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Unique UK staycation for a minimoon?
nearlywed21 · 07/06/2021 21:26
Of course with on going pandemic, don't think it is possible or wise to be going abroad for our honeymoon so will likely postpone a big holiday abroad. However, as a celebration shortly after the wedding we have taken a few days of annual leave. I'm aware staycationing will be very popular this year and likely mostly already booked up :(
Any suggestions?
FlibbertyGiblets · 07/06/2021 23:20
Anywhere in the UK?
I have heard good things about:
Newmill Farm Wigwams
www.wigwamholidays.com/newmill-farm
Hendricks Hollow in Yorkshire
www.beautifulescapes.co.uk/property/hendricks-hollow/
Hudnalls Hideaway
www.coolstays.com/inspiration/Treehouses
Not stayed in any myself but do any sound like a possibility?
Zodlebud · 08/06/2021 07:28
There were some great deals at The Shangri-La at The Shard for this summer if you fancy a city break.
The Pig “restaurants with rooms” are absolutely fabulous.
www.thepighotel.com/
Gara Rock in Devon is fabulous, as is The Slaughters Manor House in the Cotswolds. Morston Hall in Norfolk is brill and there’s always Gleneagles......
I have found much better availability at hotels than self catering for obvious reasons but prices are generally high full stop.
nearlywed21 · 08/06/2021 10:37
Thank you both.
@FlibbertyGiblets Cool stays is an interesting website. Would love to stay in a nice treehouse.
@Zodlebud The Shard looks great! but all thats left for our dates are the mega expensive rooms sadly.
FlibbertyGiblets · 08/06/2021 11:35
I forgot to say congratulations on your upcoming wedding, that was rude 
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Best wishes for your mini moon hunt.
Zodlebud · 08/06/2021 14:33
Other fab London hotels are Ham Yard and Charlotte Street Hotel.
nearlywed21 · 08/06/2021 21:51
@Zodlebud wow both very nice but none available at Charlotte street and cheapest at Ham Yard is £746/night - do normal people actually pay these rates?! Or is it funded by their company / with voucher codes etc. I wouldn't dream of paying that (despite having a pretty decent income)..
AdaThorne · 08/06/2021 22:05
Are you a foodie? I just took my husband for an incredible weekend away in Marlow with dinner at Tom Kerridge’s Hand and Flowers and a night in one of the cottages right by the restaurant. It was expensive (the room was £325 a night and the food was expensive - although set lunches are available) but it was utterly idyllic. The room had a four poster bed and a private terrace with a hot tub (expressly emphasised it was emptied and cleaned between guests). Home made treats and posh coffee in the room. It was magical.
Bells3032 · 08/06/2021 22:12
Not sure on your dates but if you like animals have you looked at staying overnight at zoos. I think Whipsnade and port lymph do overnight stays. Not sure on the availability
GoWalkabout · 08/06/2021 22:30
Stay in a lighthouse or somewhere unusual? A landmark trust property?
Zodlebud · 08/06/2021 22:33
Is it a bank holiday or something? I just paid £350 for a massive family room at The Landmark (another five star hotel). A decent hotel room will cost about that but not £750 a night.
HeyDuggeesFavouriteSquirrel · 09/06/2021 14:38
Another one for the Scarlet in Cornwall. It's adults only so great for a mini moon.
SwimBaby · 11/06/2021 14:44
This year I’m going on a holiday to Jersey and I’m going on a cruise around the UK, would either of these ideas appeal to you?
butterfly245 · 13/06/2021 11:46
www.thebusstop.scot/
We stayed here last year and it was amazing. Brilliant if you like something a bit different (might be pretty full depending on your dates).
Congratulations 
99victoria · 13/06/2021 12:43
Don't know where you're travelling from but this place is really lovely - situated in Christchurch Quay
www.captainsclubhotel.com/?utm_campaign=Local%20Pack&utm_source=Google%20Local&utm_medium=organic#slider-00-1
Theforest · 13/06/2021 12:55
This place is divine.
www.westwardliving.co.uk/
We stayed in a family cottage, but some gorgeous honeymoon suites
www.westwardliving.co.uk/westward-ho-holiday-cottages-north-devon
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