Accom For Belgium

[Stuart42]

Hi all

as the thread for Belgium is picking up just wondered what accom people were looking for?

Did we all want to stay at the same place or just make our own arrangements?

Thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

Would be good to find places that could take a small number of people at a time, maybe B & B's would be a good option.
Not sure if Travelodge does Belgium....

[Grumpy]

More than happy to stay in the same place, I don't mind whether it's a B&B or a hotel, preferable with en-suite , and I prefer not to share a room.....I snore badly!!!

[Grumpy]

I've travelled in europe,by bike, quite a lot, and family run establishments are far better...the equilavent of Travel Lodge tends to be either Formula 1 or Campenalies etc, either very cheap and basic or ,in my opinion, slightly over priced.

[Stafford]

I think we need to know exactly where the venue is so we can get as close as poss. Happy to go almost anywhere except a tent. If anyone knows where we're going can they liase with MOB and get a list of choices please.

[J.P]

a little town called Moerzeke next to a city called Deundermonde about 200km from Calais.

[Stafford]

a little town called Moerzeke next to a city called Deundermonde about 200km from Calais.

That much I know JP from the ealier threads. But where exactly is the venue?
I can find a few hotels for Dendermonde but nowt for Moerzeke.
Dendermonde is only about 5km away, just means no beer (or taxis) if taking the bike to site. But it would be good to book early at the same or a couple of hotels in a similar position if we're back there in the evenings to socialise.

[Stuart42]

Hi

I did pm Jan but have had nothing back from him ref accom.

Have done a quick search but haven't reallycome up with much so hopefully MOB will come to the rescue.

Cheers
Stuart

[slob]

http://www.hagewinde.com/17.html



(near Dendemonde but it looks a little tranquil; they may not want loud motorfietse)



http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en.html?city=-1956764



Camping



http://www.camping.be/campings/detail.php?id=82 (Near Buggenhout)

http://www.campinggroenpark.be/ (Near Zele)

[alan c]

hi , i was given this link for hotel by leo from mob, its got lock up garage etc, some german monster owners stayed there last year (no jokes)www.hetzoetewater.be

have a look and see what you think ?

i also had a offer from leo for people to camp at his home, he also has a large garage for the bikes, i will have to talk to him about numbers etc if anyone interested, if you are on tight budget like me it might be good option.

[Albie]

Im easy to please. Sleeping bag or whatever as long as its warm and dry.

[Stuart42]

Hi Alan

looks good to me.

Cheers
Stuart

[alan c]

have just been sent details of b&b not to far from dendermonde, emailed them to find out how many beds avaliable in september and to see if we can group book, will let you know asap.
thanks.alan.

[benson]

Well done Alan - would be good on the social front to all go together!!!

[MOB_Sven]

Hi guys,

In my village, Buggenhout, there is an Bed and Breakfast on a farm. About 9 rooms. You'll can check out their webpage: www.boskapelhoeve.be

It's about 10km from Moerzeke and 1km from my place. We can ride toghether to the MOB gathering. Also we can arrange some things to do on the saturday. A little ride, sightseeing.... Stop in a pub to drink some fine Belgium beers?

[J.P]

I'm sorry Sven, but the UKMOC does not drink.

[Grumpy]

I'm happy with either of the options posted, i'm a bit worried about this no drinking, as I like my horlicks before I go to bed!!lol

[benson]

That's right JP - it doesn't drink, it absorbs....

[Stuart42]

Hi Sven

many thanks for that, is looking good.

I'm happy to stay at this one so anybody else? If you let me know I'll try and book.

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

I've pm'd you Stu.

[Stuart42]

Hi all

I've mailed the B&B Sven suggested so will let you know how many they can take.

Am happy to do the bookings for this place rather than lots of individuals contacting them, if this helps?

Cheers
Stuart

[benson]

That would be really good Stu - thanks!

[scrapps]

Hi stu you can also add my name to the b&b list.. cheers (standard room)

[logyk]

Hi all

I've mailed the B&B Sven suggested so will let you know how many they can take.

Am happy to do the bookings for this place rather than lots of individuals contacting them, if this helps?

Cheers
Stuart

Please add me to this .....on the basis of a maybe at this stage......thanks

[Stuart42]

Hi all

ta for the response.

Could you add your dates for arrival & departure, what sort of room you want please?

Stuart 20th - 22nd

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

Stuart 20th - 22nd
J.P 20th - 21st

[Stuart42]

Sorry can people state if they mind sharing please?

Ta

Mr Forgetful

[J.P]

no problem for me.

[scrapps]

Stuart 20th - 22nd
J.P 20th - 21st

scrapps 20th-22nd
dont mind sharing room (standard if poss)

[alan c]

please add me to list 20th-22nd, dont mind sharing(standard room if possible)
thanks alan c
ps- i dont drink (just like jp ? )

[Albie]

And me too. 20th 22nd and not bothered cheap as possible. I may not be allowed to share with a woman as Caroline wont like that.!!!

[Grumpy]

i'm happy to run with the accommadation recommended for the 20th &21st, would prefer a room to myself...i'm a heavy snorer!!

[Gadget]

Add me also.
Like Albie said as long as it is warm and dry it'll do. I am a 20th ---> 22nd.
I don't mind sharing either.

[benson]

Please sir me too -


Benson and Jus - 20-22nd

and we'd like a double please :)

[Stuart42]

Hi all

thanks for your responses.I've had a response from the B&B and they have rooms, they didn't say how many so I'll do what I can.

So far I have the following, if you could just check I have the right info.

Scrapps 2 nights standard room, will share.

JP 1 night

Alan C 2 nights standard room, will share.

Albie 2 nights will share

White 537 2 nights single room

Gadget 2 nights

Benson & Jus 2 nights double

Stafford 2 nights

Logyk 2 nights possibly

Hope this is right. I'll leave it until Sunday and book on Monday. If you answer after then, then you'll have to take your chances that I can add you on.

Cheers
Stuart

[Stafford]

You do seem to have missed your self off Stuart.

[benson]

Please can we be changed to a possible - so if there are folk ahead of us who are definite we will forego our places - sorry to be a pain Stu!

[Stuart42]

You do seem to have missed your self off Stuart.

I'm selfless like that.

No worries Benson.

Cheers
Stuart

[Stuart42]

Hi all

I've mailed the B&B with bokkings for Scrapps,Alan C, Albie, Gadget,White537,Stafford, JP and myself.

Will let you all know whether they can get us in.

If you could PM me with a mail address maybe easier than going via forum?

Cheers
Stuart

[rollo22]

Hi as a newbiee to this site


Not sure how this all works but am really intrested in joining the run to Belgium.

Thats if there is any spaces free

Duncan

[Albie]

Theres 3 months to go and yes of course you can come. Some have booked tunnel tickets already to show definate yes. Up to you if you do but check out the thread for info. Be nice to have another. Could be around 20 of us with some luck.

[MOB_Sven]

Hi all,

Can you'll let me know whit how many people you're coming to the b&b in Buggenhout? So we can arrange some things on the saturday evening?

Maybe we can go eat some belgium chips toghether... And drink a lot of water...

We had a little meeting with the five MOB'ers from Belgium to arrange something.

Sven

[Stuart42]

Hi Sven

all of the above have booked, plus 3 who are possibles at this time.

Look forward to seeing you.

Cheers
Stuart

[Stuart42]

Hi all

accom is booked but they require a deposit.

Could Gagdet, White537, and JP PM me their mail addresses so I can send details please?

I'd like these ASAP as not sure how long they will keep the booking open for.

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

sent to you Stu.

[Grumpy]

PM sent........

[gary tompkins]

Any room left for me at the B&B?

Don't mind a room share ;)

[ladybird]

i please would also like somewhere to sleep on saturday night, not fussy will sleep anywhere, may be vocal after a drink or two though .... was anyone camping (trying to decide if i can hear laughter)?

[blueguzzi]

Ok peeps.
All booked on the chunnel
Now where do I fall down on saturday night? preferably indoors with a bed.

Any room at the Inn where the others are staying?
Or something close

Any clues would be appreciated
ta
hugh

[J.P]

Which Chunnel are you booked on Hugh? The same 9.20 am departure as a bunch of us for Saturday ?

[blueguzzi]

Hi JP
In a fit of earlyness have booked myself on the 08.42 Saturday, but heh thats almost 0920, coming back Sunday eve at 20.50 but thats always flexible, just turn up and get on whenever.
I may get to the chunnel Saturday and indulge in a 12 quid breakfast.......... or not... ............see you all there.

Hugh

Ps. Chunnel peeps always seem to keep bikes back, so they load them all together, ( no idea why) so I would probably get held back till the 0920 anyway, no worries got plenty of time aint we!
H

[J.P]

ok. But if you want to feel free to join the lot of us. You could change your train time I'm sure and get an extra 38 minutes in bed. Probably also going to arrange a countryside route to where we're going rather than motorway.
Otherwise we'll see you on the other side at some point.

[gary tompkins]

i please would also like somewhere to sleep on saturday night, not fussy will sleep anywhere, may be vocal after a drink or two though .... was anyone camping (trying to decide if i can hear laughter)?


I would drop a PM to Stuart42

He's sorted B&B accomodation for the bulk of us so far

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/private.php?do=newpm&u=2502

[Albie]

I would drop a PM to Stuart42

He's sorted B&B accomodation for the bulk of us so far

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/private.php?do=newpm&u=2502

Are you staying with us GT as I didnt see you on list. I will add you to the master if you reply

[MOB_Sven]

Hi all,

are there some things that we can arrange here in Belgium? We're going to make an reservation near the B&B to eat something toghether. About 500m on foot.

Sven

[Gadget]

Bloody good idea that man.
Close enough to leave the bikes chained and have a little drink before bed time.

[alan c]

dont you mean eat and DRINK together.

[Albie]

Excellant Sven. Only six weeks to go then. I have a chunky lock.

[Gadget]

dont you mean eat and DRINK together.
Maybe.....

[logyk]

Sven .....some of us are in the Hotel Denderhof.


How far will that be from the eating place ?

[alan c]

albie, i will have a pint of chunky lock ?

[Albie]

I wont be able to say it after two pints you know LOL

[Albie]

Sven .....some of us are in the Hotel Denderhof.


How far will that be from the eating place ?

Logyk how many and some names please to know whos where

[logyk]

Logyk how many and some names please to know whos where


At the Hotel Denderhof


Slob and Thuli
logyk

[Albie]

Thanks I wasn't sure they were going

[logyk]

Yep....they are booked in for Fri through Sunday I believe

[slob]

Yep, just booked the tunnel out from Folkestone Fri 10:50 back from Calais Mon 14:20.
I think benson has booked at Denderhof too.
7km from Moerzeke according to Google maps.

[logyk]

Woooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo its turning into party time at the Denderhof.

At this rate we will have the whole place !

[Albie]

That will make 16 bikes so far. Fanatastic effort.

[Grumpy]

The French will think it's agincourt all over again!

[ladybird]

Denderhof is most definitely full for Saturday night, i had word back from them

edit: and the same for Boskapelhoeve

is anyone else still looking or is it just me? :)

[MOB_Sven]

Hi all,

The distance of the Denderhof is about 10km from the B&B Boskapelhoeve.
Can everybody give me their place where they're staying? And also whit how many people? So we can book some tables to eat and drink saturday evening?

[J.P]

The French will think it's agincourt all over again!

They might do, but we're all going to Belgium I thought ?

[scrapps]

Waaaayhaaaay its looking good,the offer of floor or sofa space at mine the night before is still open. I am in herne bay aprox 30/35min (24miles)from tunnel so if your outside of kent and not wanting a long ride and early morning let me know. (I am sure other kent members will offer the same)

[slob]

They might do, but we're all going to Belgium I thought ?

The French may think it's Waterloo all over again then

[logyk]

Waaaayhaaaay its looking good,the offer of floor or sofa space at mine the night before is still open. I am in herne bay aprox 30/35min (24miles)from tunnel so if your outside of kent and not wanting a long ride and early morning let me know. (I am sure other kent members will offer the same)


I would welcome a sofa somewhere close to the Tunnel( a bit old and creeky for the floor) or a recommendation for a B & B close to the Tunnel ( the one I have used no longer does one nighters!).

I fear that I will need to be up very early on Saturday morning as I will need to set the Satnav ;)

[ladybird]

Accommodation in Belgium - Who's Left to Book Somewhere?

[scrapps]

I would welcome a sofa somewhere close to the Tunnel( a bit old and creeky for the floor) or a recommendation for a B & B close to the Tunnel ( the one I have used no longer does one nighters!).

I fear that I will need to be up very early on Saturday morning as I will need to set the Satnav ;)

logyk your welcome to the sofa or a air bed..just let me know.

[blueguzzi]

Accommodation in Belgium - Who's Left to Book Somewhere?

Ok so The B&B is booked up, ! the other Hotel mentioned the Hotel Het Zoetewater is closed on Saturday!

So I have just booked what seems like the next nearest place.........
Its the Domus Portus in Dendermonde, right in the center of town apparently.
No parking,,, but I will just lock the bike to the front gate or something.. just do it.
Cheers
All
Hugh

[logyk]

logyk your welcome to the sofa or a air bed..just let me know.



Thanks Scrapps....very kind offer which I am pleased to accept.

[Stuart42]

Hi all

sorry to say the B&B I've been dealing with are now fully booked.

Hope you all find somewhere.

Cheers
Stuart

[Albie]

I would welcome a sofa somewhere close to the Tunnel( a bit old and creeky for the floor) or a recommendation for a B & B close to the Tunnel ( the one I have used no longer does one nighters!).

I fear that I will need to be up very early on Saturday morning as I will need to set the Satnav ;)

Logyk your welcome to stay overnite at ours if you want to stop 45 miles before Scrapps. We are just before the start of M2. Just let me know.

[logyk]

So you are my side of the Tunnel Albie?

And Scrapps is the far side ?

[Albie]

I am 13 miles past the dartford tunnel. Through tunnel or bridge southbound and turn left along A2 for 13miles. Scrapps is around 45 miles further on and left a bit. All we would have to do on Saturday morn is ride 9 miles to M20 and straight down to folkstone . Technicaly Scrapps is nearer as you would ride further to him on the journey.

Anyhow offers there for you.

[logyk]

Albie .....I am travelling down on Friday afternoon so if Albie is my side of the Tunnel I will do the extra miles on Friday I think.....there will be plenty of miles to enjoy on Saturday.

But thanks for your very kind offer.....much appreciated (although I think you had an ulterior motive.....you were hoping to see me on my satnav on Saturday morning ! ;) )

[Albie]

Albie .....I am travelling down on Friday afternoon so if Albie is my side of the Tunnel I will do the extra miles on Friday I think.....there will be plenty of miles to enjoy on Saturday.

But thanks for your very kind offer.....much appreciated (although I think you had an ulterior motive.....you were hoping to see me on my satnav on Saturday morning ! ;) )

I am on the other side of the tunnel. Its fine mate if you stay at scrapps.

[J.P]

Today was the first time I have a look at the website for the B&B we're staying in,
http://www.boskapelhoeve.be/
It looks great. And there's a Sauna !!! Perfect for the Sunday hangover.

[Grumpy]

And there's a section on food and beer!!!!

[gary tompkins]

No pole room sadly :(

[ladybird]

No pole room sadly :(

were you planning on dancing?

[gary tompkins]

were you planning on dancing?
Plenty of things happen in the pole room at Arrow Mill

Dancing isn't one of them ;)