" We thoroughly enjoyed the scenic bike rides, great food and atmosphere here with other guests - a highlight.  A memorable experience for our family" - Deb, Gavin, Caleb and Noah - Melbourne, Australia October 2011 view more guests comments

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, Trailgators and trailers for the less independent, and for smaller children bike seats suitable from 9 months upwards.  

Accommodation

We have a range of accommodation choices, all designed to be ideal for families.  At our base, our family accommodation comprises a double room with sitting area, a separate bedroom for the children and a bath or shower room with independent access from both bedrooms. 

In addition, we also have  some special places locally with a self-catering option.  We know that this flexibility and independence suits some families better, so are happy to offer this alternative for your cycling holiday.  Click HERE for more details.

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.  We also have a range of cereals which may be more familiar.

If you are eating here in the evenings, your children will have the same meal as the adults, at a reduced price for under 12's. Although we serve primarily French fare, we won't expect your children to eat snails and frog's legs - unless of course, they want to!

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 garden 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 and one-way trips.  Alternatively, you could opt for a full day's cycling every other day, with trips in the car or by train 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.  

" We had a wonderful time - an amazing experience, especially for our kids who were on their first trip abroad" - Hoechstetter family, Colorado, USA - July 2011 view more guests comments

 

 

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