Post GCSE holiday - separate accom for teens and me?

[FoxandDuck]

DD and her group of friends want to go away for a few nights after exams. We had one plan which was to use a relative’s house but that has fallen through. Than plan was going to be perfect as, whilst I’d be there, the house has an almost self contained bedroom/bathroom/kitchenette set up which I would have based myself in and worked from whilst DD & her friends had the rest of the house. Now that that has fallen through, we’re trying to work out if there is any type of holiday you can book with a similar set up. Any suggestions? And, yes, I know that this trip as the potential to go very wrong with all of the teens getting drunk but, by & large, they seem fairly sensible so I’m happy with this sort of set up, as are the other mum’s.

They stayed in a youth hotel and I stayed in a bedsit round the corner. I dropped in on them and was there if needed. It was abroad though.

I would never not be in the same accommodation. Teens are children not adults and you've ready said about drinking and getting drunk!!!!!!!

That’s the thing. The previous accom was perfect as I’d have had a large bedroom and en-suite with a kettle, fridge and balcony so I could keep myself to myself but would also be coming & going through the main kitchen & sitting room. Plus I would be a shout away if they needed me.
The only alternative that I’ve thought of is camping but I’d rather avoid that!

I think insisting on being in same building is overkill unless they are a totally daft group. Post gcse they should be able to have a measure of independence surely? I know some of the parents thought I was being over protective in going - dd was the youngest and under 16 and they went to France so felt I should be on hand.

DDs group were absolutely fine. I didn’t need to be there.

@FoxandDuck would renting an AirBnB or a similar place work for you?

Most teens would go camping or hostelling on their own, I would think?

If you insist on going with them, you'll need to look into AirBnBs or similar - though that will get pricey.

I would just look for an Airbnb that has a very nice master suite of sorts with desk and balcony. Teens are very unlikely to be hanging around in the kitchen and lounge. Surely, they’ll be out seeing stuff all day and then out to dinner and such in the evening? The main kitchen and lounge area will be empty for you to use, but you can still bump into them to check on them. Otherwise, they’ll be in their rooms/bathrooms, sleeping or getting ready.

Surely you’ll have to be in the same accommodation- I’d be amazed if many holiday lets allow a group of unaccompanied 15/16yos.

As well as it being in the T&Cs, lots of places will check who’s arriving on Ring or similar. So it’s not a case of just pretending that an adult will be there.