Any ideas for 1 parent / 2 kid summer hols?

[nunheadmum]

I'm facing having to take the kids on holiday on my own for 1 or 2 weeks at the end of August as hubby has other commitments. Anyone got any good ideas where to go with 2 girls age 6 and 8?

I did think of Butlins for the convenience of everything to hand but not sure if I'd regret it once the kids are in bed and not feel like I've had a break. I don't want to spend a fortune somewhere like Centre Parcs or go somewhere that I have to drive out to activities every day. I kind of have a concept of me and the kids just hanging out together, having some quality mum and girls time. But I'm also aware of the reality of 2 kids on holiday! Also aware that it's late in the day and lots of stuff will be booked up for the hols.

Anyone got inspiration for me?

[Mrs TP]

Why not break it up a bit, day trips in London, a bit of a stay somewhere like Brighton or take those far flung friends and relatives up on offers to put you up for a visit. If you go on a full on proper hol then every day you are going to be on your lonesome every night. Or hook up with some of your local friends and see if they keen to do a few nights somewhere. I did much of the summer on my own a couple of years ago, had a friend with one child stay for one week and just did loads of day trips other times with my brood of 3 and stayed over with relatives. It's tough but manageable. I think with children and prices you just need to be realistic re what's feasible and enjoy your time together.

[Lindsey<3]

I would definitely recommend butlins. I went beginning of june was lovely. Kids loved it xx

[scotch]

Yes the hotel at butlins in Bognor was amazing. Activities to keep everybody busy. However after about the third day there it was all very repetitive. I think 2 weeks might just send you bonkers!!!

[esme]

We've booked a break near Bude with Court Farm holidays which could be an idea... Or how about somewhere like Bath? They have the Jane Austen museum, nice parks, shops. All easy to stroll around city centre and nearby.

[nunheadmum]

Esme - Court Farm is good, we went there a few years ago. But from what I remember, there wasn't much local - you had to jump in the car most days. Did the local newsagent/grocers shut - I think it was meant to the summer we went, which would have changed things for us.

Scotch - yes, worried Butlins may be overkill for a week.

The kids like having other kids around but not too frantic. I'm thinking maybe a good static caravan park on the coast/near a village might work. Camping may be too much like hard work on my own.

[hazelnunhead]

What about somewhere like forge wood (just near tonbridge wells). Although it is camping there is a place where you can buy breakfast and a place where you can buy dinner. They also offer childrens activities which you can book them on to give yourself a bit of a break. (Art tent etc)