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Somewhere with a pool table

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I have tried googling this without success as it seems there are lots of places out there with swimming pools and tables, but if there are any with pool tables, they are hidden amongst the rest!

I fancy staying somewhere, hotel, holiday cottage, open to any suggestions with a pool table for an anniversay. It could be overnight or a week and it could be anywhere in the UK as I'm just thinking about it at present and could work it in to other holiday plans.

Can anyone think of anything that might be suitable? It's because of a joke doing the rounds for Valentine's Day about booking a table but the missus won't like it as she's rubbish at snooker. (A snooker or pool table will be fine.)

I'd really appreciate some help!

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  • ailuro2
    ailuro2 Posts: 7,540 Forumite
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    edited 19 March 2011 at 9:46AM
    We have stayed at Templand Cottages down in the Dumfries area a couple of times, it's a converted steading layout that has a few holiday cottages, some with log fires ( FOC, the best MSE price!) and it has a swimming pool and a games building with 2 pool tables and a rack of bikes of all shapes and sizes that are free to borrow at your leisure. they have a video and book library too - free again, if you're halfway through a book at the end of your stay you can take it with you if you leave one you've read behind. Places are spotless, nicely stocked with tea/sugar/herbs etc to get you started.

    Beautiful drive to get there too ( well it is from here:p)

    I think it's https://www.templandcottages.co.uk

    just had a look at the site, it looks like they've done up the games room and taken away one of the pool table to make room for sofas... there's a new trampoline too, added to the kids play area by the looks of it.

    every house has it's own BBQ too, just in case this is for warmer weather time of year ( those three days in June when summer arrives? lol)
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  • Littlesea in Weymouth have pool tables
    If you dont mind staying in a static caravan

    http://www.haven.com/parks/dorset/littlesea/sports-water-leisure.aspx

    but if you want to book try here to book with private owners: http://www.directholidayhomes.co.uk/littlesea.html
  • tanith
    tanith Posts: 8,091 Forumite
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    edited 20 March 2011 at 9:21PM
    We stayed on a working dairy farm in North Wales that had a pool table it was nice and quiet too , had tennis courts and indoor pool/spa and sauna he accommadation was lovely and they supply b and b or evening meals if you require the area is spectacular

    http://www.gwynfrynfarm.co.uk/index.htm

    EDIT: this place has a games room by the way..
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  • mynameisdave
    mynameisdave Posts: 1,284 Forumite
    Probably better off looking for games room rather than pool table.
  • Alye16
    Alye16 Posts: 281 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Ashbury hotel has a fantastic snooker/pool room http://www.manorhousehotel.co.uk/ lots of other stuff to do. We go every year and love it
  • Pee
    Pee Posts: 3,826 Forumite
    I was thinking of somewhere that had a pool table only we could use, or at least that we could book sole use of.

    (I appreciate it's a very strange idea.)
  • greenface
    greenface Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    So do you want to book a place or show it to your mrs as a joke about booking a place with a pooltable ?? Tried to make out your first post. (sounds like your very vague anywhere and time any days etc)
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
  • Pee
    Pee Posts: 3,826 Forumite
    I want to book a place. It is based on a joke about booking a pool table. My OH will like it. (I'm female, by the way.)
    I'm completely vague about where, it doesn't matter where. When will be July.
  • Quick internet search showed up the following (I have never used or been to any of them)

    http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottages-with-a-pool-table.html?&gclid=COnuxtmB4qcCFcod4QodISiC-Q&referral=third_party

    Cottages with games rooms (check it includes pool/snooker table!)

    http://www.historic-uk.com/StayUK/cottages-with-games-rooms.htm

    http://www.premiercottages.co.uk/results.asp?region=devon

    Also try

    http://www.duddings.co.uk/

    There are lots more out there, just need to search. Good luck!!
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  • Pee
    Pee Posts: 3,826 Forumite
    Thanks for that. I like the look of the one in Northumberland. Anyone actually stayed in one?
    More suggestions for ones that you haven't stayed in are welcome, too.
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