UK & IRELAND TOURS (excluding Islay)

Is accommodation included in the tour price?

Our UK and Ireland tours exclude accommodation. When you book your tour, you can ask us to reserve accommodation for you, or if you prefer, you can make your own overnight arrangements.

How much will the accommodation cost?

We book accommodation with third-party providers on your behalf and each property sets their own rates. Rates vary considerably depending on the accommodation standard, facilities, location, and local demand. We therefore can’t tell you exactly how much your accommodation will cost until your request has been allocated to a specific property.

As a guide, you can expect to pay the following prices, per person per night:

NOTE: Prices quoted are for guidance only and may be higher on some occasions, especially for last-minute bookings and when demand is high (E.g. peak season, weekends, holidays, special events etc

Breakfast will be included unless otherwise noted. The type of breakfast provided will vary from place to place so you may receive either a full cooked breakfast, a continental style breakfast (E.g., toast, fruit, cereal), or a packed breakfast bag or tray (E.g., porridge pot, fruit, granola bar).

I want Linkuin to book my accommodation, what happens now?

When booking your tour just tell us what kind of accommodation you’d like to stay in and what type or room(s) you need. It’s crucial that you also let us know of any other preferences or special requirements, so we can ensure your needs will be catered for.

Our expert team manually checks each request and allocates accommodation to match. If your first choice isn’t available, we’ll book your second choice. You won’t be able to choose a specific named property or choose from different options, so if this is important to you, we recommend that you book your own accommodation.

We’ll e-mail your accommodation details to you at least 72 hours ahead of your tour departure and your driver-guide will drop you off with your hosts each day

You should pay your hosts directly unless otherwise notified. Some smaller properties may only accept cash payment – we recommend checking this with your hosts when you check-in so that you can withdraw cash locally as required.

What are the different room types?

Single Room – Sleeps one person in one individual bed. This type of room is limited, so you may receive a larger double or twin room for single occupancy.

Double Room – Sleeps two people in one bed. The bed may be either standard double, queen, or king size.

Twin Room – Sleeps two people in two individual beds. 

Family Room – Sleeps three people in either two or three beds. This room type is limited and is only available on request. If unavailable, you will be split between two rooms.  

What’s the difference between B&B ‘standard’ and ‘en-suite’?

B&B Standard – You have your own private bedroom and a communal bathroom that you share with other guests.

B&B ensuite – Both your bedroom and bathroom are for your own private use. The bathroom is usually located within your bedroom but on rare occasions it may be accessed through a communal hallway.

What should I expect from a B&B?

B&Bs are traditionally small family owned and run properties offering a handful of guest rooms. They are usually residential properties, so they tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants.

It’s unusual for a B&B to offer any additional services like concierge, porterage, evening meals or room-service. Wi-fi is usually, but not always available and it’s worth bearing in mind that access can be unreliable in more remote locations.

If you have difficulty with stairs, please request a ground-floor room as lifts will not be available in this type of property.

What should I expect from a Hotel?

Hotels vary in size but tend to be larger properties run by a team of staff. They usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. They are often housed in traditional old buildings and bathrooms are always for private use and are typically en-suite.

The services and facilities offered by hotels varies considerably so you should make a special request at the time of booking if you expect anything specific such as concierge, porterage, bar, restaurant, room service etc. Wi-fi may only be available in communal areas and access can be unreliable in remote locations.

If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.

Will I be staying in the same property as the rest of the tour group?

We’ll try to ensure there’s another tour member staying alongside you, but this will depend on what others’ have requested and on what rooms are available. It’s common for the group to be spread between several different B&Bs and Hotels.

If you and your travel party require multiple rooms we’ll try to accommodate you together in the same property, but we can’t always guarantee this. You might like to consider booking your own accommodation if you’re part of a larger party, to avoid disappointment.

How do I get to/from my accommodation?

Your guide will drop you off at your accommodation after each touring day and collect the following morning. They’ll confirm the timings with you during the tour.

You’ll need to make your own way to and from your accommodation in the evenings and should be prepared for a short walk (up to 30 minutes) to local pubs, restaurants, and facilities. You can book taxis locally if required.

What are the accommodation cancellation terms?

If you’ve asked us to book accommodation for you, this is regarded as a confirmed accommodation booking. If you change your mind, contact rooms@linkuin.co.uk within 48 hours of making the request and we’ll cancel or amend your request free of charge.

If you change your mind more than 48 hours after booking the tour, this is classed as a cancellation and amendments aren’t guaranteed and may carry a surcharge. 

I think I’d prefer to book my own accommodation – what do I need to know?

Please just make sure your chosen accommodation is located within the specified overnight location. If it’s relatively central (~2km from the town centre), your driver-guide will be able to drop you off and collect you each day. If you’re unsure about the location or where you need to book, please check with us first.

You should let us know the name and address of your accommodation provider(s) at the time of booking – or as soon as possible after booking by contacting rooms@linkuin.co.uk.

I have more questions, who can help me?

Our dedicated accommodation team are on hand to assist with any further questions you may have. Call us on +44(0)7301537733 – or email rooms@linkuin.co.uk.

EUROPE TOURS

How does the accommodation work?

We’ve hand-picked three and four star hotels in remote coastal villages, bustling towns, and mountain valleys.

Your accommodation is included in the tour price; and when you book your trip, you can choose whether you want double rooms, twin rooms, or single rooms.

How does the accommodation pricing work?

The prices on our website is for all your tour’s accommodation and for the tour itself. The figure is based on shared accommodation. When you’re booking your tour and select a single room, there will be an additional cost added to the price.

I have more accommodation questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions about accommodation, feel free to call us on +44(0)7301537733, or email rooms@linkuin.co.uk.