The journey to Gatwick was hindered greatly by a gentleman who clearly didn't understand the role petrol plays in the combustion engine as he had run out of fuel in a trade-plated Peugeot right on the Farlington traffic lights. A police car and cones were out and so by the time everyone had crawled by I'd already been on the road half an hour. I headed across country and was passing Pulborough after nearly 85 minutes of travelling and so popped in to use the facilities and have a pasty for a late lunch.
The rest of the journey into South Terminal Long Stay was uneventful apart from numerous middle-lane hoggers on the A24 pootling along at under 60mph!
The shuttle bus was ready to go once I'd unpacked and locked the car and its wasn't long into the terminal and the Bloc Hotel- check in was swift.
Poor lighting, no tea and coffee making facilities, no chair and, my pet hate, a wet-room ensured I wont be staying there again!!
A coffee at Cafe Nero and later a M&S meal deal saw out the day.
