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Booking, payment, check-in and flexible working stays.
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Do you take weekly bookings for contractors?
Yes — that's most of what we do. 7 nights is the minimum for the working rate, and after that it rolls week to week for as long as the job runs. No fixed term and no tenancy agreement.
How far are you from Heysham 1 and 2 power stations?
The Cumberland View Hotel on Heysham Road is about 7 minutes from the main gate by car. THE MORECAMBE SUNSET HOTEL is about 12 minutes. Both are well inside a sensible drive before an early shift.
Can I get a room near the Eden Project Morecambe site?
THE MORECAMBE SUNSET HOTEL is a few minutes' walk from the seafront site — you can leave the van parked and walk to work.
Do you take NHS and agency staff?
Yes. Agency nurses, locums and healthcare assistants working at Royal Lancaster Infirmary or across the Morecambe Bay trust are welcome, and 24-hour key access means night shifts aren't a problem.
What counts as proof that I'm working?
A company email address, a payment in the company name, a site pass or ID badge, a purchase order, or a line from your employer or agency. We're not asking for payslips.
Is there parking for a van?
Parking is across the road from THE MORECAMBE SUNSET HOTEL — £3 for 12 hours, so one ticket covers a shift. Long-wheelbase vans, tippers and pickups all fit.
Do you do breakfast?
No, and the rate is lower for it. There are supermarkets, cafés and takeaways within a few minutes of both hotels.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No deposit and no bond. It's a hotel room, not a let — you pay the week in advance and that's the whole of it.
Is there a tenancy agreement to sign?
No. There's no tenancy, no contract and no notice period beyond 48 hours. You're a hotel guest. Customers need to provide an emergency contact and next of kin.
Are bills included?
Yes — heating, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi are all in the rate, and there's no council tax to worry about. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.
How do I pay?
Payable a week in advance. We can provide an invoice for you or your employer when requested.
What happens if the job finishes early?
As long as you give 48 hours’ notice, you won’t be charged for any future weeks that have already been booked.
What do I need to bring at check-in?
Photo ID and proof of contract showing where you are working locally. Bedding is provided, but towels are not.
Can you take a block booking for a crew?
Yes. Send the headcount and rough dates and we'll hold rooms for 48 hours while it's signed off. Ten rooms or more, ask us about contract rates.