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Post by jdl on Sept 5, 2019 23:43:27 GMT
Hoping to make a family weekend out of this. Anyone got any recommendations re hotels, etc?
We'll be doing this on a pretty tight budget, so nothing fancy. Also, Mrs JDL is under the impression that I'm taking her to see Bath, and the game is just a lucky coincidence, so I need to keep this impression up - so no hotels too close to the ground please...
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Post by HartleyHare on Sept 6, 2019 5:48:49 GMT
Hoping to make a family weekend out of this. Anyone got any recommendations re hotels, etc? We'll be doing this on a pretty tight budget, so nothing fancy. Also, Mrs JDL is under the impression that I'm taking her to see Bath, and the game is just a lucky coincidence, so I need to keep this impression up - so no hotels too close to the ground please... If we were struggling towards the bottom of the table it could of been a case of Bath v Shower. But happily there’s no need for silly gags like that as we’re looking better game by game and seemingly on the up 👍 Plenty of decent hotels in Bath though JDL, with good places to eat and sampl3 some alcohol !! A great weekend there |
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Post by porkystone on Sept 6, 2019 6:19:26 GMT
If you look at Premier Inn or Travelodge sites they have good looking hotels within 1.5 miles of the ground. These will be, I think, in the centre of Bath, so great for your scheme of deception, although may be a tad pricey. Some recommended pubs nearer to the ground may have accommodation: www.theroyaloakbath.co.uk/home.phpwhatpub.com/pubs/BAT/45/golden-fleece-bathBut these could be a bit rough ? |
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Post by daveu on Sept 6, 2019 6:58:29 GMT
Hoping to make a family weekend out of this. Anyone got any recommendations re hotels, etc? We'll be doing this on a pretty tight budget, so nothing fancy. Also, Mrs JDL is under the impression that I'm taking her to see Bath, and the game is just a lucky coincidence, so I need to keep this impression up - so no hotels too close to the ground please... We're renting a cottage for the weekend this time, but we often use premier inns, and there's sure to be at least one in the vicinity. Not too pricey and they do a very decent buffet style breakfast, and evening meals as well. |
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Post by tim on Sept 6, 2019 7:49:20 GMT
I always use booking.com, Premier Inns are ok but very 'samey'
We often have the dog with us for weekends away and they have a filter that helps
Nothing for me beats a country pub, dog friendly with good beer, they haven't let me down yet!
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Post by pinkpanther on Sept 6, 2019 8:23:05 GMT
If you look at Premier Inn or Travelodge sites they have good looking hotels within 1.5 miles of the ground. These will be, I think, in the centre of Bath, so great for your scheme of deception, although may be a tad pricey. Some recommended pubs nearer to the ground may have accommodation: www.theroyaloakbath.co.uk/home.phpwhatpub.com/pubs/BAT/45/golden-fleece-bathBut these could be a bit rough ? The Royal Oak is the best real ale pub close to the ground, about a ten minute walk towards the city centre. It was perfectly friendly and welcoming visiting with Dulwich last season, plenty of supporters of both clubs in there. It's not a cheap city for accommodation, probably best to start looking now and book something that can be cancelled if you find a better option closer to the date. University accommodation was by far the cheapest but that was in August, I don't suppose it's available in October. |
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Post by hammerstone on Sept 6, 2019 9:40:46 GMT
How far is their ground from bath city centre? Looking to also book a hote and stay centrally but wanted to know if it’s easy commuting distance with local busses etc
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Post by porkystone on Sept 6, 2019 10:21:57 GMT
How far is their ground from bath city centre? Looking to also book a hote and stay centrally but wanted to know if it’s easy commuting distance with local busses etc Apparently the No. 5 bus does it for you: www.bathcityfc.com/how-to-find-us/ |
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Post by jdl on Sept 6, 2019 12:13:55 GMT
It looks walkable on Google maps - 2km or a bit more? Mostly main road though, so perhaps not much fun.
From the satellite view and photos, it looks like a decent old-school non-league ground, with a fair bit of cover if the weather is shitty.
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Post by jakeyboi on Sept 6, 2019 17:19:51 GMT
Hoping to make a family weekend out of this. Anyone got any recommendations re hotels, etc? We'll be doing this on a pretty tight budget, so nothing fancy. Also, Mrs JDL is under the impression that I'm taking her to see Bath, and the game is just a lucky coincidence, so I need to keep this impression up - so no hotels too close to the ground please... There's Travelodge and premier inn, in Bath city centre and at reasonable rates as well. |
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Post by sword65 on Sept 6, 2019 18:20:21 GMT
It looks walkable on Google maps - 2km or a bit more? Mostly main road though, so perhaps not much fun. From the satellite view and photos, it looks like a decent old-school non-league ground, with a fair bit of cover if the weather is shitty. You have never been to Twerton Park? Shame on you JDL. Bath city is home to a lot of memories old and new and the new owners have massive re -building plans for the stadium but whether they have started I am not sure. |
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Post by jdh80 on Sept 6, 2019 20:55:59 GMT
Hoping to make a family weekend out of this. Anyone got any recommendations re hotels, etc? We'll be doing this on a pretty tight budget, so nothing fancy. Also, Mrs JDL is under the impression that I'm taking her to see Bath, and the game is just a lucky coincidence, so I need to keep this impression up - so no hotels too close to the ground please... If we were struggling towards the bottom of the table it could of been a case of Bath v Shower. But happily there’s no need for silly gags like that as we’re looking better game by game and seemingly on the up 👍 Plenty of decent hotels in Bath though JDL, with good places to eat and sampl3 some alcohol !! A great weekend there Our last game there could have had the post match headline of bath v Maidstone in a shower, as it pissed down all day |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2019 21:21:40 GMT
I'm hoping to meet up with an old Ulcombe school mate for this one, he lives that way. Not seen him since 1977! Two of his cousins played for our reserves a decade or so ago (Pearce)...
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Post by soulstone on Sept 6, 2019 22:00:57 GMT
If you are not having a Bath until October 12th I hope I will not be standing next to you JDL.  |
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Post by jdl on Sept 6, 2019 22:29:13 GMT
It looks walkable on Google maps - 2km or a bit more? Mostly main road though, so perhaps not much fun. From the satellite view and photos, it looks like a decent old-school non-league ground, with a fair bit of cover if the weather is shitty. You have never been to Twerton Park? Shame on you JDL. Bath city is home to a lot of memories old and new and the new owners have massive re -building plans for the stadium but whether they have started I am not sure. Don't know why I never went there, I went to places much further away, and we were in the same league for much of the 80s. Just never seemed like one of those teams you went to see, I guess - although they were usually a top-half of the table side. I remember Bristol Rovers playing there for a few years back in the 80s and 90s. Anyone remember Team Bath? |
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