State Of The Art Accommodation For Mountain Bikers

A pub in Devon has completed work to transform a series of underused outbuildings into a state-of-the-art bunkhouse for cyclists, walkers and canoeists. The Union Inn in Tavistock has invested more than £100,000 to create the new, self-contained accommodation, which officially opens on 28th January 2011. The project has been funded in a joint investment with Punch Taverns. In addition to the new bunkhouse, landlord Francis Jasper has also undertaken a total revamp to the pub itself to create what he hopes will become a 'must-stay' destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The pub is located next to the hugely popular Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route which stretches for more than 100 miles and includes the Tarka Trail, the Granite Way, and the Plym Valley Trail. It is also conveniently located for downhill mountainbikers with Woodland Riders Gawton DH and Tavi Woodlands. The development includes three separate rooms, sleeping up to 20 people, a drying room, toilet and shower facilities, a secure cycle storage area and a ‘wash down’ area for cleaning muddy bikes, providing the perfect accommodation for the modern outdoor enthusiast. "In recent years there has been a massive increase in the popularity of outdoor sports and activities in this part of Devon," said landlord Francis Jasper "The Union is located right next to the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route and Tavistock is also a popular destination for walkers, canoeists and other outdoor sport enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Dartmoor National Park. "There is a growing demand for high quality 'bunkhouse-type' accommodation in the area and we're confident that the level of finish and the attention to detail will appeal to cyclists, mountain bikers, climbers, walkers and canoeists both from around the country and further afield. We are already receiving bookings for Easter and hope that this is the start of a great season. "The fact that it is also within a few metres of the pub should also prove a popular selling point!" he added. For more info: www.tavistockbunkhouse.co.uk