The Fridays Tour

[Moodyman]

Yeung Sing's number comes up with an error.

How did you guys book?

 

[dellzeqq]

Mick heard back from them today. I've spoken to them in the evening. I'm going up tomorrow to have a look-see, and I'll report back

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Greg - I know that James has booked you a room at Kirklands - why not pm Adrian a list of your requirements, he can tick the ones that line up with his requirements, and away you go. Or one of you pm Stu A about Derwent Manor. Last time I heard he had half the hotel booked.

Jim has been in touch and I've said Yay!

For the remainder of the trip Adrian and I have obtained the use of a secret weapon.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Would that be the bivvy bag then Greg?

I'm sorry I'll say that again.

For the remainder of the trip Adrian and I have obtained the use of a secret weapon agent.

 

[Sketchley]

Kinross. Note there are two hotels on this link provide by Simon http://www.green-hotel.com/. The other is http://www.windlestraehotel.com/windlestrae-hotel.html. They appear to next to each other. The Green Hotel want £82.45 for a twin, the Windlestrae comes up as £112, but if you select "January Sale 1" instead of "Standard B&B" in the Select Rate drop down it changes to £65.00. Note you need to select 2 adults again after selecting "January Sale 1" but the rate stays at £65.

 

[rb58]

I have a bundle of bookings - well one in each place, except York where I'm hoping to impose on a friend. What I'm not sure about, is which are single room, twins, doubles and so on. To be honest, it was all done in a bit of a scramble to avoid any hint of 'camping'. I shall endeavour to find out tomorrow what I actually booked and will happily offer up half of any that are twin rooms for those in need. No interview required..

 

[Mista Preston]

Thanks. Yup deffo sign me up then...

I am gonna be doing this bit too. Maybe ride back as well but we shall see.

 

[dellzeqq]

I have a bundle of bookings - well one in each place, except York where I'm hoping to impose on a friend. What I'm not sure about, is which are single room, twins, doubles and so on. To be honest, it was all done in a bit of a scramble to avoid any hint of 'camping'. I shall endeavour to find out tomorrow what I actually booked and will happily offer up half of any that are twin rooms for those in need. No interview required..

I think you have a single at East Bridgford Hill.

 

[dellzeqq]

Kinross. Note there are two hotels on this link provide by Simon http://www.green-hotel.com/. The other is http://www.windlestraehotel.com/windlestrae-hotel.html. They appear to next to each other. The Green Hotel want £82.45 for a twin, the Windlestrae comes up as £112, but if you select "January Sale 1" instead of "Standard B&B" in the Select Rate drop down it changes to £65.00. Note you need to select 2 adults again after selecting "January Sale 1" but the rate stays at £65.

thanks Chris!

 

[mistral]

Yeung Sing's number comes up with an error.

How did you guys book?

I booked through some interweb agency. I got back to them to change from single to twin. Took them a couple of hours, but they phoned me back to confirm. They too couldn't get any response at the place, but managed to track down the owner in Hong Kong who gave them another number.

 

[Cayopro]

I can't see my name in any of the threads !!!!!! I have emailed Simon back on a couple of occasions and expressed my interest !!! Can't seem to get a clear yes from a few but it's now confirmed that myself and Chris H are up for the whole ride, please guys and advice/numbers etc for some double rooms to stay in.....on the cheap side of course ;-) many thanks

 

[AKA Bob]

After an hour on the phone I have sorted my accomodation for the trip. Just waiting directions from the mighty one for Saturday Night and what everyone is doing once we reach John O'Groats.

So for those interested this is what I have booked.

Sunday 17th June
Youth Hostel York, http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/yorkshire-wold-moors-coast/hostels/York/index.aspx

Monday 18th June
The Bunk House. Cost per night £20 per person including Contintenal breakfast (prices have gone up but website hasn't been updated) Asked for deposit of £5. http://www.c2cstopoff.co.uk/Prices.htm

Tuesday 19th June
No room left at the Glenbank House Hotel but owner Alex suggested the Meadhon Guesthouse which is located at the end of his drive. Alex says he is happy for us to keep our bikes in his shed still. Cost of Twin B+B £65. http://www.meadhon.co.uk

Wednesday 20th June
Twin room booked at the Burn Bank Guest House. Cost for twin B+B is £74. http://www.burnbank-kinross.co.uk/bed-breakfast-accommodation-tariff.htm

Thursday 21st June
No room at Simons recommendation but owner recommended Coig na Shee Guest House also in Newtonmore (just around the corner) has a garage where bikes can be stored. Twin Room B+B booked £75 http://www.coignashee.co.uk/

Friday 22nd June.
Twin B+B room at Dornoch Bridge Inn cost £32.50 per person. Happy for us to pay on arrival. http://dornochbridgeinn.com

 

[rb58]

I think that I need a room at Kinross if you have a spare there.

I'll check tomorrow Adrian. You have first dibs if it's a twin or something. Will PM you when I find out.

 

[Cayopro]

Adrian, I've been on the pc for hours now and I've only managed to get the Kinross night sorted, after twin rooms if you can help ?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

So with much thanks to Greg's secret weapon I have gone from contemplating the DZ rough sleeping challenge to being pretty much sorted, apart from Kinross. So sorted that I believe that I have surplus capacity to offer in Newtonmore, The Highlander and Tain, The Dornoch Bridge Inn. If anyone needs either or both, let me know.

It is a most wondrous and potent secret weapon agent isn't it?