{"id":2348,"date":"2026-07-06T12:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/accommodation\/rugby-school-parents\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:03:27","slug":"ouders-van-leerlingen-van-de-rugbyschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/nl\/accommodation\/rugby-school-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodatie voor ouders en bezoekers van Rugby School"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.rsp-lp{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Inter','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6}.rsp-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a52 0%,#2d5876 100%);color:#fff;padding:48px 36px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:0}.rsp-hero h1{font-size:32px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;font-weight:700}.rsp-hero p.lead{font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 18px;color:#e0eaf2}.rsp-hero 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h2{color:#1a1a1a;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 14px;border:0;padding:0}.rsp-final p{font-size:17px;margin:0 0 22px;color:#1a1a1a}.rsp-final strong{color:#1a1a1a}.rsp-final a.btn{display:inline-block;background:#1a3a52;color:#fff;padding:16px 36px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px}.rsp-footnote{text-align:center;color:#6b7a85;font-size:13.5px;margin:24px 0 8px;font-style:italic}@media(max-width:600px){.rsp-hero{padding:32px 22px}.rsp-hero h1{font-size:26px}.rsp-lp h2{font-size:22px}.rsp-tips,.rsp-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.rsp-book-embed iframe{height:680px}.rsp-final h2{font-size:24px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"rsp-lp\">\n<div class=\"rsp-hero\">\n<h1>Accommodation for Rugby School Parents and Visitors \u2014 10 Minutes&#8217; Walk from CV22 5EH<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">Whether you&#8217;re in Rugby for <strong>Speech Day, a Saturday match, a House visit, an Open Day, or simply collecting at the end of term<\/strong>, Apart Hotel Rugby is 10 minutes&#8217; walk from Rugby School on Lawrence Sheriff Street. Self-contained rooms with kitchenettes, air conditioning in every room, self check-in 24\/7, family-sized apartments, and free guest laundry \u2014 built specifically for parent stays across the full school year.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"meta\">Rugby School \u00b7 Lawrence Sheriff Street \u00b7 Rugby \u00b7 CV22 5EH<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload rsp-hero-img\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/popular-hotel-coventry-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 exterior at dusk, 123 Railway Terrace, Rugby\"><\/p>\n<p>Rugby School (founded 1567, charity 528752) is one of England&#8217;s oldest public schools and the birthplace of rugby football. Across the year it draws parents to Rugby for a structured calendar of events \u2014 drop-off and end-of-term days for boarders, Speech Day, Exeats, half-term collection weekends, House social events, Saturday match weekends across the games programme, Arts performances and concerts, parents&#8217; evenings and Open Days for prospective families.<\/p>\n<p>Apart Hotel Rugby is a short, level walk from Rugby School \u2014 roughly 10 minutes from our front door at 123 Railway Terrace (CV21 3EY) to the school entrance on Lawrence Sheriff Street (CV22 5EH). It sits close enough to the school that you can walk over for an evening House event, attend a 9am Speech Day, or do a quick drop-off without driving and parking; and far enough away to give you a proper quiet base when the school day runs late or the visit stretches across multiple nights.<\/p>\n<h2>When parents typically visit Rugby School<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rsp-grid\">\n<div class=\"rsp-card\">\n<h3>Speech Day and end-of-term<\/h3>\n<p>Trinity Term Speech Day, end-of-Christmas concerts, end-of-Lent ceremonies. Parents combine ceremony attendance with collecting at the start of a holiday. We&#8217;re a 10-minute walk away \u2014 useful when school parking gets tight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-card\">\n<h3>Saturday match weekends<\/h3>\n<p>Rugby School&#8217;s sports calendar runs across rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, athletics and water sports. Saturday fixtures with home matches and Sunday returns are a regular parent visit. Multi-room family bookings welcome for siblings and grandparents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-card\">\n<h3>Exeats, half-term, House events<\/h3>\n<p>Boarders&#8217; Exeats (the standard mid-term breaks) and Half-Term collection trips \u2014 typical for parents based in London, Edinburgh or further afield. Plus House evening events: dinners, plays, concerts, parents&#8217; socials at Cotton, Kilbracken, Michell, School Field, School House, Sheriff, Whitelaw, Bradley, Dean, Griffin, Rupert Brooke, Stanley, Tudor, Town and Southfield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-card\">\n<h3>Open Days and admissions visits<\/h3>\n<p>Open Days for prospective 13+ and Sixth Form (16+) entry. Individual visits scheduled through the Admissions team. We&#8217;re a calm, professional base for prospective families travelling from outside Warwickshire \u2014 particularly useful for international families combining the school visit with London onward travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-term-dates\">\n<h3>Rugby School Trinity Term 2026 \u2014 key parent dates<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>Term begins<\/td>\n<td>Sunday 12 April 2026, 18:30\u201321:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1st Exeat<\/td>\n<td>Saturday 2 May (10:10) \u2013 Monday 4 May (18:30\u201321:00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Half-term<\/td>\n<td>Friday 22 May (10:30) \u2013 Sunday 31 May (18:30\u201321:00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Term ends<\/td>\n<td>Saturday 27 June 2026, 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#555\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugbyschool.co.uk\/about\/term-dates-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rugbyschool.co.uk<\/a>. Michaelmas Term 2026\/27 dates published on the same page. Always verify with your House and Tutor for individual event timings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Apart Hotel Rugby works for Rugby School parents<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rsp-fact-row\">\n<div class=\"rsp-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Walk to Rugby School<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">~10 min<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Rooms<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">16 \u2014 4 categories<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Check-in<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">Self-service 24\/7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Parking<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">6 spaces + free street<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-split\">\n<div>\n<p>For a parent visit to Rugby School, the practical questions are usually the same. Where will I park if I&#8217;m just dropping off? Can I get to a 9am Speech Day on foot without a car-park argument? Where can I leave the car if I&#8217;m staying Friday-to-Sunday for a match weekend? Where can I do laundry between drop-off and pick-up?<\/p>\n<p>Apart Hotel Rugby is designed around those questions. Six on-site parking spaces, free Railway Terrace street parking from 18:00 to 08:00, a 10-minute level walk to the school, kitchenettes for proper meals between events, and free guest laundry for parents staying multiple nights without packing a full week&#8217;s clothes for one weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/superior-room-in-rugby-078-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchenette with induction hob \u2014 Premium Studio at Apart Hotel Rugby\">\n<\/div>\n<h3>Built for parent stays<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air conditioning<\/strong> in every room \u2014 useful in late-June Speech Day weather and across the summer term<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kitchenettes with induction hob<\/strong> \u2014 proper morning coffee and breakfast before an early Speech Day or Open Day start<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deluxe Apartment fits a family of four<\/strong> in one unit \u2014 grandparents, parents and younger siblings together for end-of-term collection<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free guest laundry<\/strong> on the first floor, 24\/7 \u2014 useful between drop-off and pick-up, or across a multi-night House weekend<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self check-in 24\/7<\/strong> via smart lock \u2014 your door code is the last 4 digits of your reservation, so late arrivals after a long London or international flight are no problem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet-friendly ground-floor rooms<\/strong> available on request \u2014 selected rooms only, mention when booking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Room types for Rugby School parent stays<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rsp-grid\">\n<div class=\"rsp-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/small-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Small Studio Twin \u2014 twin beds, compact kitchenette\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-body\">\n<h3>Small Studio \/ Twin<\/h3>\n<p>Twin or double, compact kitchenette with induction hob, en-suite. Best for solo parents or co-parents booking separate rooms on a House weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/deluxe-room-rugby-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Studio \u2014 natural light, comfortable seating\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-body\">\n<h3>Deluxe Studio<\/h3>\n<p>More spacious, natural light, comfortable seating area. Good for couples staying two nights for a match weekend or Speech Day, or one parent with one younger sibling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/superior-room-in-rugby-04-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Premium Studio \u2014 full conventional oven and 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-body\">\n<h3>Premium Studio<\/h3>\n<p>Full conventional oven and 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill \u2014 proper cooking for parents wanting a real evening meal between school events, rather than another restaurant queue with tired younger siblings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/one-apartment-rugby-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Apartment \u2014 largest unit, fully equipped kitchen\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rsp-room-body\">\n<h3>Deluxe Apartment<\/h3>\n<p>Largest option, fully equipped kitchen, fits a family of four \u2014 two parents and two children, or grandparents + parents for Speech Day. The standard pick for end-of-term collection weekends with the whole family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-highlight\">\n<h3>Multi-room bookings, repeat visits and the wider family calendar<\/h3>\n<p>Rugby School parent visits are rarely one-off \u2014 most parents are back in Rugby six to ten times across an academic year. We routinely host the same families across multiple visits: drop-off in September, Half-Term collection in October, Christmas concert weekend in December, Lent Half-Term in February, Easter return, Speech Day in late June, end-of-term pick-up in June or July.<\/p>\n<p>For multi-generational visits (grandparents + parents + younger siblings in 2\u20133 rooms in the same booking), separated parents booking adjacent rooms, or extended family for a Speech Day weekend, contact us directly with your dates and we&#8217;ll confirm availability across multiple rooms in the same booking. Booking direct (rather than through OTAs) gives you the flexibility to coordinate this properly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Returning parents:<\/strong> mention previous bookings when contacting us directly \u2014 we keep notes on room preferences across academic years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Getting from Apart Hotel Rugby to Rugby School<\/h2>\n<p>Rugby School is on Lawrence Sheriff Street, postcode CV22 5EH. From our front door at 123 Railway Terrace in Rugby, the walking route is straightforward:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Out of the hotel onto Railway Terrace<\/li>\n<li>Cross under the railway bridge toward town centre<\/li>\n<li>Continue up Lawrence Sheriff Street directly to the Rugby School Macready Theatre and main school entrance<\/li>\n<li>Total walking time: roughly 10 minutes at a normal pace, slightly longer with younger siblings or in heavy rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driving to Rugby School<\/h3>\n<p>Driving from us to the main school car park takes 3\u20135 minutes (under a mile). On Speech Day, match days and Open Days the school car park fills early \u2014 for those events we&#8217;d suggest walking from the hotel, or using one of the town centre car parks (Albert Square, North Street, Chapel Street) and walking the final 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Arriving by train<\/h3>\n<p>Rugby station is a 5-minute walk from Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 Avanti West Coast services from London Euston take roughly 50 minutes, services from Birmingham New Street take roughly 25\u201330 minutes. From the station, you walk to the hotel, drop bags, and walk the remaining 10 minutes to Rugby School \u2014 without needing a car at any point. This works particularly well for international parents who fly into Heathrow or Birmingham and take the train rather than hiring a car.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking direct vs Booking.com and Airbnb<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re listed on Booking.com, Airbnb and similar platforms, but booking directly with us is cheaper and gives you more flexibility \u2014 particularly relevant for Speech Day weekends and end-of-term collection dates, when OTA pricing for Rugby accommodation moves up sharply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Up to 25% off<\/strong> with direct-booking code <span data-no-translation=\"true\"><strong>DIRECT<\/strong><\/span> at checkout<\/li>\n<li>Free 14-day cancellation as standard (vs the non-refundable rates often pushed on OTAs around major school dates)<\/li>\n<li>Direct line to the property for any pre-arrival questions \u2014 multi-room availability, late check-out for Sunday match weekends, pet arrangements, recurring booking preferences<\/li>\n<li>Best rates always honoured \u2014 we won&#8217;t be undercut by aggregators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rugby accommodation across Speech Day weekend, Half-Term collection and end-of-term days regularly sells out 6+ weeks ahead on the major OTAs. Direct booking with us keeps room types open longer and the DIRECT discount applies on top of the standard rate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rsp-book-embed\" data-no-translation=\"true\">\n<h3>Check availability for a Rugby School visit<\/h3>\n<p>Code <strong>DIRECT<\/strong> \u2014 up to 25% off direct bookings.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.beds24.com\/booking2.php?ownerid=132752&#038;propid=237513&#038;hideheader=yes&#038;hidefooter=yes&#038;layout=3&#038;referer=aparthotelrugby\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Practical tips for a Rugby School parent weekend<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rsp-tips\">\n<div>\n<h3>What to bring<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>School-event appropriate clothing<\/strong> \u2014 Speech Day is smart, House dinners often jacket-and-tie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfortable shoes<\/strong> for the 10-minute walk, and again across school grounds during multi-event days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Umbrella or light raincoat<\/strong> \u2014 British school weekends often run rain-or-shine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empty bags or a folded large holdall<\/strong> for end-of-term collection \u2014 boarders accumulate a lot across a term<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash for the school shop and refreshments<\/strong> \u2014 useful between events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Weekend logistics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday arrivals<\/strong> often work best for a Saturday match weekend \u2014 Friday afternoon check-in via smart lock, walk to school for House dinner if invited, dinner in town<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walk to school<\/strong> for Saturday morning fixtures rather than driving \u2014 saves the parking problem entirely<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free street parking from 18:00 to 08:00<\/strong> on Railway Terrace \u2014 useful for Friday evening arrivals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late check-out at the hotel<\/strong> available on request \u2014 useful when end-of-term schedules slip past midday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday morning departures<\/strong> \u2014 let us know if you want to leave the car overnight Sunday and pick it up Monday morning, we can usually accommodate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-split\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hotel-stays-rugby-04-optimized.png\" alt=\"Family stays at Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 parents and visitors\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0\">Who books for Rugby School visits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rugby School parents<\/strong> \u2014 across boys&#8217; boarding, girls&#8217; boarding and day houses, repeating across the academic year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grandparents<\/strong> attending Speech Day, concerts or matches \u2014 often booking separately from the parents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separated and divorced parents<\/strong> coordinating school visits, often in adjacent rooms<\/li>\n<li><strong>International families<\/strong> \u2014 particularly from Hong Kong, Singapore, mainland China, Russia, Germany \u2014 combining Rugby School visits with London onward travel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prospective families<\/strong> attending 13+ or 16+ Open Days and individual visits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sixth Form parents<\/strong> with car-free students who want a base for visits during term-time university preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-faq\">\n<h3>Rugby School parents \u2014 accommodation FAQs<\/h3>\n<details>\n<summary>How far is Apart Hotel Rugby from Rugby School?<\/summary>\n<p>Roughly 10 minutes&#8217; walk \u2014 under a mile \u2014 from our front door at 123 Railway Terrace to the main school entrance on Lawrence Sheriff Street (CV22 5EH).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I get to Rugby from London by train?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 Avanti West Coast services from London Euston to Rugby station take roughly 50 minutes. Rugby station is a 5-minute walk from us, and Rugby School is a further 10 minutes on foot.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is there parking at Apart Hotel Rugby?<\/summary>\n<p>We have 6 on-site parking spaces (first-come-first-served) plus free street parking on Railway Terrace from 18:00 to 08:00. For Speech Day and match weekends, parking your car at the hotel and walking to the school avoids the school car park entirely.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I book multiple rooms for grandparents or extended family?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. We routinely host bookings of 2\u20133 rooms across the same family for Speech Day and end-of-term collection. Contact us directly with your dates and number of rooms required and we&#8217;ll confirm availability across multiple rooms in the same booking.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What time can I check in if I arrive late?<\/summary>\n<p>Self check-in is available 24\/7 via smart lock \u2014 your door code is the last 4 digits of your reservation. Useful for international parents arriving after a long Heathrow or Birmingham connection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I get late check-out for end-of-term pick-up?<\/summary>\n<p>Standard check-out is 11:00, with late check-out available on request subject to availability. Particularly useful for end-of-term days when the school schedule runs past midday.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you accept dogs?<\/summary>\n<p>Selected ground-floor rooms are pet-friendly. Mention when booking \u2014 Rugby School itself has its own pet policies for parent visits, check directly with the school.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are kitchenettes properly equipped for cooking?<\/summary>\n<p>Every room has an induction hob, sink, fridge, kettle and microwave. The Premium Studio adds a full conventional oven and a 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill for proper meals. The Deluxe Apartment has the most extensive equipment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is the laundry free?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 first-floor guest laundry is free for hotel guests, available 24\/7. Useful for parents staying 3+ nights or returning for repeat visits across the same term.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What&#8217;s the cancellation policy?<\/summary>\n<p>Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival on direct bookings. If school dates shift or family plans change less than 14 days out, contact us directly \u2014 we&#8217;re flexible for school-related changes where possible.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How early should I book for Speech Day and end-of-term?<\/summary>\n<p>Rugby accommodation around Speech Day, end-of-Lent and end-of-Trinity dates regularly sells out 6+ weeks in advance on OTAs. We&#8217;d suggest direct booking 8\u201310 weeks ahead for the most flexible room options, particularly Deluxe Apartments for full families. Returning parents \u2014 mention previous bookings, we keep notes on room preferences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rsp-final\" data-no-translation=\"true\">\n<h2>Ready to book for a Rugby School visit?<\/h2>\n<p>10 minutes&#8217; walk from Rugby School. Self check-in 24\/7. Multi-room family bookings welcome. Use <strong>DIRECT<\/strong> for up to 25% off direct bookings.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/booking\/\">Check availability and book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"rsp-footnote\">Apart Hotel Rugby, 123 Railway Terrace, Rugby CV21 3EY \u2014 10 minutes&#8217; walk from Rugby School, Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby CV22 5EH. Rugby School term dates (Trinity Term 2026) and house information sourced from rugbyschool.co.uk. Always confirm individual event timings with your House and Tutor. 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