To spend this amount of money

[Mindycindy]

Basically I've had the year from Hell. My dog passed away, I had a major health scare and was admitted to hospital, I was diagnosed with a chronic serious illness and then most recently my dad passed away.

I want to do something special this Christmas.

I have been left a small amount by my dad, a few thousand.

I have found a 3 night stay in a really luxury place that includes all food (three courses etc) for Christmas eve Christmas day and boxing day. It really is a special place.

It costs 1800. Is that just a total waste of money? It's over half of what my dad left me and I'd hate to think I'm wasting it. I know its all relative but do you think that's what you'd expect that to cost for 2 people at Christmas time in a luxury place with all food included for 3 nights?

Only you can decide what value you put on this experience

I would spend it. It’s a lot but it’s Christmas so is bound to be. I think you’ll look back on the time fondly and so it won’t be a waste of money. If you enjoy it and it feels like a well deserved treat and the end of a really shit year then it’s not a waste at all. Also it’s like a gift from your dad at Christmas. I’m sorry to hear of your bad year and hope things turn round for you soon

Sounds like heaven but totally depends on so many factors. If I was in debt or had no savings for example I'd rather put £1800 in the bank as that would make me feel more secure.

If your bills are paid then do it.

The good things in life are for you as well as everyone else OP.

It is a lot isn't it 😕

I think that sounds lovely. Restful and peaceful. Good food and no fuss.

go and spend it, and enjoy it.

buy yourself a luxury blanket to take with you, and bring the memories back with you of your cosy respite. And remember you’re worth spending the money on. Your dad would want to give you a treat, especially one you need.

It's a lot for 3 days and I'd worry it would fly by and then it's long dark January. Longer holiday instead?

Oh treat yourself. DH and I spent aren’t high earners, but spent a ridiculous amount on part of our honeymoon. We still talk about it years later. Yes the money would come in useful now, but the memories are worth it.

After your horrible year, your dad would want you to enjoy it.

Personally I wouldn’t spend that amount of money on that, but for others that experience may well be worth the money.

With regards to whether I think it’s good value for money/accurately priced, depending on the place, maybe. We don’t go out for Christmas lunch but I know that all our local places for Christmas lunch is £85-100 per head for adults and I wouldn’t even describe those places as particularly luxury.

So 2 x Christmas lunch would be £200
3 nights in a luxuet hotel or lodge would easily be £900/100.
A 3 course meal at a luxury restaurant would probably be about £100 per person.

Depends on the person. For me it wouldn’t be worth the money, but it may be for you if you really want to do it.

At the point you’re paying £1800 for 3 nights though I’d be thinking I could have a week abroad somewhere beautiful over Christmas for the same price.

It’s a lot, could you book it, and then pay half yourself? By putting money back into the pot from your dad a bit a month so technically you only use £900?

That is what we would do if this was something we wanted.

I have been to hotels for Christmas in the past, and I have always been disappointed with them. So, I would say “don't do it”

It is a lot of money but what an experience you will have to treasure forever. I am quite sure your father would love to see you enjoy yourself with the money he left for you. We all want our children to be happy so do just that. Don’t forget to let us know how wonderful it was! x

Can you afford it? Have you got other savings? If the answer is no then I'd reconsider.

I wouldn’t do it but it’s your decision.

Personally I wouldn't do that, but that's me, not you.
You definitely deserve a treat after your stressful and very sad year, my condolences OP on your losses.

Like other PP have said, if you're okay financially and you've researched this Christmas 3-night stay, and still, in today's inflated prices, feel it's a decent deal, then why not?

You said you wanted to do something special for Xmas, and like PP said, look at it as a gift to you from you dad.
It would be good to start off the New Year feeling the benefit of a 3-day rest and relaxing treat, with the hope of a much better year ahead.

Only you know if you feel able to do this without adding stress and worry about the amount of money spent, or would rather use it in smaller ways to treat yourself throughout the year.
Have a wonderful time if you go and enjoy your gift however you spend it!

Nope I wouldn't do it.spending that much be I'd want a really special trip. Or I would spend that money on getting another dog when you felt ready.

it sounds as if this trip would represent a big warm loving hug from yourself to yourself and I bet your Dad would be delighted. Enjoy.

I'd do it the week before or week after, you'll get the same experience but the prices won't be as insane.

Ooo is it rhe Ladore Falls ?! It’s amazing and well worth it!

@susiedaisy1912

she can get a rescue dog for free.

take the trip OP - we only live once!

Personally I wouldn't do that for three nights, I'd put it towards 2 weeks somewhere warmer which I'd appreciate more and allow some proper downtime and relaxation.

If I were your mum and I’d left you money I would love you to spend some of it on something really special for yourself. Go.

I'd do it having been through a similar few years. Provided the bills were paid and I wasn't it debt I would absolutely do it and treat myself.

Watch this. Go to the hotel.

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