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[Chucky Mama]

We usually go away at half term but ES has just got a weekend job at a new J Lewis which opens over half term. He 'forgot' to fill in that we had holiday planned for that week and so now has to work Sat, Mon & Tues I really need to have some time away that week. There are so many holiday cottage companies online I am going crosseyed. Anyone have a good company that they use or any tips for UK last minute cheapo holiday websites? We only need 3 nights yet some are quoting £600+ There seem to be loads of places in Scotland or Cornwall but we don't want to be driving hours for such a short break We may have to stay at home and plan day trips but I would prefer to escape.

[Daphne]

I don't kow about holiday cottages but would staying in a hotel be any good? They are often very on the ball figuring that getting in some money for a last minute holiday is better than no money so they update prices regularly. If so, I use TripAdvisor to get a ranking of hotels in the place I'm keen on, then click on the bit where they bring up a list of quotes - which are via intermediaries and can be very competitive. If that doesn't work I google 'cheap hotels in X'. I have had some bargains by doing this (notably lastminute.com).

[Chucky Mama]

Thanks Daphne, I will have a look. Problem is we are 5 + Dog and there are few enough triple rooms around at the best of times.

[The Dogmother]

Try this as a starting point.

 

I have a whole load of dog-friendly accommodation links.

[Leicester_H]

We have used the National Trust before and been pleased.

http://www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk/last_minute

 

also rural retreats

 

https://www.ruralretreats.co.uk/rr/splash.jsf

 

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[Lewis]

I think we always used to use Welcome Cottages + were always good

[Chucky Mama]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. My lovely saxophone teacher has just offered us his caravan in Hayling Island So we are going to get a holiday after all

[The Dogmother]

Woo hooo!