In reply to Pids:
> The plan is to do a bit of MTBing and maybe use the Altguish as a base - however due to finances it may be that we stick a tent up nearby (taking it down in the mornings etc) and use the hotel for evening meals and beer - assume they dont get arsey about this?
How close is nearby? I'm not aware of camping being tolerated there like it is near some hotels. I'm also not aware of many decent spots nearby. No issue if you're out of sight obviously.
> I know its on the dreaded NC500 so how busy will it be in May?
The road will be busy but the business dies down massively by 6pm ish. Available roadside camping/vanning spots get taken fairly quickly.