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Hookbill the Goomba · 01-14-2012, 02:36 PM

Given its proximity to transport, I'm putting this up as the new front-runner option...

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main...?basecamp=7020

It looks very central and affordable with train stations and buses near by. It says limited availability, so if that falls through, this is my second choice...

https://sites.google.com/site/thorpefarmbunkhouses/home

It allows for camping outside if we need the extra space of my super massive tent of insanity. It also makes it easy to work out costs for each person (£12 each per night).

Third runner is...

http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p93165

And back up...

http://www.peakpub.co.uk/camping/

I'm going to make some enquiries this week (assuming I don't fall ill again

) and see what each will offer. By the end of the month I'd like to have a place booked.

Kath · 01-14-2012, 03:52 PM

Give me a time, a place and a cost and I'll be there. :-)

For those without transport my car will be around and available for those first two weeks. It has 3 proper spaces (4 if you're ok squishing a bit) and a fair size boot so I can do airport/train/bus station trips. I'm a willing driver if given petrol money too.

Aganzir · 01-14-2012, 06:36 PM

Aganzir ~ August 6-20 ~ the cheaper the better (ie. probably some bunk thing) but everything goes, really.

I'll be arriving at Nottingham airport at 9.55 AM on the 6th. There were talks of Kath picking me up, but since she'd have to wake up awfully early I think I'll manage even if I have to make it to Loughborough on my own. We'll see.

I'll talk with the other Finns when I next see them, but they're always pessimistic and I'm definitely not going to miss this myself.

edit: I should add, thank you Hookbill and Lal and others so much for going through all the work of organising this!

Kath · 01-15-2012, 05:01 AM

I just checked Agan and it's only 3 hours so picking up is fine.

Shastanis Althreduin · 01-17-2012, 10:50 AM

So, funny story - I had no idea this thread existed.

So I'm showing up late to the party, but I do intend to come. My preference is "cheap and large" as well, and it looks like a bunkhouse sort of thing fits that pretty easily?

Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great.

Mithalwen · 01-17-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Shastanis Althreduin

Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great.

It is a small island so the cheapest is probably the one. I think most transatlantic fllights still go to Heathrow or Manchester (which is closer to where you are going) Gatwick is the wrong side of London but far from impossible. Birmingham has excellent transport connections. The smaller regional airports will often involve changing flights in major hubs in Europe. You can sometimes get good deals on that sort of flight.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-21-2012, 08:43 AM

Lal, the link for the Nation Trust bunk house seems to have changed and I can't find the specific place on the new look website.

Can you remember where it was, because there's not a search option which may help.

Original link...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-...?basecamp=7020

New search option...
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holi...amping/bothys/

01-14-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Cross posting this on FaceBook, too... Given its proximity to transport, I'm putting this up as the new front-runner option... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main...?basecamp=7020 It looks very central and affordable with train stations and buses near by. It says limited availability, so if that falls through, this is my second choice... https://sites.google.com/site/thorpefarmbunkhouses/home It allows for camping outside if we need the extra space of my super massive tent of insanity. It also makes it easy to work out costs for each person (£12 each per night). Third runner is... http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p93165 And back up... http://www.peakpub.co.uk/camping/ I'm going to make some enquiries this week (assuming I don't fall ill again ) and see what each will offer. By the end of the month I'd like to have a place booked. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-14-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Give me a time, a place and a cost and I'll be there. :-) For those without transport my car will be around and available for those first two weeks. It has 3 proper spaces (4 if you're ok squishing a bit) and a fair size boot so I can do airport/train/bus station trips. I'm a willing driver if given petrol money too. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-14-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Aganzir ~ August 6-20 ~ the cheaper the better (ie. probably some bunk thing) but everything goes, really. I'll be arriving at Nottingham airport at 9.55 AM on the 6th. There were talks of Kath picking me up, but since she'd have to wake up awfully early I think I'll manage even if I have to make it to Loughborough on my own. We'll see. I'll talk with the other Finns when I next see them, but they're always pessimistic and I'm definitely not going to miss this myself. edit: I should add, thank you Hookbill and Lal and others so much for going through all the work of organising this! __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

01-15-2012, 05:01 AM	#4
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I just checked Agan and it's only 3 hours so picking up is fine. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	So, funny story - I had no idea this thread existed. So I'm showing up late to the party, but I do intend to come. My preference is "cheap and large" as well, and it looks like a bunkhouse sort of thing fits that pretty easily? Also, if someone could help me out with "which airport should I fly into?" that would be great. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

01-21-2012, 08:43 AM	#7
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Lal, the link for the Nation Trust bunk house seems to have changed and I can't find the specific place on the new look website. Can you remember where it was, because there's not a search option which may help. Original link... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-...?basecamp=7020 New search option... http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holi...amping/bothys/ __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

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