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Aibu to have booked a hotel because of woodlice?

33 replies

thetooththewholetooth · 06/10/2025 07:25

We are staying in a cottage for 3 nights, 2 DD's and me. Arrived last night to find place infested with woodlice. There were at least 50 in shower tray and finding them in all rooms.

Owner and husband came out at 10pm, never had issue before, hoovered, bleached drains etc. Dd2 HATES bugs. She had her own room but slept with me - until found one of the wee buggers on the headboard.

I've had no sleep.

Have booked us into a hotel for next 2 nights. Part of me wonders whether we should just put up with it? Would you expect a refund? Part refund? Cost us £800 for 3 nights.

Going to be a long day.

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whatcanthematterbe81 · 06/10/2025 10:04

Underthinker · 06/10/2025 07:49

My main priorities are usually a pool and breakfast. Woodlice seem like just a nice to have.

😂😂

hiredandsqueak · 06/10/2025 10:10

I could manage if there were one or two I get an occasional one here in the hallway but no I wouldn't stay if there were that many and would expect a refund.

Cornflakegirl7 · 06/10/2025 10:10

Wouldn't have bothered me at all other than being scared of standing on them. Just one of those things I think, can't be helped. I certainly wouldn't have killed any of them.

I am sorry that your trip has been ruined though, and sorry for your loss.

KimberleyClark · 06/10/2025 10:17

TheGreatWesternShrew · 06/10/2025 07:58

I would expect a refund for accommodation infected with insects yes

They are actually crustaceans not insects but yes I would expect a refund too.

fancyfrogs · 06/10/2025 10:20

I absolutely would not stay and would want a refund. I would definitely take pictures to show the amount you are describing

TeddySchnauzer · 06/10/2025 13:33

Good luck OP, I sense a battle. If you used a credit card then if they get funny when you request a refund, you can just ask your credit card company to perform a Section 75 claim. If debit card then ask your bank to do a chargeback. TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PHOTOS! The more the better.

thetooththewholetooth · 07/10/2025 18:27

Don't anticipate a battle, owners have been very reasonable so far.

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thetooththewholetooth · 09/10/2025 20:50

Update - have received full refund (less booking. Com's commission. We spent the last couple of nights in a v nice bug free hotel.

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