So I'm organising the accommodation for DSis's hen - what a load of stress! We're going to a lovely little holiday town by the sea, known for good food, drink and craic. I know she'll love it. She sent a list of 20 people to be invited, for 2 nights, but there have been a few 'no's' already, so I reckon about 14-15 will come, and not all for both Friday and Saturday night.
The other bridesmaid and I have agreed that self-catering is the way to go.
The options are:
- a lovely house in the centre of town that sleeps 8, and for the remainder of the group to stay in basic holiday cottages about 10 minutes walk out of the town. The idea behind this was to have a nice 'base' that we could use to gather as a group, have games and activities before going out on the Saturday night, but I think we have discounted this option as splitting the group isn't ideal;
- us all to stay in several of the holiday cottages, they are very basic though, no luxuries, and there wouldn't be enough room for us to gather as a group for a meal, games, etc;
- a large luxurious house with plenty of space for meals as a group, we could have games and maybe do a cocktail making class in the house before going out. It is a few minutes drive from the town. There are 6 double beds and lots of floor space so I thought we could bring air mattresses if the group exceeded 12 either of the nights.
The large house is a bit more expensive but not by much, and I think this would be offset by being able to eat in on Friday night. A straw poll of my friends is split between the cottages and the large house. The other bridesmaid seems set on the holiday cottages, which would be fine but am I crazy to push for the larger, more fabulous house? So much responsibility
