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		<title>Harrogate Motorhomes move into new premises at The Grove, Harrogate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>On 1st February 2012 Harrogate Motorhomes Ltd moved to new premises near the centre of Harrogate at 7 The Grove, Harrogate, HG1 5NW.</p> <p>It is hard to believe that it is less than 18 months ago since we started trading with only one motorhome operating from Follifoot.  We moved into business premises at The <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-move-into-new-premises-at-the-grove-harrogate/">Harrogate Motorhomes move into new premises at The Grove, Harrogate</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>On 1st February 2012 Harrogate Motorhomes Ltd moved to new premises near the centre of Harrogate at <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Harrogate+Motorhomes+Ltd,+7+The+Grove,+Harrogate,+United+Kingdom&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=53.997591,-1.529481&amp;spn=0.006546,0.021136&amp;sll=53.99593,-1.529477&amp;sspn=0.006547,0.021136&amp;oq=harrogate+motorhom&amp;hq=Harrogate+Motorhomes+Ltd,&amp;hnear=7+The+Grove,+Harrogate+HG1+5NW,+United+Kingdom&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">7 The Grove, Harrogate, HG1 5NW</a></strong>.</p>
<p>It is hard to believe that it is less than 18 months ago since we started trading with only one motorhome operating from Follifoot.  We moved into business premises at The Croft, Kirk Deighton but soon outgrew them as our fleet rapidly grew to six luxury motorhomes, including the latest arrival, a brand new <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/7-berth-rollerteam-707-motorhome-hire-2012/">7 berth Rollerteam 707</a>.</p>
<p>We are now operating from the premises previously occupied by <strong>Arrow Selfdrive</strong> (previously known as Readydrive) at the Albert Hymas yard to the rear of the new medical centre at Westmoreland Street.</p>
<p>With a larger office, a customer reception area and a huge secure car park we have plenty of room for expansion and are already looking forward to the arrival of our 7th motorhome next month, a brand new 6 berth Swift Escape 696.</p>
<p>We also hope to be able to offer secure  caravan and motorhome storage very soon &#8211; watch this space!</p>
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		<title>Win a £250 Motorhome Hire Voucher with Stray FM</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p class="wp-caption-text">Win a £250 voucher towards a luxury motorhome hire with Harrogate Motorhomes. Where Would You Go?</p> Where would you go? <p>We are delighted to have teamed up with Stray FM to offer you a chance to win a £250 motorhome hire voucher (enough for a FREE 4 night break in a luxury 2 <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/win-a-250-motorhome-hire-voucher-with-stray-fm/">Win a £250 Motorhome Hire Voucher with Stray FM</a></span>]]></description>
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<p><strong>We are delighted to have teamed up with Stray FM to offer you a chance to win a £250 motorhome hire voucher</strong> (enough for a FREE 4 night break in a luxury 2 berth motorhome!)  To be entered in the draw to win all you have to do is visit <a href="http://www.strayfm.com/win/where-would-you-go.php">strayfm.com/win/where-would-you-go</a> and answer one simple question.</p>
<p><strong>The closing date for entries is Sunday 26th February 2012 at 17:00</strong>. The winner will be announced on <a href="http://www.strayfm.com/presenters/nickhancock.php" target="_blank">Nick Hancock at Breakfast</a>. Good Luck!</p>
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		<title>Harrogate Motorhomes in the News &#8211; Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[.Published by Harrogate-News.co.uk  18/01/2012 &#124; Posted by: Editor Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm <p>A fast growing business has been given a new year boost after winning a personal testimonial from business Dragon Theo Paphitis.Harrogate Motorhomes spent much of 2011 bucking the trend, going from a standing start to a turnover of £50,000 in year <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-news-theo-paphitis-helps-harrogate-firm/">Harrogate Motorhomes in the News &#8211; Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span>Published by <a href="http://harrogate-news.co.uk/2012/01/18/theo-paphitis-helps-harrogate-firm/">Harrogate-News.co.uk</a>  18/01/2012 | Posted by: <a title="Posts by Editor" href="http://harrogate-news.co.uk/author/editor/" rel="author">Editor</a></div>
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<h2><img class="alignleft" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Annette Wingate, Harrogate Motorhomes" src="http://harrogate-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sAnnette-Wingate-1-300x199.jpg" alt="Annette Wingate, Harrogate Motorhomes" width="300" height="199" /><span style="color: #003333;">Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</span></h2>
<p>A fast growing business has been given a new year boost after winning a personal testimonial from business Dragon Theo Paphitis.Harrogate Motorhomes spent much of 2011 bucking the trend, going from a standing start to a turnover of £50,000 in year one.</p>
<p>Former fire fighter Annette Wingate now runs a fleet of five vehicles from a new base on The Grove in Harrogate after launching the company from a kitchen table at her home in Follifoot just 18 months ago.</p>
<p>A sixth motorhome is on its way – a seven-berth vehicle which will be added to a fleet which can now cater for families both large and small.</p>
<p>But the latest coup came when Harrogate Motorhomes was chosen as one of six UK businesses promoted by Theo Paphitis, who uses his Twitter feed to give small businesses a national profile every Sunday.</p>
<p>The mention on the Dragons’ Den star’s “Small Business Sunday“ feed earlier this month has now won Harrogate Motorhomes another £15,000 worth of business, another 200 followers on Twitter, a significant increase in website activity and even a number of business propositions.</p>
<p><strong>Annette said:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The response has been astounding.</p>
<p>I was delighted to be chosen as just one of six businesses in the UK to get a mention from more than a thousand who put themselves forward – but I didn’t really expect such an overwhelming response.</p>
<p>It’s helped to ensure 2012 is off to a fantastic start and I’m extremely grateful for Theo’s support.</p></blockquote>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes was founded in August 2010 after Annette investigated the possibility of hiring a camper van from a company based in the Harrogate area.</p>
<p>Unable to find one, she decided to launch her own, acquiring a single vehicle and inviting other owners to consider leasing their vehicles to her when they were not in use.</p>
<p>Focusing on friendly customer service and a pet-friendly, fixed-price policy, the company grew quickly through 2011, moving out of Annette’s kitchen to a new base in Kirk Deighton last spring and only recently to a larger home at The Grove in Harrogate.</p>
<p><strong>Annette added: </strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I’m hoping to create new jobs this year as we’re now able to offer motorhome storage as well,” said Annette. “I’m delighted to have enjoyed such a positive start to 2012 but we won’t be resting on any laurels.</p>
<p>I can’t help feeling there’s been an element of ‘zeitgeist’ so far – but you can’t rely on that in business. Success is normally the result of hard work and I’ll be doing more of that to make sure we keep finding new customers and keeping the ones who have found us already.</p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Read more:</strong></p>
<p>Read original harrogatenews.co.uk article:  <a href="http://harrogate-news.co.uk/2012/01/18/theo-paphitis-helps-harrogate-firm/">Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</a></p>
<p>Related harrogatenews.co.uk article:  <a href="http://harrogate-news.co.uk/2011/07/05/former-firefighter-blazing-a-trail-in-motor-homes-business/">Former firefighter blazing a trail in motor homes business</a></p>
<p><strong>Related posts: </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/theo-paphitis-small-business-sunday-sbs-winner/">Harrogate Motorhomes chosen by Theo Paphitis to win Small Business Sunday Award</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the Yorkshire Evening Post:  <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-evening-press-tweet-from-a-dragon-helps-firm/">Tweet from Dragon helps firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the York Press:<a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-press-10000-boost-for-motorhome-company/">  £10,000 boost for motorhome company</a></p>
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<p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/RentaMotorhome">@RentaMotorhome</a> on Twitter</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A DRAGON has fired up plenty of new customers for a Harrogate business. Harrogate Motorhomes has received £10,000 worth of new custom and extra online interest after businessman Theo Paphitis, who features on TV’s Dragons’ Den, backed it on his weekly Twitter feed. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-evening-press-tweet-from-a-dragon-helps-firm/">Harrogate Motorhomes in the Yorkshire Evening Post &#8211; Tweet from a Dragon helps firm</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="headerBottom"><a href="http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/business-news/business-headlines/tweet_from_a_dragon_boosts_firm_1_4147794">Yorkshire Evening Post</a> &gt; Business Headlines, Published on Monday 16 January 2012 12:21</p>
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<p>A DRAGON has fired up plenty of new customers for a Harrogate business.</p>
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<p>The company has received £10,000 worth of new custom and extra online interest after businessman Theo Paphitis, who features on TV’s <em>Dragons’ Den</em>, backed it on his weekly Twitter feed.</p>
<p>Mr Paphitis chose Harrogate Motorhomes as one of the UK businesses to be promoted on his feed which he produces every Sunday.</p>
<p>The firm’s mention on the Small Business Sunday feed gained Harrogate Motorhomes £10,000 worth of business, another 200 followers on Twitter within hours, an increase in website activity and a number of business propositions.</p>
<p>Former firefighter Annette Wingate started the Harrogate Motorhomes business at Follifoot near Harrogate in August 2010, making a turnover of £50,000 in its first year.</p>
<p>She now runs a fleet of five vehicles from a new base on The Grove in Harrogate and a sixth will arrive soon.</p>
<p>Ms Wingate said: “The response was astounding.</p>
<p>“I was delighted to have been chosen as just one of six businesses in the UK to get a mention from more than a thousand who put themselves forward, but I didn’t really expect such an overwhelming response.</p>
<p>“It’s helped to ensure 2012 is off to a fantastic start and I’m extremely grateful for Theo’s support.”</p>
<p>She added: “I’m hoping to create new jobs this year as we’re now able to offer motorhome storage as well.</p>
<p>“I’m delighted to have enjoyed such a positive start to 2012 but we won’t be resting on any laurels.</p>
<p>“I can’t help feeling there’s been an element of zeitgeist so far but you can’t rely on that in business. Success is normally the result of hard work and I’ll be doing more of that to make sure we keep finding new customers and keeping the ones who have found us already.”</p>
<p>Mr Paphitis’s business interests include Ryman and Red Letter Days, and his charitable trust supports good causes.</p>
<p><strong>Read more:</strong></p>
<p>Read the original article in the Yorkshire Evening Press:  <a href="http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/business-news/business-headlines/tweet_from_a_dragon_boosts_firm_1_4147794">Tweet from a Dragon boosts firm</a></p>
<p><strong>Related posts: </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/theo-paphitis-small-business-sunday-sbs-winner/">Harrogate Motorhomes chosen by Theo Paphitis to win Small Business Sunday Award</a><a href="http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/business/news/9470489.Hire_firm_is_a_driving_force/?ref=rss"></p>
<p></a>Harrogate Motorhomes in the Yorkshire Evening Post:  <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-evening-press-tweet-from-a-dragon-helps-firm/">Tweet from Dragon helps firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the News: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-news-theo-paphitis-helps-harrogate-firm/">Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the York Press:<a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-press-10000-boost-for-motorhome-company/">  £10,000 boost for motorhome company</a></p>
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<p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/RentaMotorhome">@RentaMotorhome</a> on Twitter</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A FAST-growing North Yorkshire motorhome company has been given a New Year sales boost by Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis. Harrogate Motorhomes secured £10,000 of new business after being mentioned on Twitter by Mr Paphitis. The company, set up by former firefighter Annette Wingate 18 months ago, was among the six small businesses to be mentioned by Mr Paphitis in his first “Small Business Sunday” feed of 2012, in which he helps to promote six small businesses every weekend. Annette said the mention resulted in Harrogate Motorhomes securing £10,000 worth of business in two days, 200 followers on Twitter within hours, as well as a significant increase in website activity and even a number of business propositions. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-news-york-press/">Harrogate Motorhomes in the York Press &#8211; £10,000 boost for motorhome company</a></span>]]></description>
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<p>Published online 9:46am Friday 13th January 2012 in York Press <a href="http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/business/news/9470489.Hire_firm_is_a_driving_force/?ref=rss">Business news</a></p>
<p><strong>A FAST-growing North Yorkshire motorhome company has been given a New Year sales boost by Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis.</strong></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes secured £10,000 of new business after being mentioned on Twitter by Mr Paphitis.</p>
<p>The company, set up by former firefighter Annette Wingate 18 months ago, was among the six small businesses to be mentioned by Mr Paphitis in his first “Small Business Sunday” feed of 2012, in which he helps to promote six small businesses every weekend.</p>
<p>Annette said the mention resulted in Harrogate Motorhomes securing £10,000 worth of business in two days, 200 followers on Twitter within hours, as well as a significant increase in website activity and even a number of business propositions.</p>
<p>She said: “The response was astounding. I was delighted to have been chosen as just one of six businesses in the UK to get a mention from more than 1,000 who put themselves forward. But I didn’t really expect such an overwhelming response. It’s helped to ensure 2012 is off to a fantastic start and I’m extremely grateful for Theo’s support.”</p>
<p>The motorhome hire business has grown to £50,000 turnover since 2010 and is about to add a sixth motorhome to its fleet.</p>
<p>During 2011, it moved into new larger premises at The Grove, Harrogate.</p>
<p>Annette said: “I’m hoping to create new jobs this year as we’re now able to offer motorhome storage as well. I’m delighted to have enjoyed such a positive start to 2012, but we won’t be resting on any laurels.</p>
<p>“I can’t help feeling there’s been an element of ‘zeitgeist’ so far, but you can’t rely on that in business. Success is normally the result of hard work and I’ll be doing more of that to make sure we keep finding new customers and keeping the ones who have found us already.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/business/news/9470489.Hire_firm_is_a_driving_force/?ref=rss">Read the original article in the York Press online</a></p>
<p>Read related posts:</p>
<p><a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/theo-paphitis-small-business-sunday-sbs-winner/">Harrogate Motorhomes chosen by Theo Paphitis to win Small Business Sunday Award</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the Yorkshire Evening Post:  <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-evening-press-tweet-from-a-dragon-helps-firm/">Tweet from Dragon helps firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the York Press:<a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-press-10000-boost-for-motorhome-company/">  £10,000 boost for motorhome company</a></p>
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<p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/RentaMotorhome">@RentaMotorhome</a> on Twitter</p>
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		<title>@TheoPaphitis #SBS Small Business Sunday Winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[8th January was the first Small Business Sunday competition of 2012 and Harrogate Motorhomes was chosen by Theo Paphitis to be one of the 6 winning entries retweeted to his massive list of followers. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/theo-paphitis-small-business-sunday-sbs-winner/">@TheoPaphitis #SBS Small Business Sunday Winner</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #003333;">Harrogate Motorhomes chosen by Theo Paphitis to win Small Business Sunday #SBS Award on Twitter<br />
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<p><a class="lightbox" title="Harrogate Motorhomes @TheoPaphitis #SBS Winners badge" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Harrogate-Motorhomes-@TheoPaphitis-SBS-Winners-badge.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2201" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Harrogate Motorhomes @TheoPaphitis #SBS Winners badge" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Harrogate-Motorhomes-@TheoPaphitis-SBS-Winners-badge.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>On Sunday evenings Theo Paphitis of BBC&#8217;s Dragons Den runs a competition on Twitter called Small Business Sunday.  To enter, businesses have to send a tweet to @TheoPaphitis between 5:00 &amp; 7:30 pm using the hashtag #SBS.  Theo reads all the entries and personally selects his 6 favourite to retweet to his massive list of followers.</p>
<p>His current list of Twitter followers stands at well over 200,000.</p>
<p>He says he started the competition in October 2010 because, &#8220;Sunday is the day that I do all my thinking&#8221;.  Yesterday, 8th January, was the first #SBS competition of 2012 and there were a record number of entries with a total of 1,383 tweets to @TheoPaphitis with the #SBS hashtag by 924 different entrants.</p>
<p>(Statistics courtesy of @virtualbuscent.)</p>
<p>Annette Wingate, who sent one of the 6 the winning tweets chosen by Theo Paphtis said, &#8220;I am absolutely delighted to have joined the elite group of #SBS winners.  What a cracking start to the year!&#8221;</p>
<div id="attachment_2250" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><a class="lightbox" title="Theo's @RenaMotorhome retweet" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Theos-retweet.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-2250  " title="Theo's @RenaMotorhome retweet" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Theos-retweet.jpg" alt="Theo's retweet of Harrogate Motorhome's single winning entry, &quot;Tour the UK or Europe with Harrogate Motorhome Hire - a family run #microenterprise. Where would you go?&quot;" width="600" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Theo&#39;s retweet of Harrogate Motorhome&#39;s winning tweet</p></div>
<p>&#8220;Within minutes of Theo retweeting to his 200,000 followers our Twitter timeline went crazy with further retweets and messages of congratulations from hundreds of other Twitter users.  The initial response has been overwhelming: our number of followers on Twitter has increased by more than 200 overnight (and rising by the minute), there&#8217;s been a massive increase in website hits, we&#8217;ve been inundated with emails and enquiries plus one or two interesting business propositions.  Within 2 days we had taken more than £10,000 of new bookings.&#8221;</p>
<div id="attachment_2226" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 610px"><img class=" wp-image-2226" title="SBS winner spike in Harrogate Motorhomes website hits" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/SBS-spike-in-website-hits.png" alt="The Sunday evening spike in website hits after Theo's #SBS winner retweet" width="600" height="284" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Sunday evening spike in website hits after Theo&#39;s #SBS winner retweet</p></div>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m looking forward to an exciting year ahead for Harrogate Motorhomes; having already outgrown our premises in Kirk Deighton we are moving into larger premises in central Harrogate in February and in March we take delivery of our 6th motorhome, a brand new 7 berth Rollerteam 707.  Added to our fleet of 2, 4, 5 &amp; 6 berth motorhomes we&#8217;ll have something to suit everyone.  When we move to the new location next month we&#8217;ll also be adding a new string to the business by offering secure motorhome and caravan storage in central Harrogate and Killinghall.&#8221;</p>
<p>Follow Harrogate Motorhomes on Twitter<a href="http://twitter.com/RentaMotorhome"> @RentaMotorhome</a></p>
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<p><strong>Read more:</strong></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the Yorkshire Evening Post:  <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-evening-press-tweet-from-a-dragon-helps-firm/">Tweet from Dragon helps firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the News: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-news-theo-paphitis-helps-harrogate-firm/">Theo Paphitis helps Harrogate firm</a></p>
<p>Harrogate Motorhomes in the York Press:<a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/harrogate-motorhomes-in-the-york-press-10000-boost-for-motorhome-company/">  £10,000 boost for motorhome company</a></p>
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<p>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/RentaMotorhome">@RentaMotorhome</a> on Twitter</p>
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		<title>West Coast Scotland &amp; Skye Winter Motorhome Itinerary</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We headed off to the West Coast of Scotland and the Isle of Skye at the end of November in our 2 berth Bessacarr E410 motorhome. Many caravan and campsites were closed for the winter but here are a few suggestions for campsite and 'wild camping' motorhome sites: <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/west-coast-scotland-skye-winter-motorhome-itinerary/">West Coast Scotland &#038; Skye Winter Motorhome Itinerary</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><strong></strong><strong><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;" title="Captain Fraser's Folly, Uig Bay, Isle of Skye" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMAG0321-1-2-171x300.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="251" /><strong>We headed off to the West Coast of Scotland and the Isle of Skye at the end of November in our <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/2-berth-motorhome-hire/">2 berth Bessacarr E410</a> motorhome.</strong>  Many caravan and campsites were closed for the winter but here are a few suggestions for campsite and &#8216;wild camping&#8217; motorhome sites:</strong></strong></p>
<p>The Camping &amp; Caravan Club site at <a href="http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekerlite/aspx/details.aspx?id=6280">Moffat</a> (fully serviced hardstanding pitches for motorhomes, open to non-members) is open all year and makes a convenient stopping off point for your first night being around 3 hours from Harrogate, just off the A74(M).  It is a tidy site within 2 minutes walk of the many pubs around the market square.</p>
<p>We headed to Oban for opening of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/obanwinterfestival">Oban Winter Festival</a> (19th &#8211; 27th November 2011.  2012 dates not released yet).  <a href="http://www.obancaravanpark.com/">Oban Camping &amp; Caravan Park</a> was closed but motorhomes and campervans are allowed to park overnight in the car park next to the <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?q=atlantis+leisure+centre,+oban&amp;hl=en&amp;cid=7258682830993836831">Atlantis Leisure Centre</a> car park free of charge.  (Visit <a href="http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/">www.wildcamping.co.uk</a> for great advice on where to free camp.)</p>
<p>Heading north towards Skye we found a super <a href="http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/caravanclubapps/applications/uk%20sites/Site%20Details.aspx?csid=21842">Caravan Club site at Bunree</a>, near Onich (open to non-members). Stunning location with pitches right on the shore of Loch Linnhe.  There were only a couple of motorhomes there in November but I would imagine this beautiful site gets very busy in Summer.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;" title="The road to Staffiin Bay, Isle of Skye" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMAG0333-1-800x450.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="150" /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #003333;"><strong>Freedom of the open road</strong></span></h3>
<p>The scenery along the road to the <a href="http://www.lochalsh.co.uk/">Kyle of Lochalsh</a> and over the Skye bridge was spectacular&#8230;</p>
<p>Open campsites on Skye were limited.  We stayed at <a href="http://www.uig-camping-skye.co.uk/">Uig Bay Campsite</a> &#8211; facilities were basic but it would make a very convenient overnight stop for an early morning <a href="http://www.calmac.co.uk/timetables">ferry </a>to the Hebrides.  The bar at the Ferry terminal is not dog-friendly, but the <a href="http://www.ferryinn.co.uk/">Ferry Inn</a> further down the road welcomes dogs after food service (last orders 8.00 pm).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kinloch-campsite.co.uk/">Kinloch campsite</a> at Dunvegan came highly recommended by previous customers but alas, was closed for the winter.</p>
<p>Instead, we stumbled across a campsite at <a href="http://www.sligachan.co.uk/sligachan-campsite.php">Slighachan</a>, right next door to the Slighachan Hotel country pub, with a truly impressive 360 degree panorama of the Cuillin mountains.  For dramatic views this campsite takes some beating (although it is very exposed to the wind).  The campsite was closed but there was a sign saying motorhomes are welcome to stay for free during winter (no facilities).  Sadly the pub was closed too (31st Oct &#8211; 1st Mar).</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Sligachan campsite, surrounded by Cuillins, Isle of Skye</em></p>
<p><strong>The ever-changing dramatic skies and stunning landscapes make Skye one of the most popluar destinations for motorhomes &#8211; and now we understand why. </strong> We will definitely return for a longer trip next time.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/2-berth-motorhome-hire/">Bessacarr E410</a> was a great little motorhome, and kept us toasty warm in late November.  It was fuel-economical too &#8211; over the whole trip we averaged 34 mpg.  Unlike our <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/4-or-5-berth-motorhome-hire/">Bessacarr e435</a> the external waste water tank isn&#8217;t heated so I wouldn&#8217;t recommend this motorhome in the depths of winter, but it is absolutely fine if the temperatures are above zero.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.303721512986302.77770.146879718670483&amp;type=1&amp;l=e259f5c124">Facebook photo gallery</a>of our Isle of Skye motorhome adventure.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="lightbox" title="Sunset at Uig Bay, Isle of Skye" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sunset-at-Uig-Bay-Isle-of-Skey.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2041" title="Sunset at Uig Bay, Isle of Skye" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sunset-at-Uig-Bay-Isle-of-Skey-800x301.jpg" alt="" width="411" height="138" /></a><em><span class="lightbox">Sunset, Uig Bay, Isle of Skye</span></em><a class="lightbox" title="Sunset at Uig Bay, Isle of Skye" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sunset-at-Uig-Bay-Isle-of-Skey.jpg"><br />
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		<title>Motorhome Hire Ski Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA['Chase the snow' with ski season motorhome hire. With extra-thick insulation, double glazing, thermal windscreen covers, insulated and heated water tanks and dual-fuel central heating systems our motorhomes will keep you toasty warm, whatever the weather. Prices are lowest during winter and with 8 nights for the price of 7 hiring a motorhome can be a very cost effective way of hitting the slopes for your ski or snowboard holiday.  <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/motorhome-hire-ski-holidays/">Motorhome Hire Ski Holidays</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Motorhome hire holidays aren&#8217;t just for Summer.  With extra-thick insulation, double glazing, thermal windscreen covers, insulated and heated water tanks and dual-fuel central heating systems our super-luxury <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/luxury-burstner-elegance-motorhome-hire/">4 berth Burstner Elegance</a> or more compact <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/4-or-5-berth-motorhome-hire/">4 berth Bessacarr E435</a> will keep you toasty warm, whatever the weather.</strong></p>
<h3><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1845" title="Motorhome Ski Holidays" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/P1010008.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="165" /><span style="color: #003333;"><strong>Free motorhome winter safety kit</strong></span></h3>
<p>We even provide a <strong>snow shovel</strong>, <strong>snow gripper mats</strong> and 16mm <strong>snow chains</strong> at no extra cost to ensure you comply with European legislation and ensure your safety on your way to and from the ski resorts.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #003333;"><strong>Fully-inclusive motorhome hire for ski holidays</strong></span></h3>
<p>Our simple, <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/fully-inclusive-rates/">fully-inclusive pricing structure</a> includes unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance for 2 drivers, European breakdown cover and a fully kitted-out &#8216;winterized&#8217; motorhome including warm bedding, propane gas bottles<strong></strong> and <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/what-is-included/">much more</a>.  The only extra to pay is a £50 per week insurance surcharge if you are travelling to Europe.</p>
<p>Prices are lowest during winter and with our <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/special-offers/">8 nights for the price of 7 low season special offer</a> hiring a motorhome for your skiing or snowboarding holiday can be a very cost effective way of hitting the slopes.  With a motorhome you also have the added benefit that if snow conditions are poor in one resort you will be able to &#8216;<strong>chase the snow</strong>&#8216;.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #003333;">Where can I stay in a Motorhome in Ski Resorts?</span></h3>
<div id="attachment_1844" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1844" title="Alpe d'Huez" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Alpe-dHuez-300x200.jpg" alt="Alpe d'Huez" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Alpe d&#39;Huez</p></div>
<p>Nearly all ski resorts in Europe have space for overnight motorhome parking, either official motorhome campsites or unofficial &#8216;free camping&#8217; sites.  There are also many privately operated campsites near ski stations and the fees may sometimes include a discount on the lift pass price.</p>
<p>Public motorhome sites may be lower down the valley to keep the ski resort carparks in the center available for visitors. Sites in the resorts may now always have full facilities for water and waste disposal.  In France you can always pop lower down to a nearby ‘<a href="http://www.motorcaravanning.com/travel/aires.htm" target="_blank">Aire</a>’ every few days to empty &amp; refill.</p>
<p>Our motorhomes are fully equipped with toilet and shower but you may choose to use the public showers and lockers which are often found at the ski station (tourist offices and official websites can give you info on this).  German and Austrian resorts are very well served with toilet and shower blocks.</p>
<p>In Scotland motorhomes are welcome to stay for free in the car park at the <a href="http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/%20" target="_blank">Cairngorms Ski Resort</a> and other resorts.</p>
<p><strong>Visit <a href="http://www.motorhomeski.com/" target="_blank">www.motorhomeski.com</a> for an up-to-date resource of motorhome friendly ski resorts throughout Europe, including Scotland.  It has details on motorhome pitches, campsites, aires and free camping spots in or near ski resorts, as well as photographs and useful motorhome ski community forums.  This site also includes some sensible <a href="http://www.motorhomeski.com/info-and-tips/motorhome" target="_blank">motorhome ski holiday tips</a>.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/contact/">Contact us</a> at Harrogate Motorhomes to book your motorhome hire ski holiday or book our &#8216;fully-winterized&#8217; <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/luxury-burstner-elegance-motorhome-hire/">Burstner Elegance</a> or <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/4-or-5-berth-motorhome-hire/">Bessacarr E435</a> online.</p>
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		<title>There&#8217;s no place like (a motor) home</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Martin Brennan has been a national motoring journalist for more than 40 years and driven some of the world&#8217;s most expensive and exotic cars, but he lost his heart to a six-berth motorhome during a 9 week tour of Europe </p> <p>Irish Independent, Sunday November 13 2011</p> <p>I fell in love in the Pyrenees. <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/theres-no-place-like-a-motor-home/">There&#8217;s no place like (a motor) home</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Martin Brennan has been a national motoring journalist for more than 40 years and driven some of the world&#8217;s most expensive and exotic cars, but he lost his heart to a six-berth motorhome during a 9 week tour of Europe<br />
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<p><em>Irish Independent, Sunday November 13 2011</em></p>
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<p>I fell in love in the Pyrenees. Beautiful Andorra stole my heart for a number of reasons, the wooded mountains, fast flowing water through deep ravines, and her crowning glory, low, low taxes.</p>
<p>Apart from the stunning scenery, diesel was just €1.10 a litre, Jameson and J&amp;B Scotch under €9 a litre. Happy <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Christmas">Christmas</a> everybody. Even the wine is cheaper than in Spanish supermarkets &#8212; El Coto <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Rioja">Rioja</a> for €3.80 compared to €5.50 in Spain and €15 at home if not on special discount.</p>
<p>There is virtually no crime here, banks are well funded and money flows in from all over Europe to this low-tax haven wedged between France and Spain. The success of this tiny country, it has a seat at the UN, is helped by a virtual year-long tourist season as summer mountain treks give way to skiing in the winter.</p>
<p>But there was even more joy. My navigator through the mountains was, meanwhile, having her own love affair with the low-cost shopping outlets. &#8220;Look at the money I saved,&#8221; she declared returning with a smouldering credit card after four hours shopping while I stood guard over the generous collection of bottles.</p>
<p>The nine-week continental trip in a camper van started from Rosslare to Cherbourg; took in the magnificent Mont St Michel; delightful La Rochelle; a neat and tidy Royan rebuilt after <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/World_War_II">World War Two</a>; a <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Biarritz_Olympique">Biarritz</a> that looked jaded and past its best; spiritual Lourdes and Foix on the French border where cave drawings go back to 8,000 BC. Disappointing French weather in June then gave way to a sunny Spain once we crossed the border after crossing into Andorra.</p>
<p>France will quickly empty your pockets if you take the toll roads and charges in Spain are just as hefty. The trip through Spain saw more crowded campsites as the Dethleffs motorhome headed south through <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Barcelona">Barcelona</a>, <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Valencia_CF">Valencia</a>, Alicante, Murcia and on to Tabernas, the only desert in Europe, on the very tip of the Iberian peninsula.</p>
<p>The trip back took in Zaragosa, and across the mountains to <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Toulouse_FC">Toulouse</a>, Limoges, Piriac Sur Mer, San Malo and on to Cherbourg. A trip of almost 5,000 miles.</p>
<p>The great European adventure all began on a rainy day in Donegal the previous February. It had been a long-held dream to hit the open road when office hours gave way to the freedom of contract and <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Freelance_%28designer%29">freelance</a> work. For years there was banter at home about such ideas with camping firmly ruled out.</p>
<p>Then, in a moment of weakness, her indoors found herself at Donaghey&#8217;s huge motorhome and caravan complex in Letterkenny. It was mid-February and the weather almost put a damper on the project. But the range of options was amazing and salesman Gerry, and later owner Michael, were on hand to give useful advice.</p>
<p>Space and comfort were her priorities, driveabiliity and durability were high on my list. Dethleffs, part of the Hymer group, was highly recommended in early research so a six-berth Advantage model with a Ducato multi-jet 130-bhp diesel engine under the bonnet was eventually singled out. High scores were for the ample power, cruise control, captain seats, air-con upfront, big garage, twin gas cylinders and a spare wheel and jack, supplied on request. For her, points went to the full-size three-way fridge with separate icebox, the spacious interior with lots of storage, a good size oven, a three-ring hob, a decent wardrobe and a shower unit you could actually have a shower in.</p>
<p>The first outing was Wexford on a bleak weekend before St Patrick&#8217;s day. Too cold, I was warned but with assurances that this model was popular in <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Norway">Norway</a> and could handle minus 20 degrees we headed for St Margaret&#8217;s beach campsite at Lady&#8217;s Island. &#8220;Not open until March 17,&#8221; we were told &#8220;but come along anyway, there is power and water and I won&#8217;t charge as you are first-timers.&#8221; What a welcome and the site was well maintained and very hygienic. A return trip is on the agenda before the end of the season to explore more of the lovely scenery around Carne.</p>
<p>Lessons learned on the first outing: Never forget to lock the fridge when on the move. Six smashed eggs swimming around the lounge is not a pretty sight as a furious debate flares about who forgot to do what. Also don&#8217;t use a 2000- watt kettle and a toaster at the same time as you are likely to trip the mains supply. &#8220;You should have known about that,&#8221; is how I remember this discussion, and the eggs incident, starting.</p>
<p>On a much more serious note, be careful with gas appliances. Have the correct wrenches to change cylinders and tighten connections well. The man who told me that &#8216;finger tight&#8217; screwing the hose to the Catac barbecue was sufficient should have seen the confusion when flames started under the grill as well as over it. &#8220;You should have known about that,&#8221; was the high-pitched response from inside while I dealt with scorched barbie and scorched food.</p>
<p>The next outing was a trip to Dublin city to experience driving in urban traffic. A costly experience, not using the four mirrors and not used to having such a long rear overhang on the 24-foot body, a lamppost &#8216;got in the way&#8217;. Off to Donaghys for a new fender, luckily only one of the three parts was cracked so replacement was about €170.</p>
<p>A second outing to Lough <a href="http://searchtopics.independent.ie/topic/Arrow_%28designer%29">Arrow</a> touring caravan park on the Sligo/Roscommon border was less stressful and there was a good &#8216;bring your own booze&#8217; party night on site, a real hearty welcome with lots of campers from north of the Border. Facilities were excellent.</p>
<p>Of course there was a &#8220;you should have known about that&#8221; incident when a high wind rocked the camper during the night and yours truly had forgotten to lower the stabilisers.</p>
<p>Since owning the Dethleffs, fuel prices have continued to soar so driving strategy is important. As it is a right-hand drive, for the British market, the trip calculations are in mph and mpg. The sixth-gear and cruise control are a big help on journeys. For best results keep to 50mph (80kph), 24-27 miles per gallon. Anything over 100kpm and the needle dips dramatically. It is also the safest speed unless on a good motorway. Beware of crosswinds and being sideswept by trucks.</p>
<p>Because our camper is less than 3.5t weight, an ordinary driving licence is sufficient to drive.</p>
<p>Flushed with our successful outings to date, the Tuscany region of Italy is on the cards for next year.</p>
<p>Some of this article first appeared in &#8216;Caravan Cruise Ireland&#8217;</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve ordered a brand new 2012 7 berth Rollerteam Auto-Roller 707.  With 7 seatbelts, 7 berths including the very popular rear bunk beds layout and dining for 7 in comfort, the 707 has the perfect layout for families.  Our fully-inclusive rates start from £315 for a 3 night break or £735 per week in <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/new-7-berth-707-on-the-way/">New 7 berth 707 on the way</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve ordered a brand new <strong>2012 7 berth <a href="http://www.rollerteammotorhomes.co.uk/index.php/auto-roller-707.html" target="_blank">Rollerteam Auto-Roller 707</a>.  </strong>With 7 seatbelts, 7 berths including the very popular rear bunk beds layout and dining for 7 in comfort, the 707 has the perfect layout for families.  Our <a href="../fully-inclusive-rates-2/">fully-inclusive rates</a> start from £315 for a 3 night break or £735 per week in low season.</p>
<p><strong>The Rollerteam 707 is arriving in March 2012 </strong>and will be fitted with a canopy and bike rack for 4 bikes.  There is also a useful rear garage for storing all of your outdoor gear.</p>
<p><a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/7-berth-rollerteam-707-motorhome-hire-2012/"><strong>Online booking is now available</strong></a>  (available to book from March 2012) or <a href="../contact/">contact us</a> with your preferred dates to request a quote.</p>
<p>Actual photos will be added to the website as soon as the motorhome arrives &#8211; in the meantime here are a few stock pictures and technical details (click on any image to enlarge):</p>
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<td><a class="lightbox" title="Rollerteam 707 dining area" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-dining-area.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1790" title="Rollerteam 707 dining area" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-dining-area-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="140" /></a></td>
<td><a class="lightbox" title="Rollerteam 707 overcab bed" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-overcab-bed.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1715" title="Rollerteam 707 overcab bed" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-overcab-bed-300x158.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="140" /></a></td>
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<td> <a class="lightbox" title="Rollerteam 707 Kitchen" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-Kitchen.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1793 alignright" title="Rollerteam 707 Kitchen" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-Kitchen-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="185" /></a></td>
<td><a title="Rollerteam 707 layout" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/707-layout.jpg"><img title="Rollerteam 707 layout" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/707-layout-300x298.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="214" /></a></td>
<td> <a class="lightbox" title="Rollerteam 707 rear garage" href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-rear-garage.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1795 alignleft" title="Rollerteam 707 rear garage" src="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rollerteam-707-rear-garage-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="132" height="185" /></a></td>
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<td>Length:</td>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Here are just a few of the sites we used on our trip to Scotland &#8211; We would definitely recommend all of these.  You or your clients won&#8217;t be disappointed with any of these sites:</p> <p>Findhorn and Culbin Sands, on the east coast. Fantastic place.</p> <p>Findhorn Sands Caravan Park Findhorn, Forres, Morayshire IV36 3YZ <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/highly-recommended-sites-in-scotland/">Highly recommended sites in Scotland</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are just a few of the sites we used on our trip to Scotland &#8211; We would definitely recommend all of these.  You or your clients won&#8217;t be disappointed with any of these sites:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.findhornsands.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>Findhorn and Culbin Sands</strong></a>, on the east coast. Fantastic place.</p>
<p>Findhorn Sands Caravan Park<br />
Findhorn, Forres, Morayshire IV36 3YZ<br />
Tel: 01309690324<br />
Email:<a href="mailto:Info@findhornsands.co.uk">Info@findhornsands.co.uk</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.invercoe.co.uk/index.php?id=21" target="_blank">Invercoe Highland Holidays</a>, Glencoe,</strong> Argyll Scotland PH49 4HP | Tel: +44 (0) 1855 811 210.<br />
Great campsite on the shores of Loch Leven near Ballachulish.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.kinloch-campsite.co.uk/">Kinloch Campsite</a>, Dunvegan, Skye.</strong><br />
Millburn, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GU.<br />
Tell: 01470 521531.<br />
Email:  <a href="mailto:info@kinloch-campsite.co.uk?subject=Web%20site%20enquiry">info@kinloch-campsite.co.uk</a></p>
<p><noscript></noscript>As you know we had an amazing time on our 3 week trip round Scotland.  The van was superb, we couldn&#8217;t belive how much storage space there was.  It was just great to drive &#8211; it had no bother getting us up and over <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/photo/216989" target="_blank">Applecross pass</a>!</p>
<p>All the best and see you again soon,</p>
<p><strong>Pete &amp; Maggie</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi Annette</p> <p>Thought I would drop you a line to say how much we loved the motor home. It had everything we needed and was so comfortable. Really appreciated the Noddy’s guide too.   Lots of people asked about it when we were away and when we got back to work on Monday so I <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/definitely-got-the-bug/">Definitely got the bug!</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Annette</p>
<p>Thought I would drop you a line to say how much we loved the motor home. It had everything we needed and was so comfortable. Really appreciated the Noddy’s guide too.   Lots of people asked about it when we were away and when we got back to work on Monday so I am sure you will get plenty of enquiries. I would certainly recommend it and would love to do it again&#8230;we&#8217;ve definitely got the bug!</p>
<p>Thanks and kind regards</p>
<p><strong> Amanda &amp; Bernie</strong></p>
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		<title>Yorkshire Dales, Northumbria, Scotland&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi Annette We did enjoy our holiday, and feel particularly lucky with the weather as it didn&#8217;t stop us doing anything each day. We didn&#8217;t really have much time to go to all the places in Scotland, as well as the Dales and Northumbria that we&#8217;d have liked to, so there&#8217;s more holidays in those places <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://harrogatemotorhomes.co.uk/yorkshire-dales-northumbria-scotland/">Yorkshire Dales, Northumbria, Scotland&#8230;</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Annette<br />
We did enjoy our holiday, and feel particularly lucky with the weather as it didn&#8217;t stop us doing anything each day. We didn&#8217;t really have much time to go to all the places in Scotland, as well as the Dales and Northumbria that we&#8217;d have liked to, so there&#8217;s more holidays in those places that will be taken in the coming years.<br />
We have been more than pleased with your service and wish you and your business all the best for the future. We would not hesitate to use you again and would happily recommend your service to others.<br />
Kind regards<br />
<strong>Jim </strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>&#8230; You will be pleased that I have raved about our holiday and your company and I know a couple of friends will be in touch when you have the availability.</p> <p>Charles &#38; Michelle</p> ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8230; You will be pleased that I have raved about our holiday and your company and I know a couple of friends will be in touch when you have the availability.</p>
<p><strong>Charles &amp; Michelle</strong></p>
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		<title>North Wales</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>HI Annette</p> <p>Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday.  The motorhome was great fun.  We will definitely book with you again and the next time we go we’ll hopefully be able to survive without the ‘Noddy Guide’!</p> <p>Thanks for all your help.</p> <p> Rob &#38; Rachel</p> ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HI Annette</p>
<p>Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday.  The motorhome was great fun.  We will definitely book with you again and the next time we go we’ll hopefully be able to survive without the ‘Noddy Guide’!</p>
<p>Thanks for all your help.</p>
<p><strong> Rob &amp; Rachel</strong></p>
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