Renton 21624 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 minute ago, wykikitoon said: Canny area Gloom. Away from the main crowds of Windermere, Ambleside etc. Some cracking walks from the area too. We are looking at where to go in 2018 but fuck me. With the wedding etc last year we didnt go into Europe apart from myself I went to Belgium early on for the cycling. Looked last night at a place I stayed in Ibiza. Last time we stayed was in 2016 and we paid £800 each for a week. Its closer to £1.4k each now! JAYSUS! Europe is horribly expensive now for some reason I can't put my finger on.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, Renton said: No tbqf. It's not even in the national park. right, explains why it's so much cheaper. as you were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20140 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Renton said: Europe is horribly expensive now for some reason I can't put my finger on.... We have thought about just going down to Devon or something this year instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44879 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I'm having a fortnight in Italy. #brexitproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15526 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I may have to limit my Lisbon Eurovision trip to just the one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20140 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 38 minutes ago, Gemmill said: I'm having a fortnight in Italy. #brexitproof We were looking at Como. Where you off Gem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21624 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I've got a week in Malcesne, lake Garda as my main holiday this year. Lovely part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42442 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 There’s a canny few possibilities on AirB&B @Dr Gloom , here’s a couple from Keswick and Ambleside area- they’d work out at around £80-90 per couple per night, which isn’t too bad. https://abnb.me/EVmg/OHslogyTnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/tsVLkkTTnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/FjsRQz0TnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/GZFw5m8TnJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: There’s a canny few possibilities on AirB&B @Dr Gloom , here’s a couple from Keswick and Ambleside area- they’d work out at around £80-90 per couple per night, which isn’t too bad. https://abnb.me/EVmg/OHslogyTnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/tsVLkkTTnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/FjsRQz0TnJ https://abnb.me/EVmg/GZFw5m8TnJ Nice one mate! Edited January 2, 2018 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9775 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Renton said: Europe is horribly expensive now for some reason I can't put my finger on.... It’s quite nice actually... Immigration controls this morning at the Dfds terminal were quite horrible. Did a stadium tour with the kid today. Not too bad actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20140 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 How do people book there holidays now? Do seperate buys for each part, i.e flights then hotel or get a package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 43 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: How do people book there holidays now? Do seperate buys for each part, i.e flights then hotel or get a package? My Best holiday left home by car with 4 days booked at Lake Garda. Had a week to get there and a week to get back. Every other night was booked on route via laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20140 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 1 hour ago, ewerk said: Depends. On..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20140 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 What sort of holiday is it? Beach resort type of thing I’d normally book through a tour operator. Anything more complicated I’d do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Ant said: that sounds like a nightmare tbh driving 1500-2000km or something i'd guess, would you not be fucked off doing that considering what you do for work ? Nah, love driving / hate flying. My idea of hell is spending two weeks at a resort in one hotel. Walking dead stuff imo. Looking at a map and just heading off seeing different countries / Regions was amazing. Road trip the yanks call it. But overall, driving abroad is a much more pleasurable experience than driving in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 14:47, Alex said: I really like Ambleside. Not that Keswick isn’t nice. But it’s probably got the best eating and drinking options in the National Park and also has loads of walks which begin there. There’s ‘proper’ ones like the Fairfield Horseshoe but others that practically everyone could do eg the Coffin Trail to Grasmere, Loughrigg Fell and Wansfell via Stockghyll Force. It’s nice and central too with places like Grasmere, Coniston and Great Langdale all just short drives away. I’ve used Lakelovers loads of times for renting properties and the standard has always been high. The only issue you’ll have is that you’ll probably have to rent out a place for a week if it’s a large house you’re after as most won’t do it for a short break outside of low season. Just been browsing that, there's some cracking places on there and I'm sounding out a few mates to see if we can get 5 couples together and get one of the nicer houses for a holiday. There was one with all the mod cons, decent location, family and Dog friendly, and we could get the lot for £250 per person for a week. And those who couldn't make it for the whole week are the ones who wouldn't baulk at paying £250 for a long weekend away. So cheers for the hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35080 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 5 hours ago, The Fish said: Just been browsing that, there's some cracking places on there and I'm sounding out a few mates to see if we can get 5 couples together and get one of the nicer houses for a holiday. There was one with all the mod cons, decent location, family and Dog friendly, and we could get the lot for £250 per person for a week. And those who couldn't make it for the whole week are the ones who wouldn't baulk at paying £250 for a long weekend away. So cheers for the hint. Absolutely no bother, my dear old thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Ended up booking this place in the Lakes. Looks lush, can’t wait. The lake lovers site was good but they didn’t do short term bookings. https://www.sallyscottages.co.uk/wallthwaite-farmhouse?from=&sleeps=12&breakType=full week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33202 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Looks like it'll be Byker sands again, this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35080 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Ended up booking this place in the Lakes. Looks lush, can’t wait. The lake lovers site was good but they didn’t do short term bookings. https://www.sallyscottages.co.uk/wallthwaite-farmhouse?from=&sleeps=12&breakType=full week Looking forward to the pics of you tackling Sharp Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I’ll probably tackle it by hoverboard tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35080 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Worth checking out Castlerigg Stone Circle given you’re pretty close to it. The location is stunningly, especially if you’re lucky enough to get a fairly clear day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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