Some shiny new electric bikes have taken up residence at the Budock Vean Hotel on Cornwall's Helford River, ready to give Autumn's visitors a bit of back-up as they explore the sights and delights of this spectacular (but hilly) part of the world.

The ebikes are the result of a partnership between the Budock Vean and EBike Cornwall – allowing guests to peddle off from the front door and eat up the miles of coast and countryside around the Helford and Falmouth Bay area, or further afield for the more adventurous, for journeys as energetic or as effortless as they fancy.

“Cornwall's ups and downs are what make our coast and countryside so beautiful but they're also what can make ordinary cycling here pretty challenging,” says the Budock Vean's owner Martin Barlow.

“Our new ebikes are a brilliant addition to the activities we offer: as well as exploring the Helford by kayak, paddle board or river-boat from our private cove, or the loveliest walks around the Helford Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our guests can now hire an ebike and get much further afield without resorting to the car.”

The circular routes proposed from the Budock Vean include the scenic South Helford via a ferry ride across the river, Falmouth via coves, beaches and Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle and the picturesque waterside villages of Flushing and Mylor.

Shawn Gimbert from EBike Cornwall says, “Powerful electric bikes are a fantastic way to get more people out of their cars and onto the open road exploring epic Cornwall in a fun, healthy and sustainable way.

“Electric motors help make cycling more inclusive - mixed groups and generations can ride together, even in hilly Cornwall, which we love.”

The ebikes at the Budock Vean have a 90km maximum battery range and are £45 each for a day's hire with helmet, locks & panniers included – all bookable in advance through EBike Cornwall - www.ebikecornwall.com/helford-bike-hire

They are the ticket to fresh air, exercise and leagues of pristine Cornwall coast and countryside – as well as a sure way to work up an appetite for the legendary feasts served up at the Budock Vean come the end of the day. For more see www.budockvean.co.uk .

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Notes to editors:-

• Photos free to use - a photo credit to EBike Cornwall for pix greatly appreciated.
• The award winning Budock Vean Hotel is an independent, family run, four star hotel with outstanding leisure facilities including its James Braid designed golf course, a spectacular indoor swimming pool with log fire, sauna, outdoor hot tub, spa, tennis courts, private foreshore with watersports and boat trips, plus a restaurant specialising in modern British cuisine, and using the best Cornish produce. The hotel's 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens running down to the Helford River are set amid some of the most beautiful natural coastal and river scenery in the country.
  For more please see budockvean.co.uk

Contacts:-

• Louise Midgley Communications – 01326 316678 / 07831 696093 - louise@midgleycomms.co.uk
• Budock Vean Hotel – Nicky Miller - 01326 252112 - marketing@budockvean.co.uk