hotel near Rockingham

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ADP68

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Wednesday 21st April 2010
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HI,
I'm attending a car rally on 19th June and wanted a hotel recommendation for somewhere close to Rockingham Castle with a pool / spa and nice restaurant / safe parking, as I am going with my family. Would be great to get some suggestions from locals.
Thanks
Andy

Pupp

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279 months

Wednesday 21st April 2010
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There's two hotels really on the door step of Rockingham Castle, the Hampton by Hilton, and a Best Western. They're within a quarter of a mile of each other; the Hampton being on a new so-called leisure park (a Wetherspoons and a few fast food joints being the leisure), and the Best Western possibly better located in that it's between a cemetery and a sports ground. Neither are especially appealing in my book but I've never used either and that's just a gut instinct based on location. A better bet could be the Holiday Inn (hate saying that) on the A43, which is a couple of miles out (but easy route) and is far enough away from any potential problems if the car is a concern etc. It used to be a decent enough hotel but has been rebranded a few times and does have (or at least did) have a good mix of facilities when I used the spa etc (years ago admittedly). Not the most attractive of aspects, being built under a pylon but it does have a reasonable car park...

There is accommodation in some of the local villages but maybe not with what you're looking for pool wise etc

ETA there's a place in a village called Cottingham, which is near Rockingham, the Hunting Lodge, which was popular... not sure it will have the leisure stuff but could be worth a squint

Edited by Pupp on Wednesday 21st April 23:14

MikeDH

2,287 posts

223 months

Thursday 22nd April 2010
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I'm staying at the Holiday Inn Express this weekend, apparently that's got a pool and the like. I'll let you know...

ADP68

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Thursday 22nd April 2010
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Thanks for your help.

jamesuk28

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260 months

Thursday 22nd April 2010
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Rushton Hall

GT3ZZZ

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177 months

Thursday 22nd April 2010
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If you want the real deal, Stapleford Park nr Melton Mowbray. Not quite on the doorstep but near enough. Think Premiership v Conference...

Tyre_Tread

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223 months

Thursday 22nd April 2010
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jamesuk28 said:
Rushton Hall
Lovely but mega pricey!

Pupp

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Friday 23rd April 2010
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Another suggestion might be Barnsdale Lodge next to Rutland water... few miles out but very pleasant

Jem0911

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Monday 26th April 2010
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Pupp said:
Another suggestion might be Barnsdale Lodge next to Rutland water... few miles out but very pleasant
That would be my recommendation or opposite is
http://www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk/ very nice I have used twice for a Classic rally base.