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A Groovy Great British Holiday
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Eastbourne
Apartments
• Town centre flats
• Waterside house
and apartments
• Balconies
• Lovely views of sea
and harbour
• Close to beach
• Car parking
Low Season from
£265 - £725 weekly
High season from
£375 - £1,000 weekly
Contact R.T.S. Harris
Tel: 01273 308779
E: enquiries@bestofbrighton.co.uk
W: www.eastbourneapartments.com
Lletymaelog
Named Reflect’s Welsh Hideaway
Situated amid beautiful countryside,
Lletymaelog is a wonderful Welsh
farmhouse offering holidaymakers a
warm welcome and peace and tranquillity
in abundance. With five bedrooms and
panoramic views of the Black Mountains, it’s
not hard to see why Lletymaelog has been
chosen as Reflect’s Welsh Hideaway 2012.
Located on a working farm, Lletymaelog
has retained much of its character,
with exposed stone work, beams and
an inglenook fireplace. As well as five
bedrooms and a futon bed, the house
boasts a bathroom and downstairs WC,
as well as a lounge with plenty of comfy
seating plus a TV, a dining room catering for
up to ten people, a well-equipped kitchen
which also boasts more dining seating and
an Aga and a utility room with washing
machine.
As well as enjoying the slower pace of being
in the country, away from the rat race of
Earlier this year VisitBritain, our national tourism agency, predicted that the UK
should attract 30.7 million visitors in 2012, who will spend £17.6 billion during their
stay, thanks to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June and the 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games in July and August
If a holiday in good ol’ Blighty is good enough for our foreign counterparts, it’s good
enough for us. Britain may be a relatively small county, covering 152,033 square
miles, but it offers an abundance of places to discover and explore, from chic city
breaks to sunny seaside holidays, Great Britain has something for everyone.
If it’s history and heritage you’re after, our tiny isle has it in abundance, mostly
thanks to our colourful history of invasions, empires and battles. There are
astounding castles and palaces in every region of the land, as well as colossal
military defences and strongholds doted along the coast, whilst soaring spires,
Gothic carvings and gigantic medieval masterpieces are a familiar sight in towns
across the country.
Not only is our great nation steeped in ancient history, we also have some amazing,
cosmopolitan cities, offering an array of shops and boutiques, restaurants, cafes and
bistros, and theatres sure to keep even the well-travelled entertained. Great Britain’s
top city destinations include London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Bath, Manchester,
Liverpool, York and Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.
If it’s a traditional seaside break you crave, Britain is the place. Surrounded by ocean,
the British Isles have an abundance of beach resorts, coastal paths, rugged cliff-tops
and sea life all waiting to be discovered. The east coast resorts of Skegness, Great
Yarmouth and even Felixstowe in Essex have an array of attractions to entertain the
younger members of your family, whilst Hunstanton and Aldeburgh are perfect for a
quieter, less hectic day at the seaside.
For more info on holidaying in Britain, visit www.visitbritain.co.uk
the city, visitors to Lletymaelog can see and
feed the farm’s animals, stroll amongst the
Welsh countryside surrounding the house,
or exercise in the house’s gym, which boasts
a pool table, snooker table and darts board,
as well as an exercise bench and some
weight lifting equipment. In fact, Dr Rhys
Thomas is looking to develop Lletymaelog
into a triathlon training centre, as well as a
healthy farm holiday destination.
On hearing the news of our Certificate
of Recognition for Welsh Hideaway
2012, owner, Dr Caroline Williams, said:
“I’m delighted to receive this Certificate of
Recognition; we’re situated in a great location
close to some great beaches and numerous
castles, as well as the National Botanic
Gardens. I also run a Bed and Breakfast 10
miles away.”
Dogs are welcome at Lletymaelog if housed
in the utility room. Please note that as a
working farm, dogs must be kept on a lead
so they don’t disturb the neighbouring
farms’ livestock.
For more information,
visit www.lletymaelog.com
or call Dr Caroline Williams on
01269 870879.
The Watersports Academy
The FJB Watersports Academy is Sandbanks’
premier watersports training facility,
providing first-class tuition for people of all
ages, novices to experts alike.
Fully qualified instructors provide training
in windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing,
wakeboarding, kayaking, sailing and
powerboat training, corporate days and
group packages, boat and yacht charters and
kids’ club - plus much more!
The Watersports Academy is located in one of
the most picturesque locations in the country,
based on the water’s edge on Sandbanks
Peninsula with views over the harbour to
Brownsea Island and the Purbecks.
The Watersports Academy offers something
for everyone and guarantees to ensure that
you get the most from this stunning and
unique waterside environment - from a single
afternoon of fun on (or in!) the water to
tailor-made packages to suit your particular
interests, ability, or personal requirements.
The Watersports Academy, Banks Road
Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13 7PS
Call: 01202 708 283
Email: info@thewatersportsacademy.com
Celebrating The
Best In Business
At Reflect, we work hard week in and week out
to find the highest quality goods and services for
all of our readers. Recognising that customers are
eager to find companies that can offer the whole
package, high quality goods, competitive prices
and outstanding customer service, as well as items
that aren’t readily available on the High Street, we
dedicate our time to highlighting those who boast
something special.
In 2010, UK retail sales amounted to a whopping
£293billion, with more than one third of consumer
spending going through our nation’s shops. Whilst
this may seem like a huge amount of money, the
reality is that many companies across the country are
finding it tough as shoppers turn to the Internet for
the best bargains.
Over the last few years we’ve gone from being a
nation of shoppers to a nation of savers, as we avoid
the High Street in favour of hanging on to our hard
earned cash. This has dealt a devastating blow to
our independent, local businesses, who have closed
at an alarming rate, particularly in smaller market
towns. Many companies across the country have
suffered the effects of the recession, but it’s our local
businesses that have been hit hardest. Without the
financial backup of a parent company, with a chain of
businesses, they are finding it tough to stay afloat.
Many companies across the country have suffered
the effects of the recession, but it’s our local
businesses that have been hit hardest. Without the
financial backup of a parent company, with a chain of
businesses, they are finding it tough to keep afloat.
However, there are ways that you can help your
local, independent businesses survive. By choosing
to shop or employ the services of local companies,
you can help them to flourish. You may also find that
choosing local is to your benefit, as you are treated
to a more personal service. The companies within
this feature offer their customers the whole package:
high quality products and competitive prices, as well
as an excellent and personal service.
Although these companies are offering different
things, the factors that lead to success remain
the same, good customer service, reliability and
professionalism are three of the most important
factors for keeping customers happy – and happy
customers means more recommendations and more
success!
Reflect Editor, Elaine Ellis, says: “Each issue, we strive
to bring excellent companies to the attention of our
readers, no matter what feature we’re working on. We
believe it is important to highlight the companies in
and around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, as well
as further afield, that not only offer excellent value for
money, but also excellent customer service and high
quality goods/services. We pride ourselves on hunting
out the best companies that cater to our readership and
work exceptionally hard to give the customer exactly
what they want.”
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