Tuesday 24 March 2015

Wildlife Breaks - Welcome Pack

Wouldn't it be good to -

Disconnect the Digital and Re-connect to Nature..?



Don’t you just long to escape the Technology Treadmill, concentrate on recharging your body’s batteries rather than your mobile’s, switch off your addled brain along with your laptop and relax..?
Maybe it’s time to make a little bit of time for yourself, enjoy the many benefits of nature and discover for yourself how much better you can feel after just a few days break away from it all.
Tune In to Nature, Turn On your Senses, Drop Out of the Rat-Race…
…And wouldn’t it also be great to find a quiet, peaceful haven where you could spend your days exploring the nearby coastal and countryside walks, rivers and nature reserves to your heart’s content and your evenings relaxing with delicious home–cooked food and perhaps a swim, sauna or Jacuzzi to round off the day perfectly..?
Sound too good to be true?
You can rest assured that not only is Stoke Lodge Hotel in the idyllic South Hams the ideal location for exploring and unwinding, but we’re all geared up for helping to make your Back-To-Nature Escape as easy and enjoyable as it can be.
Located on the South West Coast Path, our family-run Hotel is the perfect place for a Wildlife Break. Just five minutes’ drive from the historic town of Dartmouth, secluded coves and key nature reserve Slapton Ley as well as many nature-centred attractions and activities, it’s situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a whole host of natural delights to discover.  From the starlings that flock and swirl in the winter to the celandines, violets and primroses that herald spring, the area has wildlife and nature in abundance. 



A Stoke Lodge Wildlife Break is great for families, too…
With its comfortable family rooms and close proximity to the fabulous Blackpool Sands and Slapton Ley – National Nature Reserve - our Hotel is perfect for families.
The beach is always a winner, Blackpool Sands is in walking distance and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve is just a few minutes down the road and boasts many events for children with a brilliant waterside walk where they can spot birds and minibeasts, let off steam, leave their phones, iPads and iPods behind and generally behave like kids again!
Check the links for interesting info:
When you join us for a Wildlife Break, not only do you start to relax with nature but we can help enhance that process by supplying the following:

·         Local knowledge and friendly help.

·    Optional packed picnic lunch, using local produce, for your mid-day refreshment. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and can provide organic yogurts, cold meats from Devon farms and Luscombe fruit juices. 

·         After a day in the fresh air guests have the luxury of a relaxing swim, sauna and Jacuzzi in the hotel's pool suite.  All followed by drinks in the bar, a four-course dinner and a blissful night's sleep.

·         FREE loan of a large selection of wildlife books, local walking guides and maps.

·         Loan of binoculars, for a small deposit.

·         FREE entry to monthly prize draw for the best wildlife photo.

·         Exclusive special trips & talks with Monty Halls Great Escapes

·         Discounts with local wildlife attractions, centres and trips

·         £25 prize voucher each month for the best comment about your Wildlife Break left in our Visitors Book

See nature, be nurtured

·         Nature brings our senses alive.

·         Nature bonds families and friends.

·         Nature heals in the great outdoors.

·         Nature can reduce depression and improve psychological wellbeing.

·         Nature gives an interest, a focus, a new zest.  It's literally awesome!


The Daily Express recently published an article on the benefits of walking in nature, and we think they could be on to something… Read all about it here: link

We’ve also found six scientific facts that tell you just how good a stroll surrounded by peace and fresh air can be for your health: link


More info on Health/Nature Benefits:


The Area - for a preview  click the links



Suggested activities - click links
Take a Sea or River boat trip to see marine and bird life
 Wildlife Organisations
 Transport
The car could also have a holiday and stay put on arrival!  Part of the joy of this area is hopping on a ferry or a local bus. 

To Book your Wildlife Break :-

Call reception on - 01803 770523 
or e mail:-  mail@stokelodge.co.uk 
Website:- www.stokelodge.co.uk

Stoke Lodge Hotel, Stoke Fleming, South Devon, TQ6 0RA