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There are two very
good reasons for choosing the city of Bath in England as the
starting and finishing point for both the Cotswolds
tour and the Wessex tour.
Firstly there are frequent fast convenient transport links (both
train and bus) between Bath and  London
(including Heathrow Airport) – and it is also relatively easy
to travel between Bath and other regions of the country. But the
overriding reason is Bath itself - it would be almost a crime to
visit this part of the country without spending a day in this most
beautiful of English cities. For this reason, we would strongly
recommend that, if possible, you arrange to spend a day in the city
either before or after your bicycle tour. We can arrange an extra
night’s accommodation for you – but read on!
There is one downside to the attractiveness of Bath – and
that is the pressure that is put on visitor accommodation throughout
the year. Accommodation at weekends (Friday and Saturday night)
tends to be booked up months in advance. Even when it is available,
most accommodation providers will not accept a one-night booking
for either Friday or Saturday – insisting upon a minimum stay
of two consecutive nights at weekends. These restrictions throw
up some interesting logistics when it comes to booking accommodation
at the start and finish of the bicycle tours. The easiest solution
is, when planning your tour, to arrange to arrive in Bath according
to the table below.
If you simply can’t make your travel plans fit with the
table, don’t despair! There are solutions to every problem,
so just drop us an email, and we will
come up with one or two alternative possibilities.
Preferred start days
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| 7 night tour (Cotswolds or Wessex) |
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| 7 night tour + extra night in Bath
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| 7 night tour + extra night in Bath at end |
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| 12 night tour (West of England) |
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| 12 night tour + extra night in Bath at start |
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| 12 night tour + extra night in Bath at end |
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 For
the Cotswolds tour and the Wessex tour we are offering just one
accommodation type as the standard for the tours. English Tourist
Board approved Bed and Breakfasts provide quality, comfortable,
welcoming accommodation that is ideal for the needs and wants of
most cycle tourists. Generally rooms have their own en suite facilities.
Although most Bed & Breakfasts do not provide evening meals,
accommodation locations are chosen so that all are within easy walking
distance of facilities such as pubs and restaurants that can offer
a range of alternatives for your evening sustenance.
There are plenty of other types of accommodation in both regions,
including hotels of all sizes and classifications, traditional English
wayside and village inns, guesthouses, farmhouses and campsites.
If you would like to consider alternative accommodation options
for one or two nights, or for your whole tour, we will be happy
to consider possible options with you, and to obtain a no-obligation
quote on the basis of your preferred accommodation choices.
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