Holidaying with a friend

Thanks all for your advice, I used to be able to ask my mum for guidance but she passed away 18 months ago. Gransnet to the rescue. Xx

It's an island in Greece where accommodation is aimed at walkers and climber, and in the area where is most accessible to walks, it seems to be mostly studio set ups with a small kitchenette, en suite and double bed with single sofa-bed, so no privacy. If we go further away, there are more options. I think this is what we should do. We'll need to get transport, but that's ok

I holiday with a friend every year, we have shared a double bed, we only ever book one room but we have known each other for decades so we are comfortable in each others company. Talk to your friend and then you can both agree a way forward. Don't miss out on a great holiday for want of a conversation.

When I holiday with friends[not often abroad], it is a joint exercise going through all the options.
It tales time and compromise, but then everyone has their input.

There should be lots of AirBNB options with two bedrooms.

Where is it you are planning to go?

When I went on holidays with female friends we always had our own separate rooms. I wouldn’t have gone otherwise. When I was on tour with the choir and orchestra, though, we had to share rooms - the management was paying and we weren’t given the option of single rooms. I hated it, but I survived.

Thanks everyone, I'll try AirBnB as booking.com seems to show only the studio options. I think we are both happy to share just the places I've seen are mostly tiny studios with one room, like a bedsit with bathroom. Further out the village is maybe better. I don't think sleeping in the living room is a bad idea, but av seen no separate bedrooms at all! Often find accommodation is aimed at couples sharing rather than friends.... will try finding an apartment option :-) thanks xx

Tell your friend, I'm sure she won't be offended.
It's a shame to miss out on an enjoyable time.

She may have worries herself about being in such close proximity at night.

I went away with work and had to share a small bedroom with another carer, and she broke down in tears just before we went because she snored, and was worried about coughing and "dribbling" in the bed.

She had got herself into a real state, worrying about it, but once it was put in the open she felt much better.

I was thinking Airbnb as well.

Booking.com or Airbnb give you a chance to enter the number of bedrooms you require.

I couldn’t share a bedroom even with a good friend I have had for years and she feels the same. Are there places with one bedroom and a bed settee in the living room? Not perfect but might be a compromise.

Why don't you look on line together and see what you both come up with?

What’s the problem with a two bedroom flat being advertised as additional beds? I wouldn’t fancy the double bed or twin beds option, nor would I want to sleep in the living room. Your friend probably feels the same.

Why not just explain it to your friend she may be feeling the same as you about sharing a bedroom. If it becomes too expensive then you can decide to change where you want to go or forget it altogether.