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TwigTheWonderKid · 11/07/2023 15:53

Our family were supposed to be flying to Lanzarote next Thursday but I've just been diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer and my travel insurance is refusing to cover me. So we need to find a UK holiday instead.

I#-'m due to start chemo as soon as we were due back so we have to go next weekend (for a week). Does anyone fancy helping me find a holiday home? I know beggars can't be choosers but I am going to be fussy as this may be the last holiday I have with my family for a while (or ever). So criteria are:

Non-negotiable:
Arrival Fri 21st or Sat 22nd July for 7 days
3 bedrooms
Swimming pool (happy to share pool with owners only)
Pool table

Other
Ideally not on any kind of complex
West Country, South west Wales or Norfolk
Fully equipped kitchen
Access to a grassy area for football

Would be nice:
Near sea
Walking distance of a pub

Budget - up to around £4,000 although would prefer to spend less, but also if there is somewhere amazing for say £5,000 we might consider it.

Would love it if anyone could help.

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Mirabai · 11/07/2023 18:10

TimeforaGandT · 11/07/2023 17:27

No pool table but great garden for football and private pool - Norfolk
https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p11095506?adultsCount=6&arrival=2023-07-21&departure=2023-07-28&uni_id=6126777

That’s perfect. OP may be able to negotiate £500 off for last minute booking.

Zippedydodah · 11/07/2023 18:23

Drews · 11/07/2023 16:06

Have you actually read the reviews?
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Grrrrdarling · 11/07/2023 18:50

TwigTheWonderKid · 11/07/2023 15:53

Our family were supposed to be flying to Lanzarote next Thursday but I've just been diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer and my travel insurance is refusing to cover me. So we need to find a UK holiday instead.

I#-'m due to start chemo as soon as we were due back so we have to go next weekend (for a week). Does anyone fancy helping me find a holiday home? I know beggars can't be choosers but I am going to be fussy as this may be the last holiday I have with my family for a while (or ever). So criteria are:

Non-negotiable:
Arrival Fri 21st or Sat 22nd July for 7 days
3 bedrooms
Swimming pool (happy to share pool with owners only)
Pool table

Other
Ideally not on any kind of complex
West Country, South west Wales or Norfolk
Fully equipped kitchen
Access to a grassy area for football

Would be nice:
Near sea
Walking distance of a pub

Budget - up to around £4,000 although would prefer to spend less, but also if there is somewhere amazing for say £5,000 we might consider it.

Would love it if anyone could help.

@TwigTheWonderKid
Can’t help with the holiday but couldn’t scroll past your post without sending you & your family a MASSIVE hug.
If it gives you nothing else I hope the treatment gives you precious time with your family & friends 💗
Hope you find somewhere wonderful & make some beautiful memories 💗

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TwigTheWonderKid · 11/07/2023 23:07

Thanks everyone, we've reserved one in Cornwall and have to decide by tomorrow but are still looking for somewhere perfect so please keep the suggestions coming.

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