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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hiya Everyone,

Marc and I are planning our holiday around Christmas time (we get the holiday season off without having to take personal days

But we can't decide between three options:

-Southern England for a week

-Scotland for a week

-Europe (either France or Spain) for the week.

If we stay here we can take our dogs, which is seriously tempting.

Any recommendations/opinions would be appreciated.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always holiday at home as I can't be without my dogs when I get a break from work.....

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

If you're coming up here shop around... millions come up for New Year so it's busy and expensive. There are lots of places that are dog friendly though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If Scotland get a cabin with a jacuzzi the dogs will love the countryside if going to Europe would have to be canaries for some winter sun if you want to swing when away playa. Del ingles in gran canaria is place five clubs four within few hundred yards in cuts centre you don't pay to get in so you just leave if not enjoying one and go next door

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Great advice so far guys, thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You had better dig deep for a UK cottage break, especially one with all the trimmings.

A lodge aside a lake surrounded by steep pine covered hillsides would be lovely though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Might be worth checking out blue chip holidays they have loads of places in my neck of the woods down in Cornwall and they are dog friendly.... Well some of them are

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you like the winter weather get yourselves up to Aviemore. You don't have to ski to enjoy it, and you can take the hounds too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Might be worth checking out blue chip holidays they have loads of places in my neck of the woods down in Cornwall and they are dog friendly.... Well some of them are "

Thanks! We've been to Cornwall already this year, though. We were thinking more the area around Brighton.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Stay in the UK - flights are prohibitively expensive and prone to fuck ups with a slight change in weather (remember last Xmas??).

Leave home, certainly. Scotland is good, as is Cornwall.

Glastonbury's nice too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You had better dig deep for a UK cottage break, especially one with all the trimmings.

A lodge aside a lake surrounded by steep pine covered hillsides would be lovely though

It does sound great. And the dogs would love it. Its so hard to decide!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Might be worth checking out blue chip holidays they have loads of places in my neck of the woods down in Cornwall and they are dog friendly.... Well some of them are

Thanks! We've been to Cornwall already this year, though. We were thinking more the area around Brighton.

And you didn't tell me you were visiting.... Well how very rude lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Stay in the UK - flights are prohibitively expensive and prone to fuck ups with a slight change in weather (remember last Xmas??).

Leave home, certainly. Scotland is good, as is Cornwall.

Glastonbury's nice too

We've already been to Glastonbury, too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Might be worth checking out blue chip holidays they have loads of places in my neck of the woods down in Cornwall and they are dog friendly.... Well some of them are

Thanks! We've been to Cornwall already this year, though. We were thinking more the area around Brighton.

And you didn't tell me you were visiting.... Well how very rude lol "

We were with the in-laws, so no fun of that sort

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So, the consensus so far is leaning towards staying in the UK...hmmm....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Might be worth checking out blue chip holidays they have loads of places in my neck of the woods down in Cornwall and they are dog friendly.... Well some of them are

Thanks! We've been to Cornwall already this year, though. We were thinking more the area around Brighton.

And you didn't tell me you were visiting.... Well how very rude lol

We were with the in-laws, so no fun of that sort"

Mmmmm ok well I'll let you off just this once lol

Don't do it again haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hiya Everyone,

Marc and I are planning our holiday around Christmas time (we get the holiday season off without having to take personal days

But we can't decide between three options:

-Southern England for a week

-Scotland for a week

-Europe (either France or Spain) for the week.

If we stay here we can take our dogs, which is seriously tempting.

Any recommendations/opinions would be appreciated.

-Courtney

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scottieland is a beautiful place but will be very cold ,Dorset is beautiful new forest especially for walking ,Europe Germany maybe remegen where the dam is very scenic or if you want heat the canaries maybe lanzarote

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scotland with the dogs, in a forest, with a hot tub, hopefully with a bit of snow, sounds idyllic for Christmas time. That said, everyone else will probably think so too which bumps prices up, but you may get something cheaper away from the tourist hotspots so e.g. the Northumberland coast or borders region which are still lovely.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Scotland with the dogs, in a forest, with a hot tub, hopefully with a bit of snow, sounds idyllic for Christmas time. That said, everyone else will probably think so too which bumps prices up, but you may get something cheaper away from the tourist hotspots so e.g. the Northumberland coast or borders region which are still lovely. "

Yes, it does sound idyllic, and yes you're right that others will probably agree. Seems everything is expensive at that time of year. Why can't everyone else just stay home with family?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I come?

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Scotland for me every time!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, it does sound idyllic, and yes you're right that others will probably agree. Seems everything is expensive at that time of year. Why can't everyone else just stay home with family?

I know! I wanted to go somewhere snowy in Europe but too expensive so I have to go to the in-laws instead....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

If it was me I'd head to Scotland and do some walking through the Glens. Or Iceland. But that wasn't one of your options ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Wow! You guys are really selling Scotland!

I might have to check out the price of cottages up there....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wow! You guys are really selling Scotland!

I might have to check out the price of cottages up there...."

You know it makes sense

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

Christmas in Slough... Couldn't get more festive and romantic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

Christmas in Slough... Couldn't get more festive and romantic.

It's 'North Windsor' I'll have you know!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

Christmas in Slough... Couldn't get more festive and romantic.

It's 'North Windsor' I'll have you know!!

Hah, I call Windsor 'Lower Slough' to it's inhabitants to wind them up.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs....."

The National Trust have some lovely dog friendly properties but I bet they cost a small fortune.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

The National Trust have some lovely dog friendly properties but I bet they cost a small fortune. "

Yeah, we are actually looking at that and the Landmark Trust at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

The National Trust have some lovely dog friendly properties but I bet they cost a small fortune.

Yeah, we are actually looking at that and the Landmark Trust at the moment.

Landmark Trust are brilliant. I went on a hen do to a big old country house from 16th or 17th century in Scotland where we had the run of the whole place and ended up topless dancing on a grand piano

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

The National Trust have some lovely dog friendly properties but I bet they cost a small fortune.

Yeah, we are actually looking at that and the Landmark Trust at the moment.

Landmark Trust are brilliant. I went on a hen do to a big old country house from 16th or 17th century in Scotland where we had the run of the whole place and ended up topless dancing on a grand piano

You know how to have a good holiday

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"So, the consensus so far is leaning towards staying in the UK...hmmm...."

Come visit me if you come up this way! My cat and I would love to meet you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs....."

There will be a welcome in the hillsides

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So, the consensus so far is leaning towards staying in the UK...hmmm....

Come visit me if you come up this way! My cat and I would love to meet you!

We will definitely bug you if we are in the area.

I think our dogs will have to stay away from your cat, though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

There will be a welcome in the hillsides

You know it

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The Northumbrian coast is lovely and there are loads of places to take the dogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Northumbrian coast is lovely and there are loads of places to take the dogs.

Bog off ! They're now coming to Wales

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The Northumbrian coast is lovely and there are loads of places to take the dogs.

We've been to Northumberland already....before we knew about fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been looking at the forest with hot tubs and dogs myself, but it's crazy money round Christmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hmmmmm....

Been talking to Marc (who does exist) and looking up places....now we are thinking either Wales or Scotland in a cottage with the dogs.....

The National Trust have some lovely dog friendly properties but I bet they cost a small fortune.

Yeah, we are actually looking at that and the Landmark Trust at the moment.

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piperdam in Scotland dog friendly log cabins

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

Arras in northern France is amazing at Christmas and the square is stunning. Cheap ferry bookings and cheap hotels, there's even an excellent train service into Paris for less than £50 for two and a short walk away.

I really should be employed by the Arras tourist office, lol.

Him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hiya Everyone,

Marc and I are planning our holiday around Christmas time (we get the holiday season off without having to take personal days

But we can't decide between three options:

-Southern England for a week

-Scotland for a week

-Europe (either France or Spain) for the week.

If we stay here we can take our dogs, which is seriously tempting.

Any recommendations/opinions would be appreciated.

-Courtney

Come to Devon. Me and Oralminxx will give you a very warm welcome xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hiya Everyone,

Marc and I are planning our holiday around Christmas time (we get the holiday season off without having to take personal days

But we can't decide between three options:

-Southern England for a week

-Scotland for a week

-Europe (either France or Spain) for the week.

If we stay here we can take our dogs, which is seriously tempting.

Any recommendations/opinions would be appreciated.

-Courtney

Come to Devon. Me and Oralminxx will give you a very warm welcome xxx"

We were just in Devon twice over the summer

I love how I get all these offers AFTER we've been to these places

By the way, your belated birthday present went in the mail today

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Hiya Everyone,

Marc and I are planning our holiday around Christmas time (we get the holiday season off without having to take personal days

But we can't decide between three options:

-Southern England for a week

-Scotland for a week

-Europe (either France or Spain) for the week.

If we stay here we can take our dogs, which is seriously tempting.

Any recommendations/opinions would be appreciated.

-Courtney

Come to Devon. Me and Oralminxx will give you a very warm welcome xxx"

Devon would be my 2nd choice but only ever been in summer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I spent the first 29 years of my life holidaying in the UK, there are so many beautiful places to see.

My favourite areas are the lake district, Wales, peak district and the Yorkshire sales.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

Christmas in Slough... Couldn't get more festive and romantic.

It's 'North Windsor' I'll have you know!!

Hah, I call Windsor 'Lower Slough' to it's inhabitants to wind them up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brrrrrr abroad for me!!

Will think of you all when I'm

Laid on the beach with a cocktail in my hand lolly two weeks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no recommendations for Ireland. I've never been, but there are many places there I'd love to go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Berkshire is glorious at this time of year...

Christmas in Slough... Couldn't get more festive and romantic.

It's 'North Windsor' I'll have you know!!

Hah, I call Windsor 'Lower Slough' to it's inhabitants to wind them up.

Don't act surprised - I've lost count of how many times I've enlightened you.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We've decided on Scotland. Yay! We picked out a cottage and everything. Hope to have it booked by the weekend.

Looks like I'll be meeting some forumites with super sexy accents.

Thanks for all the help, everyone

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Christmas at the lakes is nice...

Nicer than scotland in my opinion.

and no passports needed for the dogs.

Theres a brilliant old fashioned hotel next to Ullswater, called Howtown and they allow dogs. ( waitresses even dress in black with old fashioned pinnies)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went through a phase of going away for Christmas itself, I would fly out on Christmas Eve for 3 weeks to the Caribbean or Indian Ocean and enjoy the sunshine. We are thinking of doing New York in December - having just returned from a big trip in America but I think I'd miss my dog too much now! I didn't like being away from him even if he is annoying at times so if I had a choice I'd stay where I could take him with me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Christmas at the lakes is nice...

Nicer than scotland in my opinion.

and no passports needed for the dogs.

Theres a brilliant old fashioned hotel next to Ullswater, called Howtown and they allow dogs. ( waitresses even dress in black with old fashioned pinnies)

We don't need passports foe the dogs in Scotland, do we?

I mean, we have them, but I never thought of needing them for Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Christmas at the lakes is nice...

Nicer than scotland in my opinion.

and no passports needed for the dogs.

Theres a brilliant old fashioned hotel next to Ullswater, called Howtown and they allow dogs. ( waitresses even dress in black with old fashioned pinnies)

We don't need passports foe the dogs in Scotland, do we?

I mean, we have them, but I never thought of needing them for Scotland

We don't do border controls, yet

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Christmas at the lakes is nice...

Nicer than scotland in my opinion.

and no passports needed for the dogs.

Theres a brilliant old fashioned hotel next to Ullswater, called Howtown and they allow dogs. ( waitresses even dress in black with old fashioned pinnies)

We don't need passports foe the dogs in Scotland, do we?

I mean, we have them, but I never thought of needing them for Scotland

We don't do border controls, yet

Phew!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tomintoul the highest village in the highlands the best place un the whole wide world,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Christmas at the lakes is nice...

Nicer than scotland in my opinion.

and no passports needed for the dogs.

Theres a brilliant old fashioned hotel next to Ullswater, called Howtown and they allow dogs. ( waitresses even dress in black with old fashioned pinnies)

We don't need passports foe the dogs in Scotland, do we?

I mean, we have them, but I never thought of needing them for Scotland

We don't do border controls, yet

Phew!!

Alright Fabbers, let's make our own border controls

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