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TO not go on family weekend away?

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Onthedowns · 18/01/2018 21:52

My brother and brother in law turning 30 this year, their girlfriend and wife said about hiring a large house for 2 nights. It’s withinan hour 10 adults and 6 children. The price has come back 450 per couple. I am horrified. !! I have said we cannafford it as we have other commitments. I hav

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ZenNudist · 18/01/2018 21:53

Stop typing with your big toe and you might have more luck Grin

Weezol · 18/01/2018 21:59

£450 is way too much - I'm guessing it's self catering so that number could easily go up by £50 pet couple.

I would politely decline.

JustMarriedBecca · 18/01/2018 22:06

Just say it's too expensive. Either you stay somewhere you can all afford or you don't go. Are they expecting the kids to have their own room?

FizzyGreenWater · 18/01/2018 22:07

Tell them te noihydc to that! Cheeky buggers.

lightcola · 18/01/2018 22:14
Grin
FawnDrench · 18/01/2018 22:14

Is it Buckingham Palace?

Totally over the top price - is it to cover the children - so 16 people but splitting the costs between the couples / parents?

toriatoriatoria · 18/01/2018 22:19

Are the spitting the price between the adults to cover the children (as in a couple with 3 kids playing the same as as a couple with no kids)?

MrTrebus · 18/01/2018 22:37

What happened to te noihydc. I miss te noihydc.

leaveituntiltomorrow · 18/01/2018 22:40

For that price I’d want te noihydc three times a day.

cathycake · 18/01/2018 22:44

You get what you pay for op. There's probably unlimited te noihydc included in the price for that.

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Onthedowns · 19/01/2018 02:34

Sorry!! My phone got snatched then died! Yes we are splitting kids and there aren’t enough bedrooms kids will be on sofa beds. It’s my parents, two sisters and partners , children and my brother and girlfriend. We are going an hour away and can’t check in till after 2pm! I just find it expensive for literally not even two days. It’s a lovely place . However we will get made to feel guilty etc about not going and kids missing out with cousins etc. It’s not till September so we could save towards it but we are having new kitchen and also my sister in law is getting married in December and hen stag do is September also. I just find it hard to justify but perhaps I am wrong!!!

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nokidshere · 19/01/2018 02:39

No-one can make you feel guilty, that's down to you

Just say you can't afford it and unless they find somewhere cheaper you won't be joining them.

It's really not hard

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Onthedowns · 19/01/2018 02:56

You haven’t got my family! It will be made difficult for all sorts of reasons!

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buttfacedmiscreant · 19/01/2018 03:05

That is a lot of money for two nights of te noihydc. I'd say no...

HonkyWonkWoman · 19/01/2018 03:09

It's expensive but if it will cause a family upset, I would do my best to go.
Start saving now for it. It will be an experience for your kids as well, all the family away together. I'd go for it!

expatmatt38 · 19/01/2018 03:32

That's 2k a night for this place! That seems an awful lot
Are they set on the place? Could you research similar but more reasonable places ?

LoveProsecco · 19/01/2018 03:48

That's very expensive! Could you look at different accommodation of an all-inclusive hotel?

AmberTopaz · 19/01/2018 04:10

That seems like a lot of money. Could you do a bit of research and suggest some cheaper places? www.groupaccommodation.com is good for large self catering properties.

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Onthedowns · 19/01/2018 07:38

We have looked but because it’s in school holidays too that hasn’t helped! A lot of places sleeping 16 are expensive

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Spartaca · 19/01/2018 07:44

I'd be amazed if they couldn't find something for less than that, that is extortionate. I'd say no,go and join them for a day,lunch etc.

DoublyTroubly · 19/01/2018 07:47

To be honest, I’m surprised you found a house that agreed to be hired for a weekend at summer. Most places want to be hired out for a week - have you tried searching for that? It might be cheaper than just a weekend and some families might make more use out of the remaining days.

Alternatively, have you looked for a small b&b where you can hire out all of the rooms? They usually have communal living room areas

Ghostontoast · 19/01/2018 07:49

Go glamoung/camping / got to be cheaper than that!

MrTrebus · 19/01/2018 08:46

Come back to the te noihydc thread OP!

Inkstainedmags · 19/01/2018 09:06

That's 2k a night for this place!
This is what I thought at first too, expat, but it's 5 couples @ £450/couple so £2250 or £1125 per night. For 16 people that's £70/person

If it's suitably luxurious it isn't an unreasonable amount but if you can't afford it you can't afford it. Do you have children OP or are they asking you to subsidise nieces and nephews? Is it all inclusive or do you still have to pay for food and drink on top of that?

QueenDaisy · 19/01/2018 09:09

Since you’ve already said you can’t afford it, that’s the end if it, don’t be pressured into changing your mind.