Tour de Pistonheads 2015
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I had a good look around on t'interweb last night and found some guest houses that would have been perfect but there's not enough space left for all of us now.
If you mean Harrogate south it's £112 for both nights, not including breakfast. I've not any other locations much cheaper than this price.
If you mean Harrogate south it's £112 for both nights, not including breakfast. I've not any other locations much cheaper than this price.
I was so close to booking the £44-48 Travelodge but then I read their disclaimer about it being next to bars and clubs and to expect the noise. I don't fancy that after a hard day in the saddle.
The two Premier Inn options are the next cheapest. One is near Hornbeam Station (£70/n), which is 1km from the town centre, where we'd find food, drink and massage options. I think that's too far so for £80/n I think the Premier Inn Town Centre is the best option. It's close to the station, has an adjacent P&D carpark and is 5 minutes walk to the bars, restaurants and the Turkish bath.
Can anybody improve on this?
The two Premier Inn options are the next cheapest. One is near Hornbeam Station (£70/n), which is 1km from the town centre, where we'd find food, drink and massage options. I think that's too far so for £80/n I think the Premier Inn Town Centre is the best option. It's close to the station, has an adjacent P&D carpark and is 5 minutes walk to the bars, restaurants and the Turkish bath.
Can anybody improve on this?
I'll check this weekend.
Hornbeam Park is rubbish. Big office park, after 6pm it is like a ghost town. The PI in the town centre is absolutely spot on position wise. No more than five mins walk to any bar or pub or restaurant that you would need. And £80 a night is only £40 each presuming twin rooms.
Hornbeam Park is rubbish. Big office park, after 6pm it is like a ghost town. The PI in the town centre is absolutely spot on position wise. No more than five mins walk to any bar or pub or restaurant that you would need. And £80 a night is only £40 each presuming twin rooms.
My other concern is bike storage.
I found this place: http://securebooking.eviivo.com/mywebsite/details....
but it isn't big enough for us all to stay in.
I found this place: http://securebooking.eviivo.com/mywebsite/details....
but it isn't big enough for us all to stay in.
johno_78 said:
My other concern is bike storage.
I found this place: http://securebooking.eviivo.com/mywebsite/details....
but it isn't big enough for us all to stay in.
Standard form is bike on your room so shouldn't be an issue.I found this place: http://securebooking.eviivo.com/mywebsite/details....
but it isn't big enough for us all to stay in.
Anyone fancy splitting costs and booking doubles?
Went up to the Premier Inn. As I said, in a great, Central position, bar and restaurant on site if needed, the main NCP underground car for the Conference Centre is attached to it, £13 for 24 hours, about £7 for 4pm to 9am. However, they do not discount, they don't need to, especially as Harrogate is a conference town, so not usually a problem filling rooms. So it looks like £80 for a twin per night. I'm guessing most people won't mind sharing.
I have been in to the Kimberley Hotel, they may be able to do slightly cheaper, but have a mix of only five standard twins, two budget and seven superior, on the standard, you may save £10 a night over Premier Inn. But we don't know number of rooms needed yet do we?
To be honest. at this late stage the PI is probably safer. You know what you are getting and everyone has the same standard. I really would hurry up and book them though.
The problem with the Travel Lodge isn't the bars, it is that as far as I know, it has no parking.
I have been in to the Kimberley Hotel, they may be able to do slightly cheaper, but have a mix of only five standard twins, two budget and seven superior, on the standard, you may save £10 a night over Premier Inn. But we don't know number of rooms needed yet do we?
To be honest. at this late stage the PI is probably safer. You know what you are getting and everyone has the same standard. I really would hurry up and book them though.
The problem with the Travel Lodge isn't the bars, it is that as far as I know, it has no parking.
Edited by burriana on Sunday 22 March 22:31
The Travelodge is next to a public car park that's a similar price to the car park at Premier Inn. I'm not going to chance it though, I value a good night's sleep too much to risk it.
I've just booked the Premier Inn on their 'no cancellations' option and it was £131 for the two nights (£60 for Thursday and £71 for Friday). Not too bad at all really. Ticked to add the continental breakfast at £6.50 per day too. With the distances we're riding I'll get my money's worth of bread, jam and granola out of that
I've just booked the Premier Inn on their 'no cancellations' option and it was £131 for the two nights (£60 for Thursday and £71 for Friday). Not too bad at all really. Ticked to add the continental breakfast at £6.50 per day too. With the distances we're riding I'll get my money's worth of bread, jam and granola out of that
johno_78 said:
JustinF said:
Standard form is bike on your room so shouldn't be an issue.
Anyone fancy splitting costs and booking doubles?
I'll split costs in a twin room. If you mean a double room, you'll have to buy me a few drinks from the bar first Anyone fancy splitting costs and booking doubles?
yeah no one noticed my faux pas...
Twin rooming would be great, are you doing full monty, Harrogate/harrogate/sheffield into London?
No leg work really Gruff. Unfortunately Harrogate is not renowned for "cheap" hotels.
The Travel Lodge uses a very small, open car park at the bottom of the hill which has always seemed very expensive. All on-street parking is free after 6pm, but not that bloody car park!
But guys, seriously, get your rooms booked soon!
The Travel Lodge uses a very small, open car park at the bottom of the hill which has always seemed very expensive. All on-street parking is free after 6pm, but not that bloody car park!
But guys, seriously, get your rooms booked soon!
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