As recommended in The Times September 2009 – Downs Edge Bed and Breakfast is set in magnificent gardens opening onto the Bristol Downs and Botanic Gardens yet in the heart of Bristol making it ideal for a city break be it business or pleasure.
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Barkwith is a beautiful listed house, built circa 1740 and has a wealth of charm situated 4 miles from Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Snape Maltings, making this is great place to start from and explore the exciting coastline, bird reserves and many local attractions.
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West Grange Bed and Breakfast has just joined Bed and Breakfast Direct and is the perfect base for business or pleasure, within a short drive from Canterbury and its beautiful Cathedral; Wildwood Wealden Forest Park (home to abundant of wildlife and reconstruction of a Saxon village) also the coastal resorts of Herne Bay and Whistable.
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Lyn Valey Guest House in Minehead has a special offer for bookings 3 nights or more during the months of November, January and February.
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Posted by tasha | Golfing, Scottish Borders | Posted on September 23rd, 2009
The Scottish Borders is also home to Freedom of the Fairways where you can visit up to 21 of the friendliest Golf Courses in Scotland with Golf passports from £75 for 3 days and £1100 for 5 days. (Passports are valid from 1st April to 31st October) please contact the Monorene Guesthouse for more details.
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We have just had a new property join Bed and Breakfast Direct – Brixham House in Brixham, Devon.
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Sandown Guest House in Dover, Kent is a great place to stay for both business and pleasure and ideal for French visitors coming to this part of Kent. The Sandown Guest House is particulaly popular with Channel Swimmers and one of the few places in Dover that caters for pets.
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The North York Moors National Park is situated in the North East of England and covers a large area from the Vale of York and the Vale of Mowbray along to the Yorkshire Coast. It makes a perfect destination for a holiday or short break with stunning coastlines, beautiful scenery and home to the largest expanse of heather moorland in England and Wales.
The North York Moors attracts numerous visitors and is famous for the filming of TV series “Heartbeat”. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a great way to experience the moors and can be taken from Pickering to the village of Grosmont.
There are many footpaths that cross the moors. The “Cleveland Way” is 109 miles long starting in Helmsley and finishing at Filey Brigg, South of Scarborough. There is also the “Lyke Wake Walk” which covers 40 miles across the North York Moors and is popular any time of year.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to try your hand when visiting the North York Moors including fishing on the River Esk, walking, cycling, horse riding and golf. Don’t forget to visit the pretty towns and villages in either York, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay, Bridlington, Staithes, Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough, Thirsk or Helmsley where you can sample some fine Yorkshire hospitality and stay in guest house, b&b or hotel.
Posted by tasha | National Parks | Posted on August 18th, 2009
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is an area of diverse landscapes with four areas to visit.
Loch Lomond has the largest expanse of freshwater in Great Britain with the backdrop of the mountains looming beyond and is the centrepiece of the National Park. There are endless opportunities for adventure including Clay pigeon and game shooting, archery, salmon and trout fishing, and boat cruises to nearby islands on the loch.
The Trossachs have wild glens with glistening lochs between Callander and Aberfoyle “and is known as the Highlands in miniature”. The Trossachs region of the National Park comprises the most popular central area including Aberfoyle, Loch Katrine pier, Brig o’ Turk, Callander & Strathyre. There are plenty of events and festivals throughout the year and many visitors enjoy outdoor pursuits in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.
Argyll Forest Park is a favourite with visitors all year round offering the opportunity for waling, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing. Argyll Forest has it all from magnificent mountains, glens lochs and woodlands.
Breadalbane, Gaelic for “the high country”, is where the Scottish Highlands begin. Breadalbane is a land of giants. Ben Lui, Ben Challum, Ben More and Ben Vorlich are just some of Scotland’s finest Munro peaks that line the route from Tyndrum to Killin, down through Glen Ogle. When visiting Breadalbane you may be lucky to spot a variety of wildlife including deer and eagles.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is ideally situated for touring within Scotland. The Highlands are to the north of the Loch. The West Coast and Islands are a short drive away and Central Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh are to the east.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park makes the perfect base for a short break or holiday with a wide choice of bed and breakfast / guest accommodation to choose from.