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Self catering holiday tomorrow - what have I forgotten?

76 replies

Blastandbollocks · 26/07/2019 11:32

As I've got a horrible feeling there's something missing!

I've:

  • organised a food delivery,
  • remembered corkscrew, extension cable, sharp knife,
  • packed extra towels,
  • clothing and entertainment stuff sorted.
  • PIL looking after house so no worries there.

What's missing?!!

OP posts:
Toomanycats99 · 26/07/2019 11:33

Kitchen towels? Tea towel? Extra toilet roll?

LegoPiecesEverywhere · 26/07/2019 11:34

Dishwasher tablets, washing powder.

PuppyMonkey · 26/07/2019 11:35

Bin liners.

Bippertyboo2 · 26/07/2019 11:36

Chargers? Washing up liquid, dishcloth, rubber gloves, tea towels, loo rolls

doodlejump1980 · 26/07/2019 11:37

Loo roll
Sticky fly paper
Phone chargers
Hairdryer

Bippertyboo2 · 26/07/2019 11:37

Silver foil, lunchboxes or some such if you intend having packed lunches. I always take carrier bags to line the bins too

Wandastartup · 26/07/2019 11:39

Pants?

CaurnieBred · 26/07/2019 11:39

Pegs. Bag clips.

If you have small children, plastic plates and tumblers.

HairyPotter · 26/07/2019 11:40

Chopping board. Always seems to be glass ones provided Angry

Oliversmumsarmy · 26/07/2019 11:41

Doesn't self catering places come with everything anyway. And there is always a supermarket

ithinkiammelting · 26/07/2019 11:41

Salt & pepper
clingfilm
pen & paper
air freshener
scissors
first aid kit
insect repellent

Wellhellojonsnow · 26/07/2019 11:44

Calpol and a first aid kit!

Chopping board, fairy liquid, washing up cloth/sponge, loads of tea towels. Cling film, food package clips, foil, bin bags, picnic bag, freezer blocks, tea bags/coffee, disposable BBQ

I do go a bit OTT when self catering but it makes life so much easier.

ithinkiammelting · 26/07/2019 11:44

Doesnt self catering places come with everything anyway

ROFL. We didn't get a baking tray the last time, or a grater, or a colander.

Jellyshoeswithdiamonds · 26/07/2019 11:44

Your own pillows
Ice cube bags
Washing up liquid, tea towel, hand towel
Handwash soap container
Kitchen roll
Multisurface cleaner
Coffee flask while traveling also handy for day trips

I take a cushion too (even abroad)

Umbrellas - to guarantee it doesn't rain if you take one Grin

Check if property has fans

yamadori · 26/07/2019 11:45

Oven gloves

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 26/07/2019 11:46

Sharp knives.

Fold a bit of cardboard round the blade.

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 26/07/2019 11:47

Blush missed that in your OP. As you were!

ithinkiammelting · 26/07/2019 11:47

Washing-up liquid and dishcloth
Tissues
Loose change for car parks
Binoculars

greathat · 26/07/2019 11:47

Washing up liquid.

Chocolate

tinytriumphs · 26/07/2019 11:49

Cafetière or similar?

KondoKonvert · 26/07/2019 11:49

Picnic blanket
Large mugs. Hate a mean mug.

FaithInfinity · 26/07/2019 11:50

Tea towels?

ithinkiammelting · 26/07/2019 11:50

Picnic blanket
Bucket and spade

reluctantbrit · 26/07/2019 11:57

As you said you ordered a food delivery I assume you stay in the UK?

Honestely I wouldn't worry too much, th eonly things I always take with us are
pocketknife
tupperware boxes
ice packs
beach towels

The rest is often there, can be bought to virtually the same price as at home or I can survive for 1-2 weeks without.

cricketmum84 · 26/07/2019 11:58

Washing up liquid
Tea towels
Dishcloth or scoured
Hairdryer
Wet wipes