in 2007, media around the world reported that david and jean davidson, a retired couple originally from sheffield, had stayed at travelodges in newark, worksop and grantham for a combined total of 22 years, making each lodge their home. the retired banker and naval sailor and his wheelchair-using wife found the cost of their stay comparable with living in a house, but with the benefits of housekeeping service and without added costs such as council tax and utilities. following their departure, at least one lodge named their room "the davidson suite".