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Holidaying closer to homeÌý

Many of us have noticed the environmentalÌýbenefits of a smaller carbon footprint during theÌýCOVID-19 lockdowns. It has also prompted peopleÌýto explore our countryside and realise the physicalÌýand mental benefits that immersion in nature canÌýbring. It is perhaps not surprising that sustainableÌýholidays are gaining in popularity.

There are several options for visitors to extendÌýtheir time in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ by staying overnight or forÌýlonger. The ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ comprises a mosaic of habitatsÌýfrom flower-rich meadows to newly plantedÌýwoodland, from ponds and other wetland areasÌýto mature and ancient woodland. There are milesÌýof public and permissive footpaths to explore fromÌýthe doorstep to enable visitors to really discoverÌýthe woodlands and get back to nature.Ìý

Visiting by boatÌý

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If you are visiting the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ by boat, there areÌýtwo location for moorings. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Bank MooringsÌýprovides pontoon moorings in a picturesqueÌýflood-safe location for boats of up to 60 feetÌýlong. Dovecote Moorings has riverside berths forÌýnarrowboats, widebeams and cruisers.Ìý

Our mooring sites are surrounded by tranquilÌýcountryside and provide electrical hook-ups, waterÌýpoints, calor gas, chemical toilet disposal, refuseÌýdisposal and dedicated berth holder car parking.ÌýStep off the boat and straight into Dorothy’s WoodÌýand either follow the Founder's Trail to explore theÌýarboretum or stroll along the River Avon to try andÌýspot kingfishers and otters.

Eco-friendly holiday cottages

Two brand new dog-friendly holiday cottagesÌýare available to hire from 1st October in the heartÌýof the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ near Dorsington. Two bedroom AcornÌýCottage can sleep up to three people, and fourÌýbedroom Oak Cottage can sleep up to eightÌýpeople. Oak Cottage isÌýwheelchair friendly with a ground-floor king-sizeÌýbedroom and a wet room.Ìý

Converted from a redundant agriculturalÌýbarn, the cottages have high thermal efficiencyÌýand have an environmentally sensitive design.ÌýThe oak cladding is FSC certified. Low energyÌýmechanical and electrical fittings have beenÌýinstalled throughout. There are solar panels andÌýTesla Power walls to generate and store electricity.ÌýElectric vehicle charging points have been fitted.ÌýEven the furniture has been hand-craftedÌýfrom reclaimed materials.ÌýThe imported energy forÌýboth properties is EKOÌýcredited – 100% renewableÌýand from energy farms thatÌýminimise their environmentalÌýimpact and are not locatedÌýin areas that affect birdÌýand marine habitats. ToÌýencourage cycling asÌýa means of exploring theÌýarea, secure bike storage isÌýprovided at both cottages.

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Stroll across to CollettsÌýPond to spot dragonflies and damselflies asÌýthey dart across the water. A walk throughÌýDorsington Wood to see the spring and autumnÌýcolours, as well as the summer orchid display,Ìýis not to be missed.

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The benefits of a ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ staycation

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By staycationing in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ,Ìýyou can benefit both the environment, byÌýparticipating in moreÌýsustainable tourism, and yourÌýown health and wellbeing.ÌýAll our staycation optionsÌýare well placed to thoroughlyÌýexplore the Heart of EnglandÌýºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ or as a base forÌýtouring with locations suchÌýas Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, historic Warwick,Ìýand the Cotswolds close by. Wherever possible theÌýcharity appoints localÌýcontractors and suppliers inÌýand around the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ to support local businessesÌýand benefit the local economy.

All profits from our staycation options areÌýGift-Aided to the charity, and so our guestsÌýare supporting our work to grow a 30,000-acre forest to benefit generations to come.Ìý