Weekday accommodation in Newcastle

[northernladuk]

That's good advice but when ever I have looked at Travel Lodge/Premier Inn etc, I have found them really expensive for what they offer.

I totally agree with that! They were the only budget ones I could think of. If you book early enough or pay them enough up front I believe it is possible to get some of them down to £29 a night or whatever the lowest offers some of them do. Doesn't seem to bad at that rate.... but as you say, you don't get much for your dollar.

[eek]

I've only had to work away once (and what a tulip hole Darlington is!!) but if I had to do it again, top of my list would be Newcastle.

There is nowt wrong with Darlo (provided you actually live there and don't need to either eat out every night or use a hotel). Mind you a can think of a few places that make Darlo look like heaven on earth.

Now Crewe or Yoevil....

[ChrisPackit]

Thought I might be putting the cat amongst the pigeons with that statement !!

It was just so grim staying up there for me, as I stayed above a pub that all the local in-bred’s drunk in, because the beer was 10 pence a pint, and they’d never heard of closing time.

[eek]

Thought I might be putting the cat amongst the pigeons with that statement !!

It was just so grim staying up there for me, as I stayed above a pub that all the local in-bred’s drunk in, because the beer was 10 pence a pint, and they’d never heard of closing time.

To be honest if I was there as a Monday to Friday contractor I would hate the place.

I think it all boils down to finding decent accommodation and I seem to always end up staying on farms simply to avoid scenario's like the one above.

[Sausage Surprise]

If you're working north of the tyne do not get accommodation on the south side because it's murder getting over that bridge on a morning (unless you use the metro with the normal people )

[theroyale]

There is nowt wrong with Darlo (provided you actually live there and don't need to either eat out every night or use a hotel). Mind you a can think of a few places that make Darlo look like heaven on earth.

Now Crewe or Yoevil....

What you dissin' the south west for? It's mooch better than oop North!

[MarillionFan]

Try this thread

Cheap Travelodge £9 Room Sale

From £9!!!

Martin Lewis site sometimes has a clever cheap room finder.

Hth

mf

[wantacontract]

try googling farmstay, it's out of the city but I quite like it.....also can negotiate with the owners if you stay long term.....

I need peace and quiet when I sleep...so out in the sticks for me as opposed to staying in the centre and going clubbing etc....I'll get me slippers...

[magicbuttons]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've negotiated a slightly improved rate with the Jurys Inn for next week, I'll probably be able to find something cheaper for the week after.