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Staying overnight with friends

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Sar53 Sat 26-Oct-24 18:11:16

When I stay with one DD I have my own bedroom with ensuite. With my other daughter I have my own bedroom but share the bathroom with my DGD'S, they don't hear me when I get up in the night.
I wouldn't be comfortable sharing a bathroom with other adults.
When it's DH and I we always stay in a hotel.

BlueBelle Sat 26-Oct-24 18:00:57

Goodness me
I have never considered staying anywhere other than with family if I m visiting
Friends I don’t know? I ve never stayed with any ! Most of my friends are mainly local

Fleurpepper Sat 26-Oct-24 17:57:58

When we visit one of our daughters, we have to share bathroom. Fine with such close family. ButI would not if I had to share with friends these days. Just stay nearby in Hôtel or B&B, etc. But do not stop visiting.

Oreo Sat 26-Oct-24 17:56:02

It wouldn’t be an issue for me, sharing a bathroom with another couple but not having a second loo in the home would be I think.

Imarocker Sat 26-Oct-24 17:55:22

We stay with friends but there are two bathrooms. Same when they come here. I suggest booking a B n B or and Air
BnB.

Usedtobeblonde Sat 26-Oct-24 17:53:33

Even when visiting my D I opt to stay at a nearby PI.
It suits me and it suits them.
Too old by far to share anything.

Nannarose Sat 26-Oct-24 17:45:00

This interests me. As many of you know, we designed and built our own retirement home, to be comfortable for 2 of us day-to-day, and have space for visitors.
Upstairs we have our bedroom, with an en-suite, and one bathroom for the other 3 bedrooms (honestly, this felt like luxury!). But we have become aware of the issues you describe. When family stay, it really isn't an issue - there is a loo (and shower) in the ground floor and they are young enough to run up and down the stairs easily.
When a couple of our own age stay, usually they don't have to share the bathroom with anyone else, so other than wearing night clothes, it's not an issue.
However we are about to have a couple of our own age stay with us, and I was asked if some other folk could visit overnight and I said 'no' because I worried about the 'sharing'.
As lots of us grew up thinking one bathroom was a luxury, and for most it is still standard, I wondered if I was feeling a bit 'precious' but it seems it is shared by others.

The friends and family that we mostly stay with seem to have a bathroom quite handy that isn't shared with the hosts (as I type this, I feel rather 'posh'!)

Aldom Sat 26-Oct-24 16:48:42

I used to stay with a very good friend, but for similar reasons I decided to use a hotel. It works well this way. I am relaxed in my room with ensuite. I visit my friend for coffee /lunch at her home on one of the days and see other friends in between. Then I meet with my special friend again for lunch at a restaurant before returning home. This arrangement works well for us both, especially as we are getting older, it's less stressful all round.

madalene Sat 26-Oct-24 16:46:46

When we go to visit our daughter in New Zealand, we always get an Aire B+B.

Witzend Sat 26-Oct-24 16:46:17

I’m very particular about where I stay now - I can’t/won’t for example share an ordinary double bed any more - I find it far too cramped.
TBH rather than stay with anyone but very close family nowadays, we’ll opt for the nearest Premier Inn, or equivalent. Lovely big bed and your own bathroom. Plus a kettle and teabags!

madalene Sat 26-Oct-24 16:45:22

I feel uncomfortable with sleeping in other people’s houses now too.
We usually book a Premier Inn for these sorts of visits.

AGAA4 Sat 26-Oct-24 16:43:58

I don't like staying over with people, even family, now. I usually book in somewhere nearby for the night and have a bathroom to myself.

Septimia Sat 26-Oct-24 16:43:40

I'd have problems, too.

That's why it's such a help to have a second loo, or at least a separate one.

Norah Sat 26-Oct-24 16:38:25

Yes, I'd not like waiting/sharing a bathroom.

Hotels and B&B exist for such reason.

Clawdy Sat 26-Oct-24 16:37:13

Yes, it would be a pain, I'm afraid. I'd be thinking I may wake them up going to the loo in the night. Ideal would be an ensuite!

Judy54 Sat 26-Oct-24 16:31:01

We are now finding it difficult to stay overnight with friends and to share one bathroom (no separate loo). We have to go past their bedroom for night time trips and sometimes bump into them getting up at the same time. They live to far away for us to go and come back in one day. Last time we stayed I got up in the morning needing the loo and my friends Husband was in the shower so had to wait for him to come out. It was difficult to hang on especially as my friend had made us a cup of tea! We also now prefer to sleep in our own bed. Not sure how long we will continue to visit them (they are good friends) unless we opt to stay in a B&B. Would sharing the only bathroom in the house cause you a problem?