Recent content by dorsetman

Thanks for that. We do a link-checker regularly but also rely on users to keep us posted with new suggestions and broken links.

Have you tried using http://www.station-stays.co.uk? Over 1000 places to stay within 15 minutes walk of a railway station, and all listed in alphabetical order.

Assume you mean the Gracellie Hotel in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight? You may feel out of place if you've booked independently as the hotel is usually full of coach parties.

Take plenty of anti-midge creams and protection. I've never stayed in the sleeper-carriage but the last time I was in Glenfinnan the midges were horrendous. It all depends on the climatic conditions.

The best place for accommodation is Galashiels. There's plenty within minutes walk of the station. The pick of the bunch is on our website: http://station-stays.co.uk

Next year ATOC is planning to make Railcards available digitally, as on mobile phones, in addition to plastic versions.

It's already on our website - has been highly recommended before. http://www.station-stays.co.uk

They ran Wessex Trains very well and maintained a loyal work force.

Have you checked station-stays.co.uk?

Excellent new hotel - have added it to the website directory: http://station-stays.co.uk

The Cambrian line is only excluded from the 9.15 rule beyond Machynlleth. So a start from Shrewsbury before 09.15 is NOT permitted. Info here: http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/explorewales/termsconditions/

If you don't need to stay in London, a single flight with flybe.com from Glasgow to Southampton on 17 October costs from £39.99. The flight time is just 1 hour 35 minutes and you can book today. Remember, too, there's often engineering work on the line between Waterloo and Southampton at...

There are two Travelodges in Sunderland, both a similar distance from the station.

The 444s have free WiFi so you should have been able to get the train times on your mobile.

That's an interesting hotel. It's very modern with fairly small rooms and most don't have windows. Bearing that in mind it's very good value in the heart of Glasgow, just a couple of streets from Queen Street station. It has had some excellent reviews on TA, particularly noting the helpful...