Self-catering
accommodation and country cottages for bird watchers in South Wales
Skomer
Island - one of only two marine nature reserves in Britain,
is just off the far south west tip of Wales with restricted access
by boat. Numbers of daily visitors are limited. Catch the
boat during the April to October period at St Martins Haven
near Marloes to arrive at bird watchers' paradise during the morning,
enjoy the day bird watching and depart in the evening. The
island is no longer inhabited apart from some research and conservation
projects. The interior of the island is home to wheatears, stonechats,
short-eared owls and thousands of great and lesser black-headed
gulls. The cliffs are spectacularly populated by choughs, ravens,
buzzards, great black-backed gulls, guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins,
razorbills, fulmars, the largest population of Manx shearwaters
in the world, and petrels.
The
island is also a resting place for migratory birds; common visitors
being swallows, chiffchaffs, finches and skylarks. Among the
rarer visitors are golden oriole, black stork and frigate bird.
Gower
Coast - in West Glamorgan. The limestone cliffs are home to
guillemots, gulls, razorbills and the ever comical puffin. Visit Worms
Head in the autumn to see migrating skuas, terns and shearwaters.
Gwenffrwd
- a wooded RSPB site in Dyfedb nine miles to the north of Llandovery.
Most of the common birds of mid-Wales are well-represented here,
including pied flycatchers, wood warblers, redstarts, dippers, grey
wagtails, buzzard and ravens.
The
self-catering holiday cottages in south Wales
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| Luxury
cottages in the Pembrokeshire National Park |
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delightful 5 star luxury cottages in the fishing village
of St. David's or the Pembrokeshire National Park. Perfect
for families with many family friendly features - cots,
high chairs, stair gates and baby sitting all available.
Close to safe sandy beaches and the Pembrokeshire coastal
path. All Cottages have enclosed sheltered gardens with
a patio and garden furniture and a games room with table
tennis or a pool table. A mere 5 minutes walk takes you
to the shops, restaurants, local beauty spots like Bryn
y Garn and the historic cathedral itself.
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stone built cottage |
Patio
furniture - watch the sunset |
Garden
furniture set in the grassed area at the back of one the
cottage for the viewing of spectacular sunsets. Perhaps
the very magic of Pembrokeshire is its many varied walks
– some coastal and spectacular, particularly with the
sunsets.
Other
walks more serene and gentle, capturing the essence of
wild flowers and spotting birds such as the chough and
the peregrine and of course, viewing the sheep grazing
contentedly. Access is within 10 minutes to the magnificent
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Also, Porthllisky Bay with
its fascinating rock pools and clear waters for bathing.
The ideal place for tranquillity and rejuvenating the
tired mind.
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| Lawrenny Cottages in Pembrokeshire, Wales |
The two Vallen Farm cottages are both 5-star quality, with their own, fenced gardens. They back onto the farm yard and look out over glorious rolling farmland. Their peaceful, end-of-lane setting makes for a peaceful, away-from-it-all holiday setting.
Vallen Calf Barn is the largest, sleeping up to 8 in four bedrooms. Spacious and airy, it has three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs and a double bedroom and bathroom downstairs, making it very popular with extended family groups. Gran and Grandad can enjoy a little privacy downstairs while the rest of the family have their own space upstairs. A large, open plan living area and kitchen creates a great holiday ambience.
Outside, the property looks out over a large field usually populated with sheep, alpacas and Welsh mountain ponies. Patio with wooden furniture and BBQ provide a great place to enjoy lovely views of rolling farmland.
Lots of places to visit nearby:
The
Forest of Dean is nearby with opportunities for walks,
visitng caves, coal mines and even a trip on a steam train.
Visit the Cotswolds, Gloucester, and Regency Cheltenham
for days out. Discover numerous castles and gardens round
about. London is about 2.5 - 3 hours drive away.
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