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July 2020
 
SAFE AND PEACEFUL ESCAPES
 
 
With quarantine arrangements refined and Foreign Office advice now allowing holiday travel to defined countries, we can all gear up and book a holiday with some certainty - and boy do we all need one after lockdown!
 
With safety very much at the top of the list, our suppliers checked for cleaning, and social distancing measures in place, we think our self guided walking and cycling holidays are the perfect getaways; full of fresh air and away from the crowds in rural areas.
 
With the increased interest in cycling during the lockdown now might be the perfect time to try out a cycling holiday and at The Carter Company we are the home of gentle cycling with short distances and plenty of time to relax and see the sights.  Don't be daunted - e bikes are widely available and we can advise you on the best trips to suit every level and interest.
 
Our walking trips too, are leisurely with plenty of time to 'stop and stare' (although we do have a couple of more challenging ones if you want to stride out) and we can often tailor make to suit you.
 
So here are the first of our top suggestions for safe and wonderful places to holiday this summer.
 
Take care,
 
 
 
 If you want seaside coupled with time for pampering and a very leisurely cycling holiday, then head to Emilia Romanga to find our clutch of family owned, luxury hotels that we link together with fascinating yet flat rural cycling and the historic gems of Ravenna. We have already had clients holiday here since lockdown and customer feedback for this trip is always exemplary.
 
THE COTSWOLDS
Always a great option for a rural retreat, but this year with the absence of tour groups (or seaside crowds!), the endless chocolate box villages and idyllic countryside are even more perfect!  Our carefully designed cycling  routes are not hilly - but E bikes are available. Our walking trips take in the hills with their amazing views but  relaxed distances. For 2020, this is a winning area.
 
 
Offering that magical combination of sunny weather right into Autumn, a rural backdrop and marvellous food and wine, Provence is easy to reach by train or car if you don't fancy flying.  With a choice of classic or luxury hotels we have leisurely walking through stunning mountain villages or a gentle cycle through the rural landscap in to the wilds of the Carmargue - Read more...
 
This area on the west coast of Ireland is another rural beauty – sometimes referred to as ‘the western wonderland of Europe’ with its stunning Atlantic beaches and rugged mountains. Here we focus on luxury hotels only and a choice of gentle walking or leisurely cycling through this far from the madding crowd territory. Inbuilt in the itinerary is plenty of time to relax.
 
 
We have our first holiday makers in the UK this week - cycling in Kent - and already have clients returned from Italy and heading off to France in the next few days, so with hotels and attractions limiting numbers now might just be the time to book that much needed escape!
 
Take care and we look forward to hearing from you!
 
 
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The Carter Company, The Red House, Aston Clinton
Buckinghamshire, HP22 5EZ