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Cyclists Welcome

In response to Guests who wish to cycle
- we Welcome Cyclists
- giving you the confidence that you are booking quality accommodation that meets your particular needs.
 
Cycling is an increasingly popular way of taking a holiday in the UK.
British visitors took an estimated 26 million cycling trips in England in 2002 alone.
 
Want to get cycling? - we can help!
 
 
 

Facilities and Services:

  • Space is available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, so clothes can dry overnight.
  • Undercover (PVC Covers) for overnight storage of bicycles and panniers, in the courtyard gardens a parking areas of the apartments
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    Access to water point for washing bicycles and outdoor clothing.
  • Emergency cycle and puncture repair kit: items include: tyre levers, puncture repair kit, lubricant, pump capable of being used for different valves.
  • First Aid kit

 
Food Arrangements:
 
  • Hot and cold drink making equipment and ingredients are provided or other beverages on request.
  • Evening "ready meal" can be made available (extra charge).
  • Takeaway/delivery menus of local restaurants.
  • DIY or make your own packed breakfast - ingredients can be provided (extra charge).
  • Make your own packed lunch ingredients can be provided (extra charge).
  • Flask top-up service available.
  • Pre-ordering and delivery of basic grocery items prior to arrival for guests without a car.

 

Evening Meal & Breakfast

  • To suit all budgets, you can shop yourself up until 8pm in Sainsbury’s or M&S 
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    or you can internet shop from all the major supermarkets for a delivery to the property to cook (ready meals?) for when you arrive (we can accept delivery on your behalf at a pre arranged time)
  • or you can have a take-away
  • or you can go to the pubs and restaurants nearby

 

It is really easy as everything is 5/10 minutes walk away from any of the properties.

 

Information Provision:
 

The following information is displayed in the Property Information Folder (Bedroom Browser) in each property and is readily accessible.

 

  • Details of nearest cycle hire outlets and cycle repair/spares shops available.
  • Details of nearest doctor, dentist, hospital, and all night chemist and vets (if pet accepted).
  • Maps and books available for reference on cycling in the area/details of local and regional cycling routes and organisations.
  • Information on local public transport and what cycle carriage facilities are available or contact details provided.
  • Details of baggage transfer and taxi companies operating locally.
  • Weather information for the area displayed prominently and/or telephone numbers that can be called for the latest information by guests, if required.
  • Information on local attractions and events and/or local tourist information centre number and directions supplied.
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    Location and opening times of nearest shops, including directions.
  • Details of nearest bank/cash machine, public telephone, post office, post box and outdoor equipment shops.
  • Details displayed for rescue services, 999 and 112 from a mobile phone.
  • Details of the Countryside Code (www.countrysideaccess,gov.uk or 0845 100 3298).
  • Details of local restaurants and pubs offering food.
  • Information on other business participating in the Cyclist Welcome scheme.
  • When group bookings are taken, information will be made available for groups on storage facilities, dining facilities/options, group registration and pre arrival information is provided.

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