What has to be taken??? (1 Viewer)

[phil_in_npton]

Good Afternoon

This is probably totally the wrong forum for this question!

What on earth do you take ( in a small car) to enjoy a Monday-Friday self catering break in a chalet by the sea?

We are “ between “ motorhomes but have booked a short break away. It’s so strange because normally we would just pack a few clothes and away we go.
Such a lot of faff thinking of all the things we might need , that we take for granted in the motorhome.

Will it have this? will that be provided?

So if everyone can chip in with a short list of essential items for a self catering break, hopefully everything we may need will be covered, or at least considered!

Cheers!

Phil in Northampton

 

[AndyPK]

Lots of towels (if it’s going to be wet!).
Not many clothes…..
Food for a snack when you arrive…..

 

[AndyPK]

Tea and coffee…..

 

[sueandjohn]

As a minimum
Shower gel shampoo, wash bag stuff

Salt pepper tea coffee milk sugar? Flask
Toilet roll but should be one
Kitchen roll
Brekki stuff, Bread butter jam

Then more food if you want to cook

Personal Towels , bedding and washing up stuff should be In but check

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Corkscrew and bottle opener.
And Wine and bottled beer to make use of both implements.
That's it.
Nothing else needed, other than your bucket and spade and crabbing line for the beach and harbour wall, and cricket set for the beach.
Sorted!

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[Riverbankannie]

Extra dishwasher machine tablets, they usually provide just one.

 

[DerryW]

Good Afternoon

This is probably totally the wrong forum for this question!

What on earth do you take ( in a small car) to enjoy a Monday-Friday self catering break in a chalet by the sea?

We are “ between “ motorhomes but have booked a short break away. It’s so strange because normally we would just pack a few clothes and away we go.
Such a lot of faff thinking of all the things we might need , that we take for granted in the motorhome.

Will it have this? will that be provided?

So if everyone can chip in with a short list of essential items for a self catering break, hopefully everything we may need will be covered, or at least considered!

Cheers!

Phil in Northampton

If Butlins: -
Mop, bucket, cleaning clothes and dusters.
Every kind of detergent and polish you would normally use in your own home.
Your own sheets and pillows and cases.
By the time you’ve got the place habitable your break will almost be over and time to return home.

 

[mikebeaches]

Ask the holiday chalet accommodation owner for an inventory of what will be provided.

We regularly stay at one of the Holiday Property Bond's (HPB) 35 self-catering locations in the UK and Europe and know exactly what will be provided at each site - a precise and comprehensive universal list of kitchen utensils and equipment for example, whether staying in a 2-person studio or an 8-person villa. Plus iron, ironing board, hairdryer and so on and so on...

So no real qualms deciding what to take.

 

[Winger]

A credit/debit card will sort anything you overlook.

 

[Figaro]

If Butlins: -
Mop, bucket, cleaning clothes and dusters.
Every kind of detergent and polish you would normally use in your own home.
Your own sheets and pillows and cases.
By the time you’ve got the place habitable your break will almost be over and time to return home.

I think you forgot hazmat suits

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[L' Hobo]

A credit/debit card will sort anything you overlook.

Cash is better!

 

[jerryz]

Tea , toaster, bread, sugar free peanut butter , portsalut cheese and warm clothes , Whisky, Ice , water , hash , tobacco, skins ,jaffa cakes , radio .books.... Thats it perfect

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Extra dishwasher machine tablets, they usually provide just one.

I usually find that when we go away self catering , that one dishwasher is ample.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Ask the holiday chalet accommodation owner for an inventory of what will be provided.

We regularly stay at one of the Holiday Property Bond's (HPB) 35 self-catering locations in the UK and Europe and know exactly what will be provided at each site - a precise and comprehensive universal list of kitchen utensils and equipment for example, whether staying in a 2-person studio or an 8-person villa. Plus iron, ironing board, hairdryer and so on and so on...

So no real qualms deciding what to take.

Iron and Ironing board??
Seriously?
We just take clothes that don't need ironing.
They don't even get ironed at home, let alone on my holidays!
#scruffbagsRus.

 

[Tombola]

Just take what you can remember.. you'll manage or buy everything else you really need.

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[phil_in_npton]

Good Evening

thanks all!

Taking, but not mentioned… our own pillows.

And scrabble…

Biggest decisions are clothes for the unpredictable weather.. shorts, raincoats or both!

Food we will just buy as required so no worry there. ( although taking brown sauce)

Mrs in Northampton insists on cleaning cloths, anti-bac wipes etc. ( and it’s not Butlins but have read a few poor reviews regarding cleanliness since booking)
I think that’s why we prefer motorhome life.. at least any muck is our own muck!

Phil in Northampton

 

[icantremember]

Incase of holdups on the motorway .............

 

[PaulyP]

I usually find that when we go away self catering , that one dishwasher is ample.

I usually find I take the dishwasher with me, otherwise she gets upset if I leave her behind.

 

[Engineer999]

Phone chargers, bread, sterilised or soya milk (do not require fridge on journey)

 

[L' Hobo]

I'm not kissing any of you lot, no-ones mentioned a toothbrush?

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[pelican]

Corkscrew and bottle opener.
And Wine and bottled beer to make use of both implements.
That's it.
Nothing else needed, other than your bucket and spade and crabbing line for the beach and harbour wall, and cricket set for the beach.
Sorted!

Est answer the others are dreary

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Incase of holdups on the motorway .............




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Strange way to pass the time in a motorway hold up, playing a musical instrument.
But each to their own I suppose. I take it that's a B flat model.

 

[phil_in_npton]

Good Morning

Shortly setting off on a 3.5 hour journey.
Last minute additions ( thanks guys…) Bleach, Kitchen cleanser, rubber gloves..

Taken out … our pillows…in case it has bed bugs….

Can’t wait to get back to motorhome life!

Phil in Northampton

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Good Morning

Shortly setting off on a 3.5 hour journey.
Last minute additions ( thanks guys…) Bleach, Kitchen cleanser, rubber gloves..

Taken out … our pillows…in case it has bed bugs….

Can’t wait to get back to motorhome life!

Phil in Northampton

The more I read of this I am getting the picture that you may make Professor T look normal.
But I do understand your concerns.
Hope the place is upto your expectations.
Have a nice time.

 

[DBK]

Folding chair and a knotted handkerchief for your head. Roll up your trousers and of course socks and sandals on your feet.

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[phil_in_npton]

Good Evening

An update… good journey down…
A few arrival holiday snaps…

 

[Nirvanauk]

I can’t believe you guys are serious. Just get on with it.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Good Evening

An update… good journey down…
A few arrival holiday snaps…



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Thats bad.

You should of rented our Villa

 

[EuroTrotters]

Looks like Manchester airport

 

[Shrimp]

That looks disgusting.
Make sure you review the place, and don’t book it again!

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