Hey you (yes, you, gorgeous), what are you doing for your birthday this year? Only, you were born in 1966, right? So that means you’ve got something very special to celebrate, doesn’t it? How you do that is up to you, go as big or as small as you like, but you know what’s rising in popularity? Getting together a bunch of your besties, old friends, close family, and heading off to a luxury large group holiday house to celebrate just the way you want to.
60 big ones! Fancy that! A quick look back to your birth year sees the height of the Swinging Sixties, when London was hailed as the world’s culture capital, the Beatles played their first ticketed gig, the Severn Bridge was officially opened, the Labour Party won the General Election with a massive 96 seat majority, and of course, England won the FIFA world cup. What a year!
All those things, all the time that’s passed since then, the things you’ve done, the places you’ve been, the people you’ve met, and here you are, still you, the lovely person that you are – that’s special, that’s got to be celebrated. If you want a full-on all-singing-party, go for it, enjoy it, but if you fancy something altogether more discerning, something smaller, here’s your answer – a celebratory stay in a luxury large group holiday house with your favourite people. And if you need any help with how to make it 100% perfect, here are a few pointers:
Choosing a House
You don’t want any old holiday house, do you? This is your 60th birthday celebrations so you want something special. Think where you want to stay, somewhere that everyone can get to without too much bother; think about the location – peaceful countryside, near the beach, close to a big town for nightlife. Pick a house to suit your party size and ages – if it’s a multi-generational stay, you’ll need to make sure there’s something for all ages, so think swimming pools, hot tubs, games rooms, play areas and plenty of outdoor space.
You might need to consider accessibility for older or less able-bodied friends, you might need to make sure the house is family friendly and dog friendly. The good news is we’ve got this all covered, so we’re confident we have the house for you.
Celebration Dinner
There is no better way to celebrate the good things in life than with good food and good company. Everyone coming together for a shared experience, to toast a happy occasion together, and in this case, to sing Happy Birthday as loud as they can. A celebration dinner has to be done, whether you want to book a table in a country pub or restaurant, whether between you, you want to create a scrumptious barbecue or dinner in your holiday home, or whether you want to hire private chefs to come and cook up a very special feast. Each of our properties has an Extras page where you’ll find details of the tried and tested caterers we work with; all you have to do is get in touch and they’ll tailor things to how you want them.
Entertainment & Activities
Sometimes you don’t need to be entertained to have a good time, sometimes you can easily make your own entertainment, just being together, swapping stories, dining, dancing and singing. But if you want something more organised, perhaps themed, there’s a whole load of things to choose from. Great Gatsby style Murder Mysteries, Old School Sports Days, a Vegas/Casino night, an evening of magic and sleight of hand, cocktail masterclasses; get dressed up, get right into it.
You can organise an activity for everyone to join in, like clay pigeon shooting, archery, life drawing, dance classes, pottery painting, 4x4 challenges, wing walking, pony trekking – the list is endless. On our Extras and Things To Do pages you’ll find inspiration for entertainment off site or brought to your chosen holiday house.
If your way of celebrating begins with a big Relax, consider a Spa Break in a holiday house with a pool, hot tub, sauna, some even have steam rooms and treatment rooms. Book mobile therapists to come and pamper you, throw in a sound bath or chakra dancing.
Outings
Maybe there’s something special you’d like to do or see. A private tour of a grand country house, a trip to the zoo, a boat ride, an outdoor adventure, a visit to a distillery, a day spent sightseeing in a beautiful city, like Bath or Bristol. As long as you’re organised it’ll be fine – large groups need to be booked in advance, and you’ll need to think about transport and food. Best thing? Get someone else to organise it – after all, it’s YOUR birthday!
Just make sure you celebrate your milestone, it has to be done. And do it in style (easy in a luxury large group holiday house), but even if you keep it low-key, a peaceful celebration with your nearest and dearest, that’s fine. Remember, these are precious times, take photos, make amazing memories. So, as you step into your 6th decade, each and every one of us here at Sleeps12 would like to wish you a very, very Happy 60th Birthday. Chin-chin! 🥂