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vodka brook
30 Jan 13 07:56
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Hi planning to go fo the tuesday,wednesday and thursday this year. Quite late to plan it but us gamblers have to see how our form is on the lead up to it. Looked at the hotels they all seem to be 250 a night, anyway around this...
maybe stay a bit out of chelters.... any ideas wecome. Dont really care about a nice hotel, normally to drunk to realise.
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Report festivalfanatic January 30, 2013 8:39 AM GMT
If you're travelling alone vb lots of b&b acommodation available via the Tourist Information Board. If there are a few of you, then renting a house/flat might be a better option - look at the ads in the Racing Post. I know lots of people who go to the Festival stay out of town but the craic is better if you stay here.
Report Ming_the_Merciless January 30, 2013 9:07 AM GMT
If there are 3 or 4 of you try for a cottage through 'country cottages' or the like.

Last year it wasn't a sell out like normal.
Report rogerthebutler January 30, 2013 9:45 AM GMT
The ever reliable Liz Coe will sort you out. Her name and contact details should be 'pinned' at the top of this forum forever!

(0) 1242 234729
www.cheltenhamracingaccommodation.com
Report eastayrshire January 30, 2013 9:57 AM GMT
For myself Liz Coe was MASSIVELY unreliable for me , twice, I wouldn't even contact her again, just my experience.
Report bluebirdfan January 30, 2013 11:07 AM GMT
Try Worcester
Report rogerthebutler January 30, 2013 11:09 AM GMT
Really eastayrshire?

Fair do's but she's always been an absolute godsend for me.
Report eastayrshire January 30, 2013 11:19 AM GMT
Yeah she sounded really nice, plausible and helpful, but didn't respond or call back despite assuring me she would.
Report rogerthebutler January 30, 2013 11:31 AM GMT
Ah!

With me it's never got to the stage of having to call or write back since she's always sorted me out right away over the phone.
Report Ballydoyle January 30, 2013 12:14 PM GMT
We are staying at Hallmark Hotel - Gloucester - around 15 mins from Chelts by train. 450 for 2 nights with pool/spa etc - 24 hour cancellation also. Pretty decent
Report tyronesam January 30, 2013 12:44 PM GMT
ballydoyle,have u stayed in gloucester before and if so ,where do u socialise in town...not much happens there ,i know from experience but thats what we prefer so we stay there every year
Report Ballydoyle January 30, 2013 3:10 PM GMT
I've not mate no...but it's me n the mrs this year and I just thought it was 250 quid cheaper with a spa for her whilst i read the form. Looks a nice hotel. We wont be going out in Gloucester I wouldnt think...it will be last train home stuff for us then a 2 mile taxi to hotel...thats the plan anyway using mapquest etc n national rail times etc
Report alleged22 January 30, 2013 4:57 PM GMT
450 for 2 nights with pool/spa etc

it will be last train home stuff for us then a 2 mile taxi to hotel

no helicopter then lol Crazy
Report Ibrahima Sonko January 30, 2013 4:57 PM GMT
Bristol is always an option, get a hotel close to the station for a 1/3 of the cheltenham hotel price and its only 40 mins away.
Report Mr Eboue January 30, 2013 5:00 PM GMT
Christ 450 notes for 2 nights ShockedShockedShocked

Me and my girlfriend are having 7 nights in a 5 star hotel in the mediterranean for the same price!
Report festivalfanatic January 30, 2013 5:11 PM GMT
Christ 450 notes for 2 nights

Me and my girlfriend are having 7 nights in a 5 star hotel in the mediterranean for the same price!

Sans Sprinter Sacre and Simonsig!!!Laugh
Report alleged22 January 30, 2013 5:26 PM GMT
glad im just a 40 minute drive away
Report Gordon63 January 30, 2013 6:19 PM GMT
have stayed at the abbey in great malvern (they run coach to/from races which is always handy) and the cotswold water park four pillars and stratton house in cirencester which on a good day is about an hour from the racecourse - all three are recommended not sure about availability/price
Report el chine January 31, 2013 12:34 AM GMT
we d stayed gloucester last year, into chelt on bus, taxi back from the queens 3am £20 quid i think,  not bad between 4
Report Ballydoyle January 31, 2013 9:34 AM GMT
It is what it is...if you want to look at the prices of hotels around Cheltenham area you'll find it's around £250 per night for starters.

The £200 on Simonsig at 3-1 will cover it I would imagine
Report Ballydoyle January 31, 2013 10:49 AM GMT
In fact change of plan...make that £308 at New County Hotel for 2 nights.
Report tyronesam January 31, 2013 9:53 PM GMT
out the door ,turn left and ur in lads in 60 seconds
Report Brooksielad January 31, 2013 10:36 PM GMT
rent a camper van imo, much cheaper.
Report JOCI Club January 31, 2013 11:57 PM GMT
£45 per night, B&B (fantastic breakfast) in Bishops Cleeve for the last 10 years or so. Sorted!
Report Chad Collins number wan February 1, 2013 4:38 PM GMT
Stay in Brum!  We're at the city centre premier inn, 5 mins to the station, then 40 mins on the train to chelts, £30 per night each.  Stick around in cheltenham for a bit afterwards to avoid the queues for the train, then get back in Brum in time for a curry!
Report Mister Westsound February 4, 2013 8:48 PM GMT

Feb 1, 2013 -- 4:38PM, Chad Collins number wan wrote:

Stay in Brum!

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