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Spending a weekend in my own in Airbnb - what are your tips?

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terracottafarm · 21/08/2024 13:48

Hi all, I've decided to jump ship and finally have a weekend away by myself to get away from the stresses of everyday life.
My partner is a bit confused as to why I've now decided to do a lone weekend after 6 years together, but here we are!

Long story short my job is very full on, I travel a lot and WFH when I'm not travelling and just need to get away with a bottle of wine, a good book and no distractions.

Can any of you recommend something things I can do in my tiny little shepherds hut (in the middle of no where) for the weekend.. p.s im not an explorer!

Any tips appreciated. Thank you!

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Fleecedandzipped · 21/08/2024 13:54

If it were me, I'd be packing up my backpack, putting on my walking boots and going out for a long walk every day.

terracottafarm · 21/08/2024 13:56

Fleecedandzipped · 21/08/2024 13:54

If it were me, I'd be packing up my backpack, putting on my walking boots and going out for a long walk every day.

Just hope it's not raining. Booked end of Sep!

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rentersleaf · 21/08/2024 13:59

I'd take books, crossword puzzle, nice snacks, wine and coffee. I'd have a look at local attractions or nice parks in case I fancied venturing out. Also think about food. And maybe nice bubble bath for a soak

TheWayTheLightFalls · 21/08/2024 14:19

A few good books I wanted to read, bubble bath.

SheilaFentiman · 21/08/2024 14:21

Is bubble bath an option? OP said “shepherds hut”

Approx where, OP? I tend to go book shopping 😀

PrincessHoneysuckle · 21/08/2024 14:33

3 bottles of wine

JC03745 · 21/08/2024 16:35

-Give yourself a mini manicure/pedi
-Apply a face mask
-Take a tripod and take photos. Landscape, stars, beach
-At night, take a picnic blanket, lye on the ground outside and watch the stars and satellites go past
-Check trip advisor for local things you have never been to before

lovenotwar149 · 21/08/2024 16:41

I have done this a few times only in the last 2 yrs. AMAZING! My hubby of over 30 yrs looked confused too...but accepts it now. He too does things without me. Walking, reading, running and eating out! You go girl...enjoy!! :)

Powderblue1 · 21/08/2024 17:01

Ooh enjoy. I'd take a new book, an iPad with a film I've been wanting to watch. Wine, snacks, find a lovely local place for lunch or takeaway. Sounds fab

ApplesonTuesdays · 21/08/2024 17:09

I would love this. I would break the day up. Long walks whilst listening to a podcast. Micheal mosely's "just one thing" might help you to sort out reducing your stress.

Think of stress reducing things. Deffo a good book. Do an online yoga session (loads on you tube)

Take a sketch pad and some art pencils snd try drawing, I got into this recently and it's a lovely way do be super calm.

Nap in the afternoon.

TheFallenMadonna · 21/08/2024 17:12

I'd walk and sew. In fact, my DD and I are going off for 3 nights next week to do just that. We're calling it our sewing retreat.

terracottafarm · 21/08/2024 18:18

Thank you for all your tips, I'll definitely get some puzzles to keep my mind active and lay out under the stars. I'd love to have a bubble bath but the most I have a is a power shower Grin

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