Remy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I also think it would be best to keep it pretty central to make it accessible for most people. The riding is amazing near me but I'm probably a bit too far west for some - the roads would equal if not better those in Derbyshire though .Square and Compass looks good Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 does look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Am happy with the location quite central for all of us,square and compass only has 5 rooms though! few more would be nice, wouldent have to pack so much then and be able to come on the bike next time,Matlock location was lovely, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Miners standard only has 3 rooms, don't pack much and come on bike anyway plenty seem to manage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 There are other B+Bs in Darley Dale, within staggering distance of the Square and Compass - I think we'll stick to camping though.....more money for beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I've passed that pub before so know where it is - does look quite good, especially location.Can't see any mention of leccy hook-ups on the camping field on their website though! Have concerns about space for a social though - there are more of us each year, which is another reason for moving from Miner's Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yeh I would camp but with wifes disability have to have a room, but good point about maybe if we found somewhere the actual venue isn't the only place to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Don't get too hooked on the square and compass guys going by some of the reviews I've seen it might not be that ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Looking at some the camping websites, it may be too small for us.There's this place....http://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Englan ... -end-farm/That welcomes bikers and rallies apparently.There is a pub/B+B down the road....http://www.dogandpartridge.co.uk/index.htmlThat may be worth a look.It says 30 pitches as the top but further down says 26-50 and most of our tents are pretty small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Weekend recce in the square and compass then Okay mate, think I'm off the following sunday too so gimme a shout Yes please. K. Thanks. Bye. So that'll be 29 July?Its 3hrs from me but as I didnt get to the rally this year I'd be up for a ride up t'poob to at least say hullo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can I throw something else into the mix???http://www.hallshire.com/halls/view/687 ... orial-hallHall looks plenty big enough, there are kitchen facilities and a large field.As Gill & Rennie will tell you, the roads and scenery around the area are rather special!! Not sure of B & B's in the area though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Another possibility...http://www.halfwayhouseinn.co.uk/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 and another....http://thewingfieldarms.com/pages.php?p ... &language= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsisterbiker Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I've read some of the reviews of the square and compass, too, and they're generally negative.the halfway house inn looks good - i like the option of hiring a caravan for the weekend tooi've not got a link, cos i'm useless , but the Royal Oak at Hurdlow looks good.Just had another look at their website - they've got a camping barn they take group bookings for, but don't do large groups for the campsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 yet another http://www.unicorninnhamptonloade.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've read some of the reviews of the square and compass, too, and they're generally negative.the halfway house inn looks good - i like the option of hiring a caravan for the weekend tooi've not got a link, cos i'm useless , but the Royal Oak at Hurdlow looks good.Just had another look at their website - they've got a camping barn they take group bookings for, but don't do large groups for the campsite There you go....http://peakpub.co.uk/camping/Looks good - it may be that some people would prefer the barn - especially with the traditional rally weather.Like the look of the Unicorn too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've read some of the reviews of the square and compass, too, and they're generally negative.the halfway house inn looks good - i like the option of hiring a caravan for the weekend tooi've not got a link, cos i'm useless , but the Royal Oak at Hurdlow looks good.Just had another look at their website - they've got a camping barn they take group bookings for, but don't do large groups for the campsite There you go....http://peakpub.co.uk/camping/Looks good - it may be that some people would prefer the barn - especially with the traditional rally weather.Like the look of the Unicorn toowould say the royal oak might be a no 4.No large group bookings taken in the campsite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 this look promising http://www.lumbfarm.com/rallies.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That looks really good Stu!!!!! Has just about everything we need - wonder how much though Ian says Ripley is near MFN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have fired them an email to enquire as that's the main thing is cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 this look promising http://www.lumbfarm.com/rallies.html 7.3 miles way from my house Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 lets face it no matter where we go in Derbyshire its never going to be far from your house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes. But the Miner's Standard was actually really cheap if you wanted it to be.Only £10 each to camp, no cost for function room - people could cook their own food & drink their own drink if they wanted to.Even if it cost another £15 per head on top of the camping cost, £25 is really quite cheap for a weekend away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 lets face it no matter where we go in Derbyshire its never going to be far from your house Yeh but that place is taking the piss... I would probably still have choke on the bike by the time I got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes I know and thats the problem is finding somewhere that will be like the miners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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