Ducati friendly B&B in Cornwall

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Ronnie Ringding, Oct 22, 2012.

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  1. Next month I leave my desk job and moving to Cornwall to start a B&B.
    However, I want to offer something others may not so would like your input / experiances of visiting B&Bs.

    I want to offer riders garage or under cover parking (at least for a couple of bikes).
    Hanging space for wet gear.
    Access to my own tools for maintenance (general not necessarily Ducati specific).
    Parcel service for clothes. You DHL your suitcase/cardboard box of clothes to me and after an unencumbered ride down and weeks holiday I post it back to you.

    Can you think of anything either rider specific you would like (though it is not a rider exclusive B&B)?

    Also, when you have visited B&B's (with or without bikes), what have you found good and bad that could have been better?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Ronnie Ringding, Oct 22, 2012
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  2. Don't skimp on the sausages - crap sausages - you're ruined
     
    #2 Greyman, Oct 22, 2012
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  3. Have you got a miserable old battleaxe to run reception and serve breakfast?
     
    #3 shadow, Oct 22, 2012
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  4. a guide to some good local roads & pubs on route
     
    #4 Char, Oct 22, 2012
  5. More seriously, nice local rides to a point of interest / pub / event on a large map
     
    #5 shadow, Oct 22, 2012
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  6. Damn you're quick :biggrin:
     
    #6 shadow, Oct 22, 2012
  7. Recommendations and contacts with local pubs/restaurants for dinner.Good luck with your new venture.
     
    #7 mervyn, Oct 22, 2012
  8. No gravel next nor near the place.:eek: Sounds like a great idea ,lucky you.
     
    #8 eyore, Oct 22, 2012
  9. a nice big discount to forum members
     
    #9 Char, Oct 22, 2012
  10. his & hers onesies
     
    #10 Char, Oct 22, 2012
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  11. Try and catch the angling crowd if you have any lakes nearby, or near to the sea being cornwall - recommend tackle shops etc
     
    #11 Greyman, Oct 22, 2012
  12. A drying room for riding kit would be a good idea.
     
    #12 figaro, Oct 22, 2012
  13. Good luck on the business venture, sadly I cant help with any new ideas, but I may look you up in the future :upyeah:
     
    #13 mattmccabebrown, Oct 22, 2012
  14. That all sounds OK to me, best of luck.
    I usually get lumbered with the organising of B&B's/routes when a bunch of us go on biking trips. Any complaints from the lads have almost always been about the scoff. Good grub, and good showers and you've cracked it.
    One in particular ( Mrs Woodier's Holywood House in Grantown on Spey-highly recommended) is great, she always has platefuls of freshly baked cakes and buns laid on for us when we arrive, out of sight parking round the back for six/eight bikes and loads of piping hot water. Just what's needed after 8/10 hours biking around the Highlands.

    The clothing parcel sounds like a good idea, not really needed for a bunch of lads (jeans and t-shirts are all I take) but definately handy if travelling with the wife (she needs a seperate frock-van to follow us)


    Where is this B&B you're starting?
     
    #14 Parabolica, Oct 22, 2012
  15. Hookers
     
    #15 Mr C, Oct 22, 2012
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  16. I can't be sharing with rugby players:eek:
     
    #16 figaro, Oct 22, 2012
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  17. Plenty of rooms with twin beds. Ensuite showers where there is room to swing the proverbial cat!
     
    #17 snailspace, Oct 22, 2012
  18. And a bag of coke to snort off their tits :upyeah:

    All for £25 per person per night of course :smile:

    Oh and a cooked breakfast in the morning :upyeah:
     
    #18 El Toro, Oct 22, 2012
  19. Thanks for the input, keep em coming.

    Its in Perranporth. Quite location, Sea views. 7 mins walk to the beach for anglers/swimers/surfers
    4-5 mins walk to resturants and pubs.

    Garage for two bikes Paved space at back for more.
    No gravel, paved drive.

    One certain and maybe one more twin rooms available.

    Large Hot showers - Done! Maybe even a bath!

    Drying room might be garage I will see what I can do when I am there.

    Good breakfasts with quality sausages (wife is gluten free so local all meat sausages).
    Cakes on arrival: no probs but also cream teas more likely.

    Ride out/ pubs etc I will request Ducatisti Cornwall riders to advise here if possible.

    Discounts for Ducatisti: Of course (Free three day weekend for two for anyone who can fix the 749 misfire)
     
    #19 Ronnie Ringding, Oct 22, 2012
  20. All you'd need is a glorified cupboard with tempered airflow to dry the gear quickly. I'll look into supply fans for you, shouldn't be mega pricy.
     
    #20 figaro, Oct 22, 2012
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