Anybody going on this one or been recently? I've just booked up for September. 

It looks lovely, and I've got an upgraded room with a sea view. 

Slightly miffed by JY who have moved the UK departure/return from my local Heathrow to Gatwick (after I had booked) with a 7am departure - any advice for where to say overnight before with parking included and reliablity of shuttle buses etc? 

I have also booked up for September leaving on 8th now from Gatwick.

Never flown from any London airports it has always been from Scotland, so I too will be looking to stay overnight within distance but without parking.

If I find out any advice from friends etc I will let you know, if you haven't had any from here.

i am going too 9 September from Gatwick. Thinking of staying Travelodge. There is a shuttle bus from terminals to right outside hotel reception , it also runs from about 4.45 am so good for early flights.

I have just booked the Premier Inn North Terminal side, it also has a shuttle bus 24/7 but according to the other lady's post it's within walking distance to the side we need to be at for checking in.  Let me know which you choose and if you like we can meet up?

Jacquie.