So can we now go to second homes?

[1981m]

Exactly that really.

Yes heard that on the news, must not stay overnight. We won't go. So frustrating though as it's my happy place.

I need to exercise my mouth, does that mean I can go to a cafe and chat to lots of people?

@1981m I think you should wait for official government clarification about the requirement not to stay the night (although it does make sense) - the BBC does not make the law....

"you can drive to other destinations" was what BJ said. I mean it's rife for interpretation.

Yes heard that on the news, must not stay overnight. We won't go. So frustrating though as it's my happy place.”

Ffs! Really.

My happy place is the pub two hundred yards down the road. I can’t go there either.

And no, you definitely can’t stay away from your main residence overnight. That hasn’t changed.

@GCITC absolutely - there is nobody going to stop you travelling now. It’s just a question of reception at the other end!!

Massively unwelcome in Home Counties with the thames close by/ running through
We had so many tourists here yesterday
F off!!!

Sure you can
If you want to be run out of town by angry villagers with pitch forks.

There's no way they're going to be able to police this one way or the other.

"Unlimited exercise you can drive to" so could drive to exercise in the area and then stay the night there.

This is my favourite example of people shamelessly bending the rules to make selfish behaviour acceptable. Congrats.

@1981m congratulations, you win the prize, fuckwit of the day!

Can everyone stop and be a bit nicer.

OP asked the question, didn't just jump to do it because they thought it was right. There has been clarification in the issues and the OP has now stated she will not do it but is understandingly frustrated by it.

FGS, everyone on MN is always bleating I'm about mental health but can't be slightly compassionate to someone who is struggling in lockdown and just wants to go to their happy place.

You can let the OP know it's not allowed firmly but nicely without jumping down their throat and calling them a fuckwit.

OP I sympathise, lockdown is hard and it's even harder knowing that your happy place is reachable but you still can't go. I'm not saying do go, but I completely get why you would want to and just plan to go as soon as you can to recover from the stresses of lockdown.

And to those of you vehemently having a go at the OP, especially those who did it after she said she now understands and won't go, check yourself, be a bit nicer and understanding. You can get your point across without verbal (typed) harassment and name calling.

I love the resentment here against second home owners.

If it’s wasnt for second home owners and tourists more generally large parts of the UK would be economically destitute. Maybe don’t bite the hand that feeds you?

The advice on second homes appears to be unchanged at the moment.
Maybe it would have been wiser for the OP to check what it says on the government website rather than asking MN. It wasn't at all hard to find this info.

www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-essential-travel-guidance

What about third homes? Can you travel between your second and third homes?

Wow, #bekind didn't last long did it?!

"We would stay in except for exercise and continue to self isolate, we wouldn't be wondering around and breaking the social distancing rules."

What's the fucking point, then?

I have absolute no resentment of second home owners. I do however resent the people who have absolutely no common sense. Why would anyone think it is ok to drive somewhere that will have limited services and potentially bring the virus with then. Corona virus seems to have stolen logical thinking from so many.

@StoutDrinker2019 that was not in the announcement. It's Wednesday if you want to exercise your right to hysteria.

There's no way they're going to be able to police this one way or the other.

Sure they can... presumably it's a matter of public record where someone's primary residence is. The guidance is still crystal clear.

People must be flocking to the Thames to get to London with its fancy low R number. I think the London gangs can do better than yokel pitchforks. Just stay home and do a bit of out door exercise. No one was timing you before.

Well said @blueapples

Good for you @blueapples - these people berating second home owners clearly don’t have a second home and don’t have any understanding of what it’s like not being able to go. Jealously methinks. I don’t understand why this situation has brought out the best in some people and worst in others!

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