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ExDancer Mon 30-Oct-23 13:18:14

We've been on two of these breaks with Warners. The first was just after covid restrictions were lifted so I gave it the benefit of the doubt and agreed to go again because my husband enjoyed it.
I found the entertainment too near the nuckle for my taste, the so called comedian was coarse and foul mouthed and the music too loud and 'in your face'.
Call me Mrs Bouquet if you like, but does anyone know of a similar Hotel group that offers Adult Only holidays for pensioners in the UK which are quieter and not as coarse and tasteless?
DH is talking about another 2 day break and I can't face another Warner Break.
My husband says I should 'get over myself' but I don't think a good joke needs swear words, and I don't call semi naked dancers shaking their hips suggestively at me entertainment.
(gosh I AM turning into Hyacinth Bucket)

ExDancer Tue 14-Nov-23 14:08:51

Is there a Warners hotel at Port meirion Callistemon or was it the Port Merion Hotel?
It sounds really interesting.

rosie1959 Tue 14-Nov-23 14:22:55

ExDancer

Interesting reactions.
Perhaps we misinterpreted the adverts which we thought were trying to attract older people like ourselves. I should have said we are both 85 and I noticed most of the other guests were around 50 to 60 and seemed pretty fit and active, dancing enthusiastically to the music and applauding loudly, with screams and whistles like they do on 'Strictly'.
They were enjoying themselves, so we were definitely in the minority.
I should also have said we are not especially well off and both have mobility problems.
Thanks for the Potters recommendations. They are a bit out of our price range which is a pity, but that's what I was hoping to find.
I might try a stay in a nice hotel and organise our own entertainment for the evenings.
I think there's a market for such venues for golden oldies.

Tips for Potters send for one of their brochures they can often offer big discounts.
Also their Facebook pages Potters Resorts and the Official Potters resort group often have competitions to win a break even if you don't win they will often send you huge discounts.
We recently went for a three night weekend in the hotel for under £800 for both of us. Remember Potters is all inclusive so there is nothing else to pay for so we unlike many hotels didn't get an extras bill for drinks ect.
The shows and entertainment they provide are excellent especially the shows in the evenings in the theaters
It's also 4 meals a day we never managed the late night supper!

Fleurpepper Tue 14-Nov-23 15:27:56

RosiesMaw

I don’t imaging attendance at the evening entertainment is compulsory
If it’s not your thing how about reading your book quietly in the lounge?

Unfair comment, I feel. Surely going to stay in an expensive Hôtel for a nice and occasional treat, should not require someone to 'escape' from entertainment which one does not enjoy? It's expensive, so go somewhere which is truly enjoyable.

Callistemon21 Tue 14-Nov-23 15:41:41

ExDancer

Is there a Warners hotel at Port meirion Callistemon or was it the Port Merion Hotel?
It sounds really interesting.

No, we stayed in a cottage in Port Meirion village, ExDancer.

Callistemon21 Tue 14-Nov-23 15:45:56

Fleurpepper

RosiesMaw

I don’t imaging attendance at the evening entertainment is compulsory
If it’s not your thing how about reading your book quietly in the lounge?

Unfair comment, I feel. Surely going to stay in an expensive Hôtel for a nice and occasional treat, should not require someone to 'escape' from entertainment which one does not enjoy? It's expensive, so go somewhere which is truly enjoyable.

It's rather like going on a cruise, I imagine, entertainment is available but no, it's not compulsory.
There must be quiet lounges, a lounge bar etc.
Not everyone goes for the entertainment anyway.

Sometimes the entertainment might be good, other times not, that described in the OP sounds totally unsuitable..