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Over 60s complimentary 2 night stay

I have just posted this for anyone who might be interested in staying at a retirement complex for free- until 31 May

The details are here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/65085899#Comment_65085899
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
2025 3dduvets

Comments

  • scotsbob
    scotsbob Posts: 4,632 Forumite
    It may be "free" but be ready for the hard sell from McCarthy Stone sharks

    http://www.leaseholdknowledge.com/de...hy-stone-on-tv
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 27 March 2014 at 10:55PM
    Well I think that goes without saying- if there's no such thing as a free lunch there won't be a free weekend (or whatever!!) You may , of course have no intention of buying........just go for the look see. I just posted what I found!
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • Murphybear
    Murphybear Posts: 8,010 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I had a look at the one in Carbis Bay St Ives and was horrified at the price. I had a look on Rightmove and was even more horrified at similar properties, need a lottery win!

    According to their T & C you must have one guided tour of the complex during the 2 days. Other than that you presumably are free to do whatever you wish.

    What concerns me most is the likelihood of being contacted/swamped afterwards.

    They must know people will take them up on the offer without the slightest intention of buying!
  • margaretclare
    margaretclare Posts: 10,789 Forumite
    I had a look at the prices. I'd expect a country mansion - well, at least a country cottage - for those sort of prices.
    [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Æ[/FONT]r ic wisdom funde, [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]æ[/FONT]r wear[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]ð[/FONT] ic eald.
    Before I found wisdom, I became old.
  • seven-day-weekend
    seven-day-weekend Posts: 36,755 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    You don't have to part-exchange your house, you have the option of selling on the open market.
    (AKA HRH_MUngo)
    Member #10 of £2 savers club
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