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GREEN AND PLEASANT
Eco-friendly, organic, ethical...
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COUNTY DURHAM |
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PASTURE COTTAGE Sleeps up to 6
High Doctor Pasture, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland Welcomes children & dogs |
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"Spotlessly clean, nice bottle of wine in the fridge on arrival, and a very
warm welcome from the proprietors. Very cosy and child and dog-friendly.
To sum it up in one word: Superb."
(Silver award for Green Tourism - steps include: Composting garden waste, Recycling glass,
cans & paper, Use of environmentally friendly washing powder/conditioner and washing up
liquid (provided), Use of recycled paper products, No smoking policy in Pasture Cottage/The Garden Room, Supporting local farmers, artists and retailers, Walkers and Cyclists welcome – information on local walks, cycle trails, nature reserves provided, Care of local wildlife,
At Pasture Cottage we encourage guests to SWOON – “switch off one (light) now”!! )
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DERBYSHIRE |
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THE OLD PIGGERY Sleeps 2 (+2)
Welyarde, Sherwood Road, Tideswell SK17 8HS Welcomes children & dogs |
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"The Post Office sold the freshest free-range eggs I have ever tasted. Overall, it has made me more determined to seek out
local produce in my home town."
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DEVON |
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HALLWOOD FARM Sleeps 10
Petrockstowe, EX20 3HP Welcomes children, dogs, smokers |
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"Lovely to get produce home-grown on the farm
rather than going out to shop for it"
(As well as sheep, cattle and heritage breed pigs, we grow a range of vegetables that are supplied to local outlets thus reducing 'food miles' and maintaining freshness. We are members of LEAF (Linking Environment & Farming), a national organisation committed to the encouragement of environmentally friendly farming)
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DEVON |
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LAMBSIDE HOUSE Sleeps 11 (+3)
Carswell Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth PL8 1HH Welcomes children |
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"The location of the property is spectacular, very peaceful,
tranquil and extremely relaxing."
(Working organic dairy farm with 'fresh from the cow' milk in the fridge and organic meat in the freezer. Holders of the Silver Award for the Green Tourism Business Scheme.)
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DEVON |
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THE MEWS Sleeps 2 (+1)
Carswell Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth PL8 1HH Welcomes adults + child |
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"The surrounding farmland/countryside/coast is breathtaking,
with great views from every window of the cottage."
(Working organic dairy farm with 'fresh from the cow' milk in the fridge and organic meat in the freezer. Holders of the Silver Award for the Green Tourism Business Scheme.)
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
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SKYLARK COTTAGE Sleeps 4
47, Park Road, Blockley GL56 9BZ Welcomes children |
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"We found this to be a beautifully decorated, cosy and relaxing cottage with lots of thoughtful touches including fresh flowers on the kitchen table and chocolate cake in the cake tin on our arrival."
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ISLE OF SKYE |
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TIGH PHADRUIG Sleeps 4
Mary's Cottages, Elgol, IV49 9BL Welcomes children & dogs |
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"tremendous reconstructions of traditional island stone houses on the outside (thatched roof and all), but a modern, comfortable dwelling
on the inside"
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WALES |
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TREHILYN ISAF Sleeps 4
Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Welcomes Children & dogs |
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"Is run by Under the Thatch - an ethical holiday company.
The house itself has been restored using traditional methods and materials -
documented in a BBC Wales programme"
(Under the Thatch accepts an obligation and responsibility for the environment and the local communities in which it operates, and aspires to share these values with its customers.
They operate an environmental management system to ensure continuous responsible practices)
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WALES |
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Romany Caravan Sleeps 2
Rhydlewis, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 5SN Welcomes children (over 12) & dogs |
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"This is the most magical place we have ever stayed"
(The profits from Under the Thatch go to rescuing historic buildings at risk - they were awarded
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