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2011 Event Details Now Archived

Please note that all details pertaining to the 2011 Roger Albert Clark Rally have now been archived as we move forward with the organisation of the 2102 event.  Information on all past events can be found under the 'Archive' tab in the menu bar below the banner on each page of this site.

If you are hoping to make early accommodation bookings for the 2012 event, please be aware that we are not yet in a position to publish route details for the rally except that it's safe to say that we will be starting in Yorkshire, finishing once again in Carlisle and be visiting Northumberland, Scotland and Cumbria on the way with a number of new stage locations planned.  Therefore we leave untouched, below, the details of potential accommodation that we published in 2011 but be aware that we will update this list as route details become available.

For more information on the Roger Albert Clark Rally and its support events please keep watching this website www.rogeralbertclarkrally.org

Pickering | East Ayton | Malton | Carlisle | Dumfries |Gretna | Greenhaugh | Kielder

The organisers have, in the past, been contacted by competitors and spectators looking for advice in securing accommodation for the duration of the rally.  In order to help we have the following recommendations in the vicinity of our traditional venues:

Yorkshire

Accommodation choice  is plentiful in  North Yorkshire and you can select from a superb range of Hotels or traditional North Yorkshire Bed and Breakfast accommodation.

Looking for availability on a North Yorkshire Hotel or Bed and Breakfast? 
Try Here
Or...
Please call Pickering Tourist Information Centre on 01751 473791  
if you are experiencing any difficulties with bookings.

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Pickering

Pickering is about 15 KM from the forest complex giving quick access for Friday and Saturday. This site:  http://www.pickering.uk.net/accommodation/pickering_hotels.php is worth checking for other potential places to stay.

Bed & breakfast accommodation is popular in this area and there are many examples listed on the ‘pickering.uk.net’ site which you could try. 

The Forest & Vale hotel in Pickering can be recommended : http://www.bw-forestandvalehotel.co.uk/ as can the Crossways Hotel:  http://www.thecrosswayshotel.com/  and I’m told that the Beansheaf hotel http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/beansheaf.en.html?aid=330631;label=hotel-33911-gb-NUwxXdPCt9b*69_48EFUSwe is also reasonable.

In previous years we have had good reports of The Hawthornes which is located half an hour from Scarborough, York, Whitby and right on the edge of Pickering. The Hawthornes has the added benefit of a large parking area suitable for support vehicles and trailers.  Paula and John tell us that their tariff is:
King Size Rooms - £35 Per Person Per Night (Double Occupancy)
Twin Room - £35 (Double Occupancy)
Single night £5 supplement, Single occupancy £5 supplement
Under 2's £5 per night, 2-12's £15, 12 and over full price. 

All rooms are en-suite and two are situated on the ground floor. The price includes tea, scones and full English breakfast, using local produce.

You can contact Paula or John Appleby at:

The Hawthornes
Middleton
Pickering
YO18 8PB

Telephone: 01751 474755

Website: http://www.thehawthornes.co.uk

E-mail: info@thehawthornes.co.uk

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A warm welcome also at Eleven Westgate, Pickering which offers luxury en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation in historic Pickering.  Eleven Westgate is an elegant Victorian building retaining many of its original features. The deceptively large house which is a non-smoking establishment has quality furnished rooms, all en-suite, offering every home comfort.

Drying facilities for wet walking and biking gear are available. Amanda & Mike are on hand to help you enjoy your stay and to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible so that you will want to return again and again.

Eleven Westgate
Eden House
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 8BA

Telephone: 01751 475 111

Website:  http://www.elevenwestgate.co.uk/

E-mail: info@elevenwestgate.co.uk

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East Ayton Lodge in the Forge Valley near Scarborough is worth a look.  A recent look at “bookings.com” showed that they had a double room for the Friday night of the rally at £65.00 including breakfast instead of the regular price of £95.00 so worth taking a look.

Website: http://www.eastaytonlodgehotel.com/index.asp

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Malton

The town of Malton is also close by so you could try http://www.kayukay.co.uk/maltonhotels.html for ideas.

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Carlisle

Accommodation Available Near Carlisle

Diana Banks has contacted the organisers to say that she has bed and breakfast accommodation available during the period of the event at Knells Farm, Houghton.

Rooms are available as follows:

Twin en-suite - £30 per person

Double en-suite - £30 per person

Doubles (shared facilities) - £25 per person

Generous parking space is available which can accommodate larger vehicles and trailers

Diana can be reached at:
Knells Farm, The Knells, Houghton, CARLISLE. Cumbria.  CA6 4JG (1.5 miles from Junction 44)

Telephone: 01228-523088 – evenings or lunch time best

Thanks Diana for letting us know.

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Accommodation for Carlisle and beyond

Any competitors or spectators interested in renting accommodation in the Kielder area, during the period of the rally might be interested in contacting Nickey Forster, owner of Falstone Barns.  Here you will find 4 apartments in a completely private setting (38 acres) over looking the North Tyne Valley in the village of Falstone.

The accommodation business has ample parking for at least 15 cars. In total they can sleep 14 and there are 3 x 2 bedroomed apartments and 1 x 1 bedroomed apartment.

Falstone Barns are Visit Britain rated 5* and are walker, cyclist, family and accessibility friendly again as awarded by Visit Britain.  Take a look at their website at www.falstonebarns.com for more details.  Thanks Nickey for letting us know.

Website: www.falstonebarns.com
 

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Newton Wamphray

We are situated in Newton Wamphray just a mile from Junction 16 of the M74 motorway and offer Bed and Breakfast for £30 per person per night. Packed lunches and evening meals are also available on request. We have a large secure parking area suitable for vans, cars and trailers and a garage for storage which may be of interest to competitors.

Our web address is; www.theredhousemoffat.co.uk

Contact delatils are; Home 01576 470470 and Mobile 07919180841

Many thanks
Kind Regards,

Audrey Maclennan
 

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Gretna

John & Christine Ross welcome you to Surrone House, Gretna. Ten minutes north of Carlisle ideally situated for all the Carlisle based stages. We have a large parking area suitable for support vehicles and trailers (which may be left by prior arrangement for the period of the rally).

We are motorsport enthusiasts ourselves (John will be servicing for Phil Jobson during the event) and are quite prepared for the late arrivals and early starts you will encounter.

Special Rates are available if you quote Roger Albert Clark Rally £55.00 Doubles/Twins, £35.00 single occupancy.  Family room rates by arrangement. Prices include full Scottish breakfast. These rates are for telephone bookings only. On-line bookings will attract our standard rates.

For details contact John or Christine Ross

Surrone House
Annan Road
Gretna
DG16 5DL

Telephone: 01461 338341

E-mail: enquiries@surronehouse.co.uk

Website: www.surronehouse.co.uk

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The very nice people at Carlisle City Council would like to remind you that if you are still looking for accommodation in and around their fair city for the impending invasion of rally jackets and bobble hats, information can be found here.

Specific hotels with parking include:

Premier Inn at M6 Junctions 42, 43 and 44:
     http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CARLAK/carlisle-central?CMP=KNC_Gb

     http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CARBRE/carlisle-m6-jct42

Crown Hotel, Wetheral:   http://www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk/

Crown & Mitre Hotel (Limited Parking):
      http://www.peelhotels.co.uk/hotels/crown-and-mitre-hotel-carlisle-cumbria-england/

Swallow Hilltop Hotel:    http://www.swallow-hotels.com/hotels/carlisle-swallow.aspx

Cumbria Park Hotel:       http://www.bw-cumbriaparkhotel.co.uk/

Hallmark Hotel (Limited Parking):    http://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/carlisle/default-en.html

Thanks to Stephen Carruthers, Business Tourism Manager, Carlisle & Cumbria Conference Group

Since the inception of the event the organisers have used the Premier Inn in Carlisle:

Carlisle (M6 J44)
Parkhouse Road
Carlisle
CA3 0HR

Telephone:  0870 850 6334
Fax: 0870 850 6335
 

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Greenhaugh

Mary has been in touch with us from the Holly Bush Inn in Greenhaugh to let us know that this 300 year old inn has re-opened and they would welcome any visitors warmly to their 'proper little pub'.

The Holly Bush Inn
Greenhaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1PW

Telephone:  01434 240 391
Website: www.hollybushinn.net
E-mail: info@hollybushinn.net

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Kielder

The Blackcock Inn

The Blackcock Inn is an award winning 17th century Inn (the first and last in England) traditionally built in local stone and situated in the picturesque village of Falstone capital of the Upper North Tyne.  The name Falstone is said to be derived from Anglo Saxon meaning “Stronghold"

You are sure of a warm welcome from Dereck and Tracy at their lovely Inn next to Kielder Water and the Forest Park.

The Blackcock Inn offers Restaurant, Accommodation and of course a well stocked bar.

The Blackcock Inn
Falstone,
Kielder Water,
Northumberland,
NE48 1AA.

Telephone:  0870 770 5898
Fax: 01434 240 200
Website: www.blackcockinn.co.uk
Email: thebcinn@yahoo.co.uk
 

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For those of you who are past sleeping in your cars in November, you may be interested in accommodation near the Kielder stages.  See here for general accommodation in the Kielder area or directly here for specific information on the Youth Hostel in Kielder Village.  Fellow enthusiast Geoff Pawson is a member of YHA has in the past persuaded the Kielder Hostel to open to Roger Albert Clark Rally spectators when normal YHA conditions and prices have applied.  Support this great organisation, have a warm bed to sleep in and enjoy both runs of cars through Kielder without it costing you a fortune!

Butteryhaugh
Kielder Village
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1HQ
 

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