Anglesey Accommodation

Anglesey Accommodation

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whj

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193 posts

216 months

Saturday 27th March 2021
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Six of us, 3 cars have booked to go do a track day at Anglesey on the 16th April, and it doesn't look like the rule of six is going to be relaxed so finding somewhere to stay is proving impossible.
We had planned on an airbnb for a couple of nights but doesn't look like its an option. Doesn't look like hotels are going to be open.......we are traveling up from Dorset so just too far to go there and back in one day.
Does anyone have any ideas where we can all stay, hopefully on the same site or in the same town? Any help gratefully received.

Edit to say anywhere within an hour of the circuit would do

Edited by whj on Saturday 27th March 18:33

LennyM1984

764 posts

75 months

Saturday 27th March 2021
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Are you sure that the hotels are closed? I've booked the Premier Inn at Holyhead for later in the year when I go there. Not fancy but it's pretty close by

blue al

1,036 posts

166 months

Saturday 27th March 2021
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Motor way services hotel?

How do truckers on a tachometer do it ?

Not everyone has a sleeper cab

Edited by blue al on Saturday 27th March 19:18

whj

Original Poster:

193 posts

216 months

Saturday 27th March 2021
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Well, I thought that hotels were taking bookings but subject to relaxation of rules which at the moment precludes hotels, I think its just private, separate accommodation with no communal areas.

And as for truckers they are considered workers and work stays are still permitted.

I did speak to a pub owner and she told me that the Welsh tourist board was advising them that rooms could only be let to people who already lived in Wales. Havent read that anywhere else though.

StuB

6,695 posts

246 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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Plan B, book somewhere on the border & have an early schlep across the North Wales coast road. Beware the keen police/scamera’s though.

Plan C -buy some camping stuff from Go Outdoors.

Plan D sell me your places for a tenner.

abucd4

531 posts

151 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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whj said:
I did speak to a pub owner and she told me that the Welsh tourist board was advising them that rooms could only be let to people who already lived in Wales. Havent read that anywhere else though.
That’s right unfortunately. I think it may extend to camping even.

I’d book somewhere in Chester and whizz over on the day. Alternatively try a small private inn that may be more open to bending the rules. Tafarn y Rhos in Rhostrehwfa is in a handy position at the centre of the island and just off the 55.

1781cc

592 posts

101 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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Camp it, I’ve done that before at donnington, good experience

MrTrilby

1,002 posts

289 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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whj said:
I did speak to a pub owner and she told me that the Welsh tourist board was advising them that rooms could only be let to people who already lived in Wales. Havent read that anywhere else though.
Hotels are still closed. Under the “relaxed” restrictions Wales is still closed - only essential travel in/out. Only self contained accommodation allowed, and by inference only to people already living in Wales.

It’s not particularly clear to me whether the regulations permit trackday events to take place.

https://gov.wales/summary-restrictions-27-march


indestructible focus

390 posts

95 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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Is angelsey circuit up and running on that date?

I'm going with javelin on the 29th March 2021 and am about to book air BnB with free cancellation, only me and Mrs so can stay in self catering.

All a massive pain in the arse, had so many days cancelled of late.

cts1975

348 posts

175 months

Sunday 28th March 2021
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I'd just book the Airbnb. Tell the host you are travelling from England and let them decide. I've just searched on Airbnb for those dates and it will allow me to book. I'm the least Welsh person you could ever meet.

teeCup

198 posts

169 months

Monday 29th March 2021
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As the rules stand currently I don't think you will be able to travel from England?

We are booked in the Premier Inn Holyhead for the the Javelin day on the 26th, but we are all from Wales and have booked a room each.

The hotels are allowed to open for people from Wales as long as they are 'self contained' or can provide sustenance in a non communal manner. In the case of hotels such as Premier Inns this translates to a poor, non cooked breakfast provided in a bag and left outside the door by the hotel staff. Hotels are also allowed to offer room service to guests, including drinks from the bar.

I believe track days are allowed to go ahead as they are classed as "outdoor sports courts or courses".

Staying close to the boarder the night before may be your best option, depending on the guidance from the UK Government on 12th April.

mmm-five

11,440 posts

291 months

Monday 29th March 2021
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The current guidelines/regulations/rules/law does not permit cross-border travel for leisure purposes - and still recommend saying local readit

...so get your excuse planned in advance in case you get pulled over wink

Jim Spencer

154 posts

229 months

Monday 29th March 2021
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Hi All

The date is the key bit

The 'Rules' change again on the 12th April, after then you're good if travelling from England and should be for the 'self contained' accommodation too.

Personally though, if the weathers looking halfway decent i'd camp at the circuit, the facilities are OK and it's a lovely place to be on a lovely day.. if it's not you can take bets on who's wheelie bin will blow across the paddock the quickest..




MG CHRIS

9,177 posts

174 months

Monday 29th March 2021
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Jim Spencer said:
Hi All

The date is the key bit

The 'Rules' change again on the 12th April, after then you're good if travelling from England and should be for the 'self contained' accommodation too.

Personally though, if the weathers looking halfway decent i'd camp at the circuit, the facilities are OK and it's a lovely place to be on a lovely day.. if it's not you can take bets on who's wheelie bin will blow across the paddock the quickest..
This wales has gone from stay at home too stay local to you can drive anywhere in wales but only wales in a week or so. But atm you cant travel into wales for leisure any self contained accomadation is for the welsh only atm but could change on the 12th.

teeCup

198 posts

169 months

Friday 2nd April 2021
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Track Days in Wales are now cancelled due to government guidelines. It looks like Trackdays are now ‘outdoor leisure’ rather than ‘amateur sport’.

At least the OP no longer has the accommodation problem to deal with.

whj

Original Poster:

193 posts

216 months

Monday 5th April 2021
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Hopefully the organisers will be able to agree another day with Anglesey rather than simply loosing the slot. Fingers crossed.


robuk

2,506 posts

197 months

Monday 5th April 2021
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Holyhead had a bit of an issue lately so worth keeping an eye on how that has developed - probable herd immunity there now!

https://north.wales/news/covid-infection-rate-in-h...