Weekend getaway - Ideas

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 12:18

Hi Guys

Want to get away with the gf and another couple for the weekend at the start of March and wondered if anyone had any good suggestions. Was thinking of a self-catering cottage / apartment but i want it to have a hot tub and sauna. Location is anywhere within 4 hours of London really. I was thinking of York as i really like it there and think it has a good night life / good shopping etc.

Searching Google is a slow process so be good to see if anyone has any suggestions from past experiences etc

Cheers

Sam

POB · 23 Jan 2012 at 12:36

Google wife swapping holidays.

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 12:58

POB said:
Google wife swapping holidays.

i wish

Scuzi · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:16

Channel Islands? I've been over there a few times in the past 6 months and I love it. Aurigny, Flybe and Blue Islands fly regularly. Takes less than an hour to get there so including all the faffing around at the airport you could be there in 2 hours.

Natwee · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:18

The tranquil otter.

not sure if ts 4 hours from london though (i dont drive) think it easily must be by train though.

agnes · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:19

Paris... Seriously, ton's of deals on at the moment, £20 for the ferry.

I was going to go this weekend but got called into work because of STUPID phone system crashing

Scuzi · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:21

agnes said:
Paris... Seriously, ton's of deals on at the moment, £20 for the ferry.

I was going to go this weekend but got called into work because of STUPID phone system crashing

Paris is a hateful place, especially if you want to "get away" in the sense that you want some peace and quiet.

TrixiBuG · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:25

Me and BF have just come back from 4 days in Krakow.

Flights were only £50 for the 2 of us return from Liverpool - so from London Airports they might be cheaper still. only 2.5 hours flight - plus the food is AMAZING and sooooooo cheap. 3 course meal for £35

Worth a look if nothing else. There is also a hotel with a roof top pool and hot tub too...

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:28

Natwee said:
The tranquil otter.

not sure if ts 4 hours from london though (i dont drive) think it easily must be by train though.

This looks FAB and is the kind of thing im after, sauna and hot tub and nice and relaxed, just trying to see if theres a pub near by

Scuzi said:
Channel Islands? I've been over there a few times in the past 6 months and I love it. Aurigny, Flybe and Blue Islands fly regularly. Takes less than an hour to get there so including all the faffing around at the airport you could be there in 2 hours.

Good suggestion buddy however i want to try and avoid planes etc, want to be able to hop in the car and just drive somewhere

agnes said:
Paris... Seriously, ton's of deals on at the moment, £20 for the ferry.

I was going to go this weekend but got called into work because of STUPID phone system crashing

Im sure the girls would love paris but again i want to keep it to within the UK

qqg3 · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:31

Sam said:
Good suggestion buddy however i want to try and avoid planes etc, want to be able to hop in the car and just drive somewhere

York is closer to six hours by car versus four hours. Sure the trains much faster but there are plenty of things to see around York with a vehicle.

Maybe the lake district, plenty of peaceful spots there.

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 13:36

qqg3 said:
York is closer to six hours by car versus four hours. Sure the trains much faster but there are plenty of things to see around York with a vehicle.

Maybe the lake district, plenty of peaceful spots there.

Im a york regular and can just about do it in 4 hours from SURREY

ScarySquirrel · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:18

Bath?

I've not been, but had looked into it last year and it looked like a nice place.

Gilly · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:21

qqg3 said:
York is closer to six hours by car

What are you driving?!

SKYNHEDD · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:24

agnes said:
Paris... Seriously, ton's of deals on at the moment, £20 for the ferry.

I was going to go this weekend but got called into work because of STUPID phone system crashing

This.. apart from the Paris bit..(its filthy, smelly, and busy)

However, the Ferries are so cheap with DFDS I wonder how they make money...

Last time I got the ferry it was £19 !!

Eurotunnel can suck it, they are far too expensive in comparison.

EDIT: London to York in 6 hrs is 41mph average..... Thats mental.

Admiral Huddy · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:58

My wife and I enjoyed our third Anniversary in Warwick a few years back. We stayed at the Ardencote Manor which is in the middle of nowhere but a short drive to Warwick itself. Stunning location.

SKYNHEDD · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:01

How about Bath?

How long does that take from London?

Would be rather nice to sit in some warm water during winter.

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:28

Thanks for all the suggestions, i think somethig like the tranquil otter or Centre parcs would be great. Would love to do centre parcs but problem with that is to get a sauna and a hot tub you have to book the 8 man cabin which is £1300 for 3 nights. Bit of a waste of cash considering the 6 man is only £700 odd

Sam

Sam · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:54

ScarySquirrel said:
Bath?

I've not been, but had looked into it last year and it looked like a nice place.

SKYNHEDD said:
How about Bath?

How long does that take from London?

Would be rather nice to sit in some warm water during winter.

Bath sounds good, any good suggestions of where to stay ?

Pumpkinstew · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:55

I've just been looking at the Sun Hotel in Canterbury for a weekend away.
One of their rooms has a hot tub.

Pumpkinstew · 23 Jan 2012 at 17:00

Sam said:
Bath sounds good, any good suggestions of where to stay ?

Stayed at the Bath arms near Longleat once. Don't know if they'll have a hot tub but the food was amazing.