Weather and Room Details and Tips for Britain and Ireland
Ours is an oceanic climate and therefore this means the weather can be changeable. We are fortunate that even though we are in the range 50 - 60 degrees latitude (same as Siberia and north of the Great Lakes) we are caressed around our shores by the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. This gives us a very even temperature range over the year. A favourable walking temperature is 55 - 60 degrees. Summer temperatures seldom become too hot and rarely humid. Winter is rarely freezing and although the daylight is shorter, walking at this time can be a wonderful experience. The following link will provide information about the weather forecast for walking and hiking in Great Britain, the UK and Ireland.
ROOM TYPE EXPLANATION Single = Room with one bed suitable for single traveller only. Twin = One room with two single beds. Double = Room with one bed suitable for two people. Triple or Family = Room with either a double plus a single or sofa bed, or three single These rooms are often not suitable for three adults but are appropriate for family bookings.
En-suite = Rooms have bath or shower and toilet with access from the bedroom. Showers are often over bath. Private facilities = Rooms have the sole use of a bath or shower and toilet; which is not in the same room as the bed, generally access is across a corridor. Basic = Rooms have wash basin with hot & cold water only, no toilet or bath/shower facilities. The baths or showers will be available to others beside yourself. We only book these rooms if requested (cheaper) or if no better establishment is within easy walking distance.
BOARD BASIS
RO = Room Only
CB = Continental Breakfast
BB = Full Breakfast
HB = Breakfast and Dinner
SC = Self Catering
TIPPING POLICY It is not a British custom to tip for a service that we would expect anyway. We would leave a tip for a person who gave us a wonderful stay with better service or assistance than we expected. Since most of your services provided at the guesthouses we use are pre-booked and payed for, there is generally no need to leave a tip. If this seems odd to you, it doesn't to us. A small gift from where you have come from or a thank-you note on returning home would be appreciated, or a monetary tip in the local currency if you have REALLY enjoyed your stay through your hosts kindness and attentive service.
The links below give more information on climate, grades and clothing relevant to our regional tours.
