Cycling World Magazine June 2017 | Page 40

40 | Cycling World Accommodation for cyclists – with a twist! Fancy somewhere a bit different to stay after a long ride? Then read on. By Tom Edwards, www.holidaysbycycle.com After a long day on the saddle you will need a place to rest your bones and get a good night’s sleep, and most of us manage to find a well-known hotel in the town centre, or stumble on a quaint B&B on the outskirts of a village. However, for the more adventurous and creative there are some unique and quirky offerings around – if you look hard enough. So, If the thought of interesting and unusual accommodation makes your travel juices start flowing, we have put together a selection of some of Europe’s most intriguing places to stay, from donkey sheds to tree houses, and they all welcome cyclists!