Stayed here before, enroute to the south.
http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0428...ux/index.shtml
Functional. Loads of safe parking. Reasonable price. Good bar/restaurant. Outdoor pool.
Most importantly, 5 mins from the old race circuit!
Might not be far enough south for the first stop for you though.
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'09 D3 S8 - Most of the bells and whistles (B&O, Audi Exclusive brown interior and exterior paint, soft close, ACC etc) de-flapped manifold!