What would you do about this holiday?

Have you a friend that could go with you ? You’re very brave going alone . My best friend was widowed in January is talking about driving to Sweden to visit another of our friends and she has mobility issues have to say it worries me but I am not retired yet to be able to go with her

Wow- tell her to take the train, or fly- far far too far.

Would the rental company exchange this holiday for another more user friendly one for you? Maybe think about having a friend join you. I’ve been widowed ages and love away jollies with a close friend. Please take care if you have mobility issues it’s just not worth the risk of accidents. Let us know what you decide..

If you were not well or if your lack of mobility got worse who would help you? When my husband died I decided that I would not sit at home and mope so I booked a package holiday just for the flight and knowing that if anything went wrong there would be someone to help. After that I went three times a year both home and abroad. After I developed arthritis even went alone with my walker visit relatives in Barbados and California. Until I was 82.

I would cancel as the Music is not happening now
The thought of those stairs in the night makes me shiver
It ias t worth it , I’m afraid you will lose the money , but better that than risk a fall
However if you do go , make sure you have your phone with you , at all times even in the night and keep it charged

I have read your post and many replies, what i am not understanding is why book somewhere that is raising a lot of concerns for you? I dont mean that in a harsh way, im just wondering.

It certainly comes across with more crosses in the box than ticks and i cant help but feel your heart is not in it which is totally understandable.

I wish you an easy solution to this situation ... 💐

Serendipity- Lucky has explained it was booked a long time ago before she had serious back issues and surgery. But as you say, now, in the current circumstances it is a big NO- far too dangerous.

Luckygirl3 I have mobility and other health issues...what I want from a holiday would be a time to relax and enjoy the scenery But this needs to be in a suitable environment with the suitable accommodation -what you have described would be torture for me re the toilet facilities..as many have suggested take the financial hit or, hopefully you have travel insurance you can claim back on...

I'd cancel, for all your listed reasons.

I too wondered whether the company you booked with would be willing to give you some sort of credit note so that you can book other, more suitable, accommodation. There is probably still a fairly high demand for cottages at this time of the year so they may be able to re-sell. Or perhaps they would offer you a partial re-payment, given the circumstances?

It does sound to me like you are already anxious about going and that maybe isn't a good start to a break, particularly since your reason for going has been cancelled.

Unless you can take a friend (though I know that can be problematic too), perhaps you should call this off.

Will you regret NOT going?

cancel the holiday, you win some, lose some.

Before commenting on the points you have raised - have you talked to the rental agency? You don't have to mention the frozen feet, just mention increased mobility problems and accidents on the stairs?