Items tagged as Coastal
Rosehill Lodges
Location: Cornwall, UK
Type: Cabin
Sheltered beneath broad leaved woodland on the Atlantic coast in Cornwall, Rosehill Lodges are top-notch for their location and eco credentials. The surrounding woodland is a draw for wildlife and birds of all sizes. The large glass covered decking is a perfect spot to gaze at the wildlife activity by day, or to the stars by night. The lodges were hand built locally by Porthtowan craftsmen using sustainable materials such as bamboo flooring and Cornish larch cladding. Log burners and solar water panels provide winter warmth. And a clever combination of grass roof tops, lava rock and recycled newspaper ensures the heat is kept in � or out � depending on the time of year. A Blue Flag sandy beach is within walking distance along with village pubs and restaurants, so there’s little need for a car.
Raven Hall Hotel Lodges
Location: Yorkshire, UK
Type: Cabin
A new addition in 2008, Raven Hall Hotel’s Finnish lodges are bringing this seaside retreat into a new and sustainable era. The set of eight lodges were constructed and flat-packed in Finland a world leader in sustainable forestry management whereby every tree that is felled under the forestry scheme, seven trees are planted in its place. The lodges were assembled at their final destination on a former swimming pool site overlooking the coast at Ravenscar near Whitby. The lodges sleep between two and four people and feature sun trap roof terraces on the first floor with panoramic views to Robin Hoods Bay. The lodges incorporate a nifty heat exchange system to clean the air and save on energy. Heating comes from wood burning stoves and sewage treatment is all completed onsite. All diets are catered for at the hotel restaurant.
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages
Location: Sussex, UK
Type: Cottage
Beachy Head looks out over the stunning South Downs AONB and is just minutes from the sea through adjoining fields. The cottages are converted 18th century farm buildings each with their own character and charm. A tea room and farm shop selling the farm’s own produce opened in 2007 to go alongside its micro brewery and Sheep Centre - one of the largest collections of sheep in the world. Walking and cycling opportunities are encouraged by the owners of Beachy Head who will be more than happy to point out the area’s capacity for outdoor adventure.
The Scottish Seabird Centre
Location: East Lothian, UK
Type: Attraction
Balanced on a rocky platform jutting out to sea, the Seabird Centre in North Berwick provides a unique wildlife viewing point toward the islands of the Firth of Forth. Visitors can enjoy a privileged insider peak at birdlife and sea creatures of the islands using unobtrusive and state-of-the-art cameras. The live action cameras are fully controllable from the centre and open up unparalleled detail into wildlife behaviour throughout the year. Spectacular seabird gatherings can be viewed on the Bass Rock with up to 100,000 gannets collecting at one time or if you’re lucky, passing dolphins, puffins and seals are regular sightings. The center itself is built with sustainable technology using local materials and natural light and ventilation. The Bay Restaurant serves a variety of seafood specialities complete with a sandy beach back-drop. Scotrail offer a combined travel and admission deal from Edinburgh.
The Roundhouse
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Tags: coastal
Location: Pembrokeshire, UK
Type: Cottage
The Roundhouse is an interesting twist to the Druidstone Hotel and self-catering properties on the Pembrokeshire coast the former croquet pavilion has undergone a recent renovation by sustainable architect Julian Bishop to transform the outbuilding into a cute octagonal eco-cottage. The grey water toilet not only connects to reed bed drainage but also offers a spectacular storm viewing point. Every inch of the Roundhouse refers back to its original matra to “maintain but not increase its relevance in the landscape”. There is a restaurant in the hotel although catering facilities are provided.
