I really, I mean really want a short break with no kids.

[2shoes]

do you think I could do it?
dd has respite some tuesday and wednesday nights.
do places do breaks for 2 nights?

definately

Yes do it, you will feel so much better when you come back.

I went away last week on a long planned for holiday with friends, I missed dh and dcs like mad, BUT I returned with my batteries recharged and a feeling that things were not so bad and that I could cope with anything.

Well worth the money and effort and planning.

yes, loads of places do - what kind of thing are you wanting?

everytime we go away for the weekend, we use a holiday let serviced apartment (we always ave to go self caterign because of food allergies) - they are quite easy to find, in almost any location. some will do short breaks, some won't.

whereabout would you want to go?

or maybe a london theatre break?

gonna do it
my db suggested it, but I got stuck with thinking weekeds, which we can't do,

quite often, I have had success with phoning up a place that says it doesn't do short breaks - if they are currently empty, and you are offerign a last minute booking, then some relent.

always worth a try

Yes definately do it!

Is there a friend you haven't seen for a decade and you could go to stay there for a couple of nights?

db is going to get in touch with my dads best mate, we are sure he will know somewhere.
we are planning on going to where my dad lived as it will be nice to have a happy time there iynwim. will be odd not worrying about wheelchair access though.

Gosh yes. Especially midweek, lots of places are full Fri/Sat/Sun and empty midweek so will do you a reduced rate. Have a look on laterooms or something.

all else throw down mumsnet gauntelt am sure someone can help you find short break

Loads of places do special offers on midweek breaks.

You could try Lastminute.com?

I get three nights in a row when DS is on respite, as do other parents whose children go there. Now I just need DS2 to grow up a bit so I can have completely child-free time!!

Of course you should go away!!! There are some Premier Inn deals if you don't mind that sort of thing.

omg she would kill me if she had to do 3 nights. she always tells them she is homesick on the 2 nights(and tbh I miss her to much)

I'd love a little break.

You could even just book into a B&B or a hotel somewhere and do touristy things of just book a spa break and chill for the full stay.

DS is so disruptive at home, I take every opportunity I get to enjoy the relative peace. DS2 and DD enjoy not being hit too!

Wherabouts are you thinking about going?? Don't forget to include some lovely relaxation time or a bit of retail therapy!

i'd love a spa break - would be cheap mid week i'm sure.

or somewhere for a walk plus lunch-time pub would be brill

2shoes do it couple years ago.I went away fir 5 days ok I took to extremes went to the Us stayed with a friend was so nice to be lazy eat when want sleep when want

It's the relief not having to think of others .I took ds2 out fir a day last weekend and was so nice be able to read things eat on the go , and not need to think. Will ds mange this answer be no did the tower of London

2shoes, do it! I was talking about this very subject on a thread a few weeks ago -it sounds like my idea of heaven!