@ikkje has introduced me to self catering accommodation for a bike trip (previously mostly used hotels exclusively)
He’s found some really quirky and unusual properties that you’d never normally stay in
Benefits are that they provide the ability to please yourself, spread out your stuff and have indoor/outdoor eating and more rooms (kitchen/lounge/roof terrace etc)
Most have garages/barns or safe parking for the bikes
If you choose an old town like Thann or the others in Germany there are plenty of bars/restaurants and cafes …plus local shops and supermarkets, all within 5 mins walking distance
In France/Spain or Italy it’s great to go out at 7-8am to see the wee towns waking up and go to the bakery/fruit shop or Carrefour Express for Croissants/bread and fresh fruit & milk/yoghurt and charcuterie etc
Stop for a quick coffee on the way back & sit outside a bar/cafe
So much more refreshing than hotels all the time - you get to see more of the country
Plus it works out cheaper too & if you feel like not going out you can buy & prepare food for supper at the accommodation
Especially when @ikkje conjures up smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, with Parmesan slices (you’d appreciate that EVskiy, minus the charcuterie of course)
500ml of beer in a German supermarket was about €1 compared with €5 in a bar/restaurant…..it’s good to have both options
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