This may be a bit tough given the last minute nature of this, but have finally been given go-ahead for a holiday. Have some flexibility but in the next month would be best which means I need to find and book something pronto for myself, DH and PIL, one of whom uses a wheelchair, though no excuslively. (She is okay with some stairs, but wouldn't want to have to go up 2 flights to get into an apartment.) We also have 2 DSs (2.6 and .5)
Had originally been thinking something in the UK like Cornwall or Wales but have been put off by long drives (we're in London). Was excited about Polensa based on reviews here and cheap flights available, but am now worried that it is just a series of resorts and new builds for tourists, which isn't really our thing (not knocking it though!).
We definitely want self-catering and definitely prefer cobbled and characterful to sleek and modern. Kids club things aren't important to us as the boys are still young. I just can't seem to find any websites for finding properties that aren't part of a big chain or resort complexes. Even venere.com which used to be all cheaper boutique accomodation seems to be going that way now. So I've checked vbro and will now scour ownersdirect - where else should I look?
And does anyone have any ideas for us?? We are really flexible, would love some sun and a bit of water, but need other things to do / see / absorb as well. We're all foodies (and winos) so that could even be the 'other thing to do'. Somewhere quiet is key too.
Sorry, I know I don't have a lot of firm details or guidance, but any advice would be appreciated. To think, I used to be a travel agent (job at uni). I would've hated a client like myself!