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Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:35 pm

I really need to get away to try and get better, recuperate.

Somewhere quiet to rest - Don't mind where but UK most likely. Any location.

So does anyone either own or have access to places available to rent/hire?

Looking for a few days or better a week or up to a month. Just for me maybe plus one at weekends depending on location.

Open to ideas / suggestions. Any options considered, Any dates. Any Price. Any location (I'd bring everything I need so parking is needed).

Just thought I'd ask on here.

Thanks in advance fo any reply.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by PadihamThickNeck » Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:55 pm

I hope whatever it is your dealing with gets better.

A think a barge would be very peaceful just floating down the canal very nice and peaceful, wonder if you could rent one for a week and how much it would be ?
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by PadihamThickNeck » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:00 pm

Just had a look can rent a barge with bed, shower, cooking facilities and all fuel included for £959.
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:01 pm

Good suggestion.
Considered this but decided I'd struggle with locks and other logistics.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by PadihamThickNeck » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:04 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:01 pm
Good suggestion.
Considered this but decided I'd struggle with locks and other logistics.
When you reach the lock turn round then when you reach the next lock turn round and repeat x70 :lol:
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:07 pm

Me & the wife have booked a cottage on the Isle of Arran in Lochranza for later this month with her parents they have had a tough time during lockdown and they need a break,it's a beautiful place right on the edge of a Loch,it looks so peaceful,maybe try one of the Scottish islands I've never been to one but they look so peaceful,maybe that's what you need a bit of peace and quiet,Scotland really is a beautiful place.
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:07 pm

That's a great link thanks - always fancied trying the Norfolk Broads for eg.
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Bosscat » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:08 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:01 pm
Good suggestion.
Considered this but decided I'd struggle with locks and other logistics.
Lancaster Canal ... No Locks ... its a contour canal ... 41 miles No locks
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:12 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:07 pm
Me & the wife have booked a cottage on the Isle of Arran in Lochranza for later this month with her parents they have had a tough time during lockdown and they need a break,it's a beautiful place right on the edge of a Loch,it looks so peaceful,maybe try one of the Scottish islands I've never been to one but they look so peaceful,maybe that's what you need a bit of peace and quiet,Scotland really is a beautiful place.
Arran is superb.
Make sure you drive round the coast from there are some superb Pub/Food Places.

(and take brollies waterproofs - weather changes in a blink!!!)

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:13 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:08 pm
Lancaster Canal ... No Locks ... its a contour canal ... 41 miles No locks
Didn't know that!
Top info 8-)

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Bosscat » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:15 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:13 pm
Didn't know that!
Top info 8-)
Used to go all the way to Kendal 🙂
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:16 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:12 pm
Arran is superb.
Make sure you drive round the coast from there are some superb Pub/Food Places.

(and take brollies waterproofs - weather changes in a blink!!!)
The Wife...her Mum...her Dad....have warned me of the weather,but I have the dogs I plan to walk a lot so the weather really won't bother me,another place I recommend is the East Nuek of Fife....a gem of a place.
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:36 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:16 pm
The Wife...her Mum...her Dad....have warned me of the weather,but I have the dogs I plan to walk a lot so the weather really won't bother me,another place I recommend is the East Nuek of Fife....a gem of a place.
Few things here...

East Nuek of Fife is superb - infact Fife holds many good memories from over the years.

Walks with Dogs on Arran Shiskine is breathtaking.
Try and get on the tops.
Worst place on Arran - Brodick.
Drive South coast road -- or North :lol:

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by fatboy47 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:16 pm

Lochranza, Glen Catacol, Glen Rosa and the full circular ridge walk around the Goat Fell range are all rewarding.

Brodick, as mentioned, is a dump. As is the mainland port of Ardrossan.
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:34 pm

fatboy47 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:16 pm
Lochranza, Glen Catacol, Glen Rosa and the full circular ridge walk around the Goat Fell range are all rewarding.

Brodick, as mentioned, is a dump. As is the mainland port of Ardrossan.
Agree with the above.

The walking bit for me at least for now is an issue and I miss it. Just looking for a place to sleep loads and eat well that is quiet with a change of view.
Literally Anywhere.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Fenwick » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:37 pm

Could the op rent a motorhome? Then you're not as restricted regards places to stay
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by HunterST_BFC » Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:47 pm

Fenwick wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:37 pm
Could the op rent a motorhome? Then you're not as restricted regards places to stay
Looked into this quite a bit.
Prices have gone through the roof and including costs don't add up if you are on your tod.

Unless you know someone with one one parked up and not used who'd rent?

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Billy Balfour » Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:43 am

Keep your eyes on the news. Now that the schools have gone back, there's talk that the Govt is considering whether to drop PCR tests for double-jabbed holidaymakers on their return to the UK.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Steve1956 » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:41 am

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:47 pm
Looked into this quite a bit.
Prices have gone through the roof and including costs don't add up if you are on your tod.

Unless you know someone with one one parked up and not used who'd rent?
Just been looking at prices in the East Nuek for this summer and next summer, Hunter,£1200 a week.....next summer £4600 a week,just realised....the Open is on at St Andrews...eye watering prices😳
I suppose if you want to come anywhere round here do it now...not next summer 😊

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:52 am

https://www.holidaycottagespolperro.co.uk


Polperro is a lovely small harbour with loads of pubs and restaurants

I’ve stayed at the Haven (used to be Bruce Foxton’s (the Jam) holiday home) and can recommend that but there are plenty of places. For that particular cottage parking was free but a 5 minute walk as cars don’t really fit down the narrow lanes.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by CaptainKirk » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:48 am

Try cottages.com and type in UK31826 or UK31827 in the search bar.

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:34 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:35 pm
I really need to get away to try and get better, recuperate.

Somewhere quiet to rest - Don't mind where but UK most likely. Any location.
So does anyone either own or have access to places available to rent/hire?

Looking for a few days or better a week or up to a month. Just for me maybe plus one at weekends depending on location.


Did you eventually decide where you wanted to go Hunter,we are off to Arran on Sunday,sailing with Calmac ferries Jane McDonald won't be in attendance will she,she seems to be on every other boat. :lol:

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Claretmisterg » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:45 pm

https://www.fishguardbay.com/
Had some great winter breaks here in the past. Very tranquil and on the Pembrokeshire coast path

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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Sheedyclaret » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:50 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:07 pm
Me & the wife have booked a cottage on the Isle of Arran in Lochranza for later this month with her parents they have had a tough time during lockdown and they need a break,it's a beautiful place right on the edge of a Loch,it looks so peaceful,maybe try one of the Scottish islands I've never been to one but they look so peaceful,maybe that's what you need a bit of peace and quiet,Scotland really is a beautiful place.

Would definitely recommend isle of arran my nana n grandad lived there for many years..
had many great holidays there when i was younger..
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Re: Help / Avice / recommendations - Holiday Rental

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:52 pm

Sheedyclaret wrote:
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:50 pm
Would definitely recommend isle of arran my nana n grandad lived there for many years..
had many great holidays there when i was younger..
We are looking forward to it,the weather forecast isn't great though ;)

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