who wants to meet up

empty_wallet_2

Waspeze wrote: »

.i'm up for meeting up but am i the only southerner?

south coast (brighton) so manchester quite a distance

No your not the only southerner, i'm Dorset Coast

empty_wallet_2

wherediditallgo wrote: »

Not sure about camping though - I haven't been in a tent since my Girl Guide days, & something tells me they don't come with a comfy bed, my usual four pillows & a double duvet. Waking up stiff & aching in the morning for no good reason isn't a great way to start the day. If enough of us are going, we might be able to get a decent rate on a group booking for somewhere like a Travel Lodge, Thistle Hotel or a good B&B. And if there should be any karaoke on or near the premises, even better.

I'd rather camp then stay in a Travel Lodge, less likely to have some nasty bugs biting you , travel lodges are real flea pits.

wherediditallgo

empty_wallet wrote: »

I'd rather camp then stay in a Travel Lodge, less likely to have some nasty bugs biting you , travel lodges are real flea pits.

Well, if they bit me they wouldn't come back for seconds - I take loads of medications, so they'd be on their backs in seconds.

I haven't stayed in a travel lodge in ages, so I'll take your advice on that. Still not doing the groundsheet thing though. Got to go to the radio station now, so I'll check for updates later.

empty_wallet_2

wherediditallgo wrote: »

Well, if they bit me they wouldn't come back for seconds - I take loads of medications, so they'd be on their backs in seconds.

I haven't stayed in a travel lodge in ages, so I'll take your advice on that. Still not doing the groundsheet thing though. Got to go to the radio station now, so I'll check for updates later.

Oh i've stayed in a few over the years and in my previous job they were one of our clients for a bit and we did the auditing of the sites, they are not called a budget hotel for nothing

Richard_S

Good morning all,

If you book far enough in advance there are some good deals available with Travelodge. Some of their "hotels" are a little basic, whereas others are o.k. The only problem is that they're not always in close proximity to a pub/restaurant.

There's some examples here:

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/saver_search/results.php

Premier Travel Inns are better, but they're usually around the £60 per night mark, and they don't do deals.

Camping sounds like a lot of fun, but I think my O.H would want a hotel room reserved; just in case.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Richard

dalip

I know of a very good travel lodge just south of birmingham;) . Right by motorway junction. Heard they do fantastic steak and there is a 2 4 1 pub(food) just up the road for a cheap meal!.
Any thoughts on that!

betterlatethannever

Sounds good Dalip.

Also helps that someone (you) know the place and the facilities.:j

dalip

It's a premier inn with large pub attached. The cost says £55 a night. Breakfast is extra at £7.99 for a full english.Free car park.

LilyBart

Sounds good. B'ham well served by motorway/coach/train/flights.

dalip

National express stop right outside:D so i am informed;) . 1-2 miles from 2 train stations. Just trying to think of poor waspy and cornish pixie!

Trouble is i would not have too far to travel so feel a little selfish,when others have to drive ect miles!.