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Mull ChartersMull Charters aim to provide you with the ultimate wildlife experience. We take small groups of people (up to 12 max) to see the magnificent White Tailed Sea Eagle in it's natural environment around the coast of Mull. Every trip is a different adventure and we never have two trips the same.
www.mullcharters.com

Seaprobe AtlantisSeaprobe Atlantis is Scotland's Only Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat, operating from the Marine Conservation area at Kyle of Lochalsh and recently voted 'Best UK Wildlife Experience' by the Daily Telegraph June 2010.
www.seaprobeatlantis.com

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Dwr y Felin Log cabinLog cabin, PowysDwr Y Felin Log Cabins, New Mill Farm, Carno, Powys, SY17 5LH
www.dwryfelin.co.uk
sarah@dwryfelin.co.uk
Three 'real log' holiday homes, unique in design and quality. Constructed from sustainably sourced silver pine, hand crafted and furnished to a very high standard. Ideally suited for romance, family holiday or long awaited reunion.
Set on a working family farm, each Log Cabin boasts it's own private hot tub plus steam sauna. Three spacious bedrooms with luxury linen and towels supplied with two en-suite shower rooms and a separate family shower room allow plenty of space for everyone in this stylish accommodation. Open plan well equipped kitchen with dining area and lounge lead to the patio, cosy mezzanine with cute balcony. Stroll along the meandering stream to Dragonfly Pond, ancient stone circle and campfire. Dare to walk through Goblin Glen and shade under the upside down tree! Ground source heating runs alongside solar panels, clean water sewage system, low energy light bulbs and recycling facilities make these Cabins an eco-haven!

Beili HelygWelsh LonghouseBeili Helyg Guest House, Cwm Cadlan, Penderyn CF44 0YJ
www.walkingwalesholidays.co.uk
Relax in front of our log fire in the guest lounge, enjoy stunning views over the ancient and beautiful Cwm Cadlan valley, and recharge your batteries with a good nights sleep. This beautifully refurbished 18thC Welsh longhouse has won a GTBS Gold award for its eco-credentials, but never compromises on comfort. The perfect place to escape to.
Our 3 rooms are all individual, ensuite, furnished with antiques and guests have their own access to allow you to come and go as you like.
We are able to provide guests with maps, advice and routes for walkers and cyclists, from the door or for slightly further afield, and also have a drying room and secure cycle lock up.
We pride ourselves on our delicious and high quality breakfasts using our own produce and fresh local ingredients. By arrangement we can provide packed lunches and evening meals.

holiday cottage carnoBlaenglanhanogBlaenglanhanog Holiday Cottage, Carno, Powys, SY17 5JU
www.carnocottage.co.uk
liz.barnes.hsh@btinternet.com
Blaenglanhanog (pronounced Bline-glan-hanog in English), is set 1000 feet up in the beauty of the Cambrian Mountains. Situated at the end of a gated no through road, this 250 year old Welsh stone drover’s cottage is the ideal base for a holiday in stunning mid Wales.
This luxury three-bedroomed cottage (two double bedrooms upstairs and one twin downstairs) will sleep 2 – 6 people in comfort.The cosy sitting room has an original beamed ceiling and inglenook fireplace with a state of the art log burner (initial supply of logs is included). It is equipped with an LCD flat screen television, satellite receiver, DVD player & CD radio.
If peace and quiet is your thing, our nearest neighbour is about a quarter of a mile away and above the cottage is farmland and extensive forestry.

Creation GardensCreation Gardens - café, garden centre and wigwams, Nantmel, Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EL
www.creationgardens.co.uk
Creation Gardens is a Plant Centre set in the midst of the beautiful mid-Wales countryside. With a Tea Room that uses organic and locally sourced produce where possible, creation gardens make wildlife friendly gardening a speciality.
If you are an avid birdwatcher, it is worth bringing your binoculars as you may be fortunate enough to spot a Red Kite circling above.
HONEYBROOK CAMPING CABINS OPEN IN MID-WALES. Come and stay in beautiful mid-Wales in our very own camping cabins - wooden Wigwams! Creation Gardens is the first tourist site in Wales to open wooden Wigwams, built with the unpredicatble British weather in mind they offer an easy alternative to year-round camping. Two Wigwams are currently available for hire. Each wooden Wigwam provides heating, lighting, a lockable door and mattresses off the floor. There is space for 5 adults, or a mix of adults and children, and with our on-site Tea Room offering breakfasts, lunches and packed lunches you can make your stay even more comfortable! On site there is a toilet and shower block, washing up sink and car parking.

eco friendly farmhouseCwmbiga FarmCwmbiga Farm, Staylittle, Powys, SY19 7DB
www.cwmbiga.co.uk
High quality, eco friendly, accommodation on a farm set in its own beautiful valley in Mid-Wales.
Whether you wish to stay in one of our 4 star, Gold Award winning, eco friendly cottages or opt for bed and breakfast in our comfortable, fully modernised, Grade II listed farmhouse, Cwmbiga is an ideal rural retreat and a great base for an outdoor activity holiday, a quiet or romantic break or a get together with friends and family.
Cwmbiga is a 60 acre smallholding and wildlife haven set in its own valley in the Hafren Forest and the Cambrian Mountains. The Clywedog Reservoir (renowned for its fly fishing) is nearby and we're only 9 miles from the lovely market town of Llanidloes. The Glyndwr's Way passes half a mile from us and we are 4 miles from the source of the Severn. Cwmbiga is also on a national cycle path (Sustrans Route 8).

Cwm broadwell farmPowys farmhouseCwm Broadwell Farm, Mutton Dingle, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TL
www.radnorhillsholidaycottages.com
The perfect setting for a family reunion or a large party of friends, Brookside Farmhouse and Cwm Broadwell Barn are large holiday cottages that are self catering and both are situated in New Radnor, in the beautiful Welsh Marches. Half way down the border between England and Wales, the properties are close to the Offa's Dyke footpath and the popular towns of Ludlow, Hay-on-Wye and Presteigne.
Large Holiday Cottage - Brookside Farmhouse, rich with period details and furnished with antiques, accommodates up to 12 people plus two guests in two double and two twin rooms, with a further two twin rooms with an extra bed in each.
Stylish, modern and full of light Cwm Broadwell Barn is set in a beautiful private valley of 35 acres divided by streams and boarded by woodland rising up to the Radnor Forest.Cwm Broadwell Barn accommodates up to 10 guests in 2 double bedrooms and 3 twin rooms.

DroversDrovers mid walesDrovers' Rest Restaurant, Dol Y Coed Road, Llanwyrtd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RA
www.food-food-food.co.uk
The Drovers Rest Riverside Restaurant and tea rooms is situated on the River Irfon, opposite the town square and it's famous Red Kite sculpture.
It also offers comfortable accommodation on site and at High View House which is within a five minute walk of the Drovers Rest.
The Drovers is in Llanwrtyd Wells, Mid Wales, Powys and is one of Mid Wales most thought of little restaurants. The food and service are renowned throughout Wales and the UK as one of the best little restaurants and it has been featured in many food magazines around the world. Wonderful vegetarian food is prepared by this award winning chef and his team.
We have accommodation above the restaurant and further accommodation at High View House which boasts superb views of the surrounding countryside.

Guidfa housegeorgian house walesGuidfa House, Crossgates, Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6RF
www.guidfahouse.co.uk
"Comfort, good food and a relaxing atmosphere are just three of the things you remember when you have stayed at Guidfa House."
This elegant Georgian House is the home of Anne & Tony Millan and their aim is to offer their guests an enjoyable, value for money stay complemented by professional yet unobtrusive service.
The bright and spacious bedrooms are all individually furnished and include a ground floor room. All rooms have comfy beds, huge fluffy bath towels, soft bath robes and quality toiletries. The recently refurbished Coach House Suite has a super-king double bed, large sitting room & spa bathroom. For your added comfort Guidfa House is totally non-smoking. The elegant sitting room with its open log fire and beautiful original chandelier is an ideal place to relax at the end of the day. Drinks and wine are available from the bar if required and there are plenty of books together with local leaflets and maps to help you plan your stay. There is also free Wi-Fi Internet access available.

Gwaenynog farmhousemid wales farmhouseGwaenynog Farmhouse B&B, Dolanog, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0LJ
www.gwaenynog.com
Gwaenynog is a beautiful B&B in a quiet and scenic location, about a mile from the River Vyrnwy at Dolanog and a 5 minute drive from Llanfair Caereinion in Mid Wales, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The stunning views and wildlife of Lake Vyrnwy are also just 9miles away. We are at approx 600 feet above sea level, so have some amazing views, including the imposing presence of Moel Bentyrch.
You will be assured of a warm welcome at our high quality B&B. There are extremely comfortable beds, powerful showers, sumptuous towels, fragrant shower gels and shampoos. There's a choice of teas and coffee in all the rooms with fresh milk, flat screen TV's with Freeview & DVD players, and if you must, Free WIFI; With varying views from every window, each bedroom has its own distinctive character.
Watch the resident birds from the guest lounge - we have a wide variety of birdlife here, due to having 3 types of habitat surrounding the farmhouse: woodland, wetland and open fields.
After a relaxed night's sleep rise for a leisurely cooked breakfast of locally sourced ingredients or perhaps something lighter. Our breakfasts are plentiful and varied - with vegetarian options too if you let us know in advance - all made from the best locally sourced produce.

Lasswade Country House Hotel, Station Road, Llanwyrtd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW
www.lasswadehotel.co.uk
Welsh Hotel Accommodation near the Brecon Beacons
Wake up to Breakfast, admiring the panoramic views from the Conservatory. Enjoy our delicious, well presented Breakfast.
The hotels location means it is an ideal stop over if you're traveling to business meetings in Wales.
For those looking to completely unwind, you may be glad to hear there aren't telephones in the bedrooms. However, for those of you who will need to access the internet we do provide a Wi-Fi connection
Our rooms are all individually and tastefully styled, and suit all budgets. We have 8 spacious and light bedrooms, with enjoyable views over the surrounding countryside. Perfect for a relaxing, comfortable and peaceful break - no traffic noise here.

 

 

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Wild West offer a selection of safaris and wildlife experiences based in the Great Glen. Red deer, osprey, sea eagle and golden eagle are amongst species regularly sighted. Or join a searchlight safari to look for elusive nocturnal species such as pine marten which inhabit the forests. Half day and full day trips are available. Daily trips to see the red deer rut run throughout October.
www.wildwestsafari.co.uk

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, we do Wildlife Days out in Norfolk (Our Norfolk Safari), Birdwatching Day Tours in Norfolk and a Photographing Wildlife For Beginners Day.

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Elizabeth G - Scenic & Wildlife Cruises Norway 2012.
Discover Norways stunning beauty by joining a scenic, wildlife or diving charter on board the Elizabeth G - there are dates throughout 2012 and these include a Sea Eagle Spectacular in August/September.
www.elizabethgcharters.co.uk