What our Guests think about Ridersrest
- 2009 -
Dean & Fay - New Zealand
so good we had to come back for another 2 days T&W are 2 genuine people.
Alan Turner - Somerset
What should have been one night turned into a week, and a fantastic week, can't reccomend the area, the place and above all Tony & Wendys hospitality highly enough.
Jon Phelps - Bath
Excellent will come again even if it is run by an ex Bootneck.
Jay Elliott - Turville, Badminton
Just great, loved every moment, good roads, good food, good beer, will come again.
Andre - Barnsley, S Yorks
If only all places could be like this - Superb I'd certainley be back for a longer stay and explore the area.
Colin Askey - Cannock Staff's
Whatever perfection is, this is it, people, place, all perfect. Would reccomend to all. (the one with the sh!t BMW)
Bernie & Jenny - Tyr Ysgol, Penyoae, Wales
Stunning. A perect home from home! Good hosts, good food and good company, what more could you want.
Steve & Tes- Bideford Devon
Well guy's, yet another great week, weather and roads with good friends... food, beer and the list goes on and on! Can't wait for the retur! xxx S&T
Jon & Mary Collett - Bristol
Thank you both for your hospitality. Lovely food & good company. Hope to come back, for a longer stay. x
Tim Hall - Eaton upon Tern, Shropshire
Many Thanks for all your hospitality and advice. Top place.
I checked in here in September 09 for 3 nights whilst touring France
alone on my R6. I'd previously realised that there were an abundance of
twisty roads in the area coupled with some interesting places to visit.
I wasn't disappointed and must reiterate all of the comments from
my predecessors; the place is a real gem thanks to the diligence of Tony
and Wendy.
From Riders rest I was going to nearby Mas de Clos for a weekend of
track days with eybis.com so Tony introduced me to Jean-Louise Fontaine
the owner of Moto Expert in nearby Brive La Gallarde who supplied me
with new (discounted) tyres for my track day experience.
Unfortunately I low sided my bike which then barrel rolled the 2nd day
at Mas de Clos. Thereafter the real service 'beyond the call of duty'
kicked in from Riders Rest & my new friend Jean-Louise from Moto Expert
in Brive. Tony rescued me from a remote drop off point 20 miles from
Riders Rest whilst my bike was transported to the Yamaha Dealer in Brive
courtesy of my new 'best friend' Jean-Louise who was also attending the
track days. Over the next few days Tony, Wendy & Jean-Louise at Moto
Expert supported me through an unscheduled extended stay at Riders Rest.
Meanwhile I tried to decide how best to proceed and then awaited a
partial repair & geometry check to my bike c/o the Yamaha Dealer in
Brive before limping home to the UK. Wendy quietly listened to my
futile analysis of my track day antics, Tony ferried me around whilst
generally doing everything he could to boost my moral and Jean-Louise
who transported me and the remains of my bike around at no cost to me
incredibly even offered me free use of his own bike for the 5 days I was
grounded.
This support turned an otherwise disastrous end to my 'brilliant' biking
holiday into 'another grand adventure' with a happy ending & I cannot
thank everyone enough for their sensitivity and kindness in my hour of
need.
All that aside I think that the owners of such a bikers retreat could be
forgiven for retreating into their own space each evening whilst leaving
their guests to their own devices. Not so at Riders Rest. Tony and
Wendy as far as I could see both hosted their guests each evening and in
doing so created a friendly and social atmosphere which everyone enjoyed
whether they were passing through for just one night or were staying a
few days.
Finally the accommodation and in particularly the bunk house is worthy
of mention, it's fantastic, as are Wendy's meals; so much so I've not
had to eat anything else since and I'm still running on a full tank!
It's relatively early days for Riders Rest & listening to Tony & Wendy's
plans for the future it's only going to get even better so I'd urge
anyone who's touring through France to include at least an overnights
stay at Riders Rest in there itinerary.
Many thanks once again for everything you did for me. Best wishes Tim
Hall
Franco Zeolu - Woodley, Berks
Roads are awsome, scenery amaizing. Riders Rest made it all so easy. Thanks to wendy & Tony, I'll be back!!!
Tony Rendell - Somerset
WOW! what a holiday bring on 2010, huge thanks to wendy & Tony
Mike & Bev Winters - Peterborough
Great to see you both again & glad things going well. Thanks for your hospitality, we had a brilliant couple of days..
Richard & Lesley Wyatt - Dorking Surrey
We have had a great time yummy food! Super accommodation who needs a sat nav when you have Tony - Thank you for helping with the routes. Thank you Wendy and Tony hope to be back.
Alex & Lynne Kay (The Rev Counter) - Kingscleve
Thank you for a lovely stay - great food, fab roads. See you again x
Howard Copsey - Horesham, West Sussex
Sorry about the shower & Thanks for the chilli ; Back again one day I hope.
Pete Allen - Alderney, Channel Islands
Great! back soon.
Mark Gaudion - Alderney, Channel Islands
Tony & Wendy, great company, great food will be back soon for longer stay.
Steve Copsey - Alderney, C.I.
Can't wait to come back, many thanks.
Richard & Cheryl Goring & Wycombe
A restful relaxing week (or so) This is a lovely corner of France. Sorry not to see Wendy for more than a day; but we'll be back see you soon.
Karl Burgess - Helston, Cornwall
Great stay - Again. Tony was welcoming as ever, Back next year. Thanks.
Clare & Josh - Reading
Once again a fantastic stay. Really Chilled - The ride out was great - food was amaizing as it was before - Thank you both again - Very much.
Steve & Liouse Loft - Milton Keynes
Brilliant stay. Tony & Wendy were excellent company. Riding around the local roads taking advantage of Tony's knowledge was a memorable experience.
Ray Crook - Bristol
'Ridersrest' - What a find! by day, fantastic roads & routes, by night a relaxing location, good home cooked food and perfect hosts. Riding out with Tony was a privilige. His knowledge of the roads and conditions is second to none and that allowed me to concentrate on enjoying the experience - hence no 'Chicken Strips' remaining on my new french tyre! Wendy looked after me so well. Great selection of freshly prepared food, everything clean and just so. Such genuine person. Hope to be back for more. Best Regards Ray (Triumph Speed Four)
Tony Carter - Shefield, Yorkshire
Thanks very much for a great welcome.
Tom Rainsbury (Owl) - Canterburry, Kent
Yet another great stay - see you next year.
Karl Burgess - Helston, Cornwall
Sadly only one night, but thoroughly enjoyed. Many thanks, Au revoir!
Glenn, Sammy, Bernie and Rob - Kintbury, Berkshire
Another fantastic stay, great food, accomodation and wonderfully friendly and helpful hosts. Thanks from us all.
Tony & Keith - Colton, Leeds & Woodcroft, Chepstow
Great Accomodation, food, wine & company. Thanks again.
Nicola & Mike - Essex
Thank you for a lovely night. Great food and great people.
Carolyn & Garry - Middlesbrough
Great week. Big big thank you to Wendy & Tony for their warm hospitality. We'll be back xxxx
Michael (Taz) & Dianne - The North East, England
"Best Holiday Ever" Great food, great roads, and swimming pool. Thanks to you both xxxx
Gordon & Denise Jenkins - S Nettton, Co Durham
Brill week good food well looked after many thanks.
Steve (Scots) - Kent
Great time here. Very friendly and helpful. Great trips on good roads. Excellent food + company. Highly recommended. Thanks.
Gerard & Irma - Nieuwlesen, Hengelo, Netherlands
Thanks for everything! Nice - kleen - A lot of bathrooms nice/friendly owners Lovely quiet surroundings. Walk in the night into the forrest, very nice! And a swimmingpool! We had too much booze so tomorrow we do it easyer.
Ian & Nicky Buckingham - Blandford St Mary, Dorset
We've had a special week. Everything has been perfect, even the weather. We hope to come back xx
Simon (Sprocket) & Hazel - Fifield, Oxford
Now it is time to go the pair of us are well pi55ed off. Its been an excellent week, the home from home aspect has exceeded expectations on all fronts. We did not know France at all and have been truly delighted by the scenery, weather and most of all, those roads. My new fron tyre is well scrubbed in, the rear is blistered and wear is even accross the whole of the tread. Tony & Wendy, thanks so much for a pleasurable, most memorable (& tiering) week, we will return. PS - if you havent been here yet, look forward to the hairpin!!
Rob Brown & Glen Humphrey - Kintbury, Berks
Lovely place, lovely people. Good bed aim to be back.
Letisie & Massimo - Sardegna, Italy http://web.me.com/mcesaraccio
Thanks for everything we are having a lovely stay. Good food good company and good beds! if you want to check where we have been and where we are going check our blog.
Dejonghe Luc & Delmotte Sabien - Tielt, Belgie www.lucsa1.be
Thanks for everything. Very good places good company. Het was hier zeer goed. Leuke mensen en mooi plaats. We komen nog teuig
Jock (Symbol SEM) - Behinde you... : )
Its been over 1 year since I was first here and it now feels far too long to not have such great company and veggie grub. The sign of a good trip is if you don't want to leave and I don't want to go. So see you soon and all my best wishes. x
Steve & Tes - Bideford, North Devon
Yet another visit!! Thak you Wendy for the great food & Tony for the great roads! See you soon xx
Lee Mayne - Oswestery, Shropshire
Thank you for a very special time.
Toby & Carole - Crickheath, Oswestery, Shropshire Graet rideouts, visited some great places, Wendys homemade foods fantastic just like home. Will be back soon to have another great week.
Lynn & Mike Hughes - Oswestery, Shropshire Very impressesd. Wonderful food. Marvelous week. Made very welcome. Thank you Tony & Wendy.
Rainey & Jon Nevill - Bath District (SEM) Back again Doh! Ya just can't keep us away. See you again real soon - Should say it all. xx
Nick Moffat & Claire - Stockton and Gateshead This!! boys and girls is why your life is bikes, the reason you ride - enjoy - 1st class. Many thanks - nice welcome comfy beds, lovely food & Wendy (soon to be) super cool Gran!
Shaun & Brenda Blewitt; J Winspear + AM Hughes - Darlington, Hatlepool + Billingham It was perfect, the setting the hosts, really feel part of the family, even got coffee in bed. Would recommend & will return.
D Curran + Steve Bailey - Stockton - on - Tees Stayed for 1 night only but made to feel really welcome!! Tony & Wendy are perfect hosts. I will be back.
Peter - Hackney, London Superb riding getting here & superb hosts in Tony & Wendy. I'll certainly be recommending the Auvergne + Riders Rest to friends.
Paul & Muriel - Le Foyt, Frogland (neighbours) Riding was bliss, a place not to miss - this region is second to none. It's the 6th time we've been, I guess we're just keen as Tony & Wendy are fun! THE PERFECT BIKERS PIT STOP.
Justarider says - www.2wat.org.uk The food alone was worth the trip. The rides out with Tony are over great roads and to interesting places. Really enjoyed the company and the top hospitality from Wendy and Tony. Highly recommended to all - Very infact !!
Steve Ellis - Sheffield, South Yorkshire - (Fat Controller) www.2wat.org.uk Many thanks for an outstanding week, fantastic rides whether you're a novice or kneedown jockey, thanks to Wendy for the marvellous food. Would recommend this to anyone - much appreciate the riding tips. PS whatever you do do not mention the "Forces" or you'll never hear the end of it :)
Debbie Ellis - Sheffield, South Yorkshire - (elsd) www.2wat.org.uk Absolutely fantastic time, gorgeous food & perfect rides.
Mel Hicks - Ferndown, Dorset - (Mel64) www.2wat.org.uk A very enjoyable week... Fantastic biking roads, very comfortable accommodation and great food Next time you are passing in the UK drop in for a brew!
Don McLean & Marie Calen - Canberra, Austrailia (Temporarily in Bath UK) Read about Riders Rest online whilst researching first touring trip to France. Reviews and comments sparked my interest in dropping in and we have not been disappointed Tony is a wealth of biking knowledgeand has been able to help us plan a very enjoyable introduction to some beautiful biking areas in France. Wendy & Tony are very welcoming and warm hosts and we've felt very much at home. Will be recommending Riders Rest to others.
Rafe Prior - Bingley, West Yorkshire First trip abroad on the bike & what a memoriable one with Tony & Wendy the perfect hosts. Wendy's cooking is fantastic coupled with a smile& warm heart. Tony too is a top bloke. Both the room and showers spotless. Will be the first rest on my next trip hopefully wth the Mrs.
Steve Martin - Canvey Island, Essex Great place to stay, will come again.
John Whybrow - Dartford, Kent Very good stay, great food, warm welcome - Thanks -
Michael Sutherland - Whitley Bay Warm welcome, good food & a good place to base yourself in this area of France.
Phil Nelson - Bishop Auckland Fantastic day out with Tony, Great place to stay
Geoff Toscano - South Shields Great stay again Tony & Wendy. Superb roads & food
Mark Watton - Darlington Excellent ride out great place to stay.
Jack Stewart - Durham Ditto what Graham said.
Graham Wilson - Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Our 2 day stay was excellent with Wendy & Tony. Home from Home. Great meals with great accommodation many thanks.
Alan Emery (Little Al) - Stourbridge Good food, good accommodation good company - Say no more!
Alan Barker - Shrewsbury Fantastic accommodation and food. Great company and (hopefully) dry roads. Highly recommended
Jim Sunley - Horseforth, Leeds Good food, good company, good rest. Very highly recommended.
John Lambort - Leeds, West Yorkshire Great place, warm welcome, Blackbird heaven. Tony + Wendy great. Highly recommended.
Gary Treacher - Maidenhead Berks. Great time - Tony - Thanks for the entertainment. Wendy thanks for the great food. "I shall return".
Mark O Donavan - Cork, Ireland Great setting, "I will be back"
Tony, Barry, John - Hampshire, Lancashire, Wiltshire, England Good spot, good company great food and a smashing couple!! Thanks.
Paul Millhouse - Milton Keynes www.iwanttowheelie.co.uk Great drill nice selection of drill bits, wish the neighbours were deaf!
Si Capon - Hemel - Hempstead Didn't like Elvis on the jukebox!
Phil Carrington - Hemel - Hempstead Good food and top hosts my recommendation is I will be back!
Andy Sheppard - Waford Had a great four days, very hospitable, friendly and good company. Will keep in contact and come again. Thanks very much Tony & Wendy. !!
Chris Powell - Horrabridge, Devon Really good week comfortable and good food (Thanks Wendy) Good hosts very welcoming.
David McCarthy - Plymouth Great week supported by 1st class hosts & ace food - bring on more pear tart. And then there's the roads.....!!