Banner for Cycle Breaks

Cycle Breaks Reviews 

228
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

See what reviewers are saying

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I booked a trip from Prague to Dresden through cycle breaks and the entire process was very smooth. Our tweaks to the standard itinerary were all taken on board without issue and communica... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bikes were great; the route was through beautiful countryside and the booked hotels were generally very good, especially The Crown at Bildeston where the food was superb. Unfortunately we arrive... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely well organised trip 😎 GUIBO worked really well - much better than other cycling navigation systems we have used before. Accommodation was first class and the transport of our kit was brill... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The care taken by cycle breaks in choosing locations and hotels was second to none. Standard of hotels extremely good, food wonderful. Never had a bad meal. We like the fact that all evening meals boo... See more

Company replied

Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Bicycle Club
  3. Cultural Tours Provider
  4. Indoor Cycling
  5. Road Cycling
  6. Tour Agency

Written by the company

Cycle Breaks has been organising self-guided cycling and walking holidays since 1991, from our base in Suffolk, England. Each holiday includes hand-picked hotels, daily luggage transfers and clear route notes or GPS navigation. Because no two tours suit every rider, we are very happy to work with you before booking to match your fitness and expectations to the right trip — and we'd rather not sell a holiday than sell you the wrong one. We look after all arrangements directly for our itineraries in England (Suffolk, Norfolk) and work with trusted local partners across Austria (The Austrian Lakes, The Danube, Mur River Valley), France (Alsace, The Dordogne, Languedoc, Loire Valley, Provence), Germany (Baltic Coast, Lake Constance, Moselle, Munich Lakes), Italy (Trentino/SudTirol, Piedmont, Puglia, Tuscany, Veneto), Portugal (Algarve, Alentejo) and Spain (Catalonia, Rioja, Valencia), plus Bike & Boat holidays in Austria, France, Belgium, Holland, Hungary and Italy. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families and groups, with e-bikes available in most areas.

Written by the company


Contact info

4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

228 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.9

All reviews

(228)

30 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fabulous holiday

First time with Cycle Breaks and expectations definitely met. Efficient, friendly communication, good hotels, comprehensive and easy to use route information, and a fascinating, enjoyable route. Highly recommend.

July 11, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for the kind words, and a warm welcome as a first-time Cycle Breaks customer. Really pleased the communication, hotels and route notes all delivered, and that Cognac to La Rochelle proved as fascinating as promised. Thanks for the recommendation — hope to welcome you on another tour before too long.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended unreservedly.

My wife and I booked a trip from Prague to Dresden through cycle breaks and the entire process was very smooth. Our tweaks to the standard itinerary were all taken on board without issue and communication was excellent at all stages. It's just a pity that they couldn't have delayed the 40° heatwave for us...! The basic bikes we rented were fine for the trip and the information packs and maps provided were very ccomprehensive. There were no issues with our onward luggage transportation, either. I uploaded the gpx files provided onto my Garmin bike computer to allow us to navigate easily but mobile phone mounts were also provided for those wishing to use a navigation app instead. So, all in all, I would certainly use Cycle Breaks again when planning a future trip.

June 24, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thanks for such a thorough review — glad to hear the whole process ran smoothly, from the itinerary tweaks through to communication along the way. Sounds like the GPX files and phone mounts covered all bases for navigation, and good to know the bikes and luggage transfers held up their end too. Can't take credit for the weather, unfortunately, but pleased it didn't spoil the trip! Thanks again, and we'd be delighted to help plan the next one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bikes

Great bikes, good routes, good pubs. A really enjoyable holiday. This was our second trip with Cycle Breaks and very glad we came again. Thank you

July 21, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for the lovely review, and for coming back for a second trip with us. Really pleased the bikes, routes and pub stops all hit the mark on the Brecks & Beaches tour. Thanks again, and we hope to see you for a third before too long!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The care taken by cycle breaks in…

The care taken by cycle breaks in choosing locations and hotels was second to none. Standard of hotels extremely good, food wonderful. Never had a bad meal. We like the fact that all evening meals booked for us but that we could cancel on arrival. This meant not having to find a restaurant when we arrived. Plenty of sites to see. Would have liked longer at each location so next time we need to book 14 days! One final thing , the week was very sunny and hot (amber warning) plenty of shade and hydration stops enroute but really touched by team saying they were standing by expecting to hear from us on the hottest day asking for a lift to the next location! That shows real care. Would definitely recommend this company and this holiday. Best wishes from the Ladies in Lycra.

June 21, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

What a wonderful review to receive, thank you! And a special thank you to the Ladies in Lycra for choosing us — hope the lycra held up in that amber heat warning!
We're really pleased that you enjoyed the Border Country & Heritage Coast (Tour 7C). Glad too that the extra nights at The Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds at the start and finish gave you an opportunity to explore that lovely town as well as the route itself.
It’s good to read that you appreciated the table bookings – it’s generally a ‘good to have’ but is absolutely essential on the coast (Southwold & Aldeburgh) at weekends.
Your point about needing longer at each stop is a great reminder to mention that we can flex all the Suffolk & Norfolk itineraries as needed, adding extra nights (and if required, extra cycling) along the way.
We hope to be able to help you organise your next trip.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interesting and beautiful, a great holiday!

We have booked cycling holidays with Cycle Breaks on a number of occasions in the past both in the UK and abroad. They are always really helpful and efficient. This time we were cycling along the Baltic Coast of Germany from Lubeck to Stralsund. The booking was made just a month in advance but all the accommodation was sorted out in just over a week. In Germany the trip was being managed by a local partner based in Stralsund. They provided the bikes, maps etc. and transported the luggage between the hotels. Apart from one slight hitch with the luggage it all worked very well. The bikes were great, the route was easy to follow and the places we stopped along the way were varied and interesting. On the first day of cycling we took the option of taking the bikes on the train between Lubeck and Travemunde. So instead of 77km we just had 58km to cycle and had the time and energy to explore Wismar. On the train you need to get a ticket for each bike and for each passenger. We made the mistake of just booking tickets for the bikes! The tour was a nice mix of history, sand dunes and sea plus lots of birds and wildflower meadows.

June 15, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, and for booking with us again — it means a lot to know you keep coming back to Cycle Breaks after so many trips together, both in the UK and abroad.
The Baltic Coast Cycle Path from Lübeck to Stralsund is a new favourite and we're delighted it delivered on the history, the dunes, the birdlife and the wildflower meadows! Great to hear our partner in Stralsund looked after you so well with the bikes, maps, hotels and luggage transfers, and that everything came together for a great holiday
Thank you again for such a thorough review – it’s a lovely account of the route for anyone else considering it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bikes were great

The bikes were great; the route was through beautiful countryside and the booked hotels were generally very good, especially The Crown at Bildeston where the food was superb. Unfortunately we arrived one Sunday evening, after a day's cycling, at the booked hotel in Rickinghall where they informed us that they did not provide food on Sunday evenings. So we were a bit hungry (the local Fish and Chip shop was also closed!). This was the only niggle and we mentioned the problem to CycleBreaks so hopefully they won't send other hungry cyclists to the same hotel on a Sunday evening.

July 3, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for such a lovely review, and for flagging the Sunday evening issue in Rickinghall.
We were aware the hotel doesn't serve food on Sunday evenings (their chef has that night off) — but I'm sorry we failed to pass that on to you, as we know how important a proper evening meal is after a day in the saddle. A look back at your booking file suggests this may have happened because we were arranging your trip at short notice, but that's an explanation, not an excuse – you should have been told. For the record, there is a plan B: the hotel are happy for guests to bring in a Chinese takeaway and will provide a table in their upstairs lounge, with crockery and cutlery, so you can enjoy it in a civilised manner.
So glad the bikes and the Suffolk countryside route lived up to expectations, and that The Crown at Bildeston hit the mark — their food does get a lot of love from our clients!
Thank you again for the honest feedback; it's genuinely useful in helping us keep improving the routes. Hope we might see you out on the road with us again before too long.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suffolk cycling

Accommodation was very good, transport of luggage on time and navigation aid clear and easy to use.

June 19, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you Paul. It's great to read that the accommodation, luggage transfers and navigation came together for your Suffolk tour - that's exactly the stress free experience we aim for. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to see you on another Cycle Break soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great company to deal with

- Dealings with the company were always friendly and professional, and I got straight through to a human.
- The bicycle tour I bought (Bolzano to Verona) matched exactly the description, there were no surprises.
- It was good value.
- Their local partner (EuroBike) arranged great holels and the hire bikes were good quality and well equiped.

June 13, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this — it's wonderful to hear! We're glad the Bolzano to Verona route lived up to its description with no surprises, and that our partner looked after you well with the hotels and bikes. Being easy to reach and straightforward to deal with matters a lot to us, so it's great that came through. Thanks again for choosing Cycle Breaks. Please remember that returning clients receive a 5% discount of published prices (bike & boat trips excluded) as a thank you. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything organized went smoothly.

Everything organized went smoothly.

The inns for overnight were convenient, and the routes were well laid out.

June 22, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Hi Steve. We just checked and that is Cycle Break no. 27 over 22 years - wow, thank you! We hope to see you on no. 28 before too long!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As good as expected!…

We were expected at the hotels and the meals were good. The rooms were comfortable and the car park spacious enough to manage a van and bikes.

June 1, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you Beatrice.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cycle Breaks were great on communication …

Cycle Breaks were very good on communication. Emails were answered quickly which was reassuring. The clarity of the trip details background information were clear and informative. It is essential to read the daily programme (which we did) to make sure you have enough time to visit the spots you want. We did find the entry prices were sometimes incorrect.The bikes were great, they were robust and never let us down. The hotels were varied in styles which we liked. The digital roadbook was essential, to follow just the map would never have the details, however it was great to have that printed copy as with the heat and sun strike our phone seemed to overheat in the front. At times we got confused still with which direction to go as the trail doubled back. Thank goodness for the prompt "you are 30m off the track"
Overall the company were great to deal with and we would happily recommend them.

May 24, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for the kind words Catherine. We're pleased you enjoyed your holiday and got on well with the gps navigation. Apologies for the outdated prices - we need to look into what happened.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All-Inclusive Care Package

The team around Andy made a real great job from the beginning to the very end.
All detailed question we had before our start had been answered always quick and competent.
The booking and paying process was serious and described very well (also for us, as Swiss citizens, for international transactions). We got an excellence description of our tour within the very nice "GUIBO" app.
We got a pick up service from the railway station and we got excellent maintained cycle material with all extras we ordered.
The daily baggage transport to the hotels was always excellent and usually even earlier than promised. Any needs (e.g. my bike used some chain lube) was delivered the next day with the ordinary hotel shuttle.
Also all the guys did a real serious job and kept us informed about all we needed to know.

Our recommendation:
If you plan to do a bicycle tour in Suffolk, which is by the way a real nice area for that, we really can recommend you to choose Cycle Breaks as your fully trustable partner. They really makes your trip carefree from the beginning to the end.
Thanks again guys!

May 18, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you Suzette & Erich - it was a pleasure looking after you. Norfolk is waiting for you when you are ready to return to England!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely well organised trip 😎

Extremely well organised trip 😎
GUIBO worked really well - much better than other cycling navigation systems we have used before. Accommodation was first class and the transport of our kit was brilliant. Would thoroughly recommend Cycle Breaks - I love that you speak to someone quickly when you ring too !! Not the endless waiting and ‘your call is important to us, so please continue to hold …’ rubbish. Well done Cycke Breaks 😊

June 8, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you Amanda - we're really pleased that you enjoyed the beautiful Suffolk countryside riding the Wolf Way

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two Germans in Suffolk

The perfect organization - well-prepared routes through stunning not crowded landscapes, cosy accomodation, but also spontaneous help (the storm made the ferry passage impossible) were especially appreciated by us. So we had wonderful, long lasting and unforgettable holidays.
The only little problem was the failure of the E-Bike controller when it was wet on our very last day. If Cycle Breaks had known about this they would have helped us.

June 1, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thanks for providing a review - it's so good to hear that you enjoyed cycling through our lovely county. We were sorry to learn about the problem that you experienced with the bike - we would have replaced it if we had known (that particular control unit is still drying out in a colleagues airing cupboard!)
We hope to see you again in the future - perhaps to introduce you to Norfolk.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round excellent!

Well organised, friendly and easy to do business with. All went smoothly with the Rebellion Way itinerary and the support from Cycle Breaks was good. Highly recommend

June 17, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you, Mark, for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour on the historic and beautiful Rebellion Way. Perhaps we can tempt you back one day to cycle The Wolf Way, the Suffolk equivalent. Thanks again for booking with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The hotels were really authentic.

The hotels were really authentic and the pubs as well. We cycled through many charming villages. The GPS worked well. The cycles were good.We can warmly recommend your company!

May 17, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

We are so glad you enjoyed your tour around Suffolk, our home county. We love it and all its gems. We look forward to welcoming you back and thank you for your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful service

Extremely helpful service supporting our 6 day cycling trip from Norwich and aroubd the East Wolf Way.

May 8, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you so much for your comments. We are so happy you enjoyed Norfolk! We pride ourselves on our customer care and it’s always lovely to know it’s appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great couple of days

From the booking process, to the holiday itself, everything was taken care of and we were so very well looked after.
Trip admin was excellently done and the app provided for our actual bike rides couldn't have been easier to follow.
The service from Cyclebreaks was wonderful. Nothing was too much effort and they were super responsive to questions or our group's needs.
Their partner in Faro was also excellent.
Our hotel was great and the whole trip was excellent value for money. We will definitely be using them again.

May 22, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and thanks also for the kind words. We look forward to organising future trips for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect organised

Perfect organised. Lovely hotels with very kind stuff.I loved it!

May 8, 2026
Cycle Breaks logo

Reply from Cycle Breaks

Thank you for the review Esther - very pleased to read that you loved your holiday.

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look