Biking Holidays at Notgrove Estate the heart of the Cotswolds

Notgrove is the perfect pace to base yourself for a cycling adventure – whether it’s road bikes or off-road mountain biking. We are on the Hell of the North Cotswold cycle race, an annual event that involves 1,200 mountain bikes and cycle cross bikes every spring, cycle across Cotswold lanes and fields over a 100km or 50km course.

Enjoy a biking vacation in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of England. From Notgrove there are miles of cycle tracks and country lanes where you can explore the glorious Cotswold countryside. The perfect place for group cycling holidays – our Glamping Pods and Modern Barns are perfect for larger groups. We have extensive knowledge of all of the local routes from short family rides to more technical woodland and track routes, all taking you through some breath-taking scenery.

Don’t want to bring your bike? No problem – we can arrange for a hire bike for the duration of your stay, whether its a hybrid bike, mountain or road bike – even a child trailers – we can help.

In partnership with Far Peak Cycles, you can hire Claud Butler bikes and accessories, checked and maintained before every ride.

Each hire is provided with an accessory pack, including multi tool, puncture repair kit, pump and lock to make your journey as hassle free as possible, wherever you decide to ride.

Booking information:

Bikes must be booked 48 hours in advance

A minimum of 2 days hire is required for all bike deliveries

Tag-a-longs and trailers will be delivered as separate units (we cannot join them to specific bikes upon delivery).  Tools will be supplied for customers to complete,

E-bikes are NOT suitable for off-road excursions.  Age 14+ only.

Step 1: Choose your bikes, trailers and accessories for the dates of your stay below.

Step 2: Important  – In the Additional Information box please write Notgrove the name of your Holiday Cottage so that Far Peak, our supplier, knows where to deliver them. (also you can add any other information they need about your hire).

Step 3: Once payment is confirmed, your bikes will be delivered to a safe location near your holiday cottage, pod or tent in time for your stay.

Step 4: When the Hire period is over, simply drop your bikes back at the same location for collection!

How To Book

Don’t Forget – Please write the name of your Holiday Cottage, and Notgrove, in the Additional Requirements box so that Far Peak knows where to deliver the bikes.

Suggested Cycle Routes from Notgrove

Notgrove Medium Loop

Difficulty: 6/10
Duration: 2-3 hours
Distance: 18 miles
Terrain: All quiet country (hilly) roads

Notgrove Short Loop

Difficulty: 4/10
Duration: 1-2 hours
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Mostly road (all very quiet) with one section of dirt track