for me, I'd love to either stay in the UK or go to a sunny place. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side: Austria isn't for me, heh.

Good luck to you!

Incapuppy

I haven't checked recently but Mercury Direct always used to feature a lot of 'no single supplement' holidays.

Voyager2002

Stay in a Youth Hostel: ideal for singles, and you are guaranteed a well-equipped kitchen.

Bronnie

A lot depends on your budget, of course.
Last year, I went to Soller in Mallorca. It's a beautiful, unspoilt, traditional place. I got really cheap flights. Took a bus from the airport to Palma, then a bus to Soller (very easy), or there's a little old fashioned train that goes direct there too. If you take a little wheelie suitcase, it's really easy to manage on your own! You absolutely don't need a car here.The travelling part was really cheap.
I stayed B & B here;
http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/balearics/B1443.htm

However, this doesn't really help your self-catering quest, which is a nuisance as you're going to pay the same as if there were 2 or 3 people sharing.
This looks lovely though and about the same price as the B&B, and probably as a cottage in the UK!
http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/balearics/B2128.htm



Good luck with your quest anyway!

waynehayes

A friend of mine is in the same situation. I've been on the lookout for him and found one which he liked the look of. Staying for a week HB at the Sirenis Playa Dorada I'm Cala Llonga on Ibiza, leaving mid May from BHX for £286. That was with Thomas Cook.

Bronnie

Just to throw another idea in.

Ryanair fly to Pula Croatia from Stansted. ATM it is a route offering £5 flights.
Eg 14th May for 7 nights £25.52 return incl taxes (carry-on bag and booking with Electron card).

Travelling for example May or Sept (consider staying 5 nights instead of a full week) you could have a value for money holiday in a gorgeous place like this. Plus you are out of the euro zone!

http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/Croatia/holiday-apartment-Istria/p52597.htm

This really appeals to me, just don't fancy the drive to and from Stansted for the cheap flight!