County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 58

CO V E R F E AT U RE

Cheers to tours and tastings at

Frome Valley Vineyard See page 2 for the full feature

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Editor’s Choice – Health & Care – Unique Retreats

COV E R F E AT U RE

Cheers to tours and tastings at

Frome Valley Vineyard In a truly beautiful corner of Herefordshire, Frome Valley Vineyard, vine-growing has become a genuinely English art form, creating a range of distinctive and delicious products to please every palate. Alongside this awardwinning viticulture, the enthusiastic family behind the business also offers a great day out for visitors to enjoy leisurely ‘Tours and Tastings,’ gaining a relaxed education while enjoying quality time in lush and scenic countryside.

Frome Valley Vineyard stands above the River Frome, surrounded

by the county’s bountiful cider orchards and hop yards near Bishops Frome and is centred in picturesque 16th and 17th century farm buildings belonging to the original Paunton Court farm estate.

Here, the vineyard was first established some 35 years ago, making it one of the earlier entries to the English wine-making scene.

It was acquired by Jeanie and Ian Falconer in 2005, benefiting from what they describe as ‘a benevolent microclimate and a sumptuous terroir of clay loam.’

Now assisted by the wider family, theirs is a determinedly sustainable venture. The grapes are nurtured by hand and make both still and sparkling wines, some single varietals and some blended to bring out the unique taste of ‘the terroir.’ They also make brandy, while the apple orchard recently added cider to the repertoire.

A flock of Wiltshire Horn sheep help keep the grass down and the soil fertile, while the buildings are heated by biomass and solar panels. Much of the land is given over to wildlifefriendly pasture, pond and woods.

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Guided ‘Tours and Tastings’ are friendly and personal, generally last about two hours and accommodate up to 20 people.

Highly popular with groups such as Women’s Institutes, Rotary Clubs, social groups and civilised hen parties, they include a visit to the ‘Model Vineyard’ to learn some growers’ fundamentals, move on to the

main vineyard for insights into practicalities and then proceed to the shop to taste, savour and compare Frome Valley’s plentiful delights with an expert tutor.

Care Guide

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Editor’s Choice

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Editor’s Choice

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Unique Retreats

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Rural Escapes

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England Top Stays

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Northern Ireland Top Stays

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Scotland Top Stays

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Families

The onsite shop provides the opportunity to purchase favourites as souvenirs, gifts, or perhaps complete cases. Purchases can also be made online.

Frome Valley Vineyard, Paunton Court, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire WR6 5BJ Tel 01885 490768 Email bookings@fromevalleyvineyard.co.uk www.fromevalleyvineyard.co.uk

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Enjoy four beautiful counties from Downside holiday cottage Perfectly placed for exploring the fossil hunters’ paradise of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Downside Holidays provides a peaceful semidetached self-catering cottage in a wing of the owners’ farmhouse. The spot is in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with beautiful countryside walks close by as well as being within 20 miles of the stunning South West Coast Path and good beaches at West Bay, the setting for the TV series Broadchurch, and Lyme Regis.

Guests enjoy a high degree of comfort and convenience in this choice, two-bedroomed property, which is on a working dairy farm between the pleasant towns of Crewkerne and Beaminster.

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Downside has glorious views over the Axe Valley, Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire. The Dorset/ Somerset border actually runs through the farm. The cottage comes with Freeview TV, a DVD player and an assortment of books and games. Guest reviewers rate it ‘excellent’ and are highly complimentary about the accommodation, location and friendly owners.

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You’ll be staying on a working sheep farm in the unspoiled Mid-Wales village of Caersws, which is set on the picturesque River Severn. The semidetached property sleeps six in three bedrooms, one of which is a ground floor double with ensuite facilities including a walkin shower. Everything is light, bright and beautiful, including a well-equipped kitchen, open plan living areas and sliding doors to a beautiful garden.

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The river is well-stocked for fishing, while the area in general is great for walking, climbing and cycling, not to mention the facilities of a luxury caravan park nearby. Local wildlife is abundant and varied, including red kites, ospreys, owls, polecats and many butterfly and moth species.

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Relax, fish and explore from idyllic Devon hideaway Peace and relaxation are assured at the beautiful Fairwater Lodges glampsite, with purpose-made shepherd’s huts set in idyllic Devon countryside on a 13 acre smallholding, all with their own wood-fired hot tubs. Anglers can fish for trout in one wellstocked pond, enjoy the wildlife in a second, meet the resident sheep, pigs and chickens or simply walk the surrounding Blackdown Hills, which are designated an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty.

The huts are geared to couples or family stays, each with a king sized bed, modern bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, log burner, sofabed, satellite TV and DVD player and outdoor seating area with fire pit.

They are owned and run by a family – Lee, Kate and their daughter, Becca - so guests enjoy a personal welcome and help with any requests they have to make their holiday extra special or perhaps celebrate a big occasion. Guests can also bring a dog.

Based in Hemyock, a village near Devon/Somerset border, the site is well placed for visits to the seaside, including Sidmouth with its famous donkey sanctuary and Minehead, ‘Gateway to Exmoor’ and the Jurassic Coast.

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Relax luxuriously in wildly wonderful Norfolk hideaway Hand-crafted yurts offer a unique and luxurious glamping experience close to nature in the grounds of Norfolk’s stately 17th century home.

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Just 20 minutes’ drive from the north Norfolk coast, the Raynham Estate stands in the tranquil countryside of the Wensum Valley and guests

treasure the sense of space and exclusivity as they make new memories with their family or friends.

wheelchair accessible, while the others are served by a separate modern block nearby.

Each yurt provides stylish accommodation for up to five people, and two can accommodate dogs as well. All have one superking-sized bed and either two or three singles. Plentiful rugs, blankets, cushions and a wood burning stove provide a cosy indoor scene and they have electricity for lamps, hobs, kettles, cafetieres and USB charging. Outdoors they have an undercover dining area and barbeque. Two have ensuite showers and toilets and are

As well as barbequing, glampers can also cook up a feast in the shared cooking and dining facilities of the Turnip Tent. This is named for one of Raynham’s famous ancestors, ‘Turnip Townshend,’ the 2nd Viscount Townshend who pioneered crop rotation in the Agricultural Revolution.

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Raynham Estate’s Head of Events and Marketing, Abbie Panks, says: “It’s perfect here for people who like walking and cycling and we are really spoiled for farm shops, good

pubs and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Sculthorpe Mill.

“It’s only a short drive to the stunning and expansive coast and award-winning beaches of Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea and to family-friendly attractions such as Pensthorpe Natural Park and the National Trust’s Blickling Estate.”

Raynham Estate, Hall Farm, Swaffham Road, East Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7EE T 01328 863746 E bookings@raynham.co.uk Raynham.co.uk Facebook and Instagram @ RaynhamNorfolk

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Catch of the Day Our Joe-L fishing holidays in Devon If you like to tell your own fishermen’s tales rather than just listen to other people’s, book a break with the brilliant Our Joe-L Fishing Holidays and Charters in . Staying at the company’s own fisherfriendly bed & breakfast in Paignton between day trips, you can catch impressive specimens plaice, turbot, bass, bream and many other species, while also having great fun, making new friends, spotting wildlife and generating memories by the bucketful.

Our Joe-L is comfy, quick and equipped for 10 people, but the main reason for its popularity is skipper Shaun Pedley. Whether taking his guests to The Skerries shingle and sandbank shallows, to the reefs or out among the hundreds of shipwrecks,

experienced fisherman Shaun can promise his guests a great day’s sport and a quality catch at any time of year.

The fishing holidays typically run Sunday to Saturday, with accommodation at Parkholm Hotel, part of the ‘English Riviera’ and drun by Shaun’s parents. They provide friendly, en-suite accommodation and good food – including packed lunches for the boat - just 250 yards from the harbour, in the heart of Paignton’s buzzing holiday scene. Rooms not only have TV, Wi-Fi and drink-making facilities but also freezers for storing bait and any catches destined for the table.

Our Joe-L also offers whole boat charters and shorter angling breaks for groups.

Find out more from www.ourjoe-l.co.uk

Our Joe-L Fishing Holidays and Charters, accommodation Parkholm Hotel, 5 Garfield Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AU T 01803 551504 E sandra@ourjoe-l.co.uk www.ourjoe-l.co.uk.

For fishing inquiries, call Shaun Pedley, 07876 623054 or email shaun@ourjoe-l.co.uk

Set course for adventure with Warwickshire Narrow Boat Hire Taking the helm of a premium narrowboat from Warwickshire Narrow Boat Hire is setting out on an adventure that gives you the freedom of the waterways with numerous home comforts, including smart TV, hot showers and a fully equipped kitchen.

This friendly, family-owned business is new on the scene at Glascote Basin near Tamworth, with two pristine, luxurious boats and an emphasis on excellent customer service.

Equipped for families or friendship groups of either six or seven people, the boats, 69-feet Willow and 58-feet Oakwood, are fitted out to the highest standards and available to hire for Friday to Monday, Monday to Friday or for longer periods. They have everything needed to live comfortably on board, even down to a set of luxury towels for each person and a welcome pack to start them off. If you prefer eating out to cooking, they may benefit from discounts at selected pubs near the towpaths.

Users typically cruise on the Warwickshire Ring, which forms a

waterway circuit around the West Midlands taking in the Coventry, Oxford, Grand Union, Stratford-uponAvon, Birmingham and Fazeley canals, or even further afield.

Travelling on this network puts a huge range of places, attractions and points of interest within easy reach, yet the journey itself is leisurely, peaceful and relaxing. It is one of the very best ways to experience nature close up, surrounded by ducks, swans and butterflies, a rich variety of plant life and soothing birdsong.

Owner Dean Conduit and his wife provide careful tuition for novice boat handlers before they set off, including passing the first lock, until they feel totally confident.

Dean says: “These holidays are all about people wanting to enjoy the outdoors, spend quality time with the children and explore on their own timetable. Our boats enable them to do that while enjoying a very high standard of living on board.”

Warwickshire Narrowboat Hire Ltd, 161 The Longshoot, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JQ; T 07834 177598, E dean@warwickshirenarrowboathire.com www.warwickshirenarrowboathire.com

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OCM, the business for sustainably recycling IT equipment When it comes to dealing with unwanted Information Technology, OCM is the business! Corporate clients can get the best returns for their equipment, knowing it will be disposed safely and responsibly, with the utmost security for their data. Items which can be reused are sold on to the public, enabling people to buy fully reconditioned PCs, laptops, phones and other items at amazing bargain prices.

OCM has more than 30 years’ experience of providing IT Asset Disposition services (ITAD). With clients including government departments, banks, major retailers and manufacturers and utility companies, it uses datawiping technology with the highest levels of security integrity. Clients can be assured that all their unwanted equipment will be disposed of with a full audit trail and no possibility of sensitive information being leaked, lost or stolen.

OCM can collect from your site with the ability to undertake full site clearance where necessary. Convenient collection times can be organised and premium prices paid for items with resale value.

All data is wiped and destroyed with 100% accountability and equipment which can be reused is then refurbished

for online retail through www.ocmstore. com. This enables consumers including students and home workers to enjoy premium products such as Macbooks and iPhones up to 65% cheaper than they would cost new. Customers have a wide choice, with new stock added constantly and orders delivered next day.

Equipment which cannot be reused is recycled, with precious metals and any other usable components being reclaimed and the remains disposed of by licensed, responsible end users.

Elements which cannot be reused or recycled go for incineration, helping to generate power. Only minimal amounts go to landfill.

Operations Manager Paul Mills says: “We are as environmentally friendly as possible and working towards having zero waste going to landfill. Recent developments in the installation of 170 solar panels and LED lighting throughout the 12,000 sq. ft facility.”

OCM Business Systems Ltd, 2 Ascot Road, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2JJ; T 01386 555008 E customerservices@ocmbiz.com www. ocmbiz.com or www.ocmstore.com

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Rural Escapes Rural escapes don’t come more idyllic than the selection our advertisers offer in scenic hidden corners of the UK. Choose any of these destinations and you’ll soon feel you’re in an entirely different world to the land of concrete, roadworks and traffic jams you left behind.

These are all stress-busting locations, rich in the relaxation wrought by being close to nature, whether you’re glamping or perhaps enjoying a little indulgent ‘me time’ in a quality bed & breakfast. They enable people to wind down and enjoy an unhurried quality of life.

Once you’re nicely chilled out there’s lots to enjoy out and about. Take the Brecon Beacons National Park. Its imposing mountains provide an exhilarating backdrop for walkers, while attractive towns such as Llandovery and Brecon itself have charming shops and great places to reward yourself after all those outdoor exertions.

Also in Wales, the island of Anglesey offers great variety, wonderful beaches and an exquisite offering for anyone interested in geology, with more than 100 different kinds of rocks to be hunted down, among them pillow lava, deep red jasper, lime green epidote and milky calcite. Castle lovers will love Beaumaris, the last and largest of Edward I’s ‘Iron Ring’ of fortresses in North Wales.

Once discovered, the big skies of North Yorkshire beckon almost everyone’s inner explorer to immerse themselves in the national parks of both the moors and the dales, although there is plenty of scope, too, for those who prefer to drive, or take the North York Moors Railway.

For those heading south, the Kent Downs are an equally appealing Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretching from the London/ Surrey borders to the White Cliffs of Dover.

North Yorkshire Off Grid Glamping under Starry North Yorkshire Skies Hidden away in the heart of North Yorkshire, a stones throw away from the Moors, Freespirit Glamping is a family run site with just five beautiful bell tents, each with their own garden and facilities.

Each of the thoughtfully decorated tents has a king sized bed, private bathroom with hot shower, washing up area, a washing line for those beach towels, a fire pit, cooking station, log store and BBQ. The tents contain everything you need, from toys and games, hot water bottles and blankets, cooking utensils and cool boxes, to vintage enamel cookware adding a quirky, nostalgic feel.

The site is dog friendly and surrounded my miles of walking country.

Freespirit Glamping is ideally situated only 10 minutes away from the market town of Helmsley, with many quirky cafes, pubs and gift shops. York is a 30 minute drive away, and 50 minutes in the opposite direction finds you with your pick of Whitby, Scarborough or Robin Hood’s Bay.

www.freespiritglamping.com

Phone: Helen on 07725 857395 or Andy on 07407 818181

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Powys, Wales

Anglesey

LUXURY AND SECLUDED BED & BREAKFAST & RIVER’S EDGE GLAMPING POD ACCOMMODATION

Pods Pwll Coch are a family owned and run small luxury glamping site on a working farm at the heart of Anglesey (the mother of Wales).

Built around 1805, Little London Wales, also known as Llundain Fach, was used as a temporary home by Welsh Drovers to rest their flocks of sheep on their way to the London Markets.

There were around 70 of these establishments throughout Wales and England, many Little London’s still exist today, ours being one of them!

The site provides a great base to explore Anglesey, North Wales and beyond in luxurious timber cabins which are self-contained with private facilities, underfloor heating and Bluetooth speakers to enjoy the break. Why not also take advance of our Electric Vehicle Charging point for guests with electric or hybrid vehicles.

Tucked away just 100 metres off the A4067 Brecon/Swansea Road we offer a very special place to stay. Our aim is to provide our guests with a secluded restful break and a base for exploring the stunning Brecon Beacons and other wonderful landmarks nearby.

Stay in one of just two luxurious rooms, or our glamping pod.

On the farm the guest will enjoy the experience of staying on an authentic working farm with cattle, sheep and donkey’s galore, a truly unforgettable experience to be enjoyed together as a family and with friends.

WWW.LITTLELONDONWALES.CO.UK +44(0)1639 731364 | SA9 1ST ABERCRAVE

Kent

Luxury Shepherds Hut on the Kent North Downs, Yelsted near Stockbury. Set in acre meadow field with stunning views. High quality luxury linen bedding, fully fitted bathroom and kitchen, log burner, luxury robes and towels provided. Fully equipped with everything you could need to make your stay a relaxing one. Outside seating area for eating with BBQ, fire pit and steamer chairs. Set in an AONB with beautiful walks, great pubs serving good food, cycling and our local award winning farm shop. Additional extras available.

www.courtbarnescapes.com Call 07826 518 444

www.pods-pwllcoch.co.uk info@pods-pwllcoch.co.uk +44 7769 708725

Yorkshire Dales

Set in 100 acres of spectacular scenery, our stunning tree-yurts provide the perfect hideout to get back to nature and truly escape. Sit in your private infinity hot tub overlooking the ancient woodland or cosy up by the wood burning stove or sunken fire pit. All self-contained treeyurts are totally private with amazing views of the wooded landscape and lake beyond and come with everything you will need for the ultimate relaxing getaway.

For more information please visit our website www.yurtshire.co.uk

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England Top Stays Staycations have never been so popular, varied and enticing as they are this summer.

Many accommodation providers lavished love, care and hard work into their grounds and premises during the lean times of the pandemic. Now they intend to keep their guests coming back for more with their own personal blends of fantastic locations, brilliant facilities and amiable, efficient service.

Every county has its own special charms, none more so than Somerset with its beautiful coastline, popular seaside towns such as Weston Super Mare and Minehead, part of Exmoor, the beautiful Mendip Hills and the dramatic heights and caves of Cheddar Gorge.

GlamStreams epitomises a festival mood with its iconic Airstream caravans, some based at Black Sheep Glampsite near Frome, others hired to festival-goers and others. Within an easy drive is Glastonbury, which as well as pleasing music lovers offers a quirky shopping scene big on magic, mysticism and New Age philosophy.

More luxury is to be found in the relaxing lodges of Mayfield Snuggery near Ashbourne, the ‘Gateway to the Peak District’ with attractive cobbled streets and some 200 listed buildings lending a vivid feel of yesteryear. Over in Suffolk, Toad Hall Lodges likewise offer extreme comfort, with plentiful and unusual wildlife much in and around the site.

Hope Farm Holidays in central Cornwall provides a genuinely eco-friendly holiday experience for people with their wild camping in a friendly, off-grid site.

Luxury glamping Airstream caravans at Black Sheep Glamping site near Frome in Somerset. Our Airstreams have their own fire pits, private outside seating areas, and stunning views at every turn.

Black Sheep Glamping offers you the best of glamping this summer.

You can cook in your fully-fitted Airstream kitchen, or you could take advantage of the many catering options, from Indian Thali to French brasserie takeaways nearby.

We also provide luxury glamping Airstream caravans for festivals, self-catered holidays, parties, events and corporate promotions.

www.glamstreams.co.uk

+44 (0) 7859 196176 hello@glamstreams.co.uk

Cornwall

Eco Camping in West Cornwall Return to the wild at the Hope Farm Eco campsite.

We aim to provide an eco-friendly, no fuss camping experience.

Perfect for backpackers, quiet groups and families alike, with friendly well-behaved dogs welcome.

We provide solar waterfall showers, compost toilets, washing facilities and a dog exercise field on site plus amazing views and stunning sunsets!

We are located only 1 mile from Gwithian beach.

www.hopefarmholidays.co.uk

Closer to home are the attractions of Herefordshire Stargazer Glamping, set in the most beautiful private grounds near Ross on Wye, in the English/Welsh borderlands, while Hope Farm Retreats offers glamping in a beautiful wildflower meadow on a working farm in the Wye Valley.

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Suffolk If you want to get close to nature but think the experience would be improved with access to your own private, heated shower room and a very comfortable bed, then Toad Hall Lodges may be the place for you.

At Mayfield Snuggery you will find a collection of five unique hand-built lodges, accommodating two or four people. Fresh country style interiors are complimented by beautiful furnishings, giving these stunning lodges a real taste of home.

Whether it’s for a short weekend or longer break, stay in one of our five chic but cosy timber lodges and you’ll discover some of Suffolk’s best-kept secrets on your doorstep.

Each self-catering lodge has their own exclusive hot tub and sauna – the ideal way to unwind and relax in the Heart of the Country whichever time of year you choose to visit.

You’ll get a sense of how special this area is as soon as you set off to walk, run or cycle through the nature reserve at the end of our road, past the hen reed beds, and along the ever-changing estuary, spotting water voles, otters, herons and little egrets along the way. When you reach the bridge, you can either turn left for Southwold or take a right for Walberswick.

Situated on the Staffordshire/ Derbyshire border, the location is ideal for exploring the charming southern Peak District where you’ll find country walks, quaint villages and an array of local attractions and activities within easy reach.

www.mayfieldsnuggery.com Tel: 07498 205176 Email: enquiries@mayfieldsnuggery.com

Herefordshire

www.toadhall.life T: 07989 559 861 E: gavin@toadhall.life

Wye Valley

Stargazer Glamping is a truly unique boutique glampsite.

Set in the most gorgeous mature garden environment in the grounds of a Georgian country house. The site consists of 3 glamping areas that are well separated from each other. Each area having its own 6 person wood-fired hot tub, extensively equipped kitchen, hot shower with limitless hot water and compost toilet. Each has its own firepit and BBQ, sun bed seating and hammocks. You have your own dining table and chairs under a pretty awning.

Hope Farm Retreats is nestled on our 13 acre family-farm, offering farm-based holiday accommodation, glamping, rural skills and craft workshops. We are located in Wye Valley only 1½ hours away on the M50 from the Midlands.

We offer two stylish Lotus Belle tents – aptly called Cornflower and Chamomile, to reflect the wildflower meadow they are situated in and the stroll through our Flower Farm to reach them. Both are tastefully decorated to reflect the natural surroundings, using locally sourced furnishings. These are suitable for a family of up to 4, with a luxurious double bed and 2 single futons. For cooler evenings, light the campfire and snuggle under a blanket for some stargazing.

The main site consists of over 250 mature and rare trees, rose walks, orchards, vegetable and herb gardens, free ranging chickens providing fresh eggs for the kids to find. To find out more, or to book your stay please visit stargazerglamping.co.uk

www.hopefarmretreats.com 07555 392173 info@hopefarmretreats.com

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England Top Stays England is a land of such variety and interest it can be almost impossible for people to decide where to pick to spend their precious downtime. The good news is, if you’re in the mood to enjoy it, whichever area you choose will have plenty of scope to please the most pernickety holidaymaker!

Devon remains ever popular, with its perfect golden beaches and super surf of the north coast attracting the active wave chasers and happy families to resorts such as Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Croyde Bay and pretty fishing villages, wonderful eateries and appealing shops providing relaxed and enjoyable options.

Strawfields camping and glamping provides an excellent base for the county’s northern delights, while in West Devon, the farmland base of Nettle & Dock is ideal for exploring Dartmoor National Park with attractions including Greenway, family home of crime queen Agatha Christie and the nation’s newest castle, Drogo.

Over in West Somerset, Little Bow Green is glamping territory near the county town of Taunton, where attractions include a heritage railway, a 12th century castle housing the fascinating county museum and many pleasant walking and cycling trails. The beach at Burnham on Sea is only around 20 miles away and Exmoor, too, is within easy reach.

The extraordinary treehouse of HappenOak is a wonderful base from which to explore the stunning university city of Cambridge, which has educated some of the most influential minds in all history and positively oozes history, heritage and academia, not to mention beautiful countryside. Neighbouring Lincolnshire can easily hold its own, however, not least among the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty able to be enjoyed to the full from Stewton Stars Hideaway.

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West Devon Nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Nettle and Dock lies in the very centre of Devon in the hamlet of Hillerton. Enjoy the rural tranquility in the heart of true working Devon farmland, where you can relax and enjoy bare-footed nature, sit out under the night sky warmed by an open fire, take time to listen to the abundant wildlife or just curl up in our cosy accommodation.

Whether you choose the artisan Acorn Barn, our beautiful bijoux Shepherds Hut, or our unique glamping domes you will find home comforts, luxury and a chance to unwind.

Make the most of being away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, put your feet up take a deep breath of country air and leave it all behind.

Perfect for families or a romantic break.

www.nettleanddock.com 07922878185 info@nettleanddock.co.uk

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Cambridgeshire

West Somerset

A luxury tree house surrounded by nature HappenOak is a luxury tree house near Cambridge that offers an experience you will never forget. It is a completely relaxing and enriching space to enjoy, far from the madding crowd.

Little Bow Green Shepherd’s Hut

Designed by master builder Bruce and run with help from wife Penny, the tree house is constructed from oak, bringing a natural feeling of quality and creating a relaxing environment.

New for 2022. Clare and her son Luca have lovingly created this warm and inviting space offering guests the chance to experience the rural Somerset scenery they are lucky enough to have enjoyed for the last 25 years.

Surrounded by nature, visitors to the tree house can enjoy complete privacy and far-reaching views across the rolling hills of Cambridgeshire.

Sat under ancient oak trees at the foot of the Blackdown hills, our luxury shepherd’s hut is the perfect place to escape and enjoy the beautiful Somerset countryside.

For more information and to book please visit: https://happenoak.co.uk/

Lincolnshire Stewton Stars Hideaway – a small wooded retreat sitting between the sandy long beaches of the Lincolnshire coast and the pretty rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds (AONB).

Experience tranquillity, space and exceptionally starry skies as you unwind at this idyllic location.

The Old Coach House – a quaint country cottage, tastefully decorated and kitted out with everything you could need. A true ‘home from home’ stay. A secluded, private garden and large pond filled with wildlife make this a wonderful spot to relax.

ࠍ Wood-fired hot tub ࠍ 5 mins to nearest pub ࠍ Long stays available

ࠍ Larger than average shepherds hut ࠍ Parking ࠍ Firepit

To find out more or to book, please find us on airbnb & Instagram @little _bow _green

North Devon

Strawfields is an 8 acre smallholding consisting of our farmhouse, three cottages, shepherd huts, hobbit yurts and a very small rustic campsite.

Orion – suiting friends or families, this two bedroom Hobbit Home is furnished with heated furry blankets, rustic touches and soft lighting. The decking is raised amongst the trees to catch the stunning sunsets – the perfect place for some al fresco dining.

A fantastic location, hidden away in the beautiful North Devon countryside, yet only minutes drive from the sea.

The breathtaking sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe, Saunton, Croyde and Putsbourough are all within easy reach. The small fishing harbour towns of Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth are close by, as are the many hidden coves to discover.

The Little Bear – a cosy haven especially created for those romantic getaways. Decorated with love and furnished with a super comfy bed, this snug Hobbit Home is the ultimate tranquil location where couples can disconnect for a few days.

There is a public footpath running directly behind Strawfields across the fields to the local village of West Down, which boasts a well-stocked community village shop and a great local pub.

To find out more or to book visit www.stewtonstars.co.uk

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Northern Ireland Northern Ireland has a stunning array of joys to offer to holidaymakers, thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, rich heritage, great food and incomparable hospitality. Linking it all is the manmade treasure of the Causeway Coastal Route, a fabulous 120 mile road hugging the stunning coastline from Belfast to Derry/ Londonderry.

It takes in pretty harbour villages, castle ruins, sundry Game of Thrones filming locations and the gem of them all, the Giant’s Causeway.

No-one crossing the water should miss the extraordinary sight of 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns reaching into the sea where the Irish hero Finn McCool put them. This designated a UNESCO World Heritage Sites is up there with the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China.

Another world class visitor experience is to be found in Belfast at The Titanic Experience, telling the story of famous ship from conception to recent history via nine amazing interactive galleries.

The adventurous should cross to the island of Carrick-a-Rede via its famous rope bridge.

From 1755 to 2002 this was a hot spot for salmon fishing. Now it is a tourist thrill. For the physically fit, The Gobbins Cliff Walk in Islandmagee is an unmissable three mile hike billed as ‘the most dramatic coastal walk in Europe,’ with iconic features such as the muchphotographed Tubular Bridge carrying walkers over crashing waves to sunken caves and sheer cliff faces, teeming with wildlife.

The Causeway Coastal also gives easy access to another 250 miles of beauty, looping off the coastal road through the beautiful nine Glens of Antrim and other destinations.

These include Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world, formally founded in 1784.

Get away from it all at the perfect rural location Harkening back to days gone by with authentic rustic features including original wooden floors, beams, stonework and open fireplaces, our beautiful self-catering cottages provide a luxurious place of rest for you and your guests. Cosy up by the fire with loved ones and a good book or soak away the stresses and strains of the everyday in a grand roll top bath with a glass of bubbly. Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in a sumptuously soft bed and awaken to feast on a luxury breakfast hamper, filled with fresh, local artisan produce.

Experience something extraordinary, taking glamping to completely new heights with our lovingly restored and rejuvenated Swiss Army Truck. The perfect romantic getaway for two, where time stands still and the demands of daily life, softly ebb away.

To find out more or to book your stay please visit

www.larchfieldestate.co.uk

Benone Getaways Benone Getaways is a unique luxury glamping and self-catering accommodation experience that allows guests to get in touch with nature, without sacrificing any of life’s luxuries.

The resort opened in June 2020 and has welcomed guests from all over the island of Ireland, enjoying a staycation on the beautiful North Coast of NI. We are located in the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB) on the Causeway Coast. Walking distance from the famous blue flagged Benone beach and moments away from all you’ll need to make the perfect beach-side getaway.

Relax in your private stargazing hot tub with a glass of complementary prosecco. Cook dinner in the ‘Chill & Grill’ BBQ Hut and toast s’mores at your personal fire pit. Then cozy up in fluffy robes and get a good night’s sleep in our all-weather luxury glamping pods.

Enjoy a homemade breakfast basket delivered to your pod in the morning.

www.benonegetaways.co.uk

Tel.: +447999322446

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Lisnacurran in Dromore, Ralphs in Moira and opening late 2022 Arthurs in Royal Hillsborough is a collection of boutique guest houses offering 36 rooms across the 3 establishments.

All three villages are within a 6 miles radius of each other in the historic hub of Northern Ireland.

The rooms are an eclectic mix of antiques, rich fabrics in vibrant textiles with comfort and quality paramount and modern conveniences.

Lisnacurran features a hot tub and sauna within a garden pavilion and has a children’s play area in the garden with trampoline and mini play park.

All rooms have internet TV. Arthurs and Lisnacurran enjoy Main Street location with walking distance to famous gastro pubs, restaurants, git shops and boutiques.

Royal Hillsborough is home to the Historia Royal Palace called Hillsborough Castle.

To find out more please visit:

www.lisnacurran.com www.ralphsmoira.com

Set within our family farm, Little River Glamping is a family friendly glamping site that will allow you to reconnect with nature and each other.

Just a short drive from the Causeway Coast, we have so many things to do and see right on our doorstep. From the Dark Hedges to the Giants Causeway to Rathlin Island, there are countless places to explore and views to take your breath away.

Each tent is purpose-built to ensure that your glamping stay is fuss-free and easy, allowing you to truly relax and unwind.

Our 2 Bell tents each have a double bed and sofa bed. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required. Our Yurt contains a double bed and bunks that sleep 3. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required. Our Dome contains a king sized bed and bunks that sleep 3. It also has a sofa bed. An extra bed/cot can be provided if required.

Each unit has its own allocated toilet and shower facilities.

Each unit has its own outdoor seating with firepit.

www.littleriverglamping.co.uk littleriverglamping@gmail.com +44 7732262994

A truly magical vantage point on the tip of the North Antrim coast.

Located just a mile away from the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, Aurora occupies a truly magical vantage point on the tip of the North Antrim coast.

Steeped in breathtaking natural and geological heritage, this unspoilt environment attracts thousands of visitors each year and boasts endless local attractions, from sport and leisure to food and drink, all against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic shoreline.

Crafted by hand from gigantic Western Red Canadian cedar logs, Aurora’s twin cabins are the first of their kind anywhere in Ireland and offer a unique blend of rustic beauty and modern luxury for year-round escapes in comfort and style.

To find out more or to book please visit our website www.auroranorthcoast.com

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Scotland Top Stays Scotland is a stunning place to visit for holidays, beautiful, innovative and full of riveting things to see and do, all the way from the beautiful capital of Edinburgh to the furthest flung Shetland Isles.

The whole country is a work of genius by Mother Nature, replete with some 282 mountains over 3,000 feet tall, classed as ‘Munros,’ including Britain’s tallest, Ben Nevis; more than 30,000 freshwater lochs including Lomond, the biggest at more than 27 square miles in area; 7,500 miles of rivers, numerous wooded glens, waterfalls and heather-clad moorlands. For inspirational walks, drives and bike rides, many head west to Argyll and combine them with island hopping and kayaking.

Humankind has added its own many masterpieces, among them some amazing cities, around 1,500 castles, 550 golf courses and 130 whisky distilleries. It is famous for trout and salmon fishing, some 60 Highland Games during the summer season and a quite astonishing array of locally produced food and drink, from Arbroath smokies to Dundee cake.

Its many accomplishments and attractions have repeatedly brought recognition from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, with designations for six World Heritage Sites, two Biosphere Reserves, Two Global Geoparks and 3 Creative Sities – Edinburgh for literature, Glasgow for music and Dundee for creativity.

To find out more, visit www.visitscotland.com/ see-do/unesco-trail/designations .

Outdoor adventurers have the time of their lives at locations such as Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, while golfers find all their dreams coming true in Perthshire, home to iconic courses including Gleneagles and also the crowning place of many Scottish monarchs, Scone Palace.

Wildlife is rich and varied throughout Scotland, but birdwatchers find the six Hebridean islands of unbeatable for winged wonders.

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At Meadow View Glamping we have three luxury selfcatering glamping cabins which provide the utmost relaxing atmosphere for our guests.

We are situated in the north west of Fife, overlooking the beautiful countryside, making our cabins the ideal location to explore central Scotland. As we have low light pollution we are also in the perfect spot for picturesque views of the stars.

Each cabin has an open living area with a luxury sofa bed which sleeps up to two individuals and a double bedroom, a Smart TV, WI-FI, an electric log effect fire, and underfloor heating. Should you wish to relax on the balcony area, every cabin has outdoor seating available and will soon have access to an enclosed barbecue and seating area.

www.meadowview-glamping.co.uk E: info@meadowview-glamping.co.uk T: 07503184222

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Our little family run luxury glamping pod has that ‘close to nature’ feel but with all the home comforts you need for a relaxing getaway. The most amazing sunsets, sunrises and rainbows can be seen in Kilmichael.

We are located very close to the Kilmartin Glen, famous for its Neolithic and Bronze Age remains and standing stones. We are also only a stones throw away from the historic Dunadd Fort. We are a great base to explore Mid-Argyll’s beautiful walks, beaches and castles, including the iconic Inveraray Castle.

Some of the stunning Scottish Islands are easily accessible from the pod, where you can visit the local whisky distilleries or spot some wildlife.

The picturesque coastal routes and scenic views of Kintyre and Oban are also within visiting distance from the pod.

The pod is suitable for two adults, with a kitchenette, shower room, underfloor heating, Wifi, TV/dvd combi (Netflix etc available), small double bed, small dining table and comfy sofa. No dogs

To book, or to find out more please contact Iona, thepodoverby@gmail.com @thepodoverby www.airbnb.com/h/thepodoverby

Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature. Our two yurts are settled in a permaculture garden and a peaceful area.

Built with natural materials and finished with Scottish Whisky Barrel Staves or woven willows. The yurts are well insulated with sheep wool and the timber comes from sustainable Scottish woods. The stove has a hot plate for preparing small dishes.

The beds are hand made.

Equipped with cups, plates, bowls and cutlery you have all you need for a relaxing, comfortable and peaceful break away from it all.

Set in a rural area north of Perth is a secluded wildlife haven where you are likely to see roe deer, buzzards, red squirrels, foxes, owls, woodpeckers and a lot of small birds. A romantic burn flows through the grounds.

To find out more, or to book your stay please visit: www.organicwelltree.co.uk/organic-welltree-accommodation

BALRANALD Hebridean Holidays

We are a family run campsite located on the picturesque west coast of North Uist in the heart of the RSPB’s Balranald Nature Reserve. Located beside a beautiful sandy beach, the site is an ideal base for exploring Uist and is a bird watchers paradise with a huge variety of wading and farmland birds nesting on the flower-rich machair and croft land. Horseshoe Bay is only 40m from the site entrance and is great for walking, kite surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and watching the sunset on an evening. We are pet friendly – dogs, cats, tortoises etc are all welcome.

We provide first class facilities for campers, touring caravans and motor homes. We also offer self-catering accommodation in our Corncrake Pod and Kettle Cottage.

ww.balranaldhebrideanholidays.com 07748 267996 info@balranaldhebrideanholidays.com

The Pods at Auchenhean

Both of our luxury pods have plenty of space for 4 adults or two adults and two children with the option of a queen size sofa-bed to sleep up to 6. Our luxury pods are the perfect choice for family adventures in the great outdoors and those looking to explore the natural surroundings.

Set in 12 acres of garden and farmland and located on the edge of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Scotland’s largest regional park, the Luxury Pods are perfect for quiet country getaways or active family breaks.

Why not bring your four-legged friend along in one of our pet friendly pods.

Each pod has it’s own private hot tub on the deck outside.

www.westauchenhean.co.uk

Email: hosts@westauchenhean.co.uk Call: 07932 620232

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Scotland Top Stays Whether you’re seeking a romantic break for the weekend are a large group getaway, Bachilton Farm Holidays is the perfect spot for your rural retreat in Scotland. Situated in 700-acres of farmland in Perthshire are the Bachilton Farm Holidays cottages. We currently offer 5 Cottages; Ninetrees, Dovecote, Cairnies, Lochy, and Langside and 2 Yurts; Timothy and Moss, which can host up to 40 people at a time.

Each yurt sleeps up to 6 people and are equipped with a BBQ, bathroom block and a state of the art 6-person hot tub and each detached cottage boasts amazing views and contain a relaxing lounge, self-catering kitchen, cosy bedroom, and bathrooms. Each has a beautiful private outdoor area an ideal base to enjoy the Scottish sunset. With parking for up to 2 cars per cottage, and a 6-person state-of-the-art hot tub there’s plenty of room for all to relax.

www.bachiltonfarmholidays.co.uk Tel: 01738 503 920

Welcome to a warm & unique experience in the heart of Aviemore! Eriskay is a family owned Guesthouse & 4 Glamping Pods situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of the Highland town of Aviemore. Aviemore is a popular tourist destination within the Cairngorms National Park.

Eriskay offers guests access to a great range of outdoor activities including Mountain Biking, Bird Watching (notably Ospreys), Hiking, Fishing, Snow-boarding & Skiing, the Strathspey Steam Railway, Water Sports or just touring around some of the most beautiful countryside in the Highlands of Scotland. Eriskay is also an ideal base to tour the Highlands from, with Skye, Fort William, Inverness and Loch Ness all being within easy reach.

Ken & Gill Lister look forward to meeting & hosting you here at Eriskay.

www.eriskay-aviemore.co.uk +44 (0)1479 810717

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Manor Arms,

the gateway to Duddon Valley This award winning, family run 17th century Free House, The Manor Arms is open daily from 12 noon, closing at 11.30pm (12 midnight on Friday and Saturday). Furness CAMRA’s pub of the year 2019. In the bar we have a pool table and a pool team in addition to a selection of other activities including dominoes, cards, chess and books to keep the children happy.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy The Manor Arms and this uniquely attractive area and remind you that, for the weary tourist not wanting to return home just yet, there are comfortable en-suite rooms accompanied the following morning by another splendid experience in the form of a Manor Arms breakfast served in the comfort of your room.

• A mini beer festival, daily!

• En-suite rooms available

• Car parking nearby

• Up to 8 real ales available

• CAMRA B&B start rating

• 150 guest ales annually

• Pool table and games

• A long established, family owned free house

The Square Broughton-in-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HY

www.manorarmsthesquare.co.uk

Family, Activities and Hobbies

Harts Barn Cookery School is all about cooking for all – all ages and skill levels are catered for, and we teach everything from banquets to basics!

We provide a huge range of regular classes, workshops, supper clubs and events plus we welcome group bookings, parties, corporate and private hire. All classes offer a hands-on element and focus on gaining practical skills and knowledge as well as being enjoyable!

For a full list of our classes or to a book a class please visit our website

www.hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk EUROPA MODEL RAILROADS MAY HAVE A PERFECT RAILROAD LAYOUT SOLUTION WITH N, TT, 00, H0 OR G (GARDEN) SCALE.

01452 831719 – info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

The Phoenix Garden opened in October 2021 in the picturesque and historic Hopmarket in Worcester City centre.

We offer an eclectic mix of stunning ceramics, glass, jewellery, handmade crafts, greetings cards, wall art and gifts, as well as carefully selected previouslyowned items. We are also proud to stock Royal Worcester tableware.

We are always on the look-out for random and quirky things and continue to source new stock on an ongoing basis.

In addition to our Worcester shop, we also trade at Tewkesbury market.

Selected items are also available in our on-line shop.

We look forward to meeting you when you visit us. www.thephoenixgarden.uk 01905 954154 44

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Family Health & Wellbeing THE VALE

LA VISTA BAR & RESTAURANT

Fixed fee consultations available remotely to help fit around your busy life

out of hours consultations are also available by appointment

With over 30 years experience in Family Law, Worcester Family Law Practice offers professional legal advice covering a number of areas including Divorce, Collaborative Practice and Resolution, Private Children Act proceedings, Financial Remedy proceedings, Prenuptials and Postnuptials and Living Together agreements. Based in Worcester, we are happy to receive enquires from Worcester and the surrounding areas including Droitwich, Kidderminster, Malvern and Stourport.

With its contemporary, elegant design nestled between Evesham and Pershore in the midst of the spectacular Worcestershire countryside, it is a real hidden gem. Our restaurant and bar features a large outdoor patio, real fire, relaxing atmosphere and offering stunning views over the course and beyond, it is the perfect place to dine with family and friends.

Launched in January 2022, the La Vista Bar and Restaurant really is the perfect place to dine, drink and relax.

Located at the Vale Golf & Country Club, La Vista is a fantastic venue for weddings, celebrations, conferences & meetings.

Also offer stunning lakeside accommodation.

MAKE A RESERVATION AT www.thevalegolf.co.uk/la_vista_bar_and_restaurant

To discuss your particular situation and our legal services in more detail we can be contacted by email family@worcfamilylaw.co.uk or by telephone on 01905 730900

www.worcfamilylaw.co.uk

The Worcester Family Law Practice, 34a Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1EE

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUR DOG WITH

Canine Massage Therapy

Dogs are fantastic at hiding their pain.

Having your dog assessed and treated by a member of the Canine Massage Guild can help give you answers to your questions such as why they are slowing down, having difficulty getting up and down stairs, not performing as well at agility or other sports that you used to enjoy together.

Canine massage is a unique holistic approach that helps to rehabilitate soft tissue and muscular injuries, such as trigger points and strains. It also helps with pain management in situations where orthopaedic issues such as arthritis or hip dysplasia have been diagnosed.

Improvements in a dog’s mobility, pain management and activity levels can be achieved when a dog has just 1-3 sessions of this results driven physical therapy.

Get in touch with Edwina

www.korucaninemassagetherapy.co.uk korucaninemassagetherapy@gmail.com Covering Worcestershire and the surrounding areas

Qualified and Insured Aesthetics Practitioner BASED IN WORCESTER Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC), and working in medicine for over 20 years.

SERVICES INCLUDE

Lip Fillers, Dermal Fillers, Aqualyx, Hay Fever Injection, Anti Wrinkle lisa.mansell@hotmail.co.uk loftaesthetics

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Introduce to you

A Premium, independent coffee bar in Redditch

A warm welcome awaits you at Aroma, serving freshly brewed Italian `Segafredo` coffee and a selection of freshly made sandwiches, baguettes, salads and jacket potatoes. We also offer a great selection of artisan cakes.

Church Green East Redditch B98 8BP Tel: 01527 591888 aromaredditch.co.uk

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OUTDOOR SHOOTING ACTIVITIES CORPORATE EVENTS & TEAMBUILDING DAYS

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We deliver a wide variety of challenging and fun outdoor activity programmes.

Bespoke packages can be designed to suit your group size and budget.

All equipment is provided with professional instruction.

Events can be delivered at our 4.5 acre woodland setting in Hanbury, or at an outdoor venue of your choice in Worcestershire, Warwickshire or the West Midlands.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MARK TREVERTON:

01527 575141 mark@marksmanleisure.co.uk | marksmanleisure.co.uk

Why choose POOCH? •

Large open plan salon accommodates all dogs breeds and sizes

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High end equipment allows ease of access for large or elderly pets Focussed on animal welfare and needs so being groomed is a positive experience

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A selection of natural treats, and other retail products available to take home as a reward after an appointment

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Triple qualified dog groomer (Level 2 and 3 City & Guilds, OCN, ICMG)

Book your dog grooming appointment today!

Call 01562320145 www.poochpcs.co.uk @poochpcs

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Sipping into summer with

Penrhos Spirits

We create our spirits on our family farm in Kington, Herefordshire using our fruit that is not quite perfect enough for the supermarket.

Why not try our Handcrafted London Dry gin which is distilled using our own blueberries, cherry blossom and honey. Perfectly served with plenty of ice, tonic and garnished with fresh or frozen blueberries.

Our Apple and Elderflower is a recent winner of the Gin Guide Awards, celebrate with our Penrhos English Garden. To serve five, into a jug add plentily of ice, 250ml Penrhos Apple & Elderflower Gin (10 units) 125ml Lemon Juice and 2tbsp Local Honey, top up with cloudy apple juice and garnish with plenty of mint, cucumber and strawberries.

Follow us on Instagram to find lots of delicious recipes with farm and distillery updates @penrhospirits and visit our website at www.penrhosspirits.co.uk

COACH HIRE AND DAYTRIPS

Our 2022 Daybreak brochure is out now!

With over 52 individual daybreaks to choose from, why not give us a call or visit our website.

Our fleet of coaches is also available for Private Hire, School Trips, Sporting Events, Weddings, Event Transport and Regular Contracts.

26th July

Delightful Derbyshire

25th August

Chester or Chester Zoo

2nd August

Liverpool

3rd September

The Dean Forest Railway

7th August

Skegness

Various Dates

Weston-Super-Mare

11th August

The Plum Tour

There are many more daybreaks see our brochure

Call for a quote or a brochure today on:

01527 376 098 You can download a copy from our website:

www.royalmotorways.co.uk Or find us on Facebook for regular updates.

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COUNTY LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE MAGAZINE

Hidden Gem

Luxuriate in Hencote Vineyard’s short break experience Shropshire’s Hencote Estate is an award-winning vineyard which invites guests to immerse themselves in a unique experience of viticulture within a superb setting. It not only grows the grapes and makes them into a superlative range of wines, but also offers luxurious holiday and glamping accommodation, even wedding packages, along with exquisite dining and the means to make memories.

Just a few miles from Shrewsbury, the Hencote vineyard nurtures some 23,000 vines individually by hand, using traditional techniques.

The grapes – ripened by a favourable microclimate - are then made into quality wines.

These can be enjoyed in the estate’s beautiful restaurant, The View, and in its bar, The Balcony, both commanding fabulous views. The style is casual fine dining, emphasising quality local ingredients and heritage.

Staying guests have a choice of a beautifully renovated Georgian farmhouse, The Grange, or luxury glamping in The Village, amid 60 acres of lush private gardens.

The Grange accommodates up to 14 people in lavish comfort.

It has high end furnishings and appliances, open plan living, dining and kitchen areas and seven en-suite bedrooms, including a master with its own steam room. Users have exclusive use of three acres of grounds with a private hot tub.

General Manager Mark Stevens says: “This is not just a place to come and glamp but to have a vineyard experience. We offer all-inclusive packages which include a bottle of our wine on arrival, breakfast each morning, vineyard tours and wine tasting

one afternoon and an evening meal in our restaurant, all for a great price.”

Hencote Estate, Hencote, Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3AA T 01743 298444 E reception@hencote.com

The Village provides safari lodges each for two adults and either two or four children. These are also fitted out for indulgent comfort, with super-comfortable beds, roll-top baths and walk-in showers, a log burning stove and a veranda with woodfired hot tub.

Guests are encouraged to enjoy learning about all that goes into making the wine.

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