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I'm actually begging you to help me find a UK holiday!

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TokyoSushi · 15/07/2021 21:08

Please help! After much faffing about and waiting in the hope of going abroad, with changing traffic lights and everything else we've finally given up and accepted there will be no lying by a pool and a UK holiday it is! However, unsurprisingly, there is basically nothing left!

I have been searching for about 4 hours and have pretty much lost all hope, can anybody help?

Requirements are:

  • We're in Cheshire, so up to about 4 hours from here, South Wales/Northumbria/East Anglia, those types of places. NOT Cornwall as we went there in June.
  • Me, DH, DC 10 & 8 + dog although he can be left with relatives
  • Budget up to £1000
  • All things considered, cottage, static caravan, exceptionally nice campsite
  • Things to do, I definitely do not want the only option to be 'a walk,' so not quiet, peaceful, away from it all type

Can anybody find anything, please?!

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uktrippin · 15/07/2021 23:13

Whitby isn't the same when it's full though. I wouldn't stay in Whitby this summer.

uktrippin · 15/07/2021 23:14

"Be ashamed."

No. You're being ridiculous. I go on lots of holidays. I also do lots of fundraising for local charities and give regular donations to the food bank.

You be ashamed, trying to guilt strangers online. How very sad.

MyOtherProfile · 15/07/2021 23:15

@uktrippin

Whitby isn't the same when it's full though. I wouldn't stay in Whitby this summer.
We have several times. Love it. Just don't go to that bit at the bottom of the abbey steps. It's mad busy down there. The Moors don't get too busy and there's so many places to drive out to nearby that are beautiful.
thenewduchessofhastings · 15/07/2021 23:15

fileybriggcaravanpark.campmanager.com/20728/Check-Availability/

TatianaBis · 15/07/2021 23:18

Cute little cottage in Warwickshire, well under budget:

www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8381364

itsnotmeitsu · 15/07/2021 23:19

For those recommending Filey > I stayed on this site fileywhitehouse.com/home.html in a cabin several years ago. Billy Butlin's home is also available to stay in. The site has a direct private path down to the beach. We were having our bathroom ripped out and a new one put in. My husband worked away and I wanted to be elsewhere during this period.

I wasn't at all wanting to do it, but now I look on that period as being one of the best trips of my life (my husband did visit at the weekends Smile). The peace that came over me after a few days, watching the sun come up and go down over the sea, and walking the dogs, and exploring the history of Filey. No good if you want nightlife, etc, but brilliant if you want to reconnect with nature.

wellingtonsandwaffles · 15/07/2021 23:20

From Cheshire I’d recommend getting the ferry from Liverpool to the Isle of Man (£300ish) then enjoy the beautiful island! Amazing Beaches, watersports, lots of stunning walks, lots of nice eateries, if you’re willing to travel then some indoor things too in Douglas / Ramsey. Castles / museums etc too.

Good value accommodation:

www.knockaloebegfarm.com/self-catering-isle-of-man/

sillymooscampsite.co.uk/

chestnutshell · 15/07/2021 23:22

Join the Facebook group dog friendly holidays U.K. and post what you’re after and lots of property owners and rental owners will contact you with what they have.

TatianaBis · 15/07/2021 23:28

Cottage in Somerset

Buttybach · 15/07/2021 23:28

How about the vale of glamorgan

olidora63 · 15/07/2021 23:30

Can all the posters stop being so judgmental…I havnt actually had a holiday since 2018 for various reasons but mainly Covid …am absolutely gagging for a 4 night away on my own to recharge

TatianaBis · 15/07/2021 23:30

(My 2 suggestions are available for your dates).

mathanxiety · 15/07/2021 23:36

Would you consider the Isle of Man?
www.visitiom.co.uk/

Everydayisawindingroad · 15/07/2021 23:38

@puguin86

Craig Tara - haven in Ayr south Scotland it's about a 4 hour drive

Lots to do in and around the area for kids

Some great NT places

We did it in may had a ball - with two under 10s

@Penguin81 craig Tara got some really bad press in one of the tabloids today
LuluJakey1 · 15/07/2021 23:41

@sorryiasked

Go north, not south and avoid typical tourist areas. Quick Google found this haven't checked reviews etc but price v reasonable
Ireshopeburn is in the Durham Dales/North Pennines. Very very tiny place and rural.
Username666 · 15/07/2021 23:43

Butlins. Kids will enjoy it

Malibukev · 15/07/2021 23:44

Try Victoria Seaview B&B Scarborough. Dog friendly. Amazing location. Lots to do in and around Scarborough.

Dogvmarmot · 15/07/2021 23:45

already had a holiday in June in Cornwall. luxury... no dates but anything on this one...www.forestholidays.co.uk/

entropynow · 15/07/2021 23:46

@shewalkslikerihanna

If you don’t want any one with lots of restrictions look on awakened travel
Translation: anti-mask, anti-vaxxer hell
entropynow · 15/07/2021 23:47

I second the Isle of Man - it's lovely and tons to do

Dogvmarmot · 15/07/2021 23:48

would yorkshire dales work for you or is that a bit quiet walking .....

RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime · 15/07/2021 23:49

There is a lovely cottage near Edinburgh here

www.scottish-cottages.co.uk/southern-scotland/edinburgh-lothians/eliza-cottage-28897?adult=2&child=2&nights=7&range=3&start=21-8-2021

Lots to do in Edinburgh and close to beautiful beaches, countryside and hills.

Themeparklover · 15/07/2021 23:51

try air bnb set each location and price requirements and check out the areas for things to do