Are triple rooms available?
Unfortunately we are unable to offer triple rooms.
Do the rooms have bathtubs or showers?
All hotel rooms come with a private ensuite. In historic hotels, bathroom facilities can vary; you may find that some rooms will have a tub, others will have showers, and some will have a shower over the tub.
Can I request a ground floor room?
The majority of the hotels we use have limited or no ground floor rooms. If you require a ground floor room, please request it in advance and we will try our best to arrange it for you.
Do the hotels have elevators (lifts)?
Most of the hotels we use do not have elevators. For this reason, we recommend that you only join a Blue-Roads tour if you are able to walk upstairs unassisted.
We may need you to fill out a self assessment form if you advise us of any mobility requirements.
We may need you to fill out a self assessment form if you advise us of any mobility requirements.
Do we dine at the hotels?
Breakfasts will be served in our hotels throughout the trip.
Included evening meals come in the form of a three-course dinner, either in our hotel or at a local pub or restaurant. Please note that drinks will not always be included.
Included evening meals come in the form of a three-course dinner, either in our hotel or at a local pub or restaurant. Please note that drinks will not always be included.
What kind of room should I book?
At the time of booking, you will need to specify whether you would like a twin room (two single beds) or a double room (one standard-sized bed for two people). Room types are not interchangeable.
What grade of hotel do you use?
We use a 3-star/4-star standard of accommodation ranging from country inns to town centre hotels (and the odd castle!). Rather than going by the official grading (based solely on facilities rather than the standard of the accommodation), we base our choices on quality, charm and character.
In all hotels, the rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
In all hotels, the rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
What else should I know?
Many of the traditional accommodations we use are historic buildings that have been converted to hotels.
Often the rooms are different shapes and sizes, and some may be smaller than you might be used to in newer chain hotels.
Most of our hotels do not have elevators or air conditioning. In many cases, this is due to regulations concerning ‘listed’ (protected) buildings. However, guests will be offered fans during periods of hot weather.
Often the rooms are different shapes and sizes, and some may be smaller than you might be used to in newer chain hotels.
Most of our hotels do not have elevators or air conditioning. In many cases, this is due to regulations concerning ‘listed’ (protected) buildings. However, guests will be offered fans during periods of hot weather.
Is porterage included?
Porterage is included wherever possible.
Can Blue-Roads arrange pre and post tour accommodation in the cities of arrival and departure?
Yes. You can request for us to arrange pre and post accommodation at the time of booking.
Please note: most tours start at 8.30am or 6pm on Day 1 of your tour. If your tour departs in the morning, we advise that you arrive at the hotel the night before so you’re ready to meet your guide in the morning.
If your tour commences in the evening, you may not require pre tour accommodation – so you can arrive at your leisure.
Most tours end in the early evening. We cannot usually drop you off at the airport, so we suggest you return home the day after your trip finishes to ensure that you don’t miss your flight due to unforeseen circumstances.
Please note: most tours start at 8.30am or 6pm on Day 1 of your tour. If your tour departs in the morning, we advise that you arrive at the hotel the night before so you’re ready to meet your guide in the morning.
If your tour commences in the evening, you may not require pre tour accommodation – so you can arrive at your leisure.
Most tours end in the early evening. We cannot usually drop you off at the airport, so we suggest you return home the day after your trip finishes to ensure that you don’t miss your flight due to unforeseen circumstances.