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it's looking like our (free!!) holiday in a family member's static caravan in Pembrokeshire is a literal washout, so we're looking for something else, and in light of the weather at the mo think a city break would be best - I have to say the idea of a few days in the middle of nowhere in Wales in the pouring rain is frightening.


So, we thought of York. 2 hours from Kings Cross and loads of rainy day stuff to do. But, where to stay? Because we'd be going by train (though we could drive, but as this is going to cost us and right now we haven't a bean I think train will be best, for time and money) we can't take the travel cot, so wherever we go will have to have one.


Any tips, Family Roomers? Although I'm not keen on sharing a room with Miss Oi, to get some kind of cheapish holiday I don't mind this time. How does that work anyway, in a hotel room, for example - do you switch of the lights at bedtime for half an hour and then when they're asleep stick on a sidelight and watch telly? 2 room self catering would be best - can you get this in the city centre? I've had a very quick look online but thought I'd see if anyone has a recommendation.


Thanks!

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We went to visit my brother who's at York Uni a few months ago. It's a fab city and we had a great time with our 3yr old and 6 month old. We were only there for 2 nights so stayed in the Novotel. 10 min walk from city centre and very accomodating staff, there were lots of other families there. We stayed in 1 room which was er fun especially as baby is not a great sleeper. The room wasn't huge double bed, single plus travel cot. We did as you describe bath stories bed them after they'd been asleep a while lamp and tv on (volume down!). I kept accusing oh of reading his mag too noisily but we saw the funny side and got no less sleep than we do at home (at least I didnt!). We ate early in Pizza Express 1 night and in the hotel bar another. They also have a swimming pool which was great. I believe they have larger rooms with an annex for the kids but these were sold out when we booked.


Having just got back from a very wet week in Wales I see where you're coming from. We had a small cottage so needed to get out but there are so few indoor activities suitable for small children. We came back early in the end.

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