biker places b&b's
These places are our recommended Biker Friendly places to stay. Some run by Club members so perhaps Biker Friendly is inaccurate. If you're coming up for The Wallace and/or want to have a good tour of auld JockLand then these are ideal places to tour to/from.
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Dunnet Head
Brora
Lossiemouth
Isle of Skye
RoyBridge
Oban
Stirling
North Berwick

Stirling

Oban

RoyBridge

Isle Of Skye

Dunnet Head

Brora

Lossiemouth

North Berwick

Isle of Mull(Not on map yet!)

Aberdeenshire (Not on map yet!)

Aberdeen (Not on map yet!)

Perthshire (Not on map yet!)


If you do decide to give any/all of them a try - say Caledonia Harley Club sent you! You never know, they may decide to charge you more ;-). If you stay at any tell us what you think or if you've got any to recommend then mail here with details.

Trossachs Backpackers Hostel, Callander
Luxurious by hostel standards, all rooms are en-suite and great communal facilities. The club stayed here for the pre-Wallace meeting and immediately booked for other events. Owners very friendly, have bikes of their own - both motor and mountain varieties! They rent out the mountain bikes in case you are feeling energetic. Price is very reasonable and includes tea, coffee, juice, cereal and toast for breakfast. Highly recommended if you wish to explore central Scotland.
Telephone: 01877 331200
e-mail:TROSSTEL@aol.com
Website: http://www.scottish-hostel.co.uk/

Boat of Garten B & B from Matt F.
The Avingormack Guest House in Boat of Garten (Near Avimore) A great biker friendly B & B - has huge and safe parking area. In the countryside on a hill with fantastic views and halfway between the villages of Boat of Garten and Carrbridge. They are offering 10% discount to all participants of the summer Harley Rally being held in Aviemore this year.
Their e-mail: avin.gormack@ukgateway.net, Phone: 01479 831 614 - call them for more info.


Biker Friendly ! The Bottleneck Inn
Sourton Down, Okehampton,Devon EX20 4HT.
Offer the following facilities:-
  1. Large Bar, Eating Area and cosy 'Snug' with log fire
  2. Secluded Camp Site adjacent to the Pub with full facilities
  3. Large Beer Garden with out door lighting and facilities for a camp fire
  4. En- suite Rooms sleep 26 in beds and as many as you like on the floor
  5. Stage and dance floor
  6. Live music, on request, we have access to some great bands. Disco/karaoke also available
  7. Good food at reasonable prices served all day till late (Special priced rally menu available)
  8. Great selection of Real Ales, the more drinkers the cheaper the Ale!
  9. The Pub & Camp Site are located at the end of a private cul de sac, no near neighbours
  10. Plenty of space to park your Bikes
  11. Easy access off adjacent A30 dual carriage way
  12. Extended drinking hours for residents and their friends
  13. Facilities for Disabled Bikers
Directions
On the A30 heading West about 4 miles past the Okehampton junction take the A386 signposted Tavistock & Plymouth. Turn left at the 'T' junction, in about 100 yards turn left again signposted Sourton Down, you will find 'The Bottleneck Inn' at the end of the road.
RALLY INFO 2002
Min 20 people - for smaller numbers please inquire
1. Rally menu - all prices reduced
2. Full Breakfast menu - all prices reduced
3. Some beers and bottle prices reduced where possible
4. Reduced room prices include bedding but not towels or breakfast

Room nos. 1, 2 & 4 = 38 total per night regardless of how many sleeping
These rooms sleep 5 in beds plus as many as you like on the floor. ( those sleeping on floor need to bring sleeping bags)
Room no. 3 = 45 total per night. This room sleeps 7 in beds plus floor space.
Room no. 5 = Organiser's room free of charge if all rooms are booked by Rally members (meals extra)

Payment for rooms will be required on arrival please
5.Entertainment - We have our own disco equipment for use as and when required and access to some very good live entertainment / bands if required, prices to be discussed
6. Extended drinking hours - This applies to residents of the Bottleneck Inn and their friends only, not to the general public. Drinks will be served until 1.30 a.m. with 30 minutes drinking up time. A take away service is available.
7. Camping - Tents normal price from 5.00 per pitch.

The following reduced rates apply when 10 or more pitches are booked.
Two man tent = 3 per night
Four man tent = 5
Showers 30p each

Pitches payable to Malcolm at the campsite in advance on arrival please.
manager@bottleneckinn.co.uk

The Bottleneck Inn, Sourton Down, Okehampton,Devon EX20 4HT
Tel:-01837 861349 Fax 01837 861178

Got this e-mail from "Tom" See the Perthshire link Above:
Just taken a look at your site and spotted the vast area of Perthshire with no listed accommodation on your recommended accommodation map. Please take a look at our site on www.visitperthshire.co.uk to see our B&B and self-catering accommodations. We also have a bike tour section on the site, routes, photos etc. Sorry about the Kawasaki !
EMail:tom@visitperthshire.co.uk
Website: www.visitperthshire.co.uk

Seems a v. v. nice place and you can almost forgive
a) the Kawasaki and b) the links to BMW and Honda WebSites.
Unfortunately I might need to take a bank loan (or be a HOG member) to stay there.

Updated e-mail - if you fancy touring in France or somewhere else.
You may notice their english is better than my Franglais - ok its also better than me English an all:

Specialized in motorbike tours for 7 years, WEST EURO BIKES and Nouveau Monde now offer a wider range of services and circuits across France, Europe and all around the world.
Now, for a week-end or a week, you can enjoy both driving and discovering new places. The experience of these two organizations in motorbikes and travels allow them to meet any of your requirements:

- Hiring of motorbikes: customs or trails (YAMAHA 600, Transalp 650 Dragster, BMW F650, HARLEY DAVIDSON 883, 1340 Road King or Heritage, etc.) - discovery circuits included or not.

- Organization of accommodation - of any kind (on demand) - and possibility to use hotel vouchers for a complete freedom *.

- Circuits using a Road Book or a guide (depending on the area) - motorbike hiring included or not.

Individuals, professionnals of tourism, persons in charge of motorbike associations who are trying to organize events combining conviviality and discovery, do not hesitate to let us know your specific requests!

* Example: a week-end for 1,450 FF (minimum per person) including: hiring of a motorbike (unlimited distance, insurance included) and 3 hotel vouchers (double room in a ** hotel).

E-Mail to: morgane-crtb@region-bretagne.fr
For more information, visit our Web site or contact Jacques at:
WEST EURO BIKES / Nouveau Monde 20, rue Fouré F-44000 NANTES
From France : 02 51 72 23 04 (phone) or 02 40 35 26 29 (fax)
Other countries: 00 33 251 72 23 04 (phone) or 00 33 240 35 26 29 (fax)

Somehow I can't see a British Tourist Board being so biker friendly - which is their loss.

 

 

updated by Gerrybuilt march 03
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