Devon Cycle Hire
Devon Cycle Hire
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Our cycle hire centre has direct access to The Granite Way. We provide quality bikes, friendly service and helpful advice with great value hire charges including family special offers. We're really passionate about all things bike and we want to pass on our love of cycling to you. At our centre we have everything you need for the perfect day out cycling, including Hamax child seats, Burley trailers, tag-a-longs and we even have a trailer you can hire for your dog! We are also a great place to stop for barista coffee, scrumptious cake or ice cream. Or maybe we can tempt you with a luxury hot chocolate? We are dog friendly with treats and ice creams for your pups! Please get in touch if you would like more details.
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- larry5b678 contributionsShelter from the stormAfter several hours of cycling in miserable wind and rain, finding Devon Cycle Hire was like discovering an oasis in the desert. I enjoyed a dry place to wait out the worst of the weather, had a nice cup of tea and a scone, and had a pleasant hour or so chatting with the proprietor until the weather improved. Definitely one of the more memorable moments during my LeJog journey.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 24 December 2023
- 728liz1 contributionGreat place to hire bikesReally great bike hire. The owner couldn’t be more helpful, even hired us bikes when they weren’t properly open for the season! Bikes were really comfortable and well maintained and it’s a great place to cycle from to view the Meldon viaduct and Dartmoor and nearly the entire route is on easy tarmac. Plenty of pubs to drop into on the way, all in all a fantastic day out at any time of the year.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 March 2024
- Katie B3 contributions100% recommendA massive thank you to Andrew and Co at Devon Cycle Hire. Exceptional customer service. Contacted via email first and got a speedy reply. Was very accommodating even when we had to make changes to our booking on a couple of occasions. Really easy to find the the route was beautiful. Definitely family friendly even for younger children. Will most definitely be returning 😁So glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for such a lovely review and we hope to see you again 😊🚲Written 25 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 19 May 2024
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katie b
Teignmouth, UK7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We hired 3 bikes and a dog trailer. I called ahead to reserve the bikes and the lady was really helpful on the phone. When we arrived she was so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The bikes were in excellent condition and were very comfortable, which is unusual for hired bikes. The trail was right next to where we picked up the bikes and the trail was fairly flat. I would definitely recommend using this cycle hire company I know we will when we return to Devon.
Written 21 August 2022
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Mark D
England, UK25 contributions
Jul 2021
We needed to hire an extra bike for my wife so we could both cycle with our 4 year old. The owners were really welcoming, helpful and friendly. They're located right next to the Granite Way which was ideal for our 4 year old who had only recently learnt to ride without stabilisers, mainly flat or very gentle inclines which she could easily mange uphill and control her speed on downhill.. We headed towards Lydford for just over a mile before turning back to Devon Cycle Hire for drinks, cake and ice cream to recharge the little legs. We then headed to Meldon Viaduct before turning back once again, all in about 6 miles which was perfect for a new little cyclist. Hope to go back soon.
Written 27 July 2021
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Cruiser40140494961
8 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Our bikes were in excellent condition, and owners helpful and friendly. Stopped bike over no issues when we found it was a little large for our youngest. The hire shop is right on the granite way, so no road cycling. We rode to lydford along the granite way, and our 8 year old was fine, around 15 km round trip. Very easy gradients, and a great day out for a youngish family.
Written 31 May 2021
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728liz
Wiltshire, United Kingdom1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
Really great bike hire. The owner couldn’t be more helpful, even hired us bikes when they weren’t properly open for the season! Bikes were really comfortable and well maintained and it’s a great place to cycle from to view the Meldon viaduct and Dartmoor and nearly the entire route is on easy tarmac. Plenty of pubs to drop into on the way, all in all a fantastic day out at any time of the year.
Written 21 March 2024
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Katie B
3 contributions
May 2024 • Family
A massive thank you to Andrew and Co at Devon Cycle Hire. Exceptional customer service. Contacted via email first and got a speedy reply. Was very accommodating even when we had to make changes to our booking on a couple of occasions. Really easy to find the the route was beautiful. Definitely family friendly even for younger children. Will most definitely be returning 😁
Written 19 May 2024
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So glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thank you for such a lovely review and we hope to see you again 😊🚲
Written 25 May 2024
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paulfalconer01
Chesterfield, UK616 contributions
Jul 2021
This was our first time renting bicycles and it was super easy. As we were in the area for a few days we booked ahead and hired 4 bikes. The service from start to finish was exemplary. The granite way is a nice family friendly cycle with stunning views and away from traffic. When we arrived our booking was checked and the bikes were ready and of good quality. They all worked well and we had no issues starting or finishing our day. The hire centre also has a cafe, which made for a pleasant rest at the end of our hire. Cakes, coffee and ice-cream all round. Many thanks and loved the coffee
Written 29 July 2021
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Sarah V
10 contributions
Aug 2022
Fantastic bike trail (and path for walkers) along Granite Way. 18 miles in total. I sent an email to book 2 e-bikes and 2 mountain bikes in advance of our holiday and Andrew replied immediately. We were not required to pay a deposit. All 4 bikes were in excellent condition and we were provided with helmets, locks and bike kit. Sadie was very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely use Devon Cycle Hire again if in the same area. Highly recommend.
Written 24 August 2022
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Julie H
Portsmouth, UK22 contributions
Sept 2020
I hired a bike through the online booking service and it was ready for me when I arrived. The couple were very friendly and ensured everything was ok for the ride along the Granite Way. Places to stop to visit, or to eat, were explained in a very friendly way, you are not just another customer here, they want you to enjoy yourself. It was nice to be able to get a cup of coffee when I arrived back in the rain too. I cycled firstly to Lydford and then back to the Meldon viaduct. It is traffic free, a good surface, very pretty in places and almost flat, so it was a very enjoyable half day even for an unfit cyclist!
Written 15 September 2020
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Bristolnumber5
Bristol, UK2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Really friendly team and great quality bikes with comfy saddles. Right on the cycle track so no need to go on the roads with children. They've thought carefully about how to operate with covid in mind so it all feels very safe. We had a lovely day.
Written 29 October 2020
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Windy0309
Cannock, UK759 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Hired 4 x bikes from here yesterday. We are a family of 2 adults, a teen and a 7 year old. We were welcomed by Andrew who was very knowledgeable and friendly.
We had 4 superb bikes, one electric. They were all well maintained and spotlessly clean.
We are all in experienced but we’re provided with maps and locks and we just winged it.
We did the Granite Route and had so much fun!
100% recommend
We had 4 superb bikes, one electric. They were all well maintained and spotlessly clean.
We are all in experienced but we’re provided with maps and locks and we just winged it.
We did the Granite Route and had so much fun!
100% recommend
Written 28 October 2022
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