Short Break

I can't recommend anywhere near London, as I live in the north of England. On Sunday DH and I are off to South West Scotland for four nights in a flat owned by a pub. There are castles and gardens aplenty, for us to visit.
A welcome break after the two years we have been at home.

undecided I had to brave being a lone woman traveller after OH died - he would have been horrified if I'd just stayed home and moped! I've generally been to place with galleries and things to see - Liverpool and Oxford are good. Book yourself the best hotel you can afford, book yourself dinner in a decent restaurant (let Google be your friend!) and go for it! I also love the Millstream at Bosham - hotel delightful, food fabulous and in spitting distance of the wonderful Pallant gallery and Festival Theatre in Chichester, plus lovely walks and shops! If you've got any 'single' friends, they may fancy an expedition, too. And if you have a favoured craft/hobby you can likely find a holiday with like-minded folk! They may never become your best mates, but you'll have things to do and people to chat with. I hope you have great fun!

If you just want a bed for the night the Travel Lodge are fine. Usually find somewhere close by for breakfast.

Thanks for your comments and given me some ideas and good to know that there are many of us out there exploring life again.

newatthis you don't exactly specify if you want to go to a town or out in the country. My first thought would have been Oxford, too. But, as everyone has already said, it is not a good idea to go to a big town at the moment.

Perhaps you can find a small, uncrowded town where you can go to secluded cafes and restaurants but with beaches or countryside nearby to go for walks. Rye would fit the bill, or somewhere in the New Forest. As it's only a short break, you don't want to travel far and spend all the time travelling there and back.

Great ideas, thank you. I’ll explore them all.

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I need a walker when out and about. I have had a Trionic Veloped for the last 7 years since having an accident. Trionic also do Walkers.
They are not cheap by any means but are definitely worth it. Look on their website but also on the Facebook page for Trionic. There you will see both photos and videos of them in use. Everyone gives really good advice to each other about which is the best buy for a particular need.
I got mine from The Complete Care Shop and was able to buy without VAT due to my disabilities.
Other people have bought second hand but I'm not really sure where from.

Look after yourself and take care to ensure that you're able to have a lovely time away.

Have you thought of a Warners they are very good value in interesting places