Places to stay
Here are some great ideas for your classic touring holiday. We have a selection of special 'Classic car friendly' accommodation from around the UK and abroad, places we have found or have been recommended to us, places with great driving roads and a friendly welcome. Remember to wave to other passing classic car drivers - they will be waving to you! And be warned, your classic will attract many an admirer who will probably want to talk about your car.
Tour the Shires
We have teamed up with an excellent local B&B to offer you a great way to enjoy the Shires. The Old Rectory is a beautiful grade II listed building situated in the pretty hamlet of Mavesyn Ridware providing a comfortable and relaxing country retreat for the decerning visitor.From here you can drive northwards through rural Staffordshire, the Derbyshire peaks and on into James Herriot country. Take the road Eastwards through Shropshire and on into Wales. Strike out Southwards, skirt around Birmingham (the new Toll road and the M42 make this easy) and you can be enjoying Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds in less than an hour.
The beautiful gardens and the magnificent 4 poster bedroom at the Old Rectory at Mavesyn Ridware. For more details take a look at www.oldrectory-mavesyn.co.uk Just add a classic car for the perfect retro weekend.
Perfect for the Peaks
Two of our customers discovered the Church Inn whilst touring the Peak District in our Frogeye Sprite. The Church Inn is located in the village of Chelmorton near Buxton, a perfect location for exploring the Peak District national park and nearby towns and villages. Here you will find a warm, welcoming and homely bar, with an excellent range of beers, wines and spirits. The inn also provides bed and breakfast and lunch and evening meals. For more information take a look at www.thechurchinn.co.uk
Welsh countryside and coastline
Mid Wales - Enjoy a drive to the coast of mid Wales through Shropshire and over the Cambrian mountains. If you fancy something a little different we a 4/6 berth mobile home right on the Welsh coast (laterally a 'stones throw' from the sea) in the little village of Llanrystud near Aberystwyth. Its a great location to get away from it all. For more information give us a call on 01889 504040 or 07710497529.
Newquay - Forget-Me-Not Cottage is a quaint Fisherman's Cottage fully refurbished in 2004. It is in a peaceful rural location, yet just a few minutes walk from New Quay Harbour and Beaches. The cottage sleeps six in two double bedrooms and a twin. The elevated rear garden has views of the sea. The house has off-road parking, colour TV, VCR and DVD player. Linen is provided. Regret no pets. Short Breaks are available until Easter. Take a look at www.westwales-cottages.com
Touring In The Dordogne
Driving an open top classic car through the beautiful Dordogne countryside is the perfect way to enjoy rural France. Gordon and Jane Barnes have created the Prince Noir, an oasis in the heart of the vineyards of the Dordogne, just 20 kms South of Bergerac. Here you can enjoy an excellent rural retreat and hire one of their classic cars, the perfect combination! For more details take a look at www.frenchoasisholidays.com