when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA -- Theo www.theosphotos.fotopic.net
Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated !
No specific properties, but for tourism purposes Scotland is divided into different areas, each covered by a different tourist board. Each of these produces its own free accomodation directory so you can browse holiday properties, their facilities, costs and locations at leisure. I think the properties are usually bookable through visitscotland.com, but it's probably cheaper to book direct with the owners, whose details are in the directory.
Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated !
No specific properties, but for tourism purposes Scotland is divided into different areas, each covered by a different tourist board. Each of these produces its own free accomodation directory so you can browse holiday properties, their facilities, costs and locations at leisure. I think the properties are usually bookable through visitscotland.com, but it's probably cheaper to book direct with the owners, whose details are in the directory.
Again, no specific suggestions, but we've stayed in numerous holiday cottages in both areas, gatting the details from a brochure called Country Cottages or similar. Locations we've taken the kids to include just outside Kyle of Lochalsh, near Gatehouse of Fleet, near Dunkeld. All have stuff for kids to do nearby, and all would be between £300 and £450 a week, I think. Some were big enough for two families, which can make things quite cheap. -- R o o n e y
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when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
So, with small children you'll be committed to sun, sea and suffering for a few years yet, Theo ;^}
It's not Scotland, but I can't recommend highly enough the Gower Peninsula in Wales for family holidays. It's got huge, safe sandy beaches (Rhossili, Oxwich etc.), rockpools, nearby town when it's wet. If your wife is willing to let you off for a day, there's good walking too. All in a compact area. I'm sure others will add to the list of attractions on the Gower and endorse my recommendation.
when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
You might like to try here. Good walking on your doorstep, a couple of hours will give you a good walk and still be back in time for breakfast 🙂 An hour to Glasgow, an hour and a half to Oban and two hours to Fort William if you fancy a trip in the car.
when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
I don't see the problem. 5 and 6 are old enough for a 5 miler; 1 is small enough to carry. Now all you need is a shopping centre for the wife...
It's not Scotland, but I can't recommend highly enough the Gower Peninsula in Wales for family holidays. It's got huge, safe sandy beaches (Rhossili, Oxwich etc.), rockpools, nearby town when it's wet. If your wife is willing to let you off for a day, there's good walking too. All in a compact area. I'm sure others will add to the list of attractions on the Gower and endorse my recommendation.
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when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
we've stayed in their caravans a couple of times (several years ago). It's not far from Fort William, and has a hotel with bar within walking distance.
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Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated !
No specific properties, but for tourism purposes Scotland is divided into different areas, each covered by a different tourist board. Each of these produces its own free accomodation directory so you can browse holiday properties, their facilities, costs and locations at leisure. I think the properties are usually bookable through visitscotland.com, but it's probably cheaper to book direct with the owners, whose details are in the directory.
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Again, no specific suggestions, but we've stayed in numerous holiday cottages in both areas, gatting the details from a brochure called Country Cottages or similar. Locations we've taken the kids to include just outside Kyle of Lochalsh, near Gatehouse of Fleet, near Dunkeld. All have stuff for kids to do nearby, and all would be between £300 and £450 a week, I think. Some were big enough for two families, which can make things quite cheap.
Thanks Paul. 300 BP is almost 1 month's rent and we still have to add the costs of living and the ferrie (=expensive) Remember we're Dutch ;-)
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when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
So, with small children you'll be committed to sun, sea and suffering for a few years yet, Theo ;^}
Always look on the bright side of life....:-) No Costa's please.
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It's not Scotland, but I can't recommend highly enough the Gower Peninsula in Wales for family holidays. It's got huge, safe sandy beaches (Rhossili, Oxwich etc.), rockpools, nearby town when it's wet. If your wife is willing to let you off for a day, there's good walking too. All in a compact area. I'm sure others will add to the list of attractions on the Gower and endorse my recommendation.
I'll keep Cymru in mind. Less midges in August compared to Scotland I suppose.
It's not Scotland, but I can't recommend highly enough the Gower Peninsula in Wales for family holidays. It's got huge, safe sandy beaches (Rhossili, Oxwich etc.), rockpools, nearby town when it's wet. If your wife is willing to let you off for a day, there's good walking too. All in a compact area. I'm sure others will add to the list of attractions on the Gower and endorse my recommendation.
I'll keep Cymru in mind. Less midges in August compared to Scotland I suppose.
I've never met a midge on the Gower. How about camping, I know a good site on the Gower? Near the camp site are self catering cabins. I have the 'phone number of the camp site, would you like me to check on the prices of the cabins, Theo?
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Hi urw-readers,
when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
You might like to try here. Good walking on your doorstep, a couple of hours will give you a good walk and still be back in time for breakfast 🙂 An hour to Glasgow, an hour and a half to Oban and two hours to Fort William if you fancy a trip in the car.
The cheapest Lodge for 1 week in August is 550 BP. That's almost two months rent. If you add the costs if living and the ferrie it's way too expensive.
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Hi urw-readers,
when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
I don't see the problem. 5 and 6 are old enough for a 5 miler; 1 is small enough to carry. Now all you need is a shopping centre for the wife...
If you live in hillcountry and walk regularly probably not, but..... come to Holland and try biking against strong wind for some distance. You won't find it easy. BTW, my wife in a shopping centre = many people wounded and several killed :-0
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It's not Scotland, but I can't recommend highly enough the Gower Peninsula in Wales for family holidays. It's got huge, safe sandy beaches (Rhossili, Oxwich etc.), rockpools, nearby town when it's wet. If your wife is willing to let you off for a day, there's good walking too. All in a compact area. I'm sure others will add to the list of attractions on the Gower and endorse my recommendation.
I'll keep Cymru in mind. Less midges in August compared to Scotland I suppose.
I've never met a midge on the Gower. How about camping, I know a good site on the Gower? Near the camp site are self catering cabins. I have the 'phone number of the camp site, would you like me to check on the prices of the cabins, Theo?
Thanks, that would be nice. I suppose they don't have a website. Our 6-person tunneltent is for sale. We're quitting familycamping, my wife finds it too much hassle. Unorganised, no heating, no space, everything getting humid if it's raining, walking to showers and toilets in the dark, etc.. And she's really an outdoor, no luxury, type :-) but she needs a good base*camp*. You can email me at [email hidden] (remove BLABLA)
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Again, no specific suggestions, but we've stayed in numerous holiday cottages in both areas, gatting the details from a brochure called Country Cottages or similar. Locations we've taken the kids to include just outside Kyle of Lochalsh, near Gatehouse of Fleet, near Dunkeld. All have stuff for kids to do nearby, and all would be between £300 and £450 a week, I think. Some were big enough for two families, which can make things quite cheap.
Thanks Paul. 300 BP is almost 1 month's rent and we still have to add the costs of living and the ferrie (=expensive) Remember we're Dutch ;-)
It's way more than a month's rent for lots of people here too, Theo. But holiday home rents are often 2, 3, 4, 5, 6+ times ordinary rents, unfortunately. Otherwise we'd all live in them all year!
-- R o o n e y
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On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:40:43 +0200, "theo" <[email hidden]>
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when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and ideas appreciated ! TIA
You might like to try here. Good walking on your doorstep, a couple of hours will give you a good walk and still be back in time for breakfast 🙂 An hour to Glasgow, an hour and a half to Oban and two hours to Fort William if you fancy a trip in the car.
The cheapest Lodge for 1 week in August is 550 BP. That's almost two months rent. If you add the costs if living and the ferrie it's way too expensive.
Hi Theo,
Would a family room in a Youth Hostel fit the bill?
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On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:40:43 +0200, "theo" <[email hidden]>
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> when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without > wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff > because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's > madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an > offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or > the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to > do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and > ideas appreciated ! > TIA
You might like to try here. Good walking on your doorstep, a couple of hours will give you a good walk and still be back in time for breakfast 🙂 An hour to Glasgow, an hour and a half to Oban and two hours to Fort William if you fancy a trip in the car.
The cheapest Lodge for 1 week in August is 550 BP. That's almost two months rent. If you add the costs if living and the ferrie it's way too expensive.
Hi Theo,
Would a family room in a Youth Hostel fit the bill?
Best wishes,
Only a extra £3 if you are not a member, not sure if this is perperson or not though.
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On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:40:43 +0200, "theo" <[email hidden]>
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> when I go to Scotland or the Lakedistrict I normally go without > wife and kids. Next year they want to join me. No Munro stuff > because my kids are 6, 5 and 1 years old and the wife thinks it's > madness to go up and down a mountain. Does anyone know (or has an > offer for) a holidayhome or privatehome in southwest Scotland or > the southern Highlands with enough interesting things for kids to > do in August 2006 ? No luxureous or expensive home. Thoughts and > ideas appreciated !
Hi Theo,
Would a family room in a Youth Hostel fit the bill?
It would. I checked their website and the cheapest familyrooms are 40BP. Wastwater would be I nice option. One of the problems is that your kid(s) need to be 3 years old and Kayla will be 2 by then. I'll have to email the YHA and ask for possibilities. The other problem is the missus : no privacy. She likes to be 'on our own'.
Would a family room in a Youth Hostel fit the bill?
It would. I checked their website and the cheapest familyrooms are 40BP. Wastwater would be I nice option. One of the problems is that your kid(s) need to be 3 years old and Kayla will be 2 by then. I'll have to email the YHA and ask for possibilities. The other problem is the missus : no privacy. She likes to be 'on our own'.
I took my littl'un hostelling when she was still a babe in a Vaude carrier. It depends on the individual hostel: some will, some won't. It's always worth asking. Have you hostelled yourself? If so you'll already know that you can have privacy in a hostel in a family room. If not - well, you know now :-) -- To reply see 'from' in headers; lose the domain, and insert dots and @ where common sense dictates.
