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I personally would prefer a TV in the bedroom but that's because I'm an antisocial git and probably not the sort of guest you're looking for. No matter, if there's a network connection in the room then TV can easily be achieved through the use of iplayer and the like.
edit: Looks like they're parsing the input properly Graham. 😉
You say a kingsized room and a double. I presume that in one of those rooms will be either a set of bunk beds, or a pair of singles?
An obervation is that , big hairy rufty tufty mtbers ( and that's just the girls) don't like sleeping together in a double bed.
If you ever need a back person when guiding give me a shout
Yes, Bunnyhop you are right about the beds. I don't mind putting up just one person/room to start off with until I know if I like the B&B thing or perhaps will have lots of couples (lots of walkers around here). Another idea would be to do tailor-made packages for people wanting to introduce their other half to mountain biking. You could hardly pick a more romantic place really than this hillside! I could offer a bit of skill training as well and if it's a lady lend her a high-spec bike for the duration of the stay.
Thanks for the offer of helping guiding, bunnyhop.
Have sent you a mail, which has been returned, is your addy correct?
Strange, it is correct although I haven't put "at" in capitals. Can you try again?
2 hair dryers per room - 1 for each shoe 🙂
Big white fluffy towels are nice but if you inadvertently skimp on the ablutions - they do show the stains 🙂
Oh & a bog brush - don't you just hate leaving a great big skiddie in the pot?
I have this very afternoon been to visit this B&B which is now up and running.
Who ever stays there is in for a treat. It's on the side of a bridleway, the accommodation is so nice that you'll want to go back and take your partners. The views are breathtaking.
The riding in the area is top class. The secure bike storage is indeed secure.
So go on, visit the hidden places on the edge of the Peaks. You know you want to.
http://www.lilybankfarmcottage.co.uk/
Have to echo the comments about having twin beds/bunks in at least one room. Not many people would travel to go biking on their own or with just a mate, and as stated, mtb is a male domitated sport. For a weekend away, there's always 3 - 6 of us.
Personally wouldn't want somewhere too pristine, as I come back from riding covered in mud, and sometimes blood 🙂 White duvet cover looks like a liability...
The idea of route cards is a good one, maybe put a few examples up on the site? Back them up with GPS files, as lots of peeps have those now? Get some pictures of the food up to tempt people in? Have to admit that the thought of paying £60 for a weekend of guided riding struck me as a bit expensive, but I can be a tight git.
Good luck, you have a lovely place. Might even come and stay, never ridden in the Peaks before.
Keep everything simple but don't skimp on anything! No frilly things or horsebrasses. Good, clean simple bedding, a good sized bath and a wholesome breakfast - not just the stock greasy fry up. Tasty eggs, not pre-sliced bread, thick you've cut it yourself toast etc, and plenty of it.
Open fire, secure bike storage and a hose.
The Old Parsonage at Over Stowey has to be one of the nicest B&B's I've stayed in, in fact the only one that I consider good enough to return.
Lots of comments re tea and mugs, but I'd like to add FRESH MILK! UHT ruins a cuppa. the best places I stay will let you take a small jug of fresh milk up with you.
5 Japanese Lady masseurs :O)
Serious note-shower, bed, loo, tv and damp clean room/house/towels.
Shower gel and soap extra fees.
Area to fix bike for mechanicals?
Friendly owner/staff.
No beans with the fried brekky!!!!!!!
Filter coffee fro brekky.
Decent duvets not the scabby little things that are so common.
Ditto pillows
No tatty paint work or bathroom grouting.
i always find i'm disappointed with the volume of beans whenever i have a cooked english that i haven't cooked.
i love beans. haven't had any in ages. found some heinz beans a while back but most of the tins here are really shit.
Have a look at this place in Brecon: http://www.bridgecafe.co.uk/
Stayed there with Mrs Udder a few years ago, and it was a great place. They do pretty much exactly what people are asking for up there ^. Good, simple accommodation above a caff, with lots of lovely extras.