Large family holiday!

moneymummy

Hi All! Can anyone help me out with some budget ideas for a holiday for 2 Adults and 3 children that doesn't involve a remortgage!?! In the past I have managed to go during term time, but this year as I am committed to working at a school I need to go in one of the holidays. It's so hard to find accomodation to sleep 5 unless you go self catering, in which case the price is based on 6 adults sharing in most cases. If anyone knows of any good hotels or accomodation that sleep 5 I would be greatfull. Also the idea of all inclusive, with 3 children, appeals so any all inclusive hotels with large family rooms anyone knows of would be helpfull! Don't want much do I?!!

oldMcDonald

Where do you want to go? Are you looking to the UK or warmer climes?

To be honest, we have had the same trouble (5 kids, me & DH) and gave up and got a large tent in the Argos end of season sale a few years back!! Saved loads and discovered that camping wasn't the hell that I thought it would be - and the kids love it and find it really exciting (!!??)

Don't think its everyones cup of tea, though.

sloppychops

Where do you want to go to/not go to?
Dates you want to go on and for how long?
How old are the children?
Where would you like to fly from?
Whats your budget?

moneymummy

To be quite honest I don't mind UK or abroad, although I think the children and hubby would prefer abroad. I did contemplate camping but I don't think we would manage to squeeze all of us and the excess baggage (we have 3 girls!!) into one car!:undecided . Thanks for your reply anyway!

moneymummy

In response to sloppychops. We don't mind any destination (as long as it's safe!) Any of the school holidays / half terms dates would be fine. We would want at least 7 days away. The children are aged 10, 8, and 5. We would prefer to fly from Stansted, but any of the London airports would be fine or at a stretch Norwich. Budget depends on board really. About two years ago we got two weeks 'budget' all inclusive in Greece for £1600 in August! I know I got a great deal then though. The maximum we could go to all inclusive is £2000 for two weeks.

sloppychops

Mon, 13 Aug 07
Flight 9802 10:35 Depart London Stansted (STN)
13:35 Arrive Girona Barcelona (GRO)

Thu, 23 Aug 07
Flight 9809 22:05 Depart Girona Barcelona (GRO)
23:15 Arrive London Stansted (STN)

Total £564.60
https://www.ryanair.com

San Eloy - Tossa de Mar
All Inclusive
2 bedroomed apartment
Total £1290
https://www.findmeaccom.com

Grand Total £1854 transfers still needed

Hotel Reviews
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g230087-d314884-Reviews-Aparthotel_San_Eloy-Tossa_de_Mar_Costa_Brava_Catalonia.html

Janeyjaz

fab price - I'll ask you next year

malima

sloppy chops,
That is Fantastic!!!
I also have 3 kids, but all boys!! How the heck do you find these holidays!?
Just reading your posts always put me in a mood for holidays.
If you can, can you find me something too?
3 adults, 3 children (11, 5, and 4)
flying from any scottish airport,(preferably glasgow) or even if the price is right, from Manchester.
Prefer all inclusive, but half board is ok.
dates would be after 28th June for 1 week
anywhere in Spain,portugal, or canaries.
TIA
malima

sloppychops

malima
Is August ok for you?
Same hotel as quote above.

Wed, 22 Aug 07
Flight 7823 14:00 Depart Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
17:35 Arrive Girona Barcelona (GRO)

Wed, 29 Aug 07
Flight FR7824 18:00 Depart Girona Barcelona (GRO)
19:45 Arrive Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)


Total £408.72
https://www.ryanair.com

San Eloy Apartments,Tossa de Mar,Costa Brava
all inclusive
2 bedroomed apartment
Total £749
https://www.findmeaccom.com

Grand Total £1157.72 transfers still needed

If you need transfers try https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk (under holiday extras)

People carrier for up to 8 people £143 or shuttle @ £17 per person.

malima

Thanks Sloppychops,
that was quick!!
Will talk it over with my hubby,(as he will not be able to go due to work,and it is him who is paying for it, for me, the kids and my parents.)
(The reviews are not very good for the hotel though)
Thanks very much!!
Very much appreciated.

malima

bbford

Hey Sloppychops, can you help me too? (or anyone else)

Looking to spend our first hols in the UK, thinking Devon 2 adults , 3 children 5,2,6 months, quality self catering accom. not out in the sticks, and not a caravan.
Dates: Beginning August hols
Many thanks!