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    #11
    Yeah - that one - wasn't the Thistle it was called something else.

    You're a full on stalker you know? Slightly creeped out
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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      #12
      Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
      Yeah - that one - wasn't the Thistle it was called something else.
      So why did you post?

      I thought T5 looking smart I like it. Got a taxi to the Thistle hotel 2 miles away, £18.20!!!!!!! WT hell?!! I gave him a £20 and he gave me a look when I asked for change? Seriously? What a bunch of thieves. OK yes I'm from Scotland I'm bound to be a tight git, but £20 for 2 miles is taking the liberty.

      The Thistle hotel, do not stay here! What a hole. I got chased out of the room by a wee mouse!! Seriously. Got a new room, it smelled. £115 for this hole and no breakfast.

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        #13
        Originally posted by zeitghost
        Isn't there a caravan site down on Rover Way?
        when I was a student and working on a dredger on the Cardiff Bay during the summer holidays, there was a very nice caravan site just on the approach to Cardiff docks, the people looked very friendly.


        Milan.

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          #14
          Originally posted by Pondlife View Post
          Google Sully caravan parks. There's 3 of them.

          Or there must be loads of airbnb available in the bay with the number of apartment blocks that have gone up.
          Yes, one of them seems to rent out one bed chalets for £210 pw. Can't block book unfortunately but may book in for the week after next,

          Originally posted by Hairlocks View Post
          Have you considered commuting by train daily?
          Not from Sherborne, no. I've also looked at driving to Yeovil or Castle Cary & hopping on there but it's 3hrs + whatever way I look at it.

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            #15
            Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View Post
            Not from Sherborne, no. I've also looked at driving to Yeovil or Castle Cary & hopping on there but it's 3hrs + whatever way I look at it.
            Streaching it a bit far but Westbury is 55 mins drive away from Sherbourne. 2 hr train to Cardiff (a couple of 1 hr 45 mins exist ) and mostly 1hr 36 mins trains back. £25 a day. + £3 to park at the train station.

            I use this route, but in the other dirrection, can normally get a table to myself. I find it cheaper than a hotel, but more importantly I have a wife and kids at home that want to see me each night.

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              #16
              Is the concept of contractors staying in caravans now common ?

              I remember a time when discussions revolved around flashy sports cars and posh hotels.
              I'm alright Jack

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                #17
                Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
                Is the concept of contractors staying in caravans now common ?

                I remember a time when discussions revolved around flashy sports cars and posh hotels.
                Been the norm since they days of the navvy, I understand.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by BlasterBates View Post
                  Is the concept of contractors staying in caravans now common ?

                  I remember a time when discussions revolved around flashy sports cars and posh hotels.
                  That's only for contractors paid in hard currency these days.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View Post
                    Just landed a contract in the centre of Cardiff (Woo Hoo!).

                    Gonna have to do the Monday - Friday stopover as it's 100 miles from home so was wondering if anyone could suggest any places to look for accommodation.

                    Looking for something about 10 miles out with a decent cycle route into the city centre. Maybe a caravan site where I could get a caravan / chalet at a decent price would be ideal. Tried looking in Barry Island but those kinds of things seem limited there.

                    Over to you PC....
                    Depends how long the contract is likely to last.

                    Three months I'd find a B&B in a nice central area such as Canton or Riverside.

                    For a longer-term contract, I'd rent a flat in the nicest area, which I believe is Pontcanna.
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