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Culdearn House, Moray, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

If it is history and tradition you want combined with fine food and a warm atmosphere, make sure you stop by at Culdearn House. The hotel has been voted Best Small Hotel by the RAC and has won the Gold Award from Scotland’s Green Tourism Business. The room are all individually designed and named after castles in Scotland and the price of your room includes breakfast and dinner. Click on the link above for more information and contact details

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland

 Rooms: More than 100

The Gleneagles Hotel Estate covers 842.5 acres set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Gleneagles currently has 216 rooms, and a Function Capacity of up to 360. Its unique mixture of sport, elegance and relaxation make it one of the leading hotels in the world.

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Rural

 Pool: Yes

 Spa: Yes

 WWW Discount: No

Isle of Eriska, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

Situated on its own private island, which is a nature reserve in itself, and accessed by its own private bridge, this five star hotel offers the ultimate in peace and tranquillity combined with superb food and luxurious comfort. There is a beautiful spa with swimming pool. You can also fish, play golf on the Isle of Eriska's own golf course, sail, walk the nature trails or simply relax and enjoy the magnificent views. This is an ideal destination for either a holiday or long weekend or for company meetings. Click on the link above for further information.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: Yes

 Spa: Yes

 WWW Discount: No

Marriott Worsley Hotel and Country Club Greater Manchester

 Rooms: More than 100

Within striking distance of Manchester and all business and sporting venues, this luxury hotel, which has full environmental certification, will satisfy the environmental requirements of the most discerning guests, corporate bodies and shareholders. You will find that this hotel features regularly in articles written in the UK about environmentally responsible travel and tourism,as the hotel is an innovator and leader in this field. However, it is also a wonderfully welcoming hotel with a superb spa and swimming pool frequently used by sports teams and personalities so don't be surprised about whom you meet and book that massage and beauty treatment!

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Urban

 Pool: Yes

 Spa: Yes

 WWW Discount: No

Northfield Holiday Park, Cardigan Bay, Wales

 Rooms: Less than 50

Northfield is a small, family-run holiday park which has 13 caravans and two timber chalets discreetly situated in two acres of garden. Trees, shrubs, wild–flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs are strategically planted to attract as much wildlife as possible. There are visits from squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and a large variety of birds, many of which nest in the hedges around the park. All garden and household waste is re-cycled and there are containers for bottles, cans and batteries. Water use and energy is kept to a minimum and in the summer of 2000, Northfield won a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award. There is an environmental policy in place and we are constantly striving to promote–conservation amongst the tourists who stay with us every year.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Penrhos Organic Country House Hotel, Herefordshire

 Rooms: Less than 50

Penrhos was the first restaurant to be granted Soil Association certification in 1997 and the hotel was awarded Millennium Marque Award for environmental excellence in 2000. It is also rated as one of the best hotels in the UK.

 Function Capacity: 50-100

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Percy's Country House Hotel and Restaurant, Devon

 Rooms: Less than 50

"Percy’s is a very rare place indeed."
GILES COREN, THE SATURDAY TIMES, APRIL 2002.
"It's not just the wonderful cooking, beautiful suroundings and tranquil air that make Percy's special, it's the fact that it's run by two dynamic people who put as much back into their environment as they take out."
NIKKI SMITH; WAITROSE FOOD ILLUSTRATED, APRIL 2002.
"Percy's dosen't take all this natural abundance for granted. The estate, which is undergoing organic conversion, produces game and lamb, as well as herbs and vegetables from the kitchen garden. There are very few hotels that would greet your breakfast order of eggs with the words, 'duck, goose or hen?'."
DEE O’CONNELL; SUNDAY OBSERVER TRAVEL SECTION, MARCH 2002.
"In many ways Percy's is a model of its kind. Dedicated to using some of its own organic materials, so that the food reflects seasonal gluts and shortfalls, it maintains a degree of contact with the land that is as rare as it is welcome." JIM AINSWORTH; THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2002.

 Function Capacity: 50-100

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Pool House Hotel. Wester Ross, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

Pool House Hotel can be found at the water's edge on the shore of Loch Ewe. Time is forgotten as guests watch the ever-changing view and as the tide retreats a whole spectrum of wild life can be seen. Seals are frequent visitors as are otters in the quieter months. The otters and their cubs provide excellent entertainment as they wrestle playfully over fish and tumble in the seaweed. Herons and cormorants stand still as statues whilst oystercatchers and curlews feed around them.

Some hotels excel at everything and this hotel is one of them. It has won a gold award for its environmental policies, awards for oustanding cuisine, quality and service, received the Johansens Award for 2000 as the "most excellent" establishment in the Traditional Inn/Hotel category for Great Britain &–Ireland and enjoys one of the most beautiful locations in Wester Ross.

Pool House Hotel has just been voted AA Hotel of the year for Scotland 2001. As proprietor, Liz Miles, says "you can be small and green and still win the awards!" Bookmark this hotel as one of your favourites.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Strattons, Norfolk

 Rooms: Less than 50

" A Palladian house in Norfolk has been lovingly transformed into a charming Country Hotel. But its highly original decorative schemes are not the only thing that sets it apart" (Country Living Magazine, March 2002)

This unique and charming hotel has won many awards for its environmental commitment and achievement. Last year it won the UK category of British–Airways Tourism for Tomorrow. Each bedroom has its own copy of the hotel's green book explaining how guests may wish to contribute to the Stratton policy to "Reduce, re-use, re-cycle, re-think, rationalise, re-work and recover". Do not think for one minute however that you will not also be bowled over by the welcome, style, comfort and delicious food. This is an outstanding establishment, where you will live in luxury, feel relaxed AND make a contribution to the environment! Visit the website and book a weekend break now! .

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Bangors House

 Rooms: Less than 50

Bangors House is a Cornish Unique Home Stay where delicious breakfasts are fully organic!

Gill and Neil Faiers use only the very best ingredients which has been grown, reared or locally sourced in accordance with the underlying principles of organic food production, avoiding the use of agrochemical inputs and minimising the damage to the environment and wildlife. Bangors House is also the first Bed & Organic Breakfast establishment to achieve organic certification with the Soil Association.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Bunchrew House, Inverness, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

Situated on the shores of the Beauly Firth near Inverness, and set amidst 20 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, where no pesticides are used and where areas are left deliberately wild to provide a natural habitat for wildlife, Bunchrew House is a 17th century Scottish mansion steeped in history and tradition, offering quality accommodation from bed and breakfast to a full Highland holiday or vacation.

The hotel uses naturally reared meat and fish, which wherever possible is locally and organically produced. Try the smoked duck or organic smoked salmon from the Summer Isles and organic muesli from Brin Herbs near Farr. The hotel grows its own organic potatoes, herbs and cooking apples and uses locally produced organic vegetables. The owners, Janet and Graham Cross, and the staff are environmentally aware but also committed to making sure your holiday is perfect in every way.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway, Ireland

 Rooms: Less than 50

I arrived on a wonderfully balmy Spring evening at the luxurious Glenlo Abbey and was immediately won over by the view over the golf course towards Lough Corrib. The reception is warm and welcoming and you feel immediately at home. The rooms are spacious and elegant. Dining in the Pullman Restaurant (two of the original carriages from the Orient Express) is an interesting experience in itself, but the food is superb and even more of a reason to visit!

Originally the ruins of a downtrodden farm. both the hotel and the abbey were restored and developed by John Bourke and his family. Having worked in business for many years, John was new to the hotel trade, which is difficult to believe, because he is an hotelier par excellence and knows exactly how to put his visitors at ease. He is assisted by an efficient and friendly team for whom nothing is too much trouble.

You are unaware you are in an establishment which offers excellent conference and business facilities, because these are discreetly placed away from the traditional part of the hotel, but Glenlo Abbey can host a conference for as many as 250 people if necessary. Situated only minutes from Galway city centre and all those pubs and shops, this is an excellent place for that special stay, golfing weekend or business meeting.

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin

 Rooms: More than 100

Herbert Park Hotel is Dublin’s only RAC Blue Ribbon Awarded four-star hotel. Ideally located in Ballsbridge five minutes from the city centre, adjacent to the RDS with spectacular views over 48 acre Herbert Park, it is an ideal conference and meetings venue.

All 153 bedrooms and suites are fully air-conditioned and appointed to the highest international standard, equipped with mini bar, trouser press, interactive Television with internet access and pay per view movies, safe, modem point.

The award winning Pavilion Restaurant overlooks Herbert Park and plays host live jazz music each Sunday for our well known Buffet Lunch with world renowned Louis Stewart and Len MCarthy. Facilities include cardiovascular gym, meeting rooms, complimentary car parking.

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Urban

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Mere Court Country Hotel and Conference Centre Greater Manchester

 Rooms: Less than 50

Mere Court. formerly an Edwardian house built in 1903 as a wedding present for William & Amy Dunkerley and maintained as the family home, is now a fine country house hotel, standing in 7 acres of mature gardens and parkland and offering a choice of magnificently furnished bedrooms, all individually and luxuriously designed and enjoying wonderful views over the ornamental lake and grounds.

Situated in the most desirable part of the Cheshire countryside, but only 10 minutes from Manchester Airport and minutes from the major motorway networks, this is an ideal venue for conferences, events and team building activities.

The original coach house located in the grounds has recently been sympathetically restored, and now offers state of the art conference and banqueting facilities in tranquil settings and surroundings. The extensive conference facilities consist of 11 Conference Suites accommodating 2-100 delegates. Marquee events are a speciality and can accommodate larger numbers for weddings or corporate events.

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Tan-y-Foel Country House, Snowdonia, Wales

 Rooms: Less than 50

Tan-y-Foel set in eight acres of woodland and pasture and with its breathtaking views is Betsw-y-Coed's best kept secret. Originally built in the 17th Century in traditional Welsh stone, this is the only five star country house in Snowdonia National Park. Tan-y-Foel prides itself on its imaginative decor and outstanding award-winning cuisine. A perfect retreat and ideal choice for exploring the historic and natural heritage of this area of Wales.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

The Glenmoriston Arms Hotel and Restaurant, Loch Ness, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

After his visit to The Glenmoriston Arms Hotel, one happy visitor took the trouble to write the following not just to one tourist organisation but to several: “I have just returned from a series of superb culinary experiences in Scotland and I would like to recommend the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel for food (which was really excellent), for the accommodation and for the friendliness of the owners.”

Surrounded by the hills and glens, rivers and lochs that make this part of Scotland so uniquely beautiful and unforgettable, this small hotel (eight bedrooms) creates its own unique and welcoming ambiance of friendliness combined with meticulous detail and superb cooking (AA 2 Red rosettes). The Glenmoriston Arms takes a pride in using local produce. You must try the wild river salmon and do not forget to sample at least one or two of over 100 single malt whiskies available!

The Glenmoriston Arms is situated in an area much favoured by artists and photographers. Glen Affric was one of Landseer's favourite subjects and the 'Monarchs of the Glen' still patrol the woods and high hills in abundance. You will be able to climb, walk, go salmon and trout fishing, play golf and delve into local history. You will not run out of historic castles and battlefields to visit and whatever the activity you choose, you will return to a warm welcome and a wonderful meal.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno, North Wales

 Rooms: Less than 50

Bodysgallen Hall ensnares you with its olde world atmosphere and charm as soon as you enter the door, but don’t be fooled! This is the perfect blend of tradition with up to the minute conference and meeting facilities, combined with a magnificent spa and swimming pool, discreetly situated at a short distance from the main hall.

With its views over Conwy and Snowdonia in the distance, this hotel charms and delights the visitor. Relax in the oak-panelled drawing room, look out of its stone mullioned windows to the lovely gardens and savour the fresh produce from the kitchen garden when you dine in the award-winning restaurant. A perfect venue for a private stay or a company meeting.

 Function Capacity: 50-100

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: Yes

 Spa: Yes

 WWW Discount: No

Cavens Hotel, Burns Country, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

If you are driving up to Scotland, make sure you plan at least one night’s stay at Cavens Hotel, particularly if you want to explore Burns Country in detail. In fact the poet actually wrote an Ode to the memory of Mrs Oswald, the wife of the tobacco baron who bought the house and estate in 1792. With golf, history, poetry and beautiful surroundings on the doorstep, this lovely hotel with its fine Scottish cuisine is definitely worth a visit and is an ideal venue to take over for that Burns night party!

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Enmore Hotel, Dunoon, Scotland, Argyll

 Rooms: Less than 50

Whether you sit in the sunshine in the gardens, walk on the private shingle beach or peer from binoculars from your beautifully appointed bedroom, the view across the Firth of Clyde from this delightful hotel is one to remember. Originally built in the late 1800s for a wealthy Glasgow businessman, the Enmore is large enough for you to be private, small enough for you to benefit from the warmth of the hospitality and personal attention to detail. The food is delicious (AA red rosette) and for the sports enthusiast there are squash courts at the hotel and golfing, sailing and ponytrekking close by.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Jarvis International Hotel, Bolton, Greater Manchester

 Rooms: 50-100

The management at the hotel is very environmentally aware. With 11 Summit Conference rooms and a fully equipped Sebastian Coe Health Club, the Jarvis International is the ideal place for business or pleasure.

It’s well located too, close to Bolton, Wigan, Manchester and the M61 motorway. The hotel has recently refurbished its reception area and front desk, as well as three purpose built event rooms, to cater for a wide range of–celebrations and festivities. Look for this hotel on the Jarvis Hotels website

 Function Capacity: More than 100

 Location: Urban

 Pool: Yes

 Spa: Yes

 WWW Discount: No

Longfields, Dublin

 Rooms: Less than 50

Longfield’s and its fine restaurant, Number Ten, can be found on Fitzwilliam Street Lower, within walking distance of Dublin’s main attractions, including Trinity College, Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green. It is an 18th century Georgian house and was originally the home of Lord Longfield.

Longfield's retains the charms of the elegant Georgian Terrace with its high-ceilinged rooms and tastefully designed interior. The hotel is elegant and comfortable, the ambiance warm and friendly, largely due to the efforts of Chris Vos, the General Manager, and his staff.

Bookmark the hotel as a place to stay when next in Dublin or book a table at Number Ten and enjoy the benefits of excellent cuisine combined with a splendid wine cellar! I arrived just when a champagne tasting was in progress. An excellent start! The Michelin Guide recommends Number Ten and Longfield's has won the RAC merit award for comfort, hospitality and restaurant.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Urban

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

The Inn at Ardgour, Scotland

 Rooms: Less than 50

If your thoughts of Scotland include mountain lochs and spectacular scenery then this is the hotel for you. Every bedroom at the Inn at Ardgour looks out onto the loch and the mountains in the distance. Hiking, wildlife, including golden eagle, and day trips to Iona, Mull and Skye are on offer. In the evening relax in the library bar with a good book and a whisky.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Coastal

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Tighbeag

 Rooms: Less than 50

Walking and golfing holidays in Ireland.––

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Willington Hall, Cheshire

 Rooms: Less than 50

Built in 1829 as a private house for the Tomkinson family and situated at the foot of the Willington Hills, Willington Hall was converted into a restaurant in 1977 and a little later into a hotel. With its 10 recently refurbished bedrooms overlooking the beautiful Cheshire countryside, it is now renowned for the warm, informal country house hospitality and individual attention it extends to guests.

The hotel stands in 17 acres of formal gardens and parkland with wonderful views across the Cheshire countryside towards the Welsh Mountains. It is an ideal touring base for Chester and North Wales and is within easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester, the Peak District, Chester and local airport, railway and motorway networks. Willington Hall is situated among some of the best countryside in England and is only a short drive from North Wales. The hotel is an excellent base for gentle sightseeing or more strenuous activities and is also a popular venue for weddings and business meetings.

 Function Capacity: Less than 50

 Location: Rural

 Pool: No

 Spa: No

 WWW Discount: No

Geodyssey

Gillian Howe of Geodyssey impresses us immensely not only with her concern for and searching questions regarding the environment and local heritage but also with her thoroughness, efficiency and care for the potential client.

By booking a tour with Geodyssey you can be sure that all aspects of the trip will have been thoroughly researched and you will have the best guides available. Gillian and her team will be able to answer all your questions with authority. After many years specialising uniquely in Venezuela, Geodyssey has used its same ethical principles to develop itineraries for Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador and Galapagos, Nicaragua, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago. Check out the website for Geodyssey's most recent offers and itineraries.

Geodyssey was among the top 10 travel companies for customer satisfaction according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators’ 2007 survey.

The company offers small group and tailor-made itineraries to showcase everything that is best about each country. As each destination is unique what they offer is adapted to what works best in that location.

Guerba

Initially specialising in overland tours in Africa, Guerba offers adventure and discovery holidays worldwide and combines its excellent service with a strong social and environmental responsibility policy. If you want adventure and have a sense of fun this is the company for you! Nearly half of Guerba’s bookings are repeats so that tells you this is a very special company. Guerba has also won awards for its excellent environmental record and Greenstop has received glowing references from Guerba clients. Click on the link above to visit the Guerba website.

The Adventure Company

Our style of travel in small groups goes a long way to reducing the impact on host communities. We use local accommodation, local transport and encourage contact with the local people as much as possible and our group leaders are there to help and advise you on the purchase of locally produced products and are trained and briefed according to our Responsible Travel policy. We take special measures to protect the natural environment when trekking or visiting sensitive eco-systems. So what are you waiting for - check out The Adventure Company TODAY!

The Imaginative Traveller

The Imaginative Traveller has spent more than 13 years creating adventurous, clued up and ecologically responsible small group journeys in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. By making all the time consuming arrangements and working closely with local people, we get you to the places you wouldn't find in a guidebook, help you meet local people as guests not strangers and maximise your time at the world's most incredible places. With more than 160 authentic trips in almost 50 destinations, The Imaginative Traveller brings the world out of your imagination and into your reality.

Caledonia Languages

Caledonia has been providing tailor-made advice and a personalised booking service for language courses overseas since 1994. They maintain a close working relationship with all our overseas schools and can personally recommend the best places to go according to your particular interests.
Caledonia offers a wide choice of language learning and cultural experiences overseas for people of all ages and levels of ability. Group courses are usually offered for a minimum of 20 lessons per week, whilst more intensive courses can include combined group and individual tuition for up to 6-8 hours per day.
Their exciting range of language activity holidays combines learning a language with walking, sailing, diving, painting and drawing, cooking or salsa dancing.
Greenstop has travelled with Kath Bateman from Caledonia and we were impressed with her ethical stance and attention to detail.

Nomad Travellers Store and Medical Centre

Everything you can possibly need when travelling! Founded in 1990, 'Nomad Travellers Stores' have been kitting out travellers with clothing, equipment, books and maps, medical supplies and vaccinations for 10 years. Nomad is also very aware of its responsibility to local heritage and culture and is currently setting up a health clinic for locals on the Nepal and Sikhim Border.

Sherpa Expeditions

Worldwide walking & trekking holidays, any thing from a gentle ramble through the vineyards of the Loire Valley, to major Himalayan Expedition. Join a group of like minded travellers on one of our escorted expeditions, or if you prefer your independence, why not try one of our self-guided inn to inn–walks.

Curlew Guided Walking

UK guided walking holidays in the north of England.

Travel Roots

Travelroots offers responsible eco-tourism holidays to destinations across the world with one thing in common: all holidays contribute positively to the areas in which they work...

Wildlife Worldwide

Wildlife Worldwide works with local naturalist guides and prepares tailored itineraries to far flung corners of the globe. Our trips, which cater for wildlife and wilderness enthusiasts offer more than just a holiday.... we want you to return from your journey with a yearning to go back. Together with all of our colleagues overseas, we are committed to offering you a safe, enjoyable and educational natural history adventure. Many of our regular passengers have a particular speciality, be it ornithology, botany, zoology or photography, and are keen to expand their knowledge and experience into new areas, new regions and new countries. We cater for just such needs and regularly organise highly focused trips to all the countries we feature, and would be delighted to discuss your requirements further. Whether you are travelling alone, with a group of friends, or are organising a natural history expedition for a photographic club, university or natural history society, we have the expertise to arrange your journey.