Isle of Man Travel Forum

I would like to travel to the Isle of Mann to see the TT races. Is there a good location to stay in Douglas which is not 5-star expensive ? Also close to good local restaurants. Any other suggestions would be helpful.

The Grand Island Hotel in Ramsey seems to be a very nice place and they offer good rates. But I wasn't able to find out much about its location. The website only gives advice how to get there by car. I'll have to rely on public transportation. How easy is it to get to the hotel by bus? Is it far from the town centre or close to any buses?
I've decided to take the ferry to the Isle of Man and from what I've read about the railway it stops running around 4pm. The ferry comes in after 5pm, so I cannot take the railway. Are there buses going up to the Grand Island Hotel, Bride Road, Ramsey in late afternoon/ early evening in summer?

I'm trying to find the times for the races in summer next year. The main event sems to be in May/June, but I remember something about a second race later in the year. The official Isle of Man website seems to be stuck on October 2007, so until this is fixed I can't get any information there.
Does anybody know if there is another racing event in August 2008? I'm not interested in racing, and I would prefer to avoid it. Also, from what I've heard accomodation is more expensive then, which is another reason to avoid these dates.

Seeking one or two motorcycles to hire/borrow for my husband and myself, August 28-29, 2007. Are there any such providers or brave souls on the isle? I am having difficulty finding such a service through search engines... Thank you for your replies.

I would love to see puffins and I read that you can see them on the Isle of Man. Would July/August be a good time or is any other month better?

I've read the Southern part would be the best place, or the Calf of Man. Are there any guided bird watching tours?

Thanks for any information.

heading on stag with 30 peopl- any suggestions?

anyone stayed at the Trevlyan Hotel in Douglas if so whats it like?

Hi All
we are a group of elderly bikers(50 to late 80's) wanting accomodation for the 2008 tt races.We would need 3 doubles and 1 twin room in Douglas Can anyone tell us the dates of the official races, we are not that interested in the practise session?Also can anyone suggest a good cheap hotel Thanks

Please sign up - Go to Meet Members, then select Members Meetings and add your name on 05th June, Children and Adult of all ages, nationalities welcome.

Hi,

As the homestay people at my house are mainly VT'ers I have decided to organise a meet at my place on Tuesday 5th June. If you want to come e-mail me and I'll send you address/contact numbers etc. Just wear whatever you want I am not at all fussy. Will start at 7.00pm (but come whenever open house style) and I may provide some nibbles. Location will be in Onchan so not far from Douglas.

No cost just bring a bottle or two or beer or whatever you want to drink.

Would like as many to come as possible.

Feefox
XXX

Decided to bring daughters to TT. (None of us been before :-) ) Where's best to stay?
Gonna be on bikes and past camping - can anyone help?
Ta. x

Hi,

I'm a 23 year old mature male from India looking to come for the centenary TT. I'm a automotive journalist by profession and have always dreamt of going to the isle. I'd be grateful if somebody could help me out. I'm desparate and will be coming to the isle anyway with a sleeping bag if nothing else.

Mail me at joshuacrasto@gmail.com
tel: +91-9820602435

Greetings:
Taking our first trip to IOM in May. Planning on spending some time in Dublin before. We were advised by a native now living in the USA, not to stay in Douglas because of congestion, etc. However, the advise here seems to be that Douglas is best because it is the transportation hub of the island. So, we need specific information on where to best to stay in Douglas at hopefully a reasonable and clean B & B or self catering accomodation. Planning on using public transport to get around. With the US dollar so low against the British pound, finding a reasonably priced place is a priority. Thanks to all for any advice.

Four of us planning a trip to the isle of man on motorbikes early June 07. One Fazer 600 and 3 classic Honda 250 Superdreams. All of us born agains but genuine bike enthusiasts. Would just like to ride the TT circuit stages and see the island.
All of us in our mid to late thirties so fond of our comforts.
Can anybody advise best place to stay, any good pubs, must see places or things of interest, good bike shops etc.
Is it true that there is no speed limit outside the towns? this is of particular interest to the 3 blokes on the 80's Superdreams (aptly named)
Cheers Bob

Hi my 78 year old mum (with walking difficulties) has always wanted to see the Isle of Man (im not sure why but then ive never been so maybe im missing out on seeing nice things) So I am planning on taking her over the bank holiday weekend in early May. (good time to go anyone?)

Anyway i wanted some advice on where is the best place to stay for her to see the nice things (she wants to travel on the railway)

Do i need to hire a car? she find it hard to walk around so presume i would need to.

Places to visit? 3 night stay enough? Any other info any one can give me will be appreciated.

Thanks a lot
Jane (feag)

We are journeying with inlaws all the way from PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA for their wedding anniversary. We are desperately looking for hotel accommodation any dates during race week???

camping not an option
please help with any ideas
thanks

Ok now down to two of us going (me and my son)
Partner has dropped out due to despare!
Anyone got accommodation for two people 3rd - 11th June ?
We need to go to the TT
tel: 01204 386729
mob: 07809234664
email: a16lyn@aol.com
or reply on forum
thanks
Gaz

Urgently in need of accomodation 3rd - 11th June 07 for 3 people.
can you help? have been let down by friends a16lyn@aol.com or 07809234664 or post a reply.
cheers
Glyn

Hi,
has anyone got accommodation from the 3rd June 07 till the 11th June 07 for 3 adults (Me + Partner + Son) ?
Have already booked ferry crossing last year, but have been let down by friends re accommodation.
I have tried numerous hotels, guest houses, cottages etc but non are available for that time or for the required amount of people.
I don't mind 1 x double and 1 x single (single room)
or 1 x double and 1 x single room
or 3 x single (single room)
or cottage / house to rent.
Please phone +447809234664 or email a16lyn@aol.com or post info
many thanks
Glyn

I've recently been let down on accommodation promised for the 2007 TT. I'm flying in on 31 May and then out again on 9 June. I'm just looking for single accommodation with room enough for me, my cameras and a laptop. Ideally I need to be in the Douglas area as I am a writer / photographer and will be using the official media facilities - I also need to be on hand as I've got to do a couple of signing sessions! (I'm the author of one of the official centenary TT books)

If you can help or can suggest anybody to contact then please get in touch.

Thanks

Jon

PS - I'm fully aware of the Homestay list but the entire thing is booked out

Hello everyone!

Like many other people Im lookng for accomodation for the TT in 2007. Myself and my wife would like a place to stay from 30th May to 4th June (Wed-Mon). Dont mind where as long as we have a roof over our heads. We are both poilte, friendly and make great guests!!

If anyone can help, please get in touch - davebridge@breathe.com

Many Thanks!

Dave & Rebecca

I am desparately looking for a twin room or 2 single rooms for 2 house trained males anywhere on the island for TT Week
They are flying over on Friday 1st June and returning home on Sunday 10th June and ill be renting a car for the duration
My sanity (and a girly holiday) is dependant on being able to find them somewhere to stay so please help

Cheers
Fran

Hi, my partner and I are from New Zealand and will be at the TT from 1st -4th June 07. We are wanting to get a loan or compensate someone for the use of a motorcycle for a lap of the circuit on Mad Sunday. This is a life long ambition! We are 50, so not into going fast and the type or size of motorcycle is unimportant.All care and responsibility will be ours. Any help/ideas greatly appreciated- thanks- Greg and Wendy.

I am a mature house-trained male from Australia looking for budget accommodation for IOM TT 2007. I have already booked my flights both way and paid deposit for ferry L'pool to Douglas arrive 28 May 2007 @ 14.00 Depart 11 June 16.00.

Am in a position to reciprocate in advance or after. I live in Cairns Australia on the Great Barrier Reef. I live in a three bedroom house and have a small car that I don't use much and three motorcycles that I can't ride all at the same time. The weather here is great from May to November (August is a little windy) and there are some great bike rides available, both touring and off-road. (bikes are 78 R100RS, 85 R80G/S and 71 BSA A65L)

Don Thomas

Will be staying in Douglas from 18th to 22nd September. There are 3 of us and we want to spend one day in Peel. Trains don't seem to go there and we don't travel well on buses! Are taxis readily available in both places and are they very expensive?
Will be very grateful for any information,

Many thanks

EG

I'm looking for accommodation for myself - one single bloke, mature enough not to be a party animal any more and travelling on foot (and public transport, of course) - for the race week of the 2007 TT, preferably in Douglas. I hope to be there from 1-8 June inclusive (Friday-Friday) but ferry tickets aren't on sale yet, so that's flexible, as long as I'm there all race week.
I have already got a message up on the TT site's own accommodation board, but so have loads of other people. I'm hoping that the fact that I only need a single might work in my favour.
If anybody can help, or knows of another forum tucked away somewhere that isn't as well known as the TT one (although, obviously well known enough to produce results) please leave a message here, or email me. Thank you.
I really thought I'd got in early enough this year!

I'm going on an Ireland tour in June '07. Want to come to IOM for several days & want to maximize time. I want to go on the trains, buses to see the island--don't want to walk a lot, climb mts. Would like a seaview hotel/bb for one person. I do genealogy as a hobby and want to soak up the Manx culture, scenery.
Suggestions on lodging? Probably arr/ret Dublin--maybe air one way, boat the other?
Any and all info would be appreciated. I'm NOT coming during TT.
Thanks

Last time I was in Douglas there was talk of booting the shopowners out of the Villa Marina, and replacing them with a medical centre. That’ll be fun, won’t it? Sitting in the Doctor’s surgery feeling grim, with a Robert Plant soundcheck going on next door. Dragging yourself along the Prom in mid-Winter to go to the doctor. Joining the ticket queue, only to find it’s the queue for repeat prescriptions….
Anyway, does anybody know how far they’ve got with this daft idea? Am I still going to be able to buy my gifts & souvenirs in the Villa Marina Arcade this year, or do Pickwick’s now have the monopoly?

I remember the Falcon Cliff in the 80's when they had entertainment on. Iread on a site today that it is not a hotel any longer. Is this true? And if not a hotel, what is it?
Thanks.
Paul.

Hi, hopefully will be visiting the IOM in August could anyone tell me where i can visit places to see etc. Restaurants, Nightlife in fact any info much appreciated.

Thanks guys

Carl

has anyone stayed at wicklow hills guest house in douglas, i am going to be staying there soon and just wondered if i need to prepare myself!