From our own holidays as a family, we have built up a long list of things we like (and a longer one of things we don't like) about  the holiday experience from the whole family's point of view.  We have used this to make our cycling holidays as welcoming as possible for people travelling with children, and also lots of fun for the children themselves - after all, generally, if they are happy and relaxed, so are the parents!  Below is a list of the features included as standard in all our holidays:

Bikes

As we believe our holidays are particularly suitable for children, we also have a wide range of options for their transport, so the whole family can enjoy the break.  We have children’s and teen bikes for those who can manage a whole day in the saddle, tagalongs for the less independent, and for smaller children a choice of bike seats or trailers suitable from 6 months upwards.  

Accommodation

We know that children and adults (usually) go to bed at different times.  So, our family accommodation comprises a large double room with sitting area, a separate smaller bedroom for the children and a bathroom with independent access from both bedrooms. 

Meals

For breakfast, if your children are happy to have the typical French fare of breads, croissants, juice and a hot drink, this is what we provide.  If not, we also have a range of cereals which may be more familiar.

If you are eating here in the evenings, your children are welcome to have the same meal as the adults, at a reduced price of €10 for under 12's.  If not, we are happy to provide a childrens meal, again at a cost of €10 which we serve earlier in the evening -  ice cream, pasta and, dare we admit, chips can be on the menu (well, it's their holiday too!)  We have a small family run set-up, so can't promise to meet every food preference, but will always try our best!

On site activities

Your children will have lots of fun during your cycling trips, but these may well not last a full day and they may not be ready to fall into bed as soon as you return.  So, we have several ways to amuse them whilst you are with us (and maybe even free you some time for a rest too!) 

a large indoor play barn, complete with table football and table tennis

in the courtyard - which is fully enclosed - there is a  swing, slide, boules, footballs, garden toys...

a large splash pool 

a variety of books, puzzles, board games and cards which you are welcome to borrow 

Specially adapted routes

There are several 'tricks' parents can use to ensure everyone stays happy all day, and we can incorporate some or all of these into your itinerary, such as half-day trips,  routes which pass child-friendly activities, one-way trips, where we collect you and your bikes and bring you back to base.  Alternatively, you could opt for a full day's cycling every other day, with trips in the car to different locations and activities on non-cycling days.

Pricing

This has long been our main bugbear on family holidays - the child price seems unfairly expensive compared with the adult price.  So, our pricing keeps the additional cost for bringing your children to a minimum - more fairly reflecting the actual cost to us of providing the extra accommodation, meals and cycle hire to them.  We also charge the same price for our holidays whenever you come - with no extra payment for 'high season'.  We know if you travel in the school holidays, it will cost you more to get here, but we don't pay more for the food or services we provide to you in the summer, so we don't add a premium to our holiday prices.

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