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Suggestions for a mid-October three-night break within £2k

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Tripideas · 31/07/2026 11:05

I need help!

Where would you go mid October for a special trip? Looking at 3 nights budget of £2k. Looking for beautiful scenery, nice walks and relaxation. Can be in the UK or Europe. Ideally staying in a hotel rather than Airbnb.

anywhere but London or Paris please!

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Tripideas · 31/07/2026 11:07

I don't mind flying somewhere either!

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GodIhatethepatriarcy · 31/07/2026 11:10

What do you like doing? Art, theatre, ruins, architecture? Do you need restaurants, the beach? Anything else?

Likeiloveyou · 31/07/2026 11:13

Rome

Tripideas · 31/07/2026 11:16

@GodIhatethepatriarcy i like most things but for this specific holiday I'm looking to relax in a scenic setting like the country side/mountains or the beach. Restaurant in the hotel is fine. I've had a tough year and need to recharge so not looking for a city break although I do love Rome @Likeiloveyou

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Likeiloveyou · 31/07/2026 11:22

Malcesine?

GodIhatethepatriarcy · 31/07/2026 11:25

Where are you, roughly and how far are you prepared to travel? You probably don't want to spend too much time getting somewhere for a 3 night break.

joyava · 31/07/2026 11:30

Come to Ireland. Recommend the K Club or Kelly’s Rosslare. Both are lovely family owned hotels with great restaurants & relaxing spas. The K Club is on beautiful grounds & surrounded by countryside, Kelly’s is on Rosslare strand - excellent for long walks on the beach.

boys3 · 31/07/2026 17:46

Somewhere in the Douro valley?

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 01/08/2026 15:37

Cotswolds - anywhere with a good hotel. North Yorkshire? Northern Ireland? Cornwall - Hotel Tresanton. Nice and hire a car? Stay in a village around Grasse or similar. Bologna? Lots of interesting places nearby and great food.

Tripideas · 08/08/2026 06:12

Thanks all. I've mulled it over and decided I need to rest as much as possible so will be staying in the UK ideally a country break within 2hrs of London. I'm looking at Heckfield but can only stretch to two nights - any other similar hotel suggestions most welcome!

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fluckityfluckfluck · 08/08/2026 08:11

Sheen falls in Kenmare on Cork/Kerry border is a dream…. Well worth the short flight

Tripideas · 09/08/2026 06:35

@fluckityfluckfluck looks lovely! Will investigate to see if I can make it work! I'm noting all these Ireland suggestions as I really want to explore Ireland more!!

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JacknDiane · 09/08/2026 06:40

The Fife Arms in Braemar.

My dream hotel.

JacknDiane · 09/08/2026 06:44

Fly to Aberdeen then drive from there.

Tripideas · 09/08/2026 06:44

@JacknDiane that is gorgeous- thanks for the rec.

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