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To go on my own with the kids?

41 replies

Beachbooty · 23/02/2019 06:49

We’ve booked a weeks holiday in North Wales for the Easter holidays. Non refundable, we’ve paid the balance in full. DH now can’t come as he’s on a training course that week which he forgot about and he can’t miss. No big deal, I’ve holidayed on my own with the dc’s 3 and 7 we have a good time.

However

The cottage is in the middle of nowhere, it back onto a forest with the nearest house a 15 minute walk away. It is totally isolated with no phone signal but there is patchy WiFi. There is no landline in the house either. Dh wants to cut our losses and cancel or see if any of our friends want to go. It sleeps 4 so friends joining us is out of the question. I think I’ll be fine going but he’s a right strop about it.

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echt · 23/02/2019 06:52

He's pissed off because he's lost a holiday because of his own lack of attention.

Go on your own.

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Beachbooty · 23/02/2019 06:53

Yes I thought that but I think he is generally concerned about us going and being so isolated. We’ll have the car though so we won’t be stranded.

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ApolloandDaphne · 23/02/2019 06:54

I am failing to see the issue. People live in places like that permanently. Sounds amazing. Peace and quite and lots of wildlife. Nature walks and fresh air. Go and have fun.

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Beachbooty · 23/02/2019 06:55

Apollo yes I intend to! I’m actually really looking forward to the peace and quiet!

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Hunter037 · 23/02/2019 06:57

Although it's non refundable, would it br possible to change the date? I would contact them and explain the situation and see if you can move it.

DocusDiplo · 23/02/2019 06:57

Do you have a sister or mum who could come? For company not to babysit you!

caughtinanet · 23/02/2019 07:01

Some people might live in places like that but that's hardly relevant, I don't think it would be many parents first choice for a holiday with 2 young children on their own.

Holidays are to be enjoyed and if it's going to end up being something to be endured better not to go imo.

Is it near enough for you to go on spec and if it's not working out come home early?

MaggieAndHopey · 23/02/2019 07:02

It's non refundable so why is he in a strop? Surely better that three of you get the use of it?

Dumbie · 23/02/2019 07:04

Go! You can always cut it short if you need ti

JenniferJareau · 23/02/2019 07:05

Go on your own. His fault he can't work a calendar.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 23/02/2019 07:06

Easter is a busy time so they could get it rebooked. You could try appealing to the owner.

I’d go by myself with the kids. I’m sure people stay there all the time.

AuntMarch · 23/02/2019 07:07

I'd go, but I'd make sure I'd fully loaded my Kindle and plenty of board games and activity books etc for when it rains, because it's Wales.

itsboiledeggsagain · 23/02/2019 07:08

Isn't it a bit Wierd to book a holiday you basically find a bit scary if your dh isn't there (or your dh does)?

Lovingit81 · 23/02/2019 07:14

Sorry but I'd be nervous with no phone signal at all. What do you do if there's an emergency?? I'm not a city dweller, I actually live in the countryside myself, but no phone signal would make me jittery with children. I'm sure there will be plenty of posters who tell me I'm an idiot but I wouldn't risk it with my children. That's just my opinion. Best of luck with your plans. Smile

Shoxfordian · 23/02/2019 07:15

Is he in a strop because he forgot his course and can't go or because he doesn't want you to go? I don't see why you shouldn't go anyway, you'll be fine.

Enb76 · 23/02/2019 07:18

I’d go. Sounds like the perfect holiday to me and I’d leave the electronics at home and bring books, two packs of playing card, some board games and let the children go feral for the week.

ConfusedAngryWorried · 23/02/2019 07:18

If its got wifi there will be a landline. Check with owner that landline ok to use in emergency. You can often use wifi to make call too. I would say go but then i often holiday with my kids without my DH due to his work.

hoge · 23/02/2019 07:21

It would still be isolated if he was there 🤷🏻‍♀️

NearlySchoolTimeAgain · 23/02/2019 07:22

We have mobile WiFi but no landline.

I’d go :)

Redskyandrainbows67 · 23/02/2019 07:23

I’d go. Can he join you around his course or is it too far?

SaturdayNext · 23/02/2019 07:28

Is there a landline anywhere near, e.g. a phone box? I must admit I'd be a little wary of being so far out of communication - what if you get ill or have an accident?

DisplayPurposesOnly · 23/02/2019 07:31

I don't see why it's now'scary' just because your husband isnt going to be there. I'd be quite insulted by that!

And the horrors of no mobile signal... Which has only been a thing for 25 years. All those years people coped perfectly well without.

Go for it!

UrsulaPandress · 23/02/2019 07:38

Go. Sounds fabulous.

Boulezvous · 23/02/2019 07:40

I'd go too. As I've been divorced for 12 years I've always holidayed on my own with the kids. Just because you're the only adult you're not more likely to have an emergency and when have you ever had an emergency? I've never had one at home or away.

With WiFi you can skype call, text, WhatsApp and FB messenger.

He's just being sulky and silly. Why shouldn't you have fun and a lovely break? Women aren't some vulnerable little babies.

Eliza9917 · 23/02/2019 07:40

I wouldn't go. There's been many a horror film based on this exact scenario.

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