Gardens Short Cycling Break  

2 OR 3 NIGHTS - Gentle/Moderate

A self guided cycling break exploring some of Cheshire's finest gardens. You stay at Manor Farm B & B in a lovely rural setting in a lovely garden. Explore the surrounding countryside which is great for cycling with quiet lanes and pretty villages and numerous gardens. Cycle to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens one of Cheshire Gardens of Distinction and also local gardens open as part of the National Gardens Scheme, like Well House Cottage Garden, previously a winner of Cheshire in Bloom, Valve House and Grafton Lodge.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens are dominated by a Gothic Castle (not open). The gardens and grounds have many beautiful specimen trees, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, ponds and lakes with the highlight being the beautiful Temple Garden. The grounds also has a nature reserve and a rare breeds animal centre with children's corner.

On the three night holiday a chance to leave the bikes behind for a day and visit two gardens a little further afield. Arley Hall and Gardens is a 45 minute drive from Manor Farm and Mount Pleasant Gardens is on the way to Arley. Alternatively you can visit 2 well know garden centres, the specialist Stapley Water Gardens and Bridgemere Garden Centre near the Tudor market town of Nantwich

Cycling distances - Gentle 10 -15 miles or moderate 20 -25 miles, 

Accommodation: Manor Farm B & B 

Manor Farm

COST: Per person, includes entrance to all the gardens (a donation is given to the National Gardens Scheme gardens)

Number of nights	Manor Farm
2	£175
3	£210
Single supp/night	£10 - £15

Child Discounts - (Children sharing with 2 adults) Under 2 - free, under 4 -  80%, Under 12 - 50% and 12 to 16 - 25%

 

This cycling holiday includes -  Overnight  B & B accommodation Entrance fees to gardens Detailed routes, maps, background information Quality bikes (discount available of you prefer to bring your own) Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres Full support and back-up should you need help Car parking   Nearest station - Hartford, near Northwich or Chester

EXAMPLE ITINERARY  3 night break - (We do flexible start days so itinerary may change to fit open days of garden, or we can switch days to suit you)

First Day - Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Visit to Valve House cottage garden and then a circular ride to Wrenbury and Marbury Mere. 15 miles

Day 2 - Circular ride to Tattenhall and Farndon. Stop for lunch at a local pub with good food, or tea shop across the river in Holt. Return visiting Well House Cottage Garden and Antiques shop. From here cycle past Stretton Water Mill and through Tilston, past Stretton Water Mill  visiting Grafton Lodge and another small local garden.

Day 3 - Leave the bikes for today and tour two of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction. Arley Hall and Gardens is a 45 minute drive away from Manor Farm. On the way, visit Mount Pleasant Gardens with views over the Cheshire Plain. Alternatively can visit the specialist Stapley Water Gardens and Bridgemere Garden Centre, coupled with a visit to the nearby tudor market town of Nantwich

Day 4 -  Check out of your room. You can leave your car and then circular ride for that day. We will meet you back at the accommodation at an agreed time to collect the bikes. Circular ride to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens and Malpas. Distance 15 miles

EXAMPLE ITINERARY  2 night break - (We do flexible start days so itinerary may change to fit open days of garden, or we can switch days to suit you)

First Day - Arrive at accommodation from lunchtime. We meet you when you arrive to deliver bikes and adjust them to make sure they are comfortable. Visit to Valve House cottage garden and then a circular ride to Wrenbury and Marbury Mere. 15 miles

Day 2 - Circular ride to Tattenhall and Farndon. Stop for lunch at a local pub with good food, or tea shop across the river in Holt. Return visiting Well House Cottage Garden and Antiques shop. From here cycle past Stretton Water Mill and through Tilston, past Stretton Water Mill  visiting Grafton Lodge and another small local garden.

Day 3 - Check out of your room. You can leave your car and then circular ride for that day. We will meet you back at the accommodation at an agreed time to collect the bikes. Circular ride to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens and Malpas. Distance 15 miles

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