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To spend £1000

445 replies

Jaimx86 · 27/03/2016 21:21

I want a luxury spa and Michelin star restaurant for me and my DP. Live in the Midlands, so open to a lot of areas.

Looked at The Priory in Bath and The Grovesnor in Chester so far. I want utter decadence, but not sure whether these places will offer that. Upto £1000 for two nights.

Am I asking too much for the cost?

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Arkhamasylum · 27/03/2016 21:23

Decadence?

Bearbehind · 27/03/2016 21:25

£1,000 for 2 nights - asking for too much- stealth boast- I think so Hmm

TinkerbellaPan · 27/03/2016 21:28

Utter decadence 😂😂😂

NotAnotherNameChangeAgain · 27/03/2016 21:29

secretescapes.co.uk often have some good deals

TBH £1000 for two nights sounds like a waste of money to me.
I stayed at a 5 star city-centre hotel last night (from secretescapes!) for £74 a night, should have been £180. It included a great breakfast and use of their spa, gym sauna etc and there were optional extras.

But it all depends on what you can afford.
I'd rather have lots of small, luxury trips over a few months then 2 great stonking expensive nights which, lets face it, are not going to be five times better than £100 a night but will be 5 times more expensive.

wasonthelist · 27/03/2016 21:31

I used to stay at the Bath Priory - food's nice but the rest isn't anythkng you wouldn't get at one of the upmarket chains.

acasualobserver · 27/03/2016 21:33

Well, it's your money and you may spend it as you see fit.

PerryHatter · 27/03/2016 21:35

Decadence just makes me think of that nightclub scene in the Inbetweeners Movie..😂

Bearbehind · 27/03/2016 21:36

Which ever way you cut it- thinking that spending £500 per night to sleep in a random bed is worthy of starting a thread on here is cringeworthy, twattish and attention seeking.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 27/03/2016 21:39

Of course you're not, it's your money, spend it how you'd bloody like!

No personal experience of either but I know my boss was pretty underwhelmed with the Priory last year and a friend loves the grovesner

HackerFucker22 · 27/03/2016 21:40

This is your second thread on the matter?

Jaimx86 · 27/03/2016 21:50

'Hacker'
How observant... But didn't see your response on the over post. Wasn't genuine responders..not spiteful people. Hmm made me consider Bath now

Just want a great time, but can't afford real 'money' money. Will be going to New York again in Feb so just want a uk stay.

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Jaimx86 · 27/03/2016 22:01

Can anyone give any suggestions? Would prefer personal recommendations.

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LaurieFairyCake · 27/03/2016 22:09

You can't quite afford it (!), but the best hotel in London (hotel 41) is really amazing. No restaurant though but there's obviously plenty of great restaurants in London

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LaurieFairyCake · 27/03/2016 22:12

Your dp thinks poor women are 'bitchy' ? Hmm

Eh? Why?

Jaimx86 · 27/03/2016 22:13

Will look at Hotel 41..willing to go over if actually worth it. Thank you for tip.

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ajandjjmum · 27/03/2016 22:13

The Scarlet.

Chewton Glen.

Depending on your style.

ajandjjmum · 27/03/2016 22:14

Actually, we loved 41 too, although it's central London. The neighbours are pretty upmarket! Grin

PedantPending · 27/03/2016 22:14

I cannot recommend anywhere in the UK, but could recommend several destinations in Europe, if you are interested. I work away a lot and prefer to stay in 5* with pool, spa etc. if I can.

LittleRedSparke · 27/03/2016 22:14

"Just want a great time, but can't afford real 'money' money."

A lot of the people here don't spend that much on rent in a month (my mortgage is £800 a month!), so quite frankly £1,000 for a weekend is a bit 'look at me'

You dont need to spend a lot of money for a bed to sleep in

RunswickBay · 27/03/2016 22:15

Bitchiness of super poor women?

What the fuck?

RJnomore1 · 27/03/2016 22:15

Super poor?

😐

Perhaps they just have different priorities from you?

AnotherTimeMaybe · 27/03/2016 22:16

I definitely recommend Maui!

Thisisnotausername · 27/03/2016 22:16

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SuckingEggs · 27/03/2016 22:17

I thought you were ok until the 'super poor' thing.

Dear me.