Eco Friendly Holidays & Wildlife Watching

If you're looking for eco friendly holiday accommodation, from a rural retreat farmhouse B&B to green-award-winning cottages in spectacular settings, then visit the Wild & Green Escapes website for lots of ideas and information.

What's on the website?

• Eco friendly holiday accommodation, much of it enjoying spectacular wildlife pretty much on the doorstep!
• Wildlife operators, experts who know the best places to spot the best wildlife - from dolphins to eagles, from Scotland to Norfolk & Cornwall and much, much more



Wildlife Tours & Education in Norfolk

• Our seasonal nature watch - what's happening in nature and the countryside now, what to look out for, from birds and animals to flowers and trees
• Wildlife events information - check out our Wildlife Calender for year round info on top wildlife events in the UK, plus you'll find details on upcoming wildlife events via this blog!



Holiday cottages in amazing locations!

• Ideas and inspiration for wildlife watching and eco friendly holidays - from How To Be Green On Holiday to our top spots to wildlife watch

Want to plan a wild and green holiday for you and your family?

Try Wild & Green Escapes!

Wildlife Watching In Norfolk

Wildlife Tours and Education, Norfolk

Wildlife Tours and Education aim to give you value for money and a great time discovering and watching the wildlife of Norfolk.  They run Wildlife Days Out in Norfolk (Norfolk Safari), Birdwatching Day Tours in Norfolk and a Photographing Wildlife For Beginners Day.

They also do wildlife weekends and longer holidays throughout the UK and beyond.

Find out more via the Wild & Green Escapes website

Nature Watch With The Forest Diary

If, like Wild & Green, you enjoy learning about what is going on in nature and when, then you might like the Forest Diary currently being 'written' on the Forestry Commission website by the New Forest Keeper Maarten Ledeboer.

The diary has been running since the end of October 2011 and previous entries have included:

• Welcome to the diary
• Bats
• Fungi
• Timber
• Real Christmas trees
• Deer

You can catch up and read all of the diary entries on the Forest Diary webpage

Top Ten Winter Gardens To Explore

With the 'shortest day' fast approaching (Dec 21st) this time of year can seem dark and gloomy outdoors despite all of the festive illuminations.

When the weather isn't howling a gale, raining or snowing you might like to take the opportunity to get outdoors, get some fresh air and appreciate the beauty of nature - we're assured it's still there, even in the depths of winter!

With this in mind you might be interested in the National Trust's Top Ten Winter Gardens To Visit - the selected gardens are dotted all over the country and have been chosen because they look so good at this time of year.

Well worth a look, we think...

Find out more on the National Trust website

Eco Friendly Scottish Cottages

Burnbrae Holidays, Burnbrae Mill, Nenthorn, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Eco friendly four star cottages converted from a stone barn situated in a peaceful spot in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

The south facing conservatory in each cottage has views across the secluded garden, Eden Water and across the border between Scotland and England to the Cheviot Hills.

 It is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts to relax and view a wide variety of native wildlife. The fields and banks of Eden Water can be explored directly from your cottage.

Each light and airy one bedroomed cottage is generously equipped for 2-4 people for self-catering. PV solar panels on site provide electricity. Burnbrae grows its own wood for use in the wood burning stove in each living room.

Burnbrae aims to ensure that the overall effect of its business activities enhances the local environment, and has minimal detrimental impact on the wider environment, including impact on the availability of resources in the future. As evidence of success in this Burnbrae holds the gold award under the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Find out more on the Wild & Green Escapes website

Wildlife Watching In The Scottish Highlands

Wild West Safari, Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire

Wild West offer a selection of safaris and wildlife experiences based in the Great Glen in the Scottish Highlands.

Red deer, osprey, sea eagle and golden eagle are amongst species regularly sighted. You can even join a searchlight safari to look for elusive nocturnal species such as pine marten which inhabit the forests.

Half day and full day trips are available. Daily trips to see the red deer rut run throughout October. Bespoke trips can be arranged. Bookings are recommended but not always essential.

Find out more on the Wild & Green Escapes website

Eco Friendly Welsh B&B Guidfa House

Guidfa House, Crossgates, Nr Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Guidfa House is a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, minimises its effect on the environment and is committed to a working in a sustainable way.
This elegant Georgian House has bright and spacious bedrooms with comfy beds, huge fluffy bath towels, soft bath robes and quality toiletries. The recently refurbished Coach House Suite has a super-king double bed, large sitting room & spa bathroom.

The elegant sitting room with its open log fire and beautiful original chandelier is an ideal place to relax at the end of the day. Drinks and wine are available from the bar if required and there are plenty of books together with local leaflets and maps to help you plan your stay.

Find out more on the Wild & Green Escapes website