If it was just me then i wouldn't have a problem asking to stay with someone but as DD2 will be there and only be 3mths old i really don't want to have to disrupt a household, my other mate does live up there (somewhere) but he is a it of a party boy and no doubt after the wedding will be partying into the wee hours and i don't want to risk Z being woken or making them be quiet etc.

I might see if there nan is still up there but i think she moved.
Thanks for the ideas everyone, think my only issue is i need to win tatts