AWL and I were supping a pint and eating sandwiches in
the Green Man in Long Itchington and we hatched an idea for a camping weekend in 2012. We're looking at the middle of May, Friday 18th to Sunday 20th to be precise.
Please give the web site a browse and come back with any questions on the thread for all to see and comment upon.
To tell you how hospitable our landlord is, I rolled up at about 11:55. He was just coming out. He opened up for us. Just as we were leaving later I discovered that he normally does not open for weekday lunch. Not only did we get beer but he made us sandwiches too as well as bringing some gratis nachos and tomato dip. Four real ales on the tap: London Pride, Tribute, Black Sheep Bitter and Pedigree. I sampled the Tribute and the Black Sheep and both were in excellent condition.
Some tasters:
The landlord says that he might come to some arrangement on the £8 a night for a 'party'.
There are six, yes, SIX real ale pubs in Long Itchington.
The landlord can do basic brekkies but within walking distance is the Long Itchington Diner and within wheel distance is Hilltop Farm at Hunningham for the more upmarket breakfast (and lunches though you may need to book).
There are only toilets at the pub but the local community centre can usually help with showers for a small charge. We can investigate this.
Every Friday evening a fish 'n chip van plies his trade outside the pub. You can buy your fish supper and eat it in the pub if you wish.
AWL and I already have some ideas for rides on the Saturday. I'll happily lead a group to Cannons Ashby (NT place) where the cafe is excellent and countryside splendid there and back. AWL was thinking perhaps Warwick or even a trip to Hook Norton. One never knows what advance planning might throw up.
Draycote water is only about 7 miles away and is a great place for a relaxing picnic and a short ride if that's your bag.
The field is virtually flat and can take about 80 tents so says the landlord. Caravans can use the field too (Jogler). There are no electric hookups.
There has been a large bonfire in the field so within reason I suspect he'd let us have a camp fire if we wanted. We would need to ask. There is a small river at the foot of the field so if we gather some fire buckets I guess all would be well.
It is in the middle of the village quite close to houses so we would need to be considerate wrt late night noise.
Easily reached by bicycle from Rugby, Leamington or Warwick. I would be happy to lead a Rugby posse if required.
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Perhaps those interested could email me at polarbearatyacf@gmail.com. Title your email camping then your YACF name, i.e. camping a warwickshire lad. and tell me in the email numbers, and other pertinent details such as tent / caravan / campervan, etc.
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