Seeking an adrenalin rush or the chance to relax? Experience it all with the ultimate Natural Retreats ‘staycation’.

There’s no longer any need to venture abroad in order to have the full-on summer holiday experience. Forget the headache of searching for your passport in a frantic panic, days before you’re due to fly or the nightmare of airport delays. It’s time to explore what our beautiful country has to offer. Yes, staying in the UK is the new holidaying abroad.

Located on the North Cornwall coast, with stunning sandy beaches and incredible surfing locations, Newquay is a thriving holiday destination for thrill seekers and families alike. Natural Retreats Fistral Beach is one of the most sought-after coastal destinations in the UK and an ideal base for Newquay’s championship surfing beach. So, if you’re planning a summer holiday in Cornwall this year, why not combine your break with a trip to the world-renowned surfing and music event?

Relentless Boardmasters in Association with Vans returns from 4-8th August 2010. Fistral Beach hosts this exhilarating sporting festival where more than 200 international surfers gather to compete for £60,000 prize money. Fistral will also host the Relentless Aerial Assault whereby surfers are catapulted into waves via jet ski offering speed to perform manoeuvres never seen in standard contest surfing. For 29 years, Europe’s most famous surf, skate and music festival has attracted big names in its specialist fields and 2010 promises to be as exciting. While surfing is the roots of the Relentless Boardmasters, Vert skateboarding has also been a part of the festival for over 10 years. It’s no longer simply a regional surf contest, it’s a lifestyle festival and this summer you can be part of it.

Past Boardmasters have been known to attract over 150,000 adrenalin junkies to Newquay. Imagine it – over five days of surf, sand and (hopefully) sun – you can soak up the enlivening atmosphere, relax on the beach with some food and then make the convenient five minute walk back to your luxurious Natural Retreats residence, Fistral Beach to unwind on your private balcony or secluded courtyard and watch the Fistral sunsets over the lapping Atlantic waves. Natural Retreat luxury 2 and 4 bedroom apartments range from three penthouse apartments with unsurpassed views of Fistral beach and the bay beyond to our garden apartments, each with their own private courtyard, each one has been built to exceptional standards of design and quality, sleeping up to 8 people in luxury and comfort.

Set in possibly the UK’s most beautiful festival setting, the Boardmasters Music festival takes place over two nights from 6-7th August on the cliff top at Watergate Bay and over its 4 years has witnessed some of the biggest acts to ever play the South West, such as Razorlight, James Blunt, Feeder and Groove Armada, to name a few. Perched above the beach, the Relentless Beach Bar is a bespoke venue that by day, provides the perfect location to relax on the terrace watching the best surfers in the world and by night transforms into the ideal intimate setting for lucky tickets holders to watch some of the best in established and up and coming music talent. So, if you want to watch the legendary Nuts Boardmasters Bikini contest whilst enjoying a cool beer and a BBQ or you’re more into your music scene, check out the entertainment schedule.

The Relentless Boardmasters has something for everyone, making it the perfect family summer break – there certainly won’t be any complaints from the kids that they’re bored! From folk to dance and hip-hop, three stages of live music and DJs create the party atmosphere, whilst the skating, surfing and BMX competitions capture the imagination of the adrenaline junkies amongst you, so there really is something for everyone. And if you like to shop, there’s the chance to visit the famous surf village where you can purchase all the latest surf gear at great prices.

So whether you’re looking for a week of indulgence or a week long adrenalin rush, with a Natural Retreats residence as your base, exploring Fistral Beach is the ultimate family-orientated staycation! We still have availability at our stunning Fistral Beach holiday residences for the week of the Boardmasters, but with it being such a popular annual event, you’ll have to act fast if you want a piece of the action.

Reservations & Concierge

In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970
In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013
Or email info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings
Further information
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Get hooked on Cornwall this August at Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week

A Natural Retreats holiday in Cornwall not only offers the chance to explore the amazing Cornish beaches or marvel at the stunning scenery; it also provides the opportunity to be part of the many family events hosted by the region throughout the year. Take Falmouth for instance; it has many great museums, a wealth of maritime culture and is home to one of the largest sailing regattas in the South West.

Plans for Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 are well under way, so why not be part of this prestigious event? From 7 – 14 August, a winning combination of yacht races and a packed schedule of lively shore-side activities will see 80,000 extra visitors come to the town compared with every other week in August. Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week is the largest regatta in the South West, rivalled only by Cowes Week and has evolved into a family friendly festival. More than 450 yachts will race in 3 fleets over 8 days and that’s just for starters.

What better way to spend a week than by indulging in some Cornish luxury self-catering with a beautiful Natural Retreats residence as your base for visiting this massive sailing regatta? The week’s events have been carefully planned to combine the traditional elements with a fresh spirited list of entertaining events designed to enhance the days sailing attractions. The traditional aspect of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week remains the Falmouth Classics Yacht event, Henri Lloyd Dinghy Week and racing for over 26 different classes of yachts, hosted by the seven Sailing Clubs and the Regatta committee around Falmouth Bay.

It’s a Family Affair

The family-friendly fun kicks off with the Falmouth Classics event and a spectacular Marching Carnival. Throughout the week a variety of activities at Events Square, the Princess Pavilion, Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle will involve local businesses, town residents and the wider community. Surf Life Saving GB will be holding their National Championships for over 1000 Surf Life Savers aged 7 to 70 plus at Gyllyngvase Beach all week – the biggest event of its kind ever to be staged in Falmouth. Traditional craft and dinghies can be seen in the waters of Falmouth Bay, the Carricks and the Harbour and with six days of match racing for keelboats and an awe-inspiring aerial display by the Red Arrows you’ll never be stuck for something to watch, whether it’s out at sea or in the air.

Back on the shore, a lively schedule of entertainment is planned throughout the day and evening. The launch of an impressive new 30 metre, purpose built, Island bar is sure to add to the celebratory atmosphere. 2010 also sees the return of the popular Falmouth Fun Night at Custom House Quay, with a return challenge between the Falmouth Marine Band and the Falmouth Working Boat Association- they will be re-enacting Custer’s last stand at the Battle of Little Big Horne – you won’t want to miss it. Alongside the highly anticipated Caribbean Night visitors can look forward to BBQ’s, a “Deck Shoes & DJs” Casino evening and a Champagne Day on the last Saturday. The finale to an incredible week is a magnificent firework display over the Harbour.

Events are not limited to Falmouth, so if you want to venture out and explore Cornwall, take advantage of the special activities planned in St Mawes, Mylor and Flushing. With so much happening, you can’t fail to keep the kids entertained and with a bit of luck, they’ll be so worn out, you’ll have no problems at bedtime! And, if you’re exhausted by all the activity, you can retreat to your holiday haven. Your Natural Retreats residence is the perfect country sanctuary built to exceptional design standards. Choose between our 3 and 4 bedroom holiday residences, built to exceptional standards of design and quality. Superb, stylish interiors are complemented by luxurious furnishing and equipped to the highest standards to offer a luxurious stay in a favourite British location. Conveniently located within easy reach of Cornwall’s most renowned tourist attractions including the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Helligan, numerous picturesque fishing villages along the beautiful South Coast and acclaimed restaurants, you’ll never be stuck for something to do.

Once you’ve witnessed all this fantastic week has to offer and have soaked up the incredible atmosphere, you’re sure to be hooked, so don’t forget to book your Cornish Natural Retreats Residence for next year so you can relive the fun all over again!

Even with a rush of bookings this year, we still have availability this summer at our Natural Retreats Cornish residences, so don’t miss out!

Reservations & Concierge

In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970

In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013

Or email info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings

Further information

www.naturalretreats.com

Luxury self catering holiday accommodation Cornwall

Stay safe at the Seaside

Natural Retreats Fistral Beach is one of the most sought after coastal locations in the UK, so our luxury self-catering residences overlooking the beach are the perfect setting for that much needed family beach holiday. Fistral Beach, renowned as the UK’s best surfing break, is a convenient five minute walk from your our luxury self catering residences. With acres of sand and rock pools to play in, this could be your dream holiday. Don’t let that dream turn into a nightmare.

Every summer, lifeguards respond to thousands of incidents on UK beaches. Last year RNLI Lifeguards saved more than 60 lives and assisted 10,000 people. You can find out more about the invaluable service they provide to seaside visitors at www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/lifeguards/
Big kids and little kids alike will have an amazing time playing in the sea or splashing around in the rock pools, but don’t get caught out by the tide. Many of the lifeguard rescues could be avoided by beach goers having greater awareness of when the tide comes in by checking the times of the tide at www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/.

And it’s not just accidents in the sea that can spoil your seaside fun. As much as we love it when the sun is shining, we are all aware of the dangers it can present. Many happy holiday makers fall foul to sunstroke by failing to keep themselves hydrated. And while you may covet a healthy tan, no one wants their holiday ruined by painful, unsightly sunburn. The NHS Sun protection site www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Summerhealth/Pages/Sunprotectioneyesandskin.aspx is packed full of advice on protecting your eyes and skin from harmful UV rays and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Your Natural Retreats holiday at Fistral Beach should be one to remember for all the right reasons. A day on the beach can be great fun for all the family if you avoid danger and follow some simple tips as outlined by the NHS:

• Always swim at a beach patrolled by lifeguards
• Never swim alone
• Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
• If you get into trouble in the sea, put your hand in the air and shout for help
• If you see someone in trouble, inform a lifeguard immediately
• Supervise children at all times
• Be informed about the beach you are visiting. Check the weather forecast and tide times
• Don’t venture into the sea after drinking alcohol
• Know your flags, so you know where it’s safe to swim
• Make sure you have plenty to drink
• Always wear high protection sun cream, protect your eyes with sunglasses and cover up with a hat

These tips are part of a useful article compiled by the NHS on all aspects of beach safety. For more information on staying safe during your seaside adventures, you will find further essential advice at http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthyholidays/pages/beachsafety.aspx that will help you to play safe in the sun this summer.

Reservations & Concierge
In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970
In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013
Or email info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings
Further information
www.naturalretreats.com

When did we forget how astonishingly beautiful Ireland really is?

In the back of our minds we’ve always known our country is as beautiful as any. But in the rush to travel and see the world, it sometimes feels as though we’ve neglected the benefits of home. This year, as staycations are set to soar again, we’re reacquainting ourselves with just what it means to holiday in Ireland.

From the simply stunning south west coast of Ireland, through the breathtaking counties of Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Roscommon, Natural Retreats is changing the way self catering holidays and short break holidays are viewed in Ireland. No longer the poor relation of other holidays, self catering options now include some of the best accommodation and facilities imaginable. Natural Retreats Parknasilla is located in the grounds of the world famous Parknasilla hotel and is able to take advantage of those wonderful facilities in what some would describe as one of the best locations in all of Ireland. Further on Natural Retreats Castlemartyr, just a short drive from Cork, offers sumptuous luxury and some of Ireland’s finest golf, a boast that could equally be made by Natural Retreats Adare Manor in County Limerick. Whilst Natural Retreats Kilronan Castle in County Roscommon offer regal splendour and luxury. All our locations offer luxury accommodation as well as access to wonderful spas complete with pools and treatments to make any stay special.

All locations are supported of course by our dedicated Reservations & Concierge Team who don’t just take your booking and arrange for the key to be picked up, but will also help you plan your stay, with ideas for day trips and things to do in the unlikely event of a grey day! They’ll even be on call during your stay for last minute help and advice or just to point you in the right direction for the best pub or restaurant nearby. (They’ll even book the table for you!)

Even with the increase in bookings this year there is still availability this summer at all Natural Retreats sites and some amazing deals.   For July and August Natural Retreats are still offering 7 nights for the price of 5 and an amazing 14 nights for the price of 10 at Natural Retreats Parknasilla and Natural Retreats Adare Manor. Other deals and offers are available on line.

So call Natural Retreats today!

In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013

In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970

Or email mailto:info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings

UK – We’re Beating the ash cloud and air strikes whilst rediscovering a country we thought we knew

Sometimes out of adversity comes an opportunity to experience something new and astonishing. As a combination of ash clouds and air strikes threatens to turn holidaying abroad into a travelling nightmare more people are choosing to holiday at home this year. Weekend breaks and short break holidays are set to soar through the summer as people rediscover the pleasures of a UK holiday. But those expecting a traditional holiday of their childhood with poor service and iffy accommodation might be in for a pleasant surprise. Self catering accommodation has undergone a renaissance in recent years and Natural Retreats is at the forefront of that change. From luxury self catering in Cornwall to holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and family holidays in the Llŷn Peninsula, the company has upped the standard of accommodation and service dramatically.

For instance, instead of the usual “book it and take your chances” Natural Retreats’ guests have continuous access to a dedicated Reservations & Concierge Team who don’t just take your booking and arrange for the key to be picked up, but will also help you plan your stay, with ideas for day trips and things to do in the unlikely event of a grey day! They’ll even be on call during your stay for last minute help and advice or just to point you in the right direction for the best pub or restaurant nearby. (They’ll even book the table for you!)

And the accommodation itself will take your breath away. From stunning self catering eco residences in the Yorkshire Dales, beautifully converted stone barns overlooking the Llyn Peninsula and brand new purpose designed luxury homes in the heart of Cornwall as well as luxury penthouse  apartments with views across one of the UK’s most famous beaches, there is a simply amazing choice for all kinds of holiday maker. From thrill seekers to those wishing to enjoy a quieter pace of life, Natural Retreats has catered for all tastes.

Perhaps the best part of any self catering holiday with Natural Retreats is the arrival. Whether you’re snaking through the country lanes of Cornwall, dropping down into the dramatic Yorkshire Dales setting or leaving the majestic Snowdonia behind you as you ease into the tranquil beauty of the Llyn Peninsula, you’ll be overcome by one thought. “Why haven’t I done this more?”  After all there are few experiences in holidaying quite like that of realising just what is available on your own doorstep and what you might have missed all these years!

Even with the increase in bookings this year there is still availability this summer at all Natural Retreats sites and some amazing deals.   For July and August Natural Retreats are still offering 7 nights for the price of 5 and an amazing 14 nights for the price of 10 at most locations.

So call Natural Retreats today!

In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970

In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013

Or email mailto:info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings

Cornwall gets its own Hundred Acre Wood

Luxury awaits you in the Hundred Acre Wood this summer with Natural Retreats

WINNIE the Pooh lovers are set for their own Hundred Acre Wood in Cornwall this summer when they are guests of Natural Retreats’ luxury self-catering residences.

Just like AA Milne’s magical characters – Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger and Piglet – your family will climb stiles, have adventurous walks and spot wildlife along the way.

As an extra Natural Re-treat, your Hundred Acre Wood in Trewhiddle, St Austell, includes a glorious beach close by and a jar of “hunny” in your welcome hamper!

The original Hundred Acre Wood in the Ashdown Forest, Sussex, was written near Cotchford Farm and Natural Retreats’ picturesque woodland location also backs onto Polgooth farm and village.

As an honorary guest of Natural Retreats, Cornwall, this summer you’ll be within:

• Seconds of St Austell Golf Club
• Five minutes from Pentewan Cycle Hire
• Five minutes of The Eden Project
• Five-minute drive to beaches at beautiful Mevagissey and quieter Porthpean
• Fifteen minutes of historic “tall ship” port of Charlestown
• 10 minutes from the magical Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Minutes of the famous 16^th century Polgooth Inn
• Two miles from the finest beer from St Austell Brewery
• 20 minutes of Truro to enjoy high-street shopping and farmers’ markets

When you’re a guest of Natural Retreats, you’ll stay within some of the finest self-catering residences  in Cornwall.

Contemporary and stylish, our woodland residences have stunning views over 120 acres of countryside from their pretty Juliet balconies and terraces. Couches and soft furnishings give a cosy feel, while tasteful interiors make you feel at home-from-home.

Your welcome wicker hampers are stocked with all the local produce you’ll need to kick-start your gloriously English holiday. Celebrating? Make a new booking for a break taken in April and receive a bottle of champagne on arrival! *Offers end 29th April.

And what’s more – book before April 29^th and Natural Retreats will give you 10% off all Cornwall holidays taken in July and August.

So call Natural Retreats today!

In the UK: +44 (0)161 242 2970

In Ireland: +353 1 685 3013

Or email info@naturalretreats.com for pricing and bookings

www.naturalretreats.com

AND ALL BECAUSE THE LADIES LOVE SOUTH WEST IRELAND – AND MATTHEW GOODE AND NATURAL RETREATS!

Kerry nice indeed: Parknasilla resort focus of News of the World travel special

STUNNING SCENES from the coastline and pretty villages of south west Ireland were the focus of newspaper travel pages and a Hollywood movie this weekend.

New rom-com flick LEAP YEAR hit cinemas on Friday and sees DOUBT actress AMY ADAMS racing around the County Kerry coastline in a bid to propose to her boyfriend on February 29. But Adams instead ends up falling for Brideshead Revisited heartthrob MATTHEW GOODE who plays a Kerry innkeeper.

And on Sunday, the News of the World highlighted the beautiful Ring of Kerry, which is widely regarded as the “Lake District” of Ireland. The main travel feature focused specifically on the luxury self-catering residences of Natural Retreats in the mountain and coast retreat of Parknasilla. The 500-acre resort, which dates back to 1692, is nestled on the edge of a picturesque rugged coastline.

Referring to the chick flick Leap Year, the News of the World’s Amanda Evans said: “Ireland is the perfect destination for a proposal or any other celebration – including Mother’s Day on March 14. Think Ireland and think spa and retreat holidays with spectacular backdrops.

“No one takes the spa experience more seriously than the Irish and you are spoilt for choice. My mum and I arrived at the Parknasilla resort in Sneem on the west coast for a two-night break which surpassed all our expectations.

FOR LUXURY SELF-CATERING BARGAINS AT PARKNASILLA visit www.naturalretreats.com or call 0161 242 2970.

“Our three-bedroom semi-detached villa had access to all the hotel’s facilities. We even had a concierge service to help with queries – such as choosing one of the dozens of activities on offer, including seven mapped walks.

About Natural Retreats Parknasilla resort

• By plane to Kerry: www.ryanair.com
• By car: 1hr 45min drive from Kerry airport
• Your welcome hamper includes a cheeky bottle of red and we stock the fridge with all the basics you need to kickstart your luxury short-break
• Play golf on the private 12-hole course
• Outdoor tennis and Petanque, a form of French boules
• Croquet, archery, clay pigeon shooting, horseriding, bike hire and fishing are also available on site.

Evans continued: “In the evening we hit the Doolittle bar for cocktails. Aptly named, as on this break we did do very little except eat, drink and relax! The barman was great company and at the end of the night even drove us back to our villa to save us tottering back in our heels.

“The following morning after a hearty breakfast in our villa we headed to the stunning spa at the hotel which has breathtaking views over woodlands, parkland, Kenmare Bay and the Atlantic Ocean – even from the two Jacuzzis on the terrace.

“The hardest decision I had to make was which treatment to choose! I plumped for the hour-long tri-enzyme resurfacing facial and afterwards I was glowing. Dealing with all the stresses and strains of city living just slipped away – truly a Natural Retreat.

“Parknasilla summed up Ireland for me – beautiful scenery, great hospitality and complete relaxation. After his visit in 1909, the writer George Bernard Shaw described Parknasilla as ‘part of our dream world’ and as we drove away from the magical place I had to agree.”

Go on, Natural Retreats yourself at Natural Retreats!

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• Spring bargain breaks at Natural Retreats Parknasilla
• Fantastic deals are based on six sharing for a minimum of two nights.
• Guests receive a luxury welcome hamper, towels, linen and toiletries, as well as a dedicated concierge service.
• For car-hire deals to Parknasilla visit www.holidayautos.co.uk
• For more details on Ireland, see www.discoverireland.com or call 0800 0397000

NEW CORK FERRY STOPS NEAR NATURAL RETREATS!

Castlemartyr's contemporary-style lodges nestle in the grounds of the castle and estate, which dates back to the 13th century

THE NEW SWANSEA-TO-CORK ferry service – otherwise known as Julia – will take you and your family to within minutes of the stunning Natural Retreats resort of Castlemartyr. Ferry operator Fastnet Line is now offering budget deals to celebrate the end of a two-year campaign to bring back the popular sea route between Swansea and Cork.

Starting with Julia’s inaugural sailing to Ringaskiddy on March 1^st – and throughout 2010 – you can book an adult plus car and take up to three kids for free! (Book before April 1^st)

And before Feb 28^th book an adult and car for £89 – offer runs from March 1^st-March 31^st and excludes cabin and additional adults. (Check www.fastnetline.com for more special offers)

But why stop there? Take advantage of some fantastic deals also being offered by Natural Retreats, the luxury self-catering holiday specialist, and you’ll enjoy luxury travel and holiday accommodation at bargain prices for Easter and summer holidays and beyond.

The 13^th century manor hotel and estate of Castlemartyr is nestled between the towns of Midleton and Youghal, and set in woodlands and land owned by the Knights Templar. Natural Retreats’ self-catering lodges are within walled gardens in the grounds of this historic estate, providing families and couples with a luxurious and relaxing break in a land that time forgot.

During your stay you’ll have access to all on-site amenities at the Castlemartyr resort:

• Relax in our luxurious spa with nine treatment rooms and ozone-treated pool, or take the stress out of your life with our meditation classes
• Keep fit with a choice of training sessions in our fitness studio, yoga or a healthy outdoor jog around the country estate
• Try out our 18-hole championship golf course followed by fine dining at the club house
• Pick up new skills with fly-fishing tuition and field archery lessons
• Enjoy the company of our estate dogs – red and white Irish setters who love to play or go on walks with you
• Take a bike ride around the grounds to see why Natural Retreats selects its resorts for their idyllic, tranquil settings
• Falconry and hawk displays, clay-pigeon shooting and much more!
• And finally, take the hard work out of your holiday with our 24-hour concierge service.

A retreat to remember!

Is it time for a spot of team-building at a luxury Natural Retreats resort? Pictured above: Kilronan Castle, Roscommon

Save up to £800 on bookings of five, six and seven-night stays at all Natural Retreats resorts across the UK and Ireland (Check www.naturalretreats.com for dates). Kids love the outdoor lifestyle when they stay at Natural Retreats’ eco-lodges in the Yorkshire Dales, as well as our Cornwall residences between The Eden Project and stunning Cornish coastline.

Create karma in your team

And if it’s a luxury corporate breakaway you want, then your stay could include a fly-fishing or clay-pigeon competition to really get your staff into the team spirit. Contemporary residences within Natural Retreats’ idyllic resorts come with state-of-the-art facilities, making your stay as comfortable as your own home.

A hamper of goodies will be waiting for you at your residence, and in all our Irish resorts in Cork, Kerry, Kildare and Roscommon you get access to hotel amenities, restaurants and health facilities. With good value luxury at Natural Retreats, there really is no better time to book up your spring and summer holidays.

So go on, Natural Re-treat yourselves!

For amazing short break deals call Natural Retreats on
+44 (0)161 242 2970 in the UK, or +353 1 685 3013 in Ireland.

Email: info@naturalretreats.com; or visit www.naturalretreats.com

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NATURAL RETREATS EXPANDS ITS HOLIDAY OFFERS

Soon you’ll see our famous luxury eco-lodges in the beautiful northernmost tip of Scotland!

NATURAL RETREATS, the five-star self-catering specialist, is extending its spectacular holiday deals until the end of February. And in our news round-up below, you’ll find that we’ll soon be open in Scotland! Sign up to Facebook or follow us on Twitter to be the first to hear about fantastic deals as soon as we announce them.

DON’T MISS HALF-TERM BONFIRE NIGHT THIS THURSDAY!

Natural Retreats is knocking 25% off your self-catering bill for two, three and four-night stays in our luxury residences in the Yorkshire Dales and Cornwall*.

This Thursday our team at the Yorkshire Dales are waiting for you around a fantastic crackling bonfire and treating you and the family to toasted marshmallows after your Natural Retreats’ Adventure Day.

Stay in our luxury eco-friendly lodges set in 54 acres of stunning meadows and forests, and find out what natural living is all about. (* 25% off 2/3/4 nights in Cornwall and Yorkshire Dales until 28^th Feb 2010)

£50 OFF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Whether you’re climbing the treetops in the Yorkshire Dales with specialists from Aerial Extreme or learning to survive outdoors at our Wilderness Survival Workshop, we’re giving you £50 off until 28^th Feb!

And it’s £50 off outdoor pursuits in Cornwall, too. Natural Retreats’ five-star residences are close to a wide range of activities you’d never be able to do in a city so why not try sea-kayaking, gliding, Cornish surfing and diving, hot-air ballooning and zip wire (Cornwall’s answer to bungee-jumping).

NATURAL RETREATS’ ECO-LODGES IN SCOTLAND

We’re delighted to announce that Heritage Great Britain has given Natural Retreats the go-ahead to redevelop one of Scotland’s most beautiful natural settings, John O’Groats.

Our joint venture with Highlands & Islands Enterprise will revitalise the current hotel and introduce our famous eco-friendly luxury lodges to Scotland for the first time.

Natural Retreats’ self-catering residences will be on the doorstep of stunning natural and wildlife habitats in the northernmost tip of the Scottish mainland. This is why we’ll be building a visitor centre and making access to the surrounding area much easier to explore.

And with all Natural Retreats’ sustainable projects we’ll employ local people and create a number of local business opportunities. We’ll also introduce local suppliers of fresh food and drink, bringing additional employment to the area.

In giving Natural Retreats his full backing, Allan Leech, chief executive of Heritage Great Britain, said: “We have listened to the community and responded with a solution which we believe would deliver long-term social, economic and employment benefits that the region deserves.

“We have been impressed with Natural Retreats as a company and feel confident that by joining forces on this project the first phase will set the standard for the new John O’Groats visitor experience.”

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HOW NATURAL RETREATS SELECTS LOCATIONS FOR YOU

• Extraordinary wildlife and outdoor locations hand-selected across the UK and Ireland
• Five-star health and spa facilities available on all sites in Ireland
• Yoga and spa sessions specially arranged in the UK by our concierge team
• Sustainable natural resorts employing local people and enterprises
• Natural Retreats’ self-catering accommodation guarantees exceptional quality.
• And 24-hour concierge takes the hard work out of holidays!

Go on, Natural Re-treat yourselves!

For amazing short break deals call Natural Retreats on
+44 (0)161 242 2970 in the UK, or +353 1 685 3013 in Ireland.

Email: info@naturalretreats.com; or visit www.naturalretreats.com

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A Natural Retreats Holiday Voucher is the perfect gift for friends or loved ones. Simply call Natural Retreats today on UK tel: +44(0)161 242 2970 Ireland tel: +353 1 685 3013.

Half-term activities should include ‘wildlife, sea strolls – and birds’

This way for half-term fun in the Yorkshire Dales with Natural Retreats

NATIONAL TOURISM websites EnjoyEngland.com and The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging more families to enjoy half-term activities outdoors.

From February 14-21, your kids can enjoy wildlife paradises of birds, plants and animals in stunning natural areas in the UK and Ireland – these include the Yorkshire Dales, Cornwall and Ireland’s beautiful counties of Kerry and Roscommon.

Parents can take a family-loving Valentine’s Day stroll in one of 47 parks belonging to the Wildlife Trust [www.wildlifetrusts.org.uk]. The British Trust for Ornithology [www.bto.org] has made half-term week National Nest Box Week, while Enjoy England [www.enjoyengland.com] has named York one of 10 hotspot cities for half-term.

And in the nearby Yorkshire Dales, luxury self-catering specialist Natural Retreats is gearing up to give families an outdoors half-term to remember!

If you’re a Bear Grylls fan, then you’ll learn some essential survival skills at the Natural Retreats’ Wilderness Survival Workshop. Learn to build shelters from natural materials, and in the evening sit back and enjoy our fantastic bonfire with toasted marshmallows! [*Bonfire evening Feb 18]

Adrenalin-junkie families can take part in Aerial Extreme, an adventure ropes course where you can climb over 25 tree-top elements. Experts at the Camphill Estate will be on hand at all times and are offering great deals for families.

Pick up some brilliant orienteering tips on Natural Retreats’ Family Adventure Day in a natural setting of idyllic woodlands and meadows, and take part in a fantastic family treasure hunt. And kids over 12, why not challenge mum and dad to a mountain bike trail with Dales Mountain Bikes? Qualified guides are on all cycle routes.

Or how about seeing the Yorkshire Dales on horseback? Novice or seasoned rider, Arklemoor Stables offers a choice of sessions ranging from one-hour treks up to full day rides.

To make half-term activities even more enjoyable Natural Retreats is offering last-minute deals on its fantastic self-catering residences all of next week. Families of six can book:

Natural Retreats' stunning self-catering residences come with 24-hour concierge

• Five, six and seven-night stays in our fantastic eco-lodges in the Yorkshire Dales and save up to £420!
• Seven nights in Brits’ favourite coastal region Cornwall and save up to £800!
• Five-star weekend breaks in the grounds of an Irish castle for just €17 per person per night [or £23pp per night]
• Stunning residences, which are hand-selected for their extraordinary locations, with health and spa facilities in most sites.

Natural Retreats’ self-catering accommodation guarantees an exceptional standard of quality. For no-hassle family activities, take advantage of our free hampers on arrival, plus our 24-hour concierge which takes the hard work out of half-term!

Go on, Natural Re-treat yourselves!

For amazing half-term deals call Natural Retreats on
+44 (0)161 242 2970 in the UK, or +353 1 685 3013 in Ireland.

Email: info@naturalretreats.com; or visit www.naturalretreats.com

Natural Retreats Valentine’s Vouchers

A Natural Retreats Valentine’s Voucher is the perfect gift for your loved one. Simply call Natural Retreats today on UK tel: +44(0)161 242 2970 Ireland tel: +353 1 685 3013.

(Valentine’s Vouchers available from £100 to the price of a full holiday)