I stayed stayed with Niamh and Mark for 6 days in August 2018, along with 4 other women. We had, simply put, the most outstanding cycling holiday! Pyrenees Cycling Lodge met and exceeded my expectations in every way. The food and accommodations are outstanding and our hosts were welcoming, informative, and generous. I cannot wait for my trip to Pyrenees Cycling Lodge!More
Spent 7 nights here with Mid-Oxon cycling club. Mark and Niamh made the stay par-excellance. The accommodation was clean, spacious and comfortable. The breakfast (including a good helping of porridge) and evening meal were 5*. and suited for a hard days riding up the Cols. Each day the evening meal delivered a 3 course meal of the highest quality and offered a vegetarian option which I took. The desserts were just amazing, the Cheesecake probably the best I have ever had!. The website provided a good variety of routes to download and Mark's / Niamh knowledge/advice of the rides in the area was helpful to ensure we were making the most of our stay. The "Icing on the Cake" though had to be Mark and Niamh who made the whole stay superb. Nothing was too much trouble to support all 9 of us, even given how busy they were they had enough time to socialise. Plus the free coffee and team with home made cakes when we arrived back after a ride. I would highly recommend any club thinking of staying here to book now for next year!!! I will be certainly hoping and looking forward to staying again in the future.
Thanks for the lovely and thorough review Dave. It was great to host your club at the lodge - a lovely easygoing group. We're delighted that you enjoyed the lodge so much and that you had everything here to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You'll get a whole cheesecake to yourself next time..;o) Look forward to welcoming you guys again. All the best Niamh & Mark.
Niamh and Mark are terrific hosts running a quiet and clean lodge for cyclists. The rooms are comfortable with good en-suite bathing facilities. The food is splendid at both breakfast and evening mealtimes. Home cooked to an excellent standard with plenty for the hungry cyclist. There is secure bike storage as well as basic tools. The washing and drying facilities for clothing are sound as well.
Overall a friendly relaxing base for cycling in the Pyrenees. Well situated for the main climbs. Would recommend and stay again.
Thanks for the great review Ramsay. It was a pleasure to host Stan and yourself for the week that you stayed with us. Delighted you enjoyed everything about the lodge. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. All the best Niamh & Mark
A group of 3 of us stayed here for a 4 day cycling holiday few weeks ago. The location is perfect for some epic, famous climbs. Stunning scenery that you can never get tired of!
The Lodge was ideal for us - comfortable, plenty of space and great value for money. Also a great room to safely store and maintain your bikes
The real value was in Niamh and Mark - they looked after us so well! The food was a big highlight; hearty breakfast prior to taming the Pyrenean Cols, a great selection of beers to reward us for the exercise and fantastic three course meal each evening. Considering they're not chefs, it really was tremendous! We all loved chatting to the other guests during the day about their experiences.
I hardly ever like to return to the same place twice (in order to experience new places), but this is a place the I am keen to stay again...if only to tame Hautacam plus scale Tourmalet more quickly!
Thanks so much for the very positive review Ian. It was a pleasure to host you guys for your trip to the Pyrénées. We're delighted you enjoyed the lodge and the area and got to conquer some of the major climbs despite the hot weather! The social side of the lodge is special and it's great to hear people chatting & laughing before and after a days cycle. We'd love to see you guys again sometime - we'll start stocking the beer fridge now..;o) All the best Niamh & Mark
Just returned from staying with Neve and Mark at this wonderful cycling lodge. Everything is top notch, especially the scrumptious homecooked meals prepared by them. You immediately feel like you are staying with friends in this perfect location to bag a bunch of famous Tour cols which we did. Stories shared around the table at meals with likeminded cyclists from around the world was so enjoyable. Thanks for a great holiday - highly recommend!
Thanks so much for the lovely review Susan! It was such a pleasure to have you girls stay with us and bring great life & laughter to the lodge - good times round the dinner table. You girls got the best of the area what with cycling all the great climbs plus the additional pleasure hiking and exploring the valley - the best of both worlds! Hopefully see you all back someday. All the best Niamh & Mark.
I stayed at the Pyrenees Cycling Lodge recently for a long cycling weekend, and it was exactly what I was looking for!
The lodge's location is perfect for exploring the Pyrenees by bike with easy access to countless cols, some famous and others less well-known, right from the door. There is secure bike storage with access to tools to keep your machine rolling smoothly. The owners, Niamh and Mark, always had great advice on where to ride and are interested to hear of your adventures at day's end.
The accommodations are spotless and quite comfortable, and the lodge has all you need to relax after a long day on the bike. The honor bar is a nice touch to help relax with a well-earned beer and snack in the communal lounge after a long day in the saddle.
I don't think Niamh and Mark are trained chefs, but they certainly fooled me! The breakfasts were great and, as others have mentioned, the porridge is a great way to fuel up each day. The dinners were fantastic; the cuisine was varied and delicious, and my vegetarian preferences were accommodated. All meals are taken together with other guests, providing for an enjoyable communal atmosphere.
Overall, the Pyrenees Cycling Lodge was the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by bike. The lodge was comfortable, the food was outstanding, and the owners were friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to return!
Thanks for the very thorough and positive review Marc. It was a pleasure to host you at the lodge for your long weekend cycling. We can't believe how much climbing you packed into a 3 day trip and in all conditions - hats off! Look forward to seeing you again sometime. Cheers Niamh & Mark
