![]() 'A blazing fire and fresh flowers in the hall were typical of the welcoming atmosphere,' says a visitor. The attractive market towns of Cirencester, Stroud and Tetbury are nearby. (01453 883804, On a steep hillside overlooking Golden Valley and the westernmost ridge of the Cotswolds, this creeper-covered 18th-century Cotswold stone manor house stands in large gardens (with hidden paths, stone walls, terraces, ponds and pools) designed by Clough Williams-Ellis. Nick and Louise Fletcher-Brewer are 'excellent' hosts, combining a 'relaxed attitude with high professionalism'. ![]() Converted from a row of lead-miners' cottages, the 'agreeable, rambling' building has 'grown organically' bedrooms are comfortable rather than luxurious. It is close to sandy beaches on the heritage coastline. (01758 713303, On the Lleyn peninsula above Cardigan Bay, this traditional hotel has 'breathtaking views over the sea and Snowdonia'. ![]() The building is unpretentious, the feel homely. All but one of the bedrooms in the low, long building overlook the water. The garden reaches down to the waters of Clachan Sound, home to otters, seals and birds. (01852-300276, To reach Seil, south of Oban, you 'cross the Atlantic Ocean' on a beautiful 18th-century stone bridge. Children's clubs offer nature trails and environment-awareness activity sheets as well as snorkelling and play areas.ĩ9 bedrooms. In 'a fantastic natural environment', the Bedruthan Steps strives to be eco-friendly. (01637 860555, In an attractive north Cornish village above a wide sandy beach, this family-friendly hotel has amazing sea views and good coastal walking. (Springwatch note: bitterns look likely to breed here for the first time in 20 years.) Margaret and Ian Snaith have refurbished the building and added 12 bedrooms in an old herb garden.Ģ5 bedrooms. Nearby are sandy beaches and an important RSPB reserve. (01485 210221, In an area of north-west Norfolk relatively unspoilt by tourism, this Victorian farmhouse overlooks dunes and salt marshes. Children are genuinely welcomed, with high teas, high chairs and play areas.Ģ4 bedrooms. The single-storey building may be functional rather than pretty, but all bedrooms have terrace doors opening on to a patio. ![]() Down the hill, across a meadow of wild flowers, is a wide sandy beach with rockpools. (01548 561566, Surrounded by National Trust land in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this family-run hotel stands above an isolated south Devon cove. ![]()
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