"Absolutely Fabulous! Brilliant Location, great rides and Olive's cooking to look forward to each evening." Angela and Rhys Lewis, Winchester, England. August 2016

"Great to come back, was overdue. What proper mountains look like.Morsel of the week "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. Many, many thanks." Greg McClary, Derry, Northern Ireland. August 2016

"Second time even better than the first. Perfect location - A climbers paradise. Olive's food is to die for. See you next year." Brock Miller, Melbourne, Australia. August 2016

"Fantastic rides, great cols, superbe food and hospitality." Rob and Martin Tyler, Hull, England. June 2016

"It was great:" Ronald Meydam, Netherlands, June 2016.

"Thanks for a wonderful stay" Colleen Kirk and Chris Myers, California USA. July 2016

"Thanks for all that you contributed to making this week fantastic! You have an amazing place to call home!" Nicole St.Germain and Mike Boughton, Hailey, Idaho, USA. October 2015.

"So beautiful here! Great cycling and great food." Melissa and Kevin Brooks, Highland, Utha, USA. October 2015.

"Fantastic stay, great food and tough rides. Los Caballeros. England. October 2015."

"It was a great week. Thank you for all the hospitality!" Jim Gillman, Colorado, USA. September 2015.

"Thanks for a great 10 days in a very special location. Great riding, comfortable rooms and lots of food! John Lavine, Brisbane, Australia. September 2015.

"What a great place and the food was top-class." Michael Newman, Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland. August 2015.

"We have had wonderful days here. Great atmosphere, marvelous rental bikes and unbelievable views from our room." Tina Messel, Lyngby, Denmark. August 2015.

"Thanks for the great riding tips and amazing cooking." Jenny Griffiths, Australia. July 2015.

"We have had a really wonderful time, great riding, great views and lovely hospitality and delicious food." Andrew and Tim, England. July 1015.

"Top trip, top rides, loved every minute. You beauty!" Dean Block, Australia. July 2015

 "We hoped it would be good, but it was way better than that! Great trip." Ian and Greg, Wales. July 2015

 "Wow! What a fantastic time we have had." Mark and Sue Hamson, New Zealand, July 2015.

"Thanks for a great few days in your home. Food was special and very tasty. I thought I might lose a bit of weight but your puddings had other ideas. Paddy, your knowledge of the roads facilitated our great 3 days of cycling. The rental bikes were very impressive. Thanks for a memorable 1st trip to the Pyrenees." Paul and Mike, England, July, 2015.

 "Here for the second time - Say no more!" Kay and Tim Webb, New Zealand. July 2015.

"Great riding, scenery and people" Andrew Chernow, Boulder, Co, USA. June 2015.

"Excellent!" Daithi Reilly, Cobh, Ireland. June 2015.

"Fabulous holiday - fabulous meals. Loved the rental bike - would like one for home." Sharon Bird, Edinburgh, Scotland. June 2015.

"Awesome location, excellent hosts and meals. Simply a marvelous vacation." Luc and Marianne Johnson, BC, Canada. May 2015

"Brilliant Stay - great food and dreadful cols (but I liked them)." David and Peter, Newton-Stewart, Scotland. May 2015

"Thanks for your hospitality. Great place. Hautacam has broken us." McKay, Mallon and McGuinness, Glasgow, Scotland, May, 2015.

"Thank you for your hospitality, humour, assistance and care during our stay. You also managed great weather and lovely food." The Bushie Boys, Sydney, NSW, Australia, April, 2015.

"Thank you again for making my cycling holiday so enjoyable. Perfect weather and I think I have nearly (finally) done all the local cols" Ben Madsen, Western Australia, March, 2015.

"Perfection. Great meals and hospitality. Riding through walls of snow on Soulor, an experience I will never forget." Johnny Brady, California, USA, February 2015.

"Perfect location, great trip, good friends, perfect riding & perfect place to rest/eat/sleep." SMC, Sheffield, England. September 2014.

"Thank you for a fantastic stay. The food has been excellent and great hospitality" Jan Olsson, Sweden. September 2014.

"Wow!!!  Fantastic holiday, amazing riding and super food!" Kim Conroy, NSW, Australia. August 2014.

"Great ride recommendations, marvelous meals and warm company" Ted, Switzerland and Puy-yi, USA. August 2014.

"Superb and friendly hospitality and route advice. A beautiful part of the world." Geoff Doe, Durban, South Africa. August 2014.

"Amazing place, amazing hospitality, will remember it for ever." Dean Kirkwood, London and Larne, Northern Ireland. August 2014.

"Great hospitality and food" Kelvin Cheung, Hong Kong. July 2014.

"Perfect stay." Joe Van Orshaegen, Norway. July 2014.

"Fantastic couple of days. Excellent advice from Paddy on routes and amazing cookery from Olive" Tony Langdell, London, England. July 2014.

"Great central location for riding. Very enjoyable food. Great experience.!" Kevin Chittick, Queensland, Australia. July 2014

"Remarkable! Great stay.!" Danny Troe, Queensland, Australia. July 2014.

"Nice job Paddy and Olive. Felt like home with wonderful cooking, great atmosphere and best location for cycling." Sander and Roger, Amsterdam, Netherlands. June 2014.

"Great times and fine cooking." Marc, Jens, Bram & Annalore, Netherlands. June 2014.

"Thoroughly enjoyed the Pyrenees and the hospitality." Mike Soding and Steve Teraci, Perth, Western Australia. June 2014

"Another perfect stay.Nice weather but most of all a wonderful time with Paddy and Olive and Sean." Han, Rob and Henk, Nederlands. June 2014

"We had a great time with great hosts." Gert Stuer, Ghent, Belgium. June 2014.

"Wonderful hospitality, great food and fantastic cycling." Charlotte Davis, Toronto, Canada. May 2014.

"Great place, superb hospitality and amazing dining." Stuart Gilfillan, Edinburgh, Scotland. May 2014.

"An absolutely amazing stay, it's like being with friends as Paddy, Olive and Sean make you so welcome. Amazing food also! Perfect location & breathtaking scenery for some amazing cycling." Adam Robins, Wiltshire, England. April 2014.

"Wonderful hosts, wonderful food & wonderful scenery." Ian Plowright, London, England. April 2014.

"Simply fabulous!" Susan and Clarke Shipka, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. October 2013.

"Great food, great weather and great people." Jim Cronin, Cork, Ireland, september 2013.

"Go raibh maith agat." Noel Mulcahy, Cork, Ireland, September 2013.

"Thanks for looking after us so well." Finbarr Martin, Cork, Ireland, September 2013.

"Thank you very much for your hospitality. The food was outstanding as was your help. My legs are quite tired but I look forward to a return in 2014." Nick Howes, London UK and Melbourne, Australia. August 2013.

"Stay lived up to our high expectations and the comments from others on this website. Thanks for a great holiday." Ian Casswell, Coventry, England, August 2013.

"What a great week. Spectacular riding, great food and a comfortable home. Magnificent." Tom Murray, Falmouth, Maine, USA, August 2013.

"Thank you very much for your great hospitality, very good food, good bed, nice steep cols. Everything a cyclist could ask for. " Remco Gettink, Netherlands, August 2013.

"Your hospitality and gracious lodge made our stay incredibly enjoyable. Our complements to the chef (Olive), the meals were beyond compare." Chip and Matt Hooley, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA, August 2013.

"Thanks for introducing us to this great part of the world. Thanks Olive for the wonderful food." S.Aussie Crew, Adelaide, South Australia, July 2013.

"Really, really, great." Andrew Johnson, Perth, Western Australia, July 2013.

"Fantastic stay with great rides, superb food and magic hosts." Jack Stevens, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, July 2013.

"Terrific stay, all the beautiful rides in the area, lovely food, terrific people." Tim and Kay Webbe, New Zealand, July 2013.

"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, great food, great company and great cycling." Noelene Diggs, Christchurch, New Zealand, July 2013.

"Thank you for an awsome holiday. Wonderful fun, beautiful scenery and weather. Just a lovely place to live and holiday." Mark and Liz Meredith, Dubbo, NSW, Australia, July 2013.

"Thank you for a great holiday! Lovely food, fantastic company. CYCLING UNBELIEVABLE!" David and Angela Bakac, Dubbo, NSW, Australia, July 2013

"We have returned. It was as great as before. However on top of the Tourmalet was our marriage proposal. The answer was YES, so when we return it will be as Mick and Kerrie Cooper." Mick Cooper and Kerrie Walsh, Dubbo, NSW, Australia, July 2013.

"Thank you for terific meals, lovely hospitality and a great location for cycling" Richard and Heather King, Melbourne, Australia, July 2013.

"The ideal base for our first encounter with the Pyrenees. VeloPeloton is a great concept and Olive and Paddy are perfect hosts." Don and Carol, Melbourne, Australia, July 2013.

"We had a great cycling week. Our hosts are superbe and meals were great." Wim and Hans, TC Mariaheide, Netherlands, June 2013.

"What a fabulous lodge and hosts. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and great meals. Nothing was too much trouble for you, we had a great time." Kerry and Jacquie Leonard, Tasmania, Australia, June 2013.

"Thank you so much for a marvellous week. Everything was just perfect!" Simon, Chris, Andrew and Mark, Devon, England, June 2013.

"6th cycling holiday together, so far you are simple the best!." Han, Henk and Rob "The Dutchies", Nederlands. June 2013.

"Fantastic hospitality." Jerome Nirsimloo, Vancouver, Canada, June 2013.

"Thank you very much for making us welcome in your home, for looking after us, fed and watered!!." Youghal Cycling Club, June 2013.

"Short stay, but great time. You are brilliant hosts. Facilities are top class, love the food and location." David and mark Sheridan, Ship My Tri Bike, May 2013.

"We had a great holiday, wonderful location, fabulous food, we will be back." Alish and john Malone, Dublin, Ireland, May 2013.

"Really enjoyed the stay, great food, plenty of it, very hospitable." Paul James. South Wales, May 2013.

"Great location, great food, great facilities, overall first class." Darren and tracey, Lake District, England. May 2013.

"Great food, super riding and fantastic hospitality. Thank you Olive. Paddy and Sean for making it a great week." The Slapton Wheelers. May 2013.

"Delicious food, Olive is a very good cook and very kind. Paddy has been very helpful and a very good guide. A place to come back to." Luc, Danny, Patrick and Ryan from Belgium. May 2013

"First rate food, scenery, climbs and hospitality." Jack Horry, London, England. October 2012.

"Thanks for the lasting memories of my first cycling holiday overseas. Great experience with great food." Simon French, Perth, Australia. September 2012.

"Thanks for being such great hosts. We rode our hearts out in the Pyrenees and enjoyed the gastronomic tour de force as well." Jack Chang, Perth, Australia. September 2012.

"Great time. Great food. Highly recommended." Eamonn McCloskey, Perth, Australia. September 2012.

"We had a brilliant time - the food was fantastic and the cycling great too!." Alison and Gerry Clery, Glosgow, Scotland. September 2012.

"Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us. We'll never forget our visit to this beautiful area." Porcupine Cycling, Salt Lake, USA. September 2012.

"As a single girl travelling by myself I was worried as to what the Pyrenees might hold. Nothing to worry about, La Lanterne Rouge was so friendly, perfect for a cyclist travelling alone. Wonderful area, wonderful food and great hospitality, within minutes I felt I was staying with old friends. The other guests from Canada were a hoot." Karen Sands. England, August 2012.

"Paradise on earth. A cyclist on holiday could not ask for better. The memories will last a life time, I will be back." Johnny Brady, California, USA, August 2012.

"Thank you so much for a wonderful 10 days. We had such a great time exploring the Pyrenees on our bikes. Thank you for the lifts, the delicious food, the local advice and fun times." Anna Massey, Perth, Australia. July 2012.

"Thank you so much for your hospitality during our stay in the Pyrenees. Having such a warm and welcoming base to come back to after a long day in the saddle makes such a difference" Ben Madsen, Perth, Australia. July 2012.

"We are back at work in Cape Town and I am still thinking of last week! Thank you very much for your great hospitality, we all really appreciated your helpfulness and making us feel so at home. The cycling was brilliant and we all enjoyed every minute of it, unfortunately it was all over too soon." Chris King, Cape Town, South Africa. June 2012.

"This place is a little bit of heaven on earth. Many thanks to you both! I will be back soon for more riding and great meals" Jim Nystrom, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. June 2012.

"Very enjoyable time. Food was tres bon. Merci." Ray Grant, Tramore, Waterford, Ireland. May 2012.

"I had a fantastic time, thanks for your great hospitality and top notch food. Looking forward to next year already." Mark Hillier, Bristol, England. May 2012.

"Brilliant hospitality, amazing food (thank you Olive). Superb location and wonderful rides, an amazing experience" Huw Howell, Seven Oaks, Kent, England. May 2012.

"Great time, glad the Tourmalet was open. Great food Olive." Mike Chappell, Langon, France. May 2012.

"Tremendous hospitality and delicious meals. The rides were great too." Doug Woodby, Juneau, Alaska, USA. September 2011.

"Paddy thanks so much for all the help, we had a great time. Olive, the food was outstanding." Brian Shaw and Kelly Donnelly, Magherafelt, Co. Derry, Ireland. August 2011.

"Great place, Great rides.." Chris Walis, Melbourne, Australia. July 2011.

"Absolutely wonderful time. Great cycling, fabulous hosts and fantastic food." Frazer and Peloton, London and Paris. June 2011.

"Great stay, beautiful area, cycling, views, hiking and food. We will be back." Bob and Gayle Cronin, Toronto, Canada. June 2011.

"Superb hospality, cycling, scenery, food,,, Just Great!!!" Helmer Horlings, Groningen, Netherlands. June 2011.

"Many thanks for giving us a home away from home." Richard Cross and Keith Haning, Glasgow, Scotland. June 2011.

"Many thanks for your hospitality and wonderful cooking. Beautiful location, a "cyclists Mecca". Paul Brett and David O'Brien, Comeragh Cycling Club, Waterford, Ireland. June 2011.

"Wonderful days!." Paul Hesketh, Swansea, Wales. June 2011.

"Thanks for giving us a fantastic experience. Superb area, riding, food and facilities." Pete Davies, Llanelli, Wales. June 2011.

"Lovely few days of cycling, views were amazing and the hospitality extended by Paddy & Olive & Sean was exceptional. A hidden jewel in the Pyrenees." Kieran & Caroline White, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland. May 2011.

"Great time, loved the cycling. Food was fabulous Olive - Thanks! Paddy - Thanks for the routes. Peter & Sara-Jane O'Donnovan, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland. May 2011.

"Thanks for a wonderful few days. Olive, the food was perfect." Mairead & Denis Kiely, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland. May 2011.

"Overfed & over cycled, Could't have had a better few days." Eilish O'Connor & John Joyce, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland. May 2011.

"Many thanks for your hospitality and facilities. Fantastic few days, wonderful experience." John O'Donnovan, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland. May 2011.

"I enjoyed every minute. Good company, brilliant rides, and you both as hosts, for feeding and watering (congratulations Olive I actually put on weight) when required."Stuart Grant, Newport, Wales. July 2010

"Bloody bewdy mate, it dosen't get much better than this. Best 10 days of cycling & scenery we've ever experienced. Thanks Paddy, Olive & Séan for great hospitality. We hope to return one day." Mick Cooper & Kerri Walsh, Dubbo, NSW, Australia. July 2010

"Great cycling, great mountains, great people, great Food." Raymond Wheeler, Dubbo Cycle Club, NSW, Asutralia. July 2010

"Great week - enjoyed every moment. Loved the mountains, valleys & lakes. Will recomend to everyone I talk to." Graeme Peadon, NSW, Australia. July 2010

"Really excellent place. We will come back." Michael, Kasper & Soren, Denmark. JUne 2010

"Thanks for everything - especially the red wine and looking after my awkward dietary needs! Great hospitality, faboulous food and a wonderful place. Hope I can come back soon." Geoff Hateley, Manchester, England.

"Thanks so much for the hospitality - you live in a wonderful place" Keith Peters, Ojai, California, USA. June 2010

"Go raith miath agat" Len Carlman, Wilson, Wyoming, USA. June 2010/

"I'm back again a year later and enjoyed my stay as much as last year and was looked after more than anyone could expect, its like home from home! Thanks Paddy, Olive and little Séan!" Matt McDonnell. Naas Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2010

"Me again, gets better guys. See you soon" Robert Looby. Naas Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2010

"Many thanks for a great holiday. Your hospitality, friendliness and advice made a huge difference, not to mention the top notch grub!" Séan Cooke, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland. May 2010

"What can I say? Top class location, top class accommodation, top class food & top class welcome. Fab scenery & weather thrown in = top class bike holiday." John Kelly, Co Cork, Ireland. May 2010

"What a week!! Amazing scenery, cycling and hospitality." Cathal O'Sullivan, Co Kerry Ireland. May 2010

"Great house, fantastic food, great company. Thank you Paddy, Olive & Séan for a magnificent week cycling and hiking." Ross Twyford, New Zealand. May 2010

"Thanks for a great 5 days, home from home., really enjoyed everything. Cycling was truly awesome and somehow the weather excellent, but the view of Hautacam & the mountains from the bedroom - something I will never tire of." Guy de Selincourt, Cornwall, England. May 2010

"Thanks again for a wonderful stay.  Your accomodations are excellent, the food was fantastic (please tell Olive that for me) and I really enjoyed your company.  It was great fun listening to your encyclopedic knowledge of the various climbs." Tom Davinroy, Boulder, Colorado, USA. May 2010

"Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you and Olive for a fantastic week in France. It was a real pleasure to stay with you both and I loved every minute of it, including the nasty uphill bits! It was great to stay in such a lovely spot, to eat so well every night after a fantastic day's riding.  I've already spread the word and I'm sure I'll be back in the Pyrennees sometime soon - I only hope you aren't booked out! " Nick Dodds, Sky Sports Etape du Tour Team, London, England, May 2010

"Really enjoyed the weekend with you. Food & accommodation was top notch. The cycling was excellent & having the support van was great. We'll be back - be warned" Declan O'Dalaégh, Limerick, Ireland. Francis Blakedillion, Con Cummins & John Brennan, Dublin Ireland. April 2010

"We had a great time, loved every minute. We will be back and you must visit Australia for The Tour Down Under" Albert & Caroline Tracey, Adelaide South Australia. April 2010

"Thanks a million for a wonderful & welcoming few days. They will be memorable and we look forward to returning soon." John O'Connor & Lorraine Gibbons, Navan, Ireland. April 2010

"Thanks for your wonderful hospitality. Look forward to returning & enjoying more of it." Joe & Sue Walsh, Fethard, Tipperary, Ireland. September 2009

"Wonderful stay. Great food & hospitality." John and Breda Kelly, Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland. September 2009

"An awesome week of cycling. Great area, legendary climbs, fab scenery. First class venue and hospitality. Thank you for looking after us all!" Wharfedale Bog Monkeys-Road Team, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England. September 2009

"Thanks for the week. Great scenery and cycling." Barry Keogh, Orwell Wheelers, Dublin, Ireland. September 2009

"Fantastic place, great food, very welcoming and amazing choice of 9% gradients!! Had a great time" Paul O'Brien, Orwell Wheelers, Dublin, Ireland. September 2009

"Thanks for the week. What a location you live in" Tom O'Brien, Co. Clare, Ireland. August 2009

"Merci pour une vacance incredible" Senan O'Dwyer, Limerick Cycling Club, Ireland, August 2009.

"Nice people. Great food. Fabulous scenery & cycling" Peter Travers, Carlow, Ireland. August 2009

"Thanks for a fantastic week. I shall be back" John Traynor, Kerry, Ireland. August 2009

"We enjoyed your hospitality and had a great time cycling around Pyrenees" Jeff Wong & Kelly Rogers. Webcor Alto Velo, California, USA. July 2009

"Thanks for an unbelievable experience. Great cycling and a first class home base. Amazing food Olive!" John Pappas, Canada/ Arizona USA. July 2009.

"Brilliant stay. Great climbs. Awesome hosts. Stellar meals. Will come again for sure!!!" John Impey, Canada/Australia. July 2009

"SENSATIONAL! Best holiday in years." James Anderson, Glasgow, Scotland. July 2009

"Fantastic trip, I will never forget this experience." Steve Jefferies, Warwickshire, England. July 2009

"The best of hosts, fantastic food and 1st class location, made a great trip even better." Warren Tomlinson, England. July 2009

"Great location, lovely food, perfect hosts. I will be back. Mike Crouch, Kent, England. June 2009

"Had a great time, could not ask for more, a perfect holiday for a cyclist." Paul Doyle, Naas cycling Club, Ireland. June 2009.

"Impeccable care, service and food. Thank you so much for making this week A1." Marc Wouters, Naas Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2009

"Thanks guys. Best week, see you soon." Robert Looby, Newbridge Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2009

"Great chats and stories will be made from this week and memories like these will last a life, thanks to you" Matt McDonnell, Stamullen Road club, Ireland. June 2009.

"A fantastic holiday" Alan Downey, Naas Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2009.

"Thank you both for your hospitality. The rooms were great and the food was just like I was at home." Rich Buhre, Georgia, U.S.A.

"Soulor, Spandells, Aubisque, Tourmalet, Croix Blanche, d'Aspin and all on excellent food. See you again. Bon Route." Cormac Durnin, Naas Cycling Club, Ireland. June 2009

"We could not have asked for more. This was the best trip I was ever on. Perfect holiday." Brian Fogarty. Co Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.

"Great food. Great Service. Very relaxed." Cormac, Wolftrap Cycling Club. May 2009.

"Paddy & Olive - Great hosts. Top class food + help. We had a great stay." Ray Walsh. Banagher, Co. Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.

"Many thanks for making a great trip superb." M.J. Grogan. Birr, Co Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.

"You really made us feel so welcome, home from home." Willie Burns, Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.

"Excellent accommodation, food, service, location, thanks for a fantastic holiday." Gary Bracken. Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.

"A cyclist on holiday could not ask for more. Perfect." Warren Yeates. Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland. May 2009.