Italy, Lazio

Situated in Central Italy, in the province of Lazio is the town of Montefiascone.

It's hillside location on Lake Bolsena, is a wonderful place stay and to tour the local region.

Witin 5 minutes: Bolsena Lake. Within ½ hour: Tuscania, Vulci, Viterbo, Civita di Bagnoregio, Bomarzo, Orvieto. Within 1 hour: Tarquinia, Roma, The Argentario, Todi, Civitavecchia port. Within 1-2 hour: Siena, Assisi, Spoleto, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Cortona, Perugia.

B&B Faleri has been offering accommodation to motorcyclists with Bike Stay for the past four years and it's owners speak French and English.

View details at

http://www.bike-stay.net/italy/lodging/lazio/bbfaleri.php

UK: Scarborough

Well, there aren't many more biking days left in the year within the United Kingdom, but the odd clear weekend may be the opportunity for a short break.

Girls.. Rosedene in Scarborough even offer use of hair straightners in their bed and breakfast, so there is no need to look like a windswept scarecrow after a days ride.

And if it's cold and wet, do not despair as they offer clothes drying facilities.

View their details at

http://www.bike-stay.net/uk/accom/scarborough.php

2013 Ride down to Brittany, France

Ken and Lesley have been running Mototaranis in Brittany for many years now.

This biker only bed and breakfast is a fantastic place to stay. Very highly rated by other Bike Stay motorcyclists.

View their details at
http://www.bike-stay.net/france/lodging/brittany/mototaranis.php

Ken also offers guided tours of the local area, simply catch the ferry to St. Malo or ride down from the tunnel or ferry terminals in Calais.

Full B&B accommodation, with wash down area for your bikes, drying area for your kit if the weather hasn't been kind.

Why not start planning your 2013 break to France.