Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
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Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
I am sure some of you have done this trip.
I am looking for estimates of times it really takes on non toll roads.
Ease of finding pet friendly NICE overnight hotel stops.
Yes I have looks at maps and seen the suggested routes and times given. I am looking for more personal information knowledge thank you.
Two people, one dog and a diesel car
I am looking for estimates of times it really takes on non toll roads.
Ease of finding pet friendly NICE overnight hotel stops.
Yes I have looks at maps and seen the suggested routes and times given. I am looking for more personal information knowledge thank you.
Two people, one dog and a diesel car
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
I am sure some of you have done this trip.
I am looking for estimates of times it really takes on non toll roads.
Ease of finding pet friendly NICE overnight hotel stops.
Yes I have looks at maps and seen the suggested routes and times given. I am looking for more personal information knowledge thank you.
Two people, one dog and a diesel car
I am looking for estimates of times it really takes on non toll roads.
Ease of finding pet friendly NICE overnight hotel stops.
Yes I have looks at maps and seen the suggested routes and times given. I am looking for more personal information knowledge thank you.
Two people, one dog and a diesel car
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
Hi and thanks for replying, was thinking of the Spanish border the first night then on to Calais. Only one driver unfortunately, made Burgos in good time the last trip we did to the ferry with the dog so thought the border was doable. The A66 shows roadwork most of the way at the moment on Google maps. How long they have been / will be is anyone's guess I suppose.
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
Hi and thanks for replying, was thinking of the Spanish border the first night then on to Calais. Only one driver unfortunately, made Burgos in good time the last trip we did to the ferry with the dog so thought the border was doable. The A66 shows roadwork most of the way at the moment on Google maps. How long they have been / will be is anyone's guess I suppose.
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
When we drive down or back ,we use the IBIS hotel chain. Lots of their hotels take dogs.You have them in your room.
We drive using the toll roads over three days.
Both ways IBIS Valladolid, and IBIS Poitiers.6 to 7 hours a day driving.
We drive using the toll roads over three days.
Both ways IBIS Valladolid, and IBIS Poitiers.6 to 7 hours a day driving.
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I would add that we considered driving over 2 days but 10 hours a day driving is a lot if you are not used to it.
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
Same route we use campsites with the motorhome and do 5 or 6 hours driving each day. This time we didn't use the forrest toll road [Bordeaux] its expensive with the van because they measure the vehicle. We went via Dax the road was good and more interesting.
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Re: Ayamonte to UK via Tunnel.
We've done the drive Sheffield to Tavira via Eurotunnel lots of times and even using motorways, we stop three times. It's a lot of driving otherwise even for two of us! (probably not so bad if you live in the south though). We've used the Poitiers IBIS also and find it pretty good and convenient. We usually stop at the Calais Eurotunnel IBIS also on the way home which is excellent.
Another two of our favourites are Le Resinier in Le Barp and the Auberge du Bec Hellouin in Normandy - lovely places not far from the motorway and a nice change from chain hotels.
Another two of our favourites are Le Resinier in Le Barp and the Auberge du Bec Hellouin in Normandy - lovely places not far from the motorway and a nice change from chain hotels.