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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 18, 2012 16:25:38 GMT
Olaf Schachtschneider of Angelface/Entene Florale fame has asked me for a favour and I hope you can all help..
He is an England lover and knows most of it very well as he worked in the UK and has visited it, just about every other year for ages..
He and his wife and 2 kids want to have 2 weeks holiday in 2014 - the problem is where...
The choice has fallen back on places that he doesn't know...he would love the Isle of Wight, Devon and possibly Wales...but coastal areas if possible..
There has to be gardens that can be visited in the area and places to visit with the kids.
He is looking for a self catering type holiday - just a small flat - a bed for them and a pull out sofa for the kids.
They are out all day, everyday and then get back, eat and fall in bed until the next day, so it doesn't have to be the Ritz - just clean!!
2014 is a long way away but he would like to have booked by the end of this year and the school holidays arer the end of July to beginning of September for that year.
Can anyone give me hints, tips, links - especially about Gardens to visit in the area..
I have been out of the UK too long really now to suggest where he could visit..
Many thanks
RF
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Post by Geranium on Sept 20, 2012 6:43:22 GMT
I've been mulling this one over, Rf, and think that he might like the North Devon/West Somerset area, possibly around Porlock? From there, you can get to several NT gardens, plus an easy trip to RHS 'Rosemoor'. There will also be plenty of gardens open for the NGS all summer. The small 'Yellow Book' for the area is free - it comes out in February, when I could send you one. We'll be in it again next year! i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/embarassed.gif i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/wink.gif Minehead is a small town a few minutes up the coast, and the W. Somerset steam railway starts from there, 26 miles into lovely countryside all the way into the beautiful Quantock Hills. The children would love the beach etc at Minehead. Lynton & Lynmouth are a few minutes drive in the other direction in Devon. Then there's a great place to visit at Combe Martin, a few miles further on. (Dinosaurs!) The scenery is amazing, with Exmoor on the doorstep. I could have a google (or he could!) to see what sort of accommodation he'd prefer. As it's a holiday area, he should find all sorts of types of places to stay, including rentals and B&B. P.S. We live 25 miles away so I know the area well. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/grin.gif |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 20, 2012 10:35:05 GMT
That's marvellous Geranium - thanks so much for the info...I am very grateful and Olaf has just said thanks as well.....
Don't stop as the family are out and about all the time!!
RF
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Post by Geranium on Sept 22, 2012 6:39:42 GMT
Would he consider a static caravan? There are several sites around, all on the coast. It's not for everyone, I know. I was just wondering.
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 24, 2012 8:02:40 GMT
I spoke to him about that and I don't think so but will certainly ask again!!!
RF
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 24, 2012 15:15:25 GMT
Llandudno.... ;D We're soon to be Daffodil Capital of Wales, we have all the history-dating back to the bronze age if you go into the copper mines on the Orme- lots of Victorian frontages etc. We have Bodnant Gardens and the National Food Centre not far away, plenty of seaside with lovely beaches, plenty of castles, plenty of B&B's and hotels, hills, scenery, rain, boat trips, crabbing  , The smallest house in GB, cable cars, lots of independent garden centres(!), and plenty of other stuff within driving distance along the A55 incl Snowdon, Llanberis, Electric Mountain, slate museum, Portmeirion... |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Sept 24, 2012 15:29:31 GMT
Well said April love all these places very recommended  Llandudno has some very nice shops |
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 24, 2012 16:24:20 GMT
This has not long opened and has proved very popular. On the Bodnant Estate (down the hill from the gardens) and well signposted. www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk/en |
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Post by farmersboy on Sept 24, 2012 17:29:09 GMT
I love Nth Wales, but its always raining, I agree with Geranium,the Exmore area has everything
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 24, 2012 21:38:26 GMT
We have moors, too! ;D Love going up to Sychnant Pass, walking up there and you can see the hills, the mountains, valleys and the sea at the same time. And I'll have you know it doesn't always rain!  In fact, in 1976 I believe there was at least 5 minutes of dryness ;D |
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Post by farmersboy on Sept 25, 2012 6:02:50 GMT
Oh no,i must have missed that ;D
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Post by Geranium on Sept 25, 2012 6:09:56 GMT
Rf, I googled for holiday accomodation at Minehead, and also at Porlock, and plenty of choice came up - flats included. It all depends on what he wants and when.
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 25, 2012 7:15:09 GMT
Thanks all - as I said I gave Olaf the link for this thread and especially put it on the open board so that he could see it...I will send him a mail as well - everything sounds marvellous..
Do keep the ideas coming!!
RF
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Post by Geranium on Sept 26, 2012 6:00:57 GMT
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 26, 2012 21:35:16 GMT
Oooh, North Wales has the narrow gauge railway in Blaenau/Porthmadog ;D And we have steam trains every which we can see the steam/smoke from in the garden.
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Post by Geranium on Sept 27, 2012 6:00:56 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 27, 2012 8:05:22 GMT
Will do Geranium, - thanks all - have had a mail from Olaf saying that he is looking around for somewhere to stay in the places that have been mentioned. He would stay in a caravan but his wife wouldn't entertain the idea....
RF
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Post by Geranium on Sept 28, 2012 6:32:06 GMT
I don't blame her, really, although the static ones are so big they seem like a bungalow inside! What I don't like about those sites is the way they put the vans so close to each other.
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Post by farmersboy on Sept 28, 2012 7:11:35 GMT
Oooh, North Wales has the narrow gauge railway in Blaenau/Porthmadog ;D And we have steam trains every which we can see the steam/smoke from in the garden. Yes ive been on that one TFT,and the one that goes up Snowdon,enjoyed them both |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 28, 2012 7:24:26 GMT
I don't blame her, really, although the static ones are so big they seem like a bungalow inside! What I don't like about those sites is the way they put the vans so close to each other. Yes I know - done the caravan lark and I don't really like them either - as you say there are so close together!! RF |
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 28, 2012 8:18:48 GMT
I know some lovely B&Bs in Llandudno ;D
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 29, 2012 14:08:44 GMT
I am hopefully seeing Olaf on Wednesday, so I will ask what he is looking for!!
Thanks all!!
RF
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 30, 2012 7:39:41 GMT
Just had a mail to say that the area along the coast from Dartmouth to Kingsbridge is lovely and would be a good base??
Tenby in Wales...??
Isle of Wight is always nice...!!
RF
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Post by Geranium on Oct 1, 2012 6:43:21 GMT
The Tenby area is wonderful - the beaches are great and the scenery is amazing. Lots to do, but I'm not up on gardens to visit from there.
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 1, 2012 7:22:07 GMT
Well I purposely put this thread on a board that Olaf can see without registering and I know that he is checking out each tip so I will see what he thinks when I see him on Wednesday!!
RF
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Post by Geranium on Oct 4, 2012 4:52:11 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 4, 2012 18:23:56 GMT
Saw Olaf yesterday and both your area Geranium and Tenby in Wales are well up - I think it will basically land in the end at getting somewhere to stay.
Both he and his OH do not want a B & B unless it is a big room and they can all sleep together...that is why they go for small flats. Double bed for them and sofa pull out for the kids....
They don't want the kids in a separate room..
RF
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Post by Geranium on Oct 5, 2012 5:44:35 GMT
I'm sure that's possible. I found all sorts of accommodation when I checked the Minehead Tourist Office. Do you know which month he wants to come over?
If he is able to miss the British school holiday period, he'll find it much easier, and cheaper, too. It's usually about July 20th - ish until the first week in September. I can check the Somerset ones for you.
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 6, 2012 4:33:19 GMT
School holidays are late in 2014 so will coincide with the English holidays I think...end July to beginning of September...
RF
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Post by Geranium on Oct 6, 2012 5:29:40 GMT
Oh dear - it will be more difficult to book, then. He'll have to get busy and do it very soon.
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, The smallest house in GB, cable cars, lots of independent garden centres(!), and plenty of other stuff within driving distance along the A55 incl Snowdon, Llanberis, Electric Mountain, slate museum, Portmeirion...
In fact, in 1976 I believe there was at least 5 minutes of dryness ;D