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 A note from Gardeners Rest B&B

Affordable Luxury on the Kent Coast Gardeners Rest B&B is an Award Winning 5 Star Gold Accommodation in an AONB which was voted one of the 50 Best British B&Bs in 2007.

The house was designed and built by the owners Sandra & Ken Upton and is set in 1 acre of colourful garden designed & planted by them.

Lifelong Disciples of recycling and protection of the environment, Sandra & Ken have attempted to balance nature and reduce or offset the carbon foot print of themselves and their guests, by incorporating numerous ecological features into the house and garden.

Food miles are practically nil as almost everything is either home grown or locally sourced, including homemade bread & scones, jams & potato hash browns, free range eggs, Kentish bacon and sausages made by the local butcher. The smoked salmon & kippers travels a little further but is caught and packed in UK!

Ideal for those who like to balance their work life with walking, cycling, sailing, golfing, riding or fishing or just relaxing in the country and taking in the peace & quiet, stunning views and fresh sea air.

There’s lots to do in the local area including visiting National Trust and English Heritage properties.

You can book both rooms for a truly exceptional break with friends or family. Minimum stay 2 nights please. No children under 9. For more details visit www.HolidaysDeal.co.uk

Old Chapel Forge is an award winning ‘green bed and breakfast’ located in Lagness a small village near the historic cathedral city of Chichester, West Sussex.

The House and Chapel date back to 1611, the Chapel is a beautiful flint and stone building and it is believed that the building was last used as a Chapel in 1847. Old Chapel Forge offers five rooms including a family suite.

Old Chapel Forge is a joint winner in the first-ever Green Tourism Award, in the prestigious Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2006 for the South East and they have also been awarded the Gold Award by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

During World War Two the main house was used as a paymaster’s and flight control offices.

Experience luxury and solitude in the private atmosphere at Quinta Rio Touro near Lisbon, Estoril/Cascais and Sintra. Quinta do Rio Touro is located within Sintra/Cascais Natural Park, which is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Quinta do Rio Touro is also a certified organic farm. To find out more please visit Quinta do Rio Touro’s website.

White Lodge is a special B&B located in Battle. In terms of the concern for the environment White Lodge use solar power to heat house water and the swimming pool. To reduce ‘food miles’ they use where possible local organic and free range produce.

White Lodge has won a prestigious gold award from the Green Tourism Scheme.