TAVISTOCK PUB STARTS WORK ON DELUXE
STATE-OF-THE-ART ‘BUNKHOUSE’
A pub in Devon has begun work to transform a series of underused outbuildings into a state-of-the-art bunkhouse for cyclists, walkers and canoeists.
The Union Inn in Tavistock is investing more than £100,000 to create the new, self-contained accommodation, which is set to officially open in mid-November.
In addition to the new bunkhouse, landlord Francis Jasper is also undertaking a total revamp to the pub itself to create what he hopes will become a ‘must-stay’ destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
The pub is located next to the hugely popular Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route which stretches for more than 100 miles and includes the Tarka Trail,the Granite Way, and the Plym Valley Trail.
The development will include three separate rooms, sleeping up to 24 people, a drying room, toilet and shower facilities, a secure cycle storage area and a ‘wash down’ area for cleaning muddy bikes.
The bunkhouses will even feature Ipod docking stations and a selection of other high-tech gear to provide the perfect accommodation for the modern outdoor enthusiast.
“In recent years there has been a massive increase in the popularity of outdoor sports and activities in this part of Devon,” said landlord Francis Jasper
“The Union is located right next to the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route and Tavistock is also a popular destination for walkers, canoeists and other outdoor sport enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Dartmoor National Park.
“There is a growing demand for high quality ‘bunkhouse-type’ accommodation in the area and we’re confident that the level of finish and the attention to detail will appeal to cyclists, mountain bikers, climbers, walkers and canoeists both from around the country and further afield.
“The fact that it is also within a few metres of the pub should also prove a popular selling point!” he added.
For more info – or if you would like to visit the site – please call Nikki on /
Tavistock Bunkhouse
The Union
King Street
Tavistock
PL19 0DS
Francis Jasper – Tel:
