点评:Eight of us just returned from a three day cycling adventure with White Heron. Despite some early nerves and looming clouds, we had a fabulous time. The team is led by Jo who runs White Heron, and she is superbly supported by Di and Mel. We started with an evening bike ride around the farm led by Jo who is informative and passionate about the enterprise. That was followed by a very tasty “farm supper” on the hill overlooking the vineyard, marred only by pouring rain and strong winds (we were protected by the attractive awning). Then day 2 was a 30 mile ride into the Welsh hills. I will admit it was challenging at times and I could have done with a double boost option on the e-bike but the views made it worthwhile. We ended up in Hay on Wye at The Swan Hotel where we enjoyed baths, good food and service and a mooch around the bookshops.
Day 3 was back on the bikes but an easier day, well thought out to avoid any traffic and provide some interesting stop points for coffee and lunch.
Back home to our “home” The Sheriffs where we relaxed in the garden before dinner (which we had prepared and brought). Sheriffs accommodation was perfect for us with plenty of room and a comfy, lived in feel and everything we needed to make it feel like home.
Thanks to Jo, Di and Mel for going above and beyond to make our short stay very sweet.
翻译:我们一行八人刚刚结束了与白鹭酒庄 (White Heron) 为期三天的骑行之旅。尽管出发前有些紧张,而且天色阴沉,但我们玩得非常开心。团队由白鹭酒庄的负责人乔 (Jo) 带领,迪 (Di) 和梅尔 (Mel) 也给予了她极大的支持。我们首先在乔的带领下,在农场周围进行了一次傍晚的骑行。乔知识渊博,对酒庄充满热情。之后,我们在俯瞰葡萄园的山坡上享用了一顿美味的“农场晚餐”,唯一的遗憾是倾盆大雨和强风(幸好有漂亮的遮阳篷遮风挡雨)。第二天,我们骑行了 30 英里(约 48 公里)进入威尔士山区。我承认,这段路程有时颇具挑战性,如果电动自行车有双倍助力模式就更好了,但沿途的风景足以弥补一切。最终,我们抵达了海伊镇 (Hay on Wye) 的天鹅酒店 (The Swan Hotel)。在那里,我们享受了温泉浴、美味的食物和优质的服务,并在书店里闲逛了一会儿。
第三天我们再次骑上自行车,但这次的行程轻松许多。路线经过精心设计,避开了交通拥堵路段,并安排了一些有趣的休息点,方便我们喝咖啡和享用午餐。回到我们的“家”——谢里夫家,我们在花园里放松身心,享用晚餐(晚餐是我们自己准备并带来的)。谢里夫家的住宿对我们来说非常完美,空间宽敞,舒适温馨,充满家的感觉,而且我们所需的一切都应有尽有,让我们感觉像在家一样。
感谢Jo、Di和Mel的热情款待,让我们的短暂住宿体验无比美好。