What would you choose?

[VanillaPumpkin]

We are looking for a cottage in Pembrokeshire.

Would you go for option 1:
A beautiful old cottage, small, but cosy in a hamlet five mins drive from the coast and nearest town. Nice outdoor space and lovely decor. (I would like to live there). With dishwasher.

Or option 2:
An ugly but practical and spacious bungalow, walking distance to the coastal path and to a large village with shops and restaurants. No dishwasher.

Children will be 6 and 4.

Over to you....

We can't decide.

[bananapaddlepop]

Option 1 - outdoor space and nice decor. Yes please.

[MegBusset]

Probably option 2, because do you really want to have to jump in the car to get a pint of milk? Also, because being walking distance to the pub is always a priority for us

[Hassled]

Option 1. Quality/enjoyment of holiday overall is directly proportional to quality of accommodation, IME.

[VanillaPumpkin]

Where we live now we have to drive everywhere so we are used to planning shopping (if that makes sense and doesn't sound too patronising .)

I want the cottage.

DH wants the coastal walks / access to shops/pub...

I can see his point with my head, but heart is ruling. That and the lack of dishwasher.....

[VanillaPumpkin]

Bump for opinions from the day crowd???

[VanillaPumpkin]

Helloooo

[WowOoo]

Option 1.

[Tillyscoutsmum]

Option 1 for me.... I hate not having a dishwasher - especially on holiday [lazy slattern emoticon]

[VanillaPumpkin]

Thank you. Option 2 have suggested they might be getting a dishwasher before we visit. I have emailed to say if they do we would love to book there. If not we go to the cottage. DH is happy to use this as a way to decide.
I hope they won't say yes.....Eeek!