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We've got some wonderful special offers for Valentine's, including a 25% discount on a 3-night stay at The Hatch Cabin in Worcestershire (weekend of 11/12 February), and a 10% discount on Under the Thatch's cosy cottages in Wales and France for a 4-day break from 14 February (quote the voucher code GREENCUPID at any time up until Tuesday 31 January).
I'm also delighted to announce that we have just published our Guide to Green Holidays in West Sweden, in association with the West Sweden Tourist Board. The Guide features lots of green and gorgeous hotels and B&Bs, the best places to find sumptuous local food and a range of holidays from staying in a fabulous new treehouse at Falköping to sea kayaking in the Fjällbacka and Koster Archipelago - Sweden's first marine park.
We have also welcomed Feather Down Farms onto Greentraveller. The basic idea of these innovative UK holidays is that they're for families (or groups) to get back to nature by staying in comfortable safari-style tents on working farms in secluded, beautiful areas of the UK countryside. If you have heard of them, but don't quite know what they're all about, see our Guide to Feather Down Farms.
All of us at Greentraveller wish you a very happy 2012.
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SPECIAL OFFERS AT COSY COTTAGES
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Badger Gypsy Caravan, Wye Valley
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Rue du Fort, Bellac, Central France
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Nant-y-Bargoed, West Wales
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The ultimate Valentine's getaway - a traditional bow-top gypsy wagon sat on an organic farm, surrounded by nothing but miles of rugged Welsh countryside. The nearby shepherd's hut houses the kitchen and shower room (complete with underfloor heating!). Quote 'GREENCUPID' to receive a 10% discount on 4-day breaks starting Feb 14th.
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No one does romance quite like the French, which is what makes this 15th-century, fully restored medieval townhouse such a fantastic Valentine's option. Features include a beautiful cut granite fireplace and 500 year old staircase! Quote 'GREENCUPID' to receive a 10% discount on 4-day breaks starting Feb 14th.
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Spend the Valentine's period tucked away in this wonderfully restored bolt-hole near the Pembrokeshire coastline. Halfway between Carmarthen and Cardigan, this is a great place for relaxed strolls in the countryside. Quote 'GREENCUPID' and receive a 10% discount on 4-day breaks starting Feb 14th.
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MORE SPECIAL OFFERS
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25% off Valentine's Weekend in the Hatch Cabin
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20% off Valentine's Singles Weekend
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10% off 4-day break in Llwyn-Dryssi
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| Where better to spend a romantic Valentine's Day weekend than this wonderfully secluded organic farm? You'll get to cosy up in the wooden cabin, take gentle strolls through the countryside and even hire the resident band to serenade you. Best of all, you can get 25% off your stay if you arrive on the 10th of February and stay for a minimum of three nights. |
Swap speed-dating for surfing this Valentine's Weekend by taking part in Preseli Venture's single's adventure weekend. You'll get to try coasteering, sea-kayaking and surfing, with meals and accommodation at the 5* lodge included. You'll get a 20% discount off the weekend if you quote 'GTVALENTINE' when booking.
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Easily one of West Wales' prettiest thatch cottages, Llwyn-Dryssi overlooks the impressive Llanllwni mountain, boasting a cast-iron wood-burning stove, impeccable green credentials and a traditional 'Croglofft' bedroom complete with an open balcony. Quote 'GREENCUPID' when booking to receive a 10% discount on 4-day breaks starting Feb 14th. |
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SKI HOLIDAY PACKAGES BY TRAIN
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Les Chalets du Forum, Savoie
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Cross-country ski weekend in Val Ferret
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Chalet Maryse, Val Thorens
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Combine top-notch skiing with a little apres-ski luxury by staying at this completely refurbished, traditional Savoyard-style ski residence, which lies at the heart of the Courchevel 1850 resort and the 3 vallees ski domain. Prices start at €1071 per week, based on 4/5 people sharing.
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Based in the picturesque town of Val Ferret at the head of the Aosta Valley, this fantastic 5 day introductory cross-country skiing holiday includes excursions out to the Gran Paradiso National Parkand trips to the villages of Lavachey and Arp Nouvaz, all the while the mighty Mont Blanc looming overhead. |
Enjoy a traditional Val Thorens experience with a stay at this cosy chalet in des Neiges. Stay up to a week between now and April for as little as £474 in the chalet that sleeps up to 12 guests and comes complete with fantastic mountain views, roaring log fires and access to a shared swimming pool and sauna.
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LATEST REVIEWED PLACES TO STAY
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Ribby Hall Village, Lancashire
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Combe House Hotel, Devon
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Brynhonddu Country House, Brecon Beacons
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| "This is the ideal family getaway. There’s so much on offer here in the way of activities that children will never be stuck for something to do, while parents can take the opportunity to treat themselves at the brand new Spa Hotel. There’s also the added bonus of having Lancashire’s beautiful landscapes right on your doorstep." Tom Watts |
"Despite the grand rooms and luxurious touches, it won't take you long to feel very at home at Combe House. Whether you're looking for somewhere to get the whole family together or an indulgent, romantic getaway Combe House is one of the finest options in the country." Holly Tuppen |
"It is not surprising that Brynhonddu won the 'Best B&B in Wales' award as voted by overseas guests - this is an ideal accommodation for those looking to immerse themselves in Welsh history and culture. Brynhonddu is warm, welcoming and an ideal base from which to get up and go - whatever your means of transport." Tom Watts |
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Highlights of West Sweden
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Top Health & Wellbeing Holidays for 2012
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Norway in a nutshell
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| As part of our celebration of green holidays in West Sweden, Rhiannon Batten takes a trip to the region and goes camping in Dalsland, visits a unique arboreal abode in beautiful Falköping, takes a dip in the waters just off the west coast of Sweden and tries her hand at canoeing around the island of Bassholmen. |
Getting healthy in the New Year needn't involve crowded gyms and early-morning jogs. Take a look at a few of our suggestions for giving your 2012 a healthy kickstart, from a secluded yoga retreat (with special outdoor yoga sessions) in Gort on the West coast of Ireland to a relaxing Nordic Arctic boat holiday where you just might spot the Northern Lights. |
Yvonne Gordon takes one of the world's most beautiful train journeys as she crosses from Bergen to Oslo in Norway as part of an all-inclusive 'Norway in a Nutshell' ticket. Find out more about her adventure on the Bergen Railway, Europe's highest mainline railway, as it crosses the Hardangervidda mountain range. |
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