Once again chaps I can only say thanks ever so much for the tips and reccomendations. Have found a good couple of car rental quotes and flights look "reasonable" so now just going to have a run through the places to stay.
Having had a look at the options Buford does look a nice place and looks like it has enough there. If anyone can recommend a good place there then I'll try and whittle down my options as i want to get it booked sooner rather than later!
I'm more than happy with the walking, do tonnes of it at many a race events as it is. Bring it on!
Anyway i'm sure i'll have more questions to come, thanks again everyone.