Yes I agree, Sulby is a great place.
And the Sulby Hotel is walking distance for
a beer or two, and certainly excellent food
and good company of Rosie Sayle and the gang !
My German friends stay there every year and
all their camping gear on their bikes including
cooking gear and tables/chairs, and I'm not joking
I do have photo to prove them loaded up !
And yes all the way from Germany !
Also not far away many great spots to spectate.