Mud-club

Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Tom Mc on December 21, 2005, 11:27:57

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Tom Mc on December 21, 2005, 11:27:57

HELP! I intend visiting Ambleside in the Lake District for the New Year festivities and can’t find anywhere to stay – no hotels, no guest houses, no B & B’s. Reckon a stable will be my only option at this rate!

Does anyone know of somewhere to stay overnight New Year’s Eve night and the following night of 1st January 2006? There is myself and Tina, my girlfriend from Stoke (but we don’t hold that against her!!!) and don’t mind ANYTHING! A sofa, floor, caravan in the garden, anything that is but a tent … might be a tad too nippy for that!

We are actually visiting Duncan Boyd of a company called Rock Bottom. He may even know him as he runs a trade stand at all the big 4x4 shows selling ‘outdoor wear’ – boots, camping gear, Rogue leather hats, etc.. He also has a shop in Ambleside called Rock Bottom and obviously lives in the area. With a full house already, it appears we are stuffed.

Any ideas? If you can help out I can guarantee a good party. Fingers crossed ... you're our last hope!!!

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: laser_jock99 on December 21, 2005, 12:59:36

How close to Ambleside does it need to be? We usually stay here when in the Lakes:

http://www.millbeckfarm.co.uk/

Have looked at this?

http://www.amblesideonline.co.uk/guesthse.shtml

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Tom Mc on December 21, 2005, 23:00:36

Thanks for that, problem is your suggestion is too far. With the lack of taxis over New Year any accommodation has to be within walking – or should I say staggering distance! As for the second website, yes I’ve been though all those already. Again … no room at the inn. Again, thanks anyway for the thought.

Title: Re: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Damonski on December 21, 2005, 23:05:42

Quote from: "Tom Mc"

‘outdoor wear’ – boots, camping gear, Rogue leather hats, etc..

Sounds like you'll be doing some product testing for two nights  :lol:

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Tom Mc on December 21, 2005, 23:11:48

Reckon I will, but enough of the local brew and I shouldn't feel the cold too much ... if at all!

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Jas278 on December 22, 2005, 14:00:42

Looks like seats down and kipping in the back of the car, still theres 2 of you , you can cuddle up, or in his garage camp beds ect ...........just a thought.........................  dont forget your milk bottle though, in case you get caught short in the night  :wink:

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Tom Mc on December 23, 2005, 02:33:47

Nice ... must remember to bring a funnel for 'er indoors!

Title: HELP! No room at the inn – not in Ambleside anyway.
Post by: Tom Mc on December 23, 2005, 10:35:24

I'll be offline until the New Year now, so if anyone has a cunning plan of somewhere sensible we can stay (probably WILL end up in a his garage at this rate) please ring me on 07958 216266. Ta!

Have a great holiday folks, speak with you again in 2006!