www.gamingtavern.eu

[Guvnor]

Here are some alternative accommodation instead of the Garrison Hotel.

The Garrison Hotel
Hillsborough Barracks, Penistone Road, Sheffield. S6 2GB
Tel: 0114 249 9555
EMAIL: garrisonhotel@btconnect.com


Hillsborough Hotel.
54-58 Langsett Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2UB
Tel: 0114 232 2100

Alara Guesthouse.
981-987 Penistone Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DH
Tel: 0114 2340108

Queens Ground Hotel.
401 Langsett Rd, Sheffield, S6 2LJ
Tel: 0114 234 3350

Coniston Guest House.
90 Beechwood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4LQ
Tel: 0114 233 9680, Fax: 0114 233 9680

Quarry House
Rivelin Glen Quarry, Rivelin Valley Road, Sheffield, S6 5SE
Tel: 0114 234 0382, Fax: 0114 234 7630

Woodseats Farm
Woodseats Farm Bradfield Dale, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6LE
Tel: 0114 285 1429
_________________
neither god nor master

[Kultist]

I am giving some serious consideration to coming to Furnace this year (if only I can find someone to catch a lift with from London); however the Garrison Hotel only seems to do Double Rooms - does anyone have any recommendations from the above list?
_________________
O rose, thou art sick! The invisible worm,
That flies in the night, In the howling storm,
Has found out thy bed of crimson joy,
And his dark secret love, Does thy life destroy.
[William Blake]

[NeilFord]

Anyone got any recommendations of a good place to try for single rooms? Just need bed and breakfast and a shower

- Neil.

[ElaineM]

The tram system (http://www.supertram.com/) is convenient enough that you could feasibly go into the city centre too. It takes about 10-15 minutes on the tram to get to the Garrison from town.

There are familiar name places like the Premier Travel Inn (http://www.premierinn.com/en/), Ibis Hotel (http://www.ibishotel.com/), and Best Western Cutlers (http://www.cutlershotel.co.uk/) that are all within a few minutes walk of a tram stop.
_________________
Furnace Games Tsar

[NeilFord]

Thanks for that Elaine, that's really helpful.

- Neil.

[Dr Moose]

I stayed at the Alara last time I came. Somewhat dingy and maze-like, but adequate, inexpensive and about a 10 minute walk from the Garrison. If I could guarantee attendance (which I can't, boo hoo) I'd use it again with no real quibbles, especially as I was rarely there!
_________________
QED
(Quadruped Erat Demonstrandum)
http://internationaljournalofimagineering.blogspot.com
www.gwenthia.org
1 man, 1 million ideas... and all of them still incomplete
"Unleashing the inner teenager since 1988"

[NeilFord]

Thanks for the recommendation Dr Moose, I will give them a call and see how they compare.

- Neil.

[Jane]

Last year, I used Travelodge at Meadow Hall. £19 a room. They're not exactly local, but the drive across town is surprisingly easy (use satnav so as not to get lost). I'm sure I could have used the tram for transport, but I prefer independence to alcohol, and had rather a lot to carry.

[NeilFord]

Another fine recommendation Jane, thank you very much.

Plan is to be carrying no more than an iPad, a notepad, pencils and some dice, so public transport should not be an issue.

- Neil.

[Tim Gray]

Stayed at the Alara first time round. Wouldn't go back myself... Steepest stairs in the world. Some people said traffic noise kept them awake (it's on the main road).

I have another option that I've used very happily - not sharing till I've booked! Though worryingly they're not answering the phone...

EDIT: It was the Coniston, but unfortunately is full with a wedding on the Saturday. Yikes! And it looks like the Garrison is full on the Saturday too. Pesky gamers no doubt. Have booked Hillsborough Hotel. Nice beer wasted on me.

[Jane]

Re-using the map I produced last time (it was lost in another thread)