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to think we may be spending new years eve with older people??

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wispywoo1 · 05/11/2013 11:58

My boyfriend and I would like to arrange something for new years eve to avoid the usual disappointment attached to it all. last year we went to Berlin for the weekend which we loved. This year we thought about Paris but the accommodation is so expensive.

I have found a really lovely hotel/restaurant in Windermere which is doing a package which includes two 5 course meals , afternoon tea, stay in hotel, breakfast and evening entertainment for 2 nights. I'm just really worried that it will be full of OAPs. We are both 25 and enjoy nights out but just hate the chaos of New year. What should I do??

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mitchsta · 05/11/2013 14:06

We went to the Lakes for the weekend earlier this year. Stayed in a gorgeous place with lovely food and plenty to drink. Fellow guests were a range of ages - not full of 20-somethings, but not full of people my parents - or grandparents - age either. And plenty of couples as well as families (although I couldn't care who else was there to be honest). We're both 30. We had a great time. We've been to Berlin and had a great time too. Two completely different types of break, but I assume you know that already! If it's a good deal then go for it.

onepieceoflollipop · 05/11/2013 14:10

Years ago (we were in our twenties) a friend and I went on a similar break to what you describe. It was actually fine. Yes, some of the people were a lot older, and some of those (by no means all) preferred cocoa on NYE instead of champagne. But everyone was lovely and we also met up with some of the staff off duty so had a varied experience.

SaucyJack · 05/11/2013 14:14

The age thing is irrelevant really. If you want a banging NYE then why in the name of fuck are you spending it having afternoon tea in the Lakes?

harticus · 05/11/2013 14:25

Erm ...what is wrong with spending time with older people?
They were born in the 1950s and 60s - the know what's what.

Windermere is a lousy place to spend NYE. My 70something parents would give it a miss for being as dull as mud.

Go to Dublin/Cork/Belfast/Galway.

pigsDOfly · 05/11/2013 14:36

Not sure what you're actually looking for OP. Sounds to me as if you want somewhere quiet but lively, full of young people, but not overrun with them, people who want to party all night but won't end up off their faces by the New Year. Oh, and with no OAPs.

Not sure such a place exists. If it does it certainly isn't Windermere

Davsmum · 05/11/2013 14:41

Stay at home.
Just in case you have to tolerate any 'old' people if you venture out.

ILetHimKeep20Quid · 05/11/2013 14:45

That generation invented sex, drugs and rock and roll. My Aunty Mary is 64, shagged a drummer of quite a well known band, spent time on the road with another and can still drink me under the table.

Good old aunty Mary.

HormonalHousewife · 05/11/2013 14:47

Berlin… Paris… Windermere ?

Now I love the lakes and would recommend it to anyone at the drop of a hat.. BUT…judging from your previous two choices its not exactly on a parr.

Last year we were in Ambleside for NYE and let a few fireworks off at midnight. We got shouted at by an aged local for making too much mouse

Save Windermere for valentines day.

HormonalHousewife · 05/11/2013 14:48

mouse ? that should be noise

DuckToWater · 05/11/2013 14:48

What's the evening entertainment, OP?

DH and I had fun the one holiday we decided to go all inclusive and the entertainment in the evening was aimed at German grannies. We couldn't even sing along!

I think the OP is getting a hard time though, not that you can't get on with older people it can feel slightly odd if everyone is at least 40 years older than you as it would vice versa.

Bowlersarm · 05/11/2013 14:51

A hotel on Windermere, afternoon tea, 5 course dinner, stumble upstairs to bed, and no over 50's?

What are you thinking of OP, of course it'll be full of over 50's.

Stick to a nightclub or Trafalgar Square, much more likely to get under 30's.

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wispywoo1 · 05/11/2013 17:12

I know mn's AIBU is known for hostility but be realistic people. I'm not going to sit here and try to justify myself as I didn't say there is anything wrong with older people. And it's so lovely of those people to class those in there 40s or 50s are OAPs....

Thanks for the suggestions, currently looking into Edinburgh amongst others

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thebody · 05/11/2013 17:19

this is hilarious. we are the upper 40s and wouldn't be seen dead in Windermere on New Year's Eve. how fucking boring.

we are holding a massive themed party and our kids in their 20s and their friends along with our age friends and parents, 80s are all coming.

it will be wild and merry.

get back to your hilarious stereotypes op

thebody · 05/11/2013 17:21

IletHimKeep20quid!!

your Aunty Mary is coming to us NYE.

soontobeburns · 05/11/2013 17:31

Im 23 and have spent every NYE with my grandparents and family as it is my grandas birthday on the first (76 this year)

I wouldn't change it for the world. I would also never go to a bar. Long ques in and for drinks, expensive in and full of dicks imo. Horses for courses.

PrimalLass · 05/11/2013 17:34

Edinburgh Hogmanay is a bit manic, definitely not calm. What about Amsterdam?

Winterwardrobetime · 05/11/2013 17:52

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Beccagain · 06/11/2013 08:11

as I didn't say there is anything wrong with older people

You kind of implied it though by saying you were really worried it would be full of OAPs, like you really didn't need to say anything else!

And to Harticus who said 'older people were born in the 50s and 60s', I know you meant it in a positive way, but NO THEY SODDING WELL WEREN'T!!!!!!!!!!!! I was born in the 50s and I am still in my first flush thank you so much!!!

Wipsy I think you may well find that Edinburgh is as expensive as Paris (if not more so) at Hogmanay, though it must be an ace place to spend it if you can.

stickysausages · 06/11/2013 08:21

Edinburgh will be mobbed, freezing & probably rainy... stay within walking distance of your hotel, as there are no taxis!

ViviPru · 06/11/2013 08:23

What an ridiculous and somewhat unpleasant premise for a thread. Like someone upthread said, Berlin... Paris ... Windermere??? OP you've still not really expanded on your thought process which led you to thinking it would ever be a good idea, other than the notion it would be affordable.

JustAnotherFucker · 06/11/2013 08:28

Edinburgh was fantastic at NY two years ago when I went.

I usually expect any 'organised' NYE event to be a bit of a let down tbh but Edinburgh was the opposite and I will definitely be going again!

Book early though we ended up in a two-bunkbed dorm as we didn't book accommodation until boxing day. This was perfectly ok but expensive and had we booked in advance could have had a naice hotel for the same price

Joysmum · 06/11/2013 08:36

Pedantics of wording strike yet another thread.

Think about what you want from New Year's Eve and book appropriately. I'm sure the right venue in the Lake District would be good, just avoid the cheap shabby hotels my dad goes to on a budget that does awful food, bingo and a tenth rate 'cabaret' each night.

ilovesooty · 06/11/2013 08:39

I find elskov's post depressing. I'm in my 50s and I have a social circle consisting of people spanning their 20s to their 70s.

CeliaFate · 06/11/2013 08:46

It will be dull for what I think you're looking for. You'll feel out of place imvho!

I'd go for London, Edinburgh, or a posh city centre hotel with a more party feel to the events.

CeliaFate · 06/11/2013 08:46

And I'm 43.

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