With having a 7:50am flight from Gatwick I thought it would be best to check into a hotel to stay nearby overnight, rather than drive the two hours in the very early morning of Thursday. So i've booked myself into the
Waterhall Country House for next Weds. It's about 15 mins drive from the airport (my car parking is right next to the airport) and has got good reviews and a good price so I was sold!
Still gonna have to set my alarm for about 4:45am though :P Somehow doubt I'll be dozing off too quickly the night before either! All part of the experience though ;)