This shepherds hut HASN’T got a colour TV, hairdryer, telephone or DVD player, but what it HAS got is something that cannot be quantified.

When you wake up in the morning all you can see is the beautiful rolling Oxfordshire countryside – a rolling meadow running down to the River Cherwell. You can listen to the buzzards calling while they soar above, having heard nothing but owls hooting during the night. Just you and nature – nothing else.

Prices

September – April £60 per night, £55 if more than one night. £5.00 per dog per night.
May – September £65 per night, £60 if more than one night
These prices include all linen, a basket of goodies including breakfast, unlimited wood, a barbeque and electricity

Blackgrounds Farm, Culworth Rd, Chipping Warden, OX17 1LZ. Telephone – 01295 660066

Website: www.shepherdhutholiday.co.uk

Click here for more information and to book your stay at the Shepherd Hut

Camping Advantages

• Great fun
• Very enjoyable if the weather is nice
• Cheaper than staying in a hotel
• Great atmosphere to be had with other campers

Camping Disadvantages

• You are at the mercy of the weather
• If it rains heavily then the fields can turn into mud baths
• Having to share facilities with other people

Hotel Advantages

• Relaxing atmosphere
• Safe car parks with ample parking spaces
• Room service
• Great facilities such as leisure rooms, swimming pools, breakfast
• Disabled access facilities

Hotel Disadvantages

• More expensive than camping
• Less likely to meet fellow race fans
• Often further away from the Silverstone circuit entrance

So there you have it! A full list of advantages and disadvantages for each accommodation option and we hope that has helped you. Remember if you want to save money on your hotel booking at Silverstone please use any of the links found on this website. We have access to special deals therefore saving you money!

And as always, we love hearing from our readers so please contact us if you want to send us a message.

Silverstone is a small village in Northamptonshire that is famous for its Grand Prix circuit but you might not know that if you travel just a few miles up the road there are plenty more things to see and do. You could visit Towcester, a small medieval town just a few minutes away, Warwick Castle that is a short drive up the motorway or you could even go for a days shopping in Milton Keynes. After your busy day you can come back to one of the hotels and relax in comfort!

Hotels in the area often run promotions and deals during the summer months to attract guests so why not check out what is on offer. To find deals please click the big red button on the right to start your hotel search. Alternatively, you can check out the last minute deals with Laterooms by clicking the banner below.

Wherever you decide to stay we hope you have a fantastic time! As always we love hearing from you so if you have a hotel review or even some comments please send them to us by visiting the contact page.

To find a hotel and save some money is really easy, all you need to do is use the ‘Start Hotel Search’ button on the right hand side of this website, once you have clicked on the button you will be taken to a page where it asks for booking dates. Finding hotels is really easy and the discount is applied automatically. We have access to all the hotels and the best prices that are available therefore making sure you get the best possible deal.

There are a few events on at Silverstone this Easter, to see a full list please view our Silverstone Events Calendar. Later in the year (around Summer time), the circuit is busy on a daily basis with hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of people visiting the circuit. We aim to have a range of hotel deals this summer for our website visitors so please keep coming back.

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Silverstone is hosting both large and small events this year. The large events include the Formula 1 British Grand Prix and World Superbike Championships and the small events include the Historic Sports Car Club meetings that are being held throughout the year.

The hotels surrounding the circuit are nearly fully booked for the larger events however if you’re willing to commute/travel to the circuit then there is still some availability. To find a hotel for any event at Silverstone please use out ‘Start Hotel Search’ button located on the right hand side of this website where you will be taken to a list of all the available hotels with the best prices online. All prices found through this website are the lowest available anywhere, they simply cannot be beaten!

If you have found a hotel we highly recommend that you book as soon as possible as we have been hearing that within hours some hotels can get fully booked! As mentioned before, if you need any help with finding a hotel please drop us a message by using our contact page.

Silverstone Tickets

The official Silverstone website has recently stated that tickets for the race on Sunday (11th July 2010) have sold out. This is only partly true however, there are still some tickets available if you’re prepared to pay a lot for them! We have seen websites advertise them at nearly double the original price which although it very expensive, it does still mean there are  some available. To find tickets for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone simply go to Google and search for ’2010 Silverstone Tickets’. As always, when booking and paying for your tickets online please make sure it’s a genuine retailer and always use a credit card for extra protection.

Silverstone Accommodation

Accommodation for this years race is getting quite hard to find now. Hotels near Silverstone are mostly booked up although you can still find some new nice hotels as long as you’re willing to travel about 15 miles or so. To search for hotels please use the following button:

Another popular accommodation option is Bed and Breakfast although you will need to search around for one because they are nearly fully booked. Because Silverstone is nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside it’s surrounded by lots of small villages that do have a lot of B&B’s.

The last option and by far the most popular with die-hard race fans is camping! During the summer months the fields around Silverstone get packed with tents and caravans where you will find many happy race goers doing battle with the unpredictable weather! If you’re unsure on where to camp, you can find find more information by doing a quick search on Google. Alternatively you can stay in a nice, air-conditioned hotel where you won’t get wet if it rains!

Unfortunately most of the hotels near Silverstone are fully booked that weekend but if you’re willing to travel about 15 miles or so then there is still plenty of availability. We recommend you check out out latest offers on the right hand side of this website or alternatively you can click on the ‘Start Hotel Search’ button to find a list of available hotels. All the prices you see are the lowest you will find on the Internet and cannot be beaten!

If you’re booking a hotel for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone then please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We have had a few emails where visitors have looked one day and then the next day there is no availability or the price has been put up.

Also, if you would like some help in finding a hotel for Silverstone then please remember we welcome your emails. We don’t charge you for our help, it’s completely free! To get in touch with us please visit the contact page and follow the instructions, we aim to reply to all messages within 24 hours.

Question: I have tickets for the British Grand Prix in July but have not booked a hotel yet. I’ve carried out a search of your site but can’t find any within a 10 mile radius, can you help please?

Answer: Unfortunately all hotels close to Silverstone are fully booked that weekend, if you want to stay in a hotel you will need to look further away. We recently helped a visitor find a hotel that was about 15 miles away in Milton Keynes. There are a number available still however you must be prepared to travel.

Question: Like a lot of motor racing fans I love a game of golf! Can you recommend some hotels with golf courses where I can enjoy a long weekend?

Answer: You’re actually spoiled for choice! We recommend two in particular, they are both 4 star hotels very close to the Silverstone circuit. The first recommendation is the Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel which is fantastic place to stay with high quality leisure facilities. The other recommendation is Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa that is less than a mile from the circuit.

Question: I want to go to some events later in the year but haven’t booked any accommodation yet. How late can I leave it before I need to book?

Answer: This is a question we get all the time and the simple answer is to always book as soon as possible. Most of the events and races at Silverstone will fill all the hotels in the area so you need to ensure you book well in advance to secure your room. If you turn up at a hotel the night before a race and haven’t got a booking you may be turned away!

Question: I’m attending a driving course at Silverstone in the middle of the week, what is hotel availability like?

Answer: To be completely honest, in the middle of the week you can probably take your pick! Most of the hotels have discounted rooms and full availability during the week because large events only tend to be held at weekends. If you know when you’re visiting please do book in advance because not only will it guarantee you a room but it will also save you a fair bit of money.

Question: Two weeks ago I checked the prices for a couple of hotels in the area for the Superbikes weekend.  I checked again last night and the price has gone up, why is this?

Answer: This often happens when there are very rooms available. Hotels near Silverstone know they will fill them regardless of the price so they will often increase the cost. For large events such as the Superbikes you need to book in advance to take advantage of the great deals that are sometimes on offer.

Question: I went to the British Grand Prix nearly 20 years ago and remember the muddy fields and queuing for hours to get into the circuit. Is it still like this?

Answer: A lot has changed in recent years thanks to the BRDC. The car parks are now sorted with a lot more hand standing, and the roads around the perimeter of the circuit are a lot better. Because of the bypass being built, congestion on race day is now at a minimum so you won’t be sat in your car for hours. Silverstone is connected to some great roads nowadays which has great links to the M40 and M1 motorways. If you are concerned about traffic levels we would recommend staying at a hotel or bed and breakfast in a nearby town making your commute easy.

We will be making this question and answer session a regular feature on the Hotels Near Silverstone website so please keep checking back on a regular basis. As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Here are a list of popular questions we get on a regular basis:

• I’m going to a classic event at Silverstone and am taking my car, what hotels do you recommend with safe and secure parking?
• I’m disabled and would like to stay a hotel with disabled facilities, do you have any recommendations?
• Are there any hotels left in the area with rooms during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend?
• I’m visiting the area on business and need a hotel with good Internet access, can you help me please?

So far we haven’t had a question that we cannot answer! We love a challenge so please keep sending in your questions/queries, we are more than happy to help you. Sending us a message is really easy and very straight forward, all you need to do is visit our contact page where you can fill out a short form that is emailed to us. We aim to reply to all messages within 48 hours but where possible we try and reply straight away!

If you’re interested in the answers to the above questions then please check back in a few days as we will be answering them all in depth and then we shall post them in the blog part of the website. Alternatively, you can check our frequently asked questions page.

Nigel Mansell was dropping a hint that he could return to Formula 1. If he was to do this then he would make history as the oldest Formula 1 driver to take part in the World Championship. Nigel Mansell is currently racing in the Le Mans series with his son Greg and is still in great shape. The Le Mans cars pull four to four and half G’s which is quite close the forces that modern Formula 1 cars produce.

When asked about a return to Formula 1 Nigel said: “Never say die”. He also went on to say that if there was a good Formula 1 seat “who knows?”.

With the comeback of Michael Schumacher I imagine that a lot of ex-Formula 1 drivers now think they could get a drive. Nigel has been racing ever since leaving Formula 1, from Indy Car to the British Touring Car Championship. With all the new teams joining the Formula 1 circus this year there could perhaps be room for an extra driver at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Maybe Nigel knows something we don’t?

The original BBC News article can be read here.