Everything You Need to Know

Hiring a motorcycle from CMH is designed to be simple from the start.Choose the motorcycle and dates that suit your trip and send us an enquiry. We'll confirm availability and guide you through everything needed to get you on the road.When you arrive at CMH, your motorcycle will be prepared and ready for your adventure. We'll take you through the bike, luggage, navigation and controls, answer any questions and make sure you're comfortable before you set off.Then the Cotswolds — and some of Britain's best riding — are yours to explore.

The idea is simple: arrive at CMH, get on your bike and enjoy the ride.Your motorcycle will be professionally prepared for your trip, with luggage and navigation equipment where specified. We'll give you a personal handover, talk you through the bike and its equipment, and make sure you're completely comfortable before you set off.We can also help with optional riding equipment and extras, depending on what you need for your trip.Whether you're heading into the Cotswolds for a few days or setting off across Britain, we want you to leave CMH feeling that everything has been taken care of.

Your journey starts at our base at Merriscourt, in the heart of the Cotswolds.Surrounded by beautiful countryside and some fantastic riding roads, CMH is a great place to begin a motorcycle adventure. Within minutes of leaving us, you can be away from the traffic and enjoying the lanes, villages and sweeping roads of the Cotswolds.All collections are by appointment, so there's no conveyor-belt rental desk. We'll have your motorcycle prepared for your arrival and give you the time you need for a proper handover before you set off.And whether you're staying local or heading for Wales, Scotland or further across Britain, the adventure starts the moment you leave CMH.

Absolutely. If you're arriving by train, we can arrange to collect you from Kingham railway station and bring you to CMH at Merriscourt.With direct trains from London Paddington, Kingham makes reaching us remarkably easy — particularly if you're flying into London or spending a few days there before your motorcycle adventure begins.We'll arrange your collection in advance, bring you back to CMH and have your motorcycle prepared and waiting for you.From there, you're in the heart of the Cotswolds with the freedom to go almost anywhere — across the hills into Wales, north towards the Lake District and Scotland, south towards the coast, or simply spend a few days discovering some of England's most beautiful countryside.Arrive by train. Leave by motorcycle. The rest of Britain is yours.

Absolutely — international riders are a big part of what CMH is all about.Fly into the UK, spend some time in London if you wish, then take the train out to the Cotswolds. We can collect you from Kingham station and bring you to our base at Merriscourt, where your motorcycle will be prepared and waiting.From there, Britain is yours.Spend a few days exploring the Cotswolds, ride west into the mountains of Wales, head north through the Lake District and into Scotland, or turn south towards the beautiful roads and coastline of southern England before continuing into Devon and Cornwall. Or bring it all together into one unforgettable journey around Britain.We'll help with the practical details too — motorcycle selection, luggage, navigation, route ideas and the things that can seem complicated when you're organising a riding trip from thousands of miles away.You bring your sense of adventure. We'll help take care of the rest.

Absolutely. Great roads and great journeys are at the heart of CMH.Merriscourt puts you in a fantastic position to explore Britain by motorcycle. You can spend the day discovering the Cotswolds, cross into Wales and its mountain roads, head north towards the Lake District and Scotland, or ride south through some of England's beautiful countryside towards Devon, Cornwall and the coast.And for a longer adventure, Ireland opens up another world of spectacular coastal roads, mountains and unforgettable riding — subject to the relevant insurance and travel arrangements.We're developing our own collection of carefully researched CMH routes, built around roads worth riding, spectacular scenery and places worth stopping — rather than simply getting you from A to B.Tell us how many days you have and the kind of riding you love, and we'll help you make the most of them.There are thousands of miles of incredible riding waiting outside the gates of Merriscourt. The difficult part is deciding which way to turn first.

Not at all. With CMH, the journey is yours.You can simply hire one of our motorcycles, load your luggage, choose a direction and go. From Merriscourt, you have the freedom to explore the Cotswolds, Wales, Scotland, Devon, Cornwall, the coast and everything in between at your own pace.If you'd like a little more help, we're developing carefully researched CMH routes and self-guided tours that take much of the planning out of your trip while still leaving you free to enjoy the road your way.Some riders love having every day mapped out. Others prefer to wake up, look at the weather and decide where they're heading over breakfast.We like both.Your motorcycle. Your time. Your Britain.

As early as you can — especially if you have your heart set on a particular motorcycle or you're travelling during the main UK riding season.CMH deliberately keeps a carefully selected fleet rather than rows of identical rental bikes. That means we can give each motorcycle — and each rider — the attention they deserve, but popular dates and bikes are likely to book up.If you're planning a trip from overseas, we'd recommend getting in touch as soon as your travel dates begin to take shape. You don't need to have your whole adventure planned — that's something we can help with.And if you've just spotted a week of sunshine and fancy disappearing on a motorcycle? Ask us.Sometimes the best trips aren't planned six months in advance.

Absolutely. You don't need to be setting off around Britain to enjoy a CMH motorcycle.If you're staying locally — at a Cotswolds hotel, country house, pub or holiday cottage — a motorcycle can be a fantastic way to turn a day of your stay into something completely different.And we'll make getting to us easy. By prior arrangement, CMH can collect you from your hotel or accommodation and bring you to our base at Merriscourt, where your motorcycle will be prepared and waiting for you.Within minutes of leaving CMH, you can be riding through some of the Cotswolds' most beautiful countryside, discovering the villages, roads and places that are easily missed from the usual tourist routes.Tell us where you're staying and how much time you have. We'll help with the motorcycle, suggest a great route and point you towards some worthwhile places to stop along the way.Sometimes you don't need a week-long adventure.Sometimes one great day on a motorcycle is enough.

Absolutely. CMH isn't just for riders visiting Britain from overseas.Maybe you fancy trying something different for a weekend, you're planning a few days away with friends, or you've always wanted to take a premium adventure bike through Wales, Scotland, Devon or Cornwall without buying one yourself.Perhaps you already own a motorcycle but want something better suited to a longer trip — or simply want to leave your own bike at home and put the miles on ours.Collect your motorcycle from CMH at Merriscourt, load your luggage and head wherever the road takes you. We can help with navigation, route ideas and the practical details, or simply hand you the keys and let you create your own adventure.One day, a long weekend or a journey across Britain.You don't need to own the bike to have the adventure.

As long as it takes to have the adventure you want.You might be staying in the Cotswolds and want a motorcycle for a day, planning a long weekend in Wales, or giving yourself a week or two to explore Britain properly. CMH is designed to accommodate different kinds of trips.For longer journeys, we'd always encourage you not to rush. Britain may look relatively small on a map, but some of its greatest motorcycle roads are the ones that take a little longer — through the Cotswolds, across the mountains of Wales, along the southern coast, into Devon and Cornwall or north towards Scotland.Tell us how much time you have and what you'd love to see. We'll help you make the most of every day.After all, the best motorcycle trips are measured in memories, not miles.