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Rye Bay Beach House is a newly built 3 storey house and is part of a unique development that combines quality and contemporary design with environmental sustainability. The developments eco credentials include two wind turbines generating power for reintroduction back to the National Grid.  Solar energy is captured using solar tubes.  Geo thermal space heating is also used as well as green roof system that blends with the landscape and retains rain water for further use.  The house sleeps 4/6 and is situated behind Camber’s stunning sand dunes - a stones throw away from one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the South East Coat.

Previously we have written a post on Natural Retreats, a provider of luxury self catering breaks in the Yorkshire Dales.  Their ethos centres on providing environmentally friendly breaks.  Natural Retreats have recently announced that they will be introducing new sites in the UK in the near future.   Click here to find out more.

We have written several posts about Under the Thatch and we continued to be impressed by their work.  Bryncyn located in the Camarthenshire Hills is another recent addition to their portfolio of self catering properties.

Under the Thatch a leading provider of self catering breaks in unique properties have recently added a number of properties to their portfolio, including Castell-Mai a Georgian splendour with views of Caernarfon Castle.

Under the Thatch a provider of self catering breaks in traditional properties have recently announced that they have added several properties to their offer. 

They include Pont Esgob a cottage which sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.  Located in the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park the restoration was completed in April 2008.

Find out more click > Under the Thatch.  

The Eco Lodge, in Lincolnshire has been recommended for the the Times Green Spaces award.

Under the Thatch who provide self catering breaks in a range of unique properties in Wales have recently launched their first top end luxury property: Ty Mawr in Laugharne.

Ecocabin, located in Shropshire offers a unique self-catering break for the environmentally conscious traveller. Able to accommodate 4 guests the cabin is surrounded by native plants and trees which provide a private enclosed garden.

The project has received funding from Defra’s Rural Enterprise Scheme.

Care for the environment is at the heart of the Ecocabin experience and the owners have:

• Followed ecological building design and construction principles
• Use of renewable energy resources, solar energy is used to heat the water
• Support the local economy
• Promote and protection of the surrounding countryside
• Minimise waste by recycling

Ecocabin also offers:

• A ‘buy local’ shopping service
• Bicycle hire
• Free ‘ferrying’ for local transport links
• Funding for ‘green projects’ during your stay

You could also combine your stay at Ecocabin with a craft course in the local area, for example, a Earth Oven & Breadmaking Weekend Course or a Clay Plaster day!

Watch this short video to find out what makes Under the Thatch’s holiday accommodation so special!

Under the Thatch restore and manage a number of unique self catering properties in Wales. If you are looking for something a little bit different with Under the Thatch you could choose a restored railway carriage, the Aberporth Express which overlooks the sea or Trehilyn Uchaf a cottage owned by Griff Rhys Jones which was restored as part of the BBC Four TV Series ‘A Pembrokeshire Farm’. Under the Thatch have over 20 properties to choose from.

Under the Thatch restore old historic buildings which have fallen into disrepair and profits generated from lettings are re-invested in the company to allow them to restore other properties. During 2007 they won the 2007 Ethical Travel award in the prestigious Guardian/Observer awards. Read more about Under the Thatch’s environmental and sustainability related initiatives here.