They’ve all got the cutest, fluffiest little faces, so it’ll be hard to choose which seal pup to adopt at The National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek.
With over 50 years experience in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, the centre looks after these babies until they’re ready to fend for themselves again.
For just £20, you receive a Free Season Pass, a Certificate, and two e-Newsletters about all their rescued pups. Stay in nearby Falmouth at Quayside (sleeps four), an incredibly stylish quay-level apartment with use of an indoor, glass-walled, heated swimming pool.
A week’s stay from 27 September is £118 pp (£471 total).
Available via Classic Cottages.
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum in Lyme Regis has a spectacular collection of the local Jurassic marine fossils, from the largest Ichthyosaur through to ammonites, belemnites, fish and the tiniest microfossilthe.
Fascinating for children, the museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm and costs £4.50 for adults and £3.50 for children.
Stay nearby at Copper Beech Cottage (sleeps four), a stylish, contemporary, open-plan cottage which is well-equipped and has a pretty enclosed garden.
A week’s stay beginning 26 September is £97 pp (£387 total).
Via Classic Cottages.
If you love a good walk or perhaps you are looking for a holiday with a little more culture combined with a feeling of achievement then you may want to think about trekking in The Atlas Mountains.
Trekking is growing in popularity as people are ditching the beach for some decent exercise, great air and stunning views.
For those of you that may not know, The Atlas Mountains are situated in Morocco (North Africa), about 1 ½ hours from Marrakesh airport. Like most mountain ranges, in the winter there’s snow and in the summer there’s sun. The setting is absolutely stunning and the mountains are inhabited by the ‘Original’ Moroccans – The Berber Tribes.
If you’re looking for culture then you really have to look no further. Many of the Berber tribes retain traditional ways of life and are incredibly friendly people.
(Mohammed, A Mountain Guide from TrekkingInMorocco.com)
There are a couple of fantastic places to stay in the mountains, notably The Kasbah Du Toubkal along with some of the Berber houses too.
We suggest you start by taking a look at the Trekking In Morocco website and gauging what level of trek you want to do. From 1/2 day to 40 days trekking, there is certainly something for all levels of fitness.
If you’re looking for some accommodation in Italy’s Lake District - you might want to take a look at Polidora bed and breakfast. It’s perfectly located in Cerro, on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, with beautiful views of Isola Madre, Isola Bella, Stresa, Pallanza and The Alps.
Accommodation includes two double bedrooms and a family suite, plus a covered, furnished arbor for relaxing in the shade.
Polidora incorporates a vast 17 acre garden which stretches over various terraces down to the lake. The garden offers numerous places to sit and ponder whilst taking in the spectacular lakeside views. If you are a plant enthusiast you might notice the broad selection of botanical specimens including azaleas and a swamp cypress grove on our private beach.
It is also well located for exploring the lakes, Milan and the nearby Alps - where fabulous Italian cuisine and energetic outdoor pursuits can be sampled.
A B & B service double starts at 120 euros.
If you want to combine quality gourmet cuisine with wonderful ranch vistas then a Ranch Rider break to Triple Creek resort ranch could be for you. Based in Montana - the resort offers excellent food, travel and stunning cabin accommodation.
The Triple Creek restaurant serves up a variety of food with various influences including French, Central American and other international flavours.
Signature dishes from executive chef Jacob Leatherman include Grilled Oregon Rabbit Loin with Marsala Jus and Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Morel Mushroom Ragout.
According to Ranch Rider:
“Triple Creek’s state-of-the-art wine cellar houses more than 3,000 bottles representing 200 international wineries, from mature Bordeaux to classic vintages; and a recipient of the Wine Spectator 2005 and 2006 Award of Excellence, the cellar itself is every wine connoisseur’s dream.”
A 7 night stay including the Gourmet Getaway package with Ranch Rider costs from £2,399pp.
This price is based on two people sharing and includes accommodation, meals, all ranch based riding, tax, transfers and gratuities. Excludes international flight.
