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Caravanning, Camping
represent good value, particularly and transport, and runs the
for mid-week stays. Many hotels and Motor Homes National Accessible Scheme
outside London insist on a two- Most of England’s South Coast for accommodation. The scheme
night minimum stay at weekends. campsites and caravan parks grades properties approved
The summer, Christmas and key are only open in the summer by the Tourism for All initiative.
events tend to hike up prices. months, but you need to book The Disability Rights UK website
Most hotels have an online in advance. Helpful organizations provides links to holidays and
booking facility. Bargains can include the Camping and activities. Before booking
be found by booking through Caravanning Club and the accommodation, be sure to
websites such as LateRooms, Caravan Club, which publish check that it meets your needs.
lastminute.com, Expedia, lists of their member parks.
Kayak or Travelocity. The cost of camping or Recommended Hotels
caravanning pitches depends
on the facilities and the number The following places to stay
Self-Catering of people. For a list of sites, check have been selected for their
Self-catering has a number of the websites Just Go, Pitch Up, excellent facilities, location and
advantages, especially for families Cool Camping or South Coast value. England’s South Coast
and those on a budget. Sites Campsites. Motor has a wide range
such as Airbnb and onefinestay homes are more of accommodation
offer homes to rent directly from flexible, with a wider options. From
their owners. There are a range choice of places to stay. country-house
of places available to rent, from Check LandCruise for retreats to pubs
luxury apart ments to log cabins. more information. with rooms, there
Properties with character can be is something to
rented from organizations such suit every visitor’s
as the Landmark Trust, English Travellers with preference and
Disabilities
Heritage (see p202) and the Sign for The Pig on the budget. For the
National Trust (see p202). Tourist boards provide Beach hotel in Dorset best in each area,
Other good sources of rental information about look out for hotels
properties are Sawday’s and disabled access in their designated as DK Choice. These
local tourist offices, which may accommodation and sightseeing offer something unique: a
also offer a booking service. Be guides. The VisitBritain website striking location, spectacular
sure to confirm what is included has an Accessible Britain section views, fascinating history or
in the price before you book. detailing nearby attractions a distinctive atmosphere.
DIRECTORY
Boutique Hotels Mercure lastminute.com Caravan Club
∑ mercure.com ∑ lastminute.com ∑ caravanclub.co.uk
ABode
∑ brownswordhotels. Novotel LateRooms Cool Camping
co.uk ∑ novotel.com ∑ laterooms.com ∑ coolcamping.
Hotel du Vin Premier Inn Travelocity co.uk
∑ hotelduvin.com ∑ premierinn.com ∑ travelocity.co.uk Just Go
hub by Premier Inn Pride of Britain Self-Catering ∑ justgo.uk.com
∑ premierinn.com/gb/ ∑ prideofbritain LandCruise
en/hub.html hotels.com Airbnb ∑ landcruise.uk.com
Pig Hotels Travelodge ∑ airbnb.co.uk Pitch Up
∑ thepighotel.com ∑ travelodge.co.uk Landmark Trust ∑ pitchup.com
∑ landmarktrust.org.uk
Hotel Groups Guesthouses and South Coast
B&Bs onefinestay Campsites
Best Western ∑ onefinestay.com ∑ southcoast
∑ bestwestern.co.uk London Bed and Sawday’s
Breakfast Agency campsites.com
Hilton ∑ londonbb.com ∑ sawdays.co.uk
∑ hilton.com Caravanning, Travellers with
Holiday Inn Rates and Camping and Disabilities
∑ holidayinn.com Bookings Motor Homes Disability Rights UK
Ibis Expedia Camping and ∑ disabilityrights
∑ ibis.com ∑ expedia.co.uk uk.org
Caravanning Club
Marriott Kayak ∑ campingand Tourism for All
∑ marriott.com ∑ kayak.co.uk caravanningclub.co.uk ∑ tourismforall.org.uk

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