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Ideas for a last minute UK mini break?

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WestminsterCrabby · 17/04/2022 20:14

DH and I have parental leave between us until the end of Aug and would really like to get away for a couple of days somewhere. However I'm loathe to book anything too far in the future as I will inevitably book the rainiest week of the year and itll be miserable! So we were hoping to pick a destination and have a plan and then up sticks when we have a few nice sunny days forecast.

We are based in Bristol so I was thinking somewhere in the South West, Dorset or Devon perhaps as we have an 8 month old and I wouldnt want her stuck in the car for hours and hours on a hot day.

My criteria is thus:

  • Somewhere we can book a B&B or campsite last minute (ideally we would be able to go outside of school hols)
  • Lovely walk
  • A nice beach that allows dogs
  • SEAFOOD! I've been fantasizing about seafood platters and crab sandwiches for months! Please make this a reality Grin
  • Some child and dog friendly pubs in the area.

Hopefully that's not too much of an ask, would love some suggestions Smile

OP posts:
Sprig1 · 17/04/2022 20:29

How about Exmoor?

Funf · 18/04/2022 05:18

Bude
We stayed here it was Fab
shorebreakcornwall.co.uk

ukborn · 18/04/2022 06:34

Isle of Wight, but not sure about 'last minute'. I did manage to find an Airbnb a couple times last minute last summer when my house purchase was getting delayed but couldn't be picky.

MinnieMountain · 18/04/2022 07:30

The North Norfolk coast. There are massive sandy beaches and lots of seafood places. I presume most places are dog friendly as we always see loads.

nearlyspringyay · 18/04/2022 08:32

I think you'll struggle with last minute, lots of places fully booked already

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WestminsterCrabby · 18/04/2022 09:06

Thanks for the suggestions I will look into all of them Smile

I understand we may be limited by availability- just hoping if we choose a random sunny Tuesday outside of school hols we will get lucky but I know it's a gamble!

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Rupertgrintismyguiltypleasure · 18/04/2022 22:57

We just booked a last minute holiday for end of may in Great Yarmouth. Used to go all the time as kids, even had a caravan till I was about 14. I’m interested to see how it’s changed. 20 years on...

Houseplantmad · 18/04/2022 23:00

Caswell Bay in South Wales. Lovely beach and area. Not far for you to drive and some lovely chalets for rent right by the beach at a fraction of prices in south west.

timbee2b · 19/04/2022 01:06

Woolacombe might be worth a look too

toomuchlaundry · 19/04/2022 01:20

Bude is good. I think dogs are allowed on the beaches as long as on a lead.

CarmenThePanda · 19/04/2022 07:26

Lyme Regis

Northbynorthbreast · 19/04/2022 18:46

Kingsley Heath campsite on Norfolk is gorgeous

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