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WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:25 am
by Pirate
Well not long to go, so at the end of the month I will be booking the ferry. Therefore can all those coming please pm me the following details;

Name. As it appears on passport.
Vehicle Reg.

I hope to finalise the Friday night hotel fairly soon but at the moment both Premier/Travelodge want silly money.

Pirate

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:16 pm
by bth2bth2
will do.

there must be plenty of small hotels in the area at reasonable prices. where abouts were we thinking of staying.

brian

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:12 am
by Pirate
Ashford, just off jct nine. I'm not worried at the mo as the two places never get fully booked. At the moment they are asking £64 per room but it's normally around the £29 mark. Just have to keep checking their websites.

Pirate

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:10 am
by ellrider
There is a few Premier Inns in Maidstone, the one in the center has secure underground parking and is walking distance to a Wetherspoons, also has a bar and restaraunt £36 for a twin room. Have stayed here before and it is just over 20 miles from chunnel.

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:19 am
by Pirate
Small change due to departure times and cost. We will be going by the Chunnel £66 return at current prices. Downside is you stay with your bike and breakfast will have to be got in the departure area before leaving. They have a 2 hour window if late.

Depart 20th June 6.23. Calais 7.55
Depart 28th June 19.23. Folkestone 18.55

I do need your reg no to book and the price is due to go up very soon.

Hotel at the moment looks like Maidstone £34 per room 3 sharing but 36 miles from Chunnel.

Pirate

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:03 am
by Blitz
Looks fine by me and a reasonable hotel cost.

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:20 pm
by CADMAN
Hi Simon
Information sent by pm.
Cheers.

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:30 pm
by CADMAN
Hi Guys just found this on the internet is it of any use to us, it is on travelsupermarket.com webb site.
Your ticket price is
36.00 GBP

Outward: Dover - Calais
Travelling with: P&O Ferries (Dover/Calais)
Departure Date/Time: Sat 20 June 2015 at 0640
Arrival Date/Time: Sat 20 June 2015 at 0910
Ship Name: Pride of Canterbury
Passengers: 1 Adult
Transport: Motorcycle
Accommodation:
NOTE: No amendments or refunds are allowed with this ticket.

Return: Calais - Dover
Travelling with: P&O Ferries (Dover/Calais)
Departure Date/Time: Sun 28 June 2015 at 1850
Arrival Date/Time: Sun 28 June 2015 at 1920
Ship Name: Pride of Canterbury
Passengers: 1 Adult
Transport: Motorcycle
Accommodation:
NOTE: No amendments or refunds are allowed with this ticket.

Dave.

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:44 pm
by Pirate
Thanks for that Dave, seems very low compared to the quotes I was getting. Only problem being that the Saturday is going to be a fairly long day, see itinerary, so ideally need to be in France by 08.00.

If however the group would prefer this option I will change itinerary to accommodate.

Pirate

Re: WW1 Battlefield Bimble 2015, Ferry and Hotel.

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:26 pm
by Blitz
I don't mind although I did fancy the Tunnel.

Do we use same hotel for both options?