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There’s nothing like the lure of water on a hot, summer’s day and it’s amazing just how many great ways there are to enjoy it. Our advertisers offer you a great smattering of them!
You could spoil with a rural retreat in the Spanish wine-making region around the River Ebro valley, but if you’re staycationing, how about hiring your own narrowboat out for a few leisurely days, stopping where you will? How about a bespoke sea fishing trip through the waves off Devon or East Sussex?
Holiday lodges come with hot tubs and a trout ponds, near the North Devon coast, while an ancient water mill on the River Teme provides a peaceful setting in the Malverns.
Two bespoke wooden lodges set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a 13 acre smallholding Situated in the stunning area of the Blackdown Hills, the beautifully equipped lodges provide a perfect getaway. Enjoy some R&R in your own wood fired hot tub overlooking the fields and woodland, fishing in the privately owned trout pond, rambling around the local countryside, or just sitting back and listening to nature. Ideally placed for visiting the Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks, the golden sands of the North Devon coastline and the historical Southern coastline. With many great local pubs, you won’t have to cook, but a BBQ within the lodges is available to enjoy some of our home-grown gluten free sausages.
www.fairwaterlodges.com 07925349481 / 07548125305 info@fairwaterlodges.com
Warwickshire
YOUR CANAL BOAT HOLIDAY ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!
Warwickshire Narrow Boat Hire is a family owned business who pride ourselves in bringing our customers the very best experience in all our dealings with us. Our self drive narrow boats are available for hire weekends and week-long breaks. Enjoy a new kind of holiday that allows you to set your own itinerary and after that, wake up to a stunning new view each morning and relax among friends. As the captain of your own luxury narrowboat, it’s an exhilarating break from everyday life and as a result, something to remember it for years to come.
NEW TO NARROWBOATING?
No previous canal boating experience is necessary with Warwickshire Narrow Boat Hire, full instruction will be given on your arrival at the base.
Spain
Spanish Rural Holiday Experience
Located on a remote, secluded, and quiet 8.8-hectare olive farm with beautiful views of our River Ebro valley and mountains. We offer unique Spanish rural family holidays and wellbeing weekend retreats. The renovated old farmhouse retains its original character but with a modern open and light feel and it’s positioning and design take full advantage of its amazing location and provide a touch of rural luxury. Our Spanish rural holidays are ideal for families and friendship groups looking for a relaxing, quiet, and peaceful holiday in a very tranquil location. Laze around the large pool, patios and terraces or take advantage of any of the many local activities. We are located between the Terra Alta and Priorate wine regions. Our riverside village of Benifallet has an amazing selection of restaurants and bars for a village of its size. To find out more, or to book please visit our website.
www.el-figueral.com
The Mill
Situated by the banks of a river with private fishing just yards away. Surrounded by wildlife yet close to many historic towns and the Welsh border.
This former 18th century water mill with its own extensive garden and river frontage with private fishing, is within the grounds of the owners’ house. It has been tastefully converted, furnished and fitted and has a large balcony overlooking the River Teme. In a quiet and secluded though spectacular location, surrounded by woods and hills, it makes a fine holiday base for exploring the historic towns and castles of Shropshire and the Welsh borders, with Ludlow and Worcester about 15 miles, Tenbury Wells 6 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub 3 miles. Call 01584 881352 or email meadowsmill@btinternet.com
www.cottages.com/cottages/the-mill-5213
Eardiston, near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
OUR JOE - L Fishing Holidays & Charters
Being one of the only UK operators to own both Charter Vessel and B&B gives us the unique opportunity to offer a personal fishing holiday package to suit all your fishing needs, saving you time and money. We have 30 years experience running Devon sea fishing holidays. Our B&B, Parkholm Hotel is based in the town centre of Paignton, just five minutes from the harbour.
Please see our standard holidays below and feel free to contact us to arrange the perfect UK Fishing holiday to suit you. Visit our website to find out more: http://www.ourjoe-l.co.uk/
Fishing Holidays & Parkholm Hotel enquiries 01803 551504 sandra@ourjoe-l.co.uk
Fishing Enquiries Shaun Pedley 07876623054 shaun@ourjoe-l.co.uk
East Sussex
Family Friendly Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Dorset
Perfect for any occasion from family holidays to weekends away with friends. The Victorian Barn offers the best in family friendly Dorset escapes with properties of various sizes, from cosy couple’s breaks, large family meet ups or corporate getaways! Our pet-free, Self-Catering family friendly accommodation, is situated on a 65 acre family-run farm in rural Dorset only thirty minutes’ away from the Jurassic Coast. You can find us nestled under Bulbarrow Hill (second highest point in Dorset) in the valley of the Blackmore Vale, an area also known as Thomas Hardy Country ‘vale of little dairies’ in Dorset.
www.thevictorianbarn.co.uk info@thevictorianbarn.co.uk 01258 817501 | 07956 161528
Shropshire
Offering beautiful and comfortable holiday cottages sleeping 2-8 people. Our properties are situated just below the village of Highley nestled in the Severn Valley, between the River Severn and the Severn Valley Steam Railway (30 yards from both). They all have beautiful clear views over the river and the valley - perfect for people who want to get away from it all for some peace and quiet. With no main roads or industry anywhere nearby. River walks connect to a network of footpaths. The walks can lead you deep into nowhere, or to one of several villages and museums around the area, and of course to the 17th Century Ship Inn which is in between the cottages and lodges. Offering a quarter mile fishing beat with pegs right in front of the properties with steps down to the river. Every property has a bait fridge and lockable sheds to put rods and equipment in. All of our properties are non-smoking. All properties are Family and Dog friendly. To book or find out more visit our website www.riversteamholidays.co.uk or call Nick on 07801 981 629
