Would you rent somewhere (temporarily) with no garden / outside space?

[DaSola]

I'm desperately trying to find somewhere to rent for 6 months atm and had ruled out flats etc as they generally have no outdoor space.

Now I've seen a lovely cottage which ticks all the boxes except - no garden.

I have a 6 yr old DS and I'm just not sure it's the right thing to do.

WWYD, this is only for a 6 month stop gap but coming into the spring / summer - will I regret it?

I think there is a local park and can walk out onto footpaths etc from the village.

yes.

As long as the house works and you have access to other outdoor spaces, I'd say go for it - with our summers, you might not even get a rain-free day in the next six months! The only thing I'd consider is drying your washing if you usually do this outside, but even that isn't a major problem if it's only for a few months.

Had thought of that MrsL - there is a conservatory where I can put a clothes airer so think it would be OK.

I am kind of hoping we might have some sunshine before September

no, i wouldn't/
as a mother of 3 boys. the garden is my saviour during the summer! there's a HUGE diffference between being able to chuck them out into the garden, and having to take them out to the park

we live in a flat with only balconies and 3 young children.

if it's only for 6 months you can do it!

In winter - maybe.
In summer - no. I'd go mad, and the dcs would go mad.

I'd do it with one 6yo DS.

Yes, you may have to commit yourself to going out to the park more often, but it's only for 6 months!

IMO a big garden can be a bit overrated. It's nice whilst the DCs are small (primary age?) but really, 11 year olds don't spend hours making dens in the undergrowth at the back of the garden all summer, whatever Enid Blyton fantasies their parents entertain! (You've probably seen the £2000+ bespoke treehouses and climbing frame assemblies gracing the gardens of the local 'big' houses- yet have never actually seen a DC on them! I know I have!) Also, when the DCs are small you spend far more time looking after them and don't have the time to look after the garden!

A garden to be truly practical for DCs needs to be far bigger than many of us could afford unless you're prepared to be constantly retrieving the ball from next door!

Personally, I wouldn't.

no I wouldn't. A garden is a must. I live in a flat, so know what it is like without a garden.

I would with only 1 DS.

if your DS is the age where he doesn't need a buggy and there is a park or rec no more than 10 mins away then it won't be a problem from that point of view. But if you would like to be able to sit out on a summer evening, reading a book, sipping some wine, etc then I think you might really miss that.

I live without a garden ( not by choice but thats they way things go) and its a trek to any form of park. It is easy to do and as you say it is for 6 months only. If the cottage offers what you need then I would go for it.

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