Luxury Châteaux Escapes
Posted: 09/11/19
Now and then, we all need to spoil ourselves. So, for those times when only pure and unadulterated luxury will do, we created out exclus...
Read moreJourney to France, Italy or the UK on a luxury cycling holiday, which is all about the fine dining, beautiful hotels and exceptional service from start to finish. We have curated a selection of some of the finest places to rest your head after a rewarding day spent exploring vineyards and fields of lavender.
From the magnificent châteaux of the Loire which span across the aristocratic estates, to the gourmet feasts of Italy, tucked away in Michelin starred eateries; a luxury tour offers no shortage of incredible bespoke experiences. Treat yourself to a gourmet cycling holiday this summer. Whether you are looking for self-guided or guided cycling holidays, our experts can help you.
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Cycling For Softies means that every morning our luggage was collected from one quaint boutique hotel and deposited at the next ... All we had to do was meander through picturesque, river-side villages and explore formidable fortresses at our leisure, pausing only to devour a gateau in every château. Because of course, cycling means guilt-free gormandizing. There’s no need to regret a baguette or not nosh that brioche, as you simply peddle off the pounds afterwards.
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Posted: 09/11/19
Now and then, we all need to spoil ourselves. So, for those times when only pure and unadulterated luxury will do, we created out exclus...
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