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Christmas Break -PLEASE HELP!!!

Hi all,
I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help / or know someone who can.
I would love to be able to get my close family together for Christmas, and am looking for a house with approx 5 bedrooms. (Don't wanna do the X-Factor sob story- but earlier this year was diagnosed with secondary cancer, so wanna make this a good one for my family as a thank you for all of their support.)
Ideally somewhere in Central England, and that doesn't cost too much. I was wondering if somewhere had had a cancellation or if anyone could recommend anywhere?
I'd really appreciate some help!
:)

Comments

  • greenface
    greenface Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hi try ownersdirect for starters. http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/ its a good easy to use site with lots of options and bedrooms etc. How is your mobility or others that needs to be looked at as if your thinking of a cottage in the sticks somewhere maybe then even getting from your car to the doorstap can be a tricky in winters mud. Enjoy xmas and have a great family pow wow whatever you choose. There are other sites like Holidaycottages.uk & cottages4u etc have a play with google etc . Take care ..
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
  • coupleuk
    coupleuk Posts: 475 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 24 November 2011 at 6:43PM
    How about a central Birmingham hotel - full board with entertainment (quiz, bingo, disco) for 4 nights at £87 each per break NOT per night.

    Will defo be cheaper than a house rental PLUS no cooking or washing up.

    Must book today for 12% quidco cashback (or 6% after today).


    EDIT https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3626557
  • Ilona
    Ilona Posts: 2,449 Forumite
    A lot of people don't think of using Youth Hostels, which is sad because they have excellent facilities. All size rooms from single up to dormitories, a lot of them are en suite. You can do your own food or use their restaurant. Thay have communal areas, lounge, tv room, games room, and they are licensed. I see Stratford on Avon hostel have beds available all over the Christmas period at £10 per person per night. A couple of pounds extra if you are not a member. Worth thinking about. If you had a word with the warden they will put on some Christmas Fayre for you. www.yha.org.uk
    Ilona
    PS I use them all the time, I'm off next week for two nights in Derbyshire at £8 per night.
    I love skip diving.
    :D
  • I've been looking into youth hostels quite a bit recently and they seem to be doing some really good deals at the moment. I've also noticed that they hire out their properties in a 'cottage hire' kind of way via their 'escape-to' website.
  • Cornish Gems are holding a one day holiday auction today for all available Christmas and New Year weeks. They have some fantastic large properties and you can get up to 50% off
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