Biker Bed & Breakfast

[scumdog]

Those that use B&B when touring, what are your prerequisites? What things are important to you and what makes you decide to stay at a particular B&B??

And what are the things you DON'T want???

Just curious.

[scumdog]

A bit sad when you have to reply to you OWN posting but I'd really like some critical comment and I don't know any other way to get the thread noticed.:spudwhat:

[Scorpygirl]

Sorry Scumdog Rhino and I have never used B & Bs so can't comment. We have always used motels (one in Opononi provided breakfast), or camped/tented. Don't usually bother about a big breakfast but get something along the way - brunch.

[scumdog]

So if you had the option of a place that also offered a good camping location as well as a B&B would you be interested? Would you stop there?

[laRIKin]

We have never ever, even thought of going to a B&B.
They just sound a lot dearer than a camp site.
So we are no help to you either, apart for the fact that they may be out of the norm for some people.

[Scorpygirl]

So if you had the option of a place that also offered a good camping location as well as a B&B would you be interested? Would you stop there?

Maybe but for us would be camping facilities/motel units or cabins and a restaurant close by that provided dinner/breakfasts etc. if we wanted

Just my opinion. I am prepared to be shot!

[kiwifruit]

do want: privacy, tv, shower etc
dont want: to feel crowded

just my 0.02c

[scumdog]

Now we're getting somewhere, what about a B&B at the same rate as an average motel PLUS your own privacy - but biker-friendly hosts with a lounge with TV/I.net connection AND safe bike storage??

But if you want, - a site for tents at the same location with shower/toilet right there?

And 1/2km to shops and also on SH1?

[Skunk]

Used one at Phillip Island... prefect because:
Private, cheap, good quality, clean, comfortable, and close to Cowes - the after-race happening place.

The most important: Private, clean, comfortable, and close by what we want at the time.

Couldn't give a shit about the breakfast.

Didn't need to worry about security but I would if I was on the bikes. Friendly, helpful staff/hosts would be a bonus.

Don't wants: Unexpected 'extra' charges on the bill.

[scumdog]

Used one at Phillip Island... prefect because:
Private, cheap, good quality, clean, comfortable, and close to Cowes - the after-race happening place.

The most important: Private, clean, comfortable, and close by what we want at the time.

Couldn't give a shit about the breakfast.

Hmm, no races here unless you create 'em but handy to the Catlins Coastal Route (you've heard of it, right?) otherwise as above - and brekky if you want .

[scumdog]

Maybe but for us would be camping facilities/motel units or cabins and a restaurant close by that provided dinner/breakfasts etc. if we wanted

Just my opinion. I am prepared to be shot!

The camping facilities are RIGHT THERE but the restaurant is 1.6km away - although Fish'n'Chips is available 1/5km away.

Fuel and garage 300metres away.

Gargre with most tools also RIGHT THERE.

[Skunk]

I have heard of it. Southern South Island is on the to-do list. Been as far as Kingston (for the Flyer) but no further.

I've got to do it.

[scumdog]

Well, get your sorry arse down here - with the knowledge you have a place you can count on to pitch your tent/shave a B&B or however you want to stay.

This is the gateway to peaceful uncluttered roads and marvelous scenery and wildlife - with various routes that lead off to Milford Sound, Queenstown or wherever you want to go (Jantar is just up the road - idb a little further on).

[skidMark]

a bike mechanic workshop and a place to stay put your feet up and get your bike fixed....i like it lol

[scumdog]

a bike mechanic workshop and a place to stay put your feet up and get your bike fixed....i like it lol

Yeah, your GN will probably need it when you get here, I know there is at least three metric spanners available..

C.B. Says the eggs are all 'free-range' but she can't speak for the bacon....