Take a responsible vacation in Wales and have some quirky stories to come home with.
Sustainable and responsible vacation accommodation with a twist.
Under the Thatch an organization that offers completely original, affordable self-catering accommodations ranging from woodland log cabins, traditional cottages and 17th-century farmhouses to converted railway carriages, authentic vardos and even gypsy caravans. The profits go to rescuing historic buildings at risk. Under the Thatch accepts an obligation and responsibility for the environment and the local communities in which it operates, and aspires to share these values with its customers.
With a range of vacation properties for all tastes and budgets, from top-end luxury to tiny rustic cottages and cabins. Under the Thatch are well known in the UK for providing historic and unique properties that are managed in an ethically responsible and sustainable way. The UK Sunday Times places them in the 'top 50 fabulous places to stay in the world'.
Our good friend Greg Stevenson, the owner and one of the most driven and hard-working people we know, started the company in 2001 with money his beloved dog Minti made starring as Oddball, the spotless Dalmatian pup in ‘102 Dalmatians’.
Under the Thatch have a number of special offers for Spring
break and Greg has also offered our readers 10% off any booking until Wednesday March 31st, 2010 for stays starting before June 30th, 2010.
Greg tells us more about the company here.
Two of the properties included in the Spring break offer include:
Bryncyn, a stunning modernist conversion of a West Wales cottage complete
with hot tub - now £100 ($160USD) off in February and March – 7 nights down to £269 ($427USD), 3 night weekends £199 ($315USD) or 4 nights Mon>Fri only £199 ($315USD)! As seen in World of Interiors magazine - heaven for anyone who loves architecture and design!
Bryn Eglur is also discounted by over £100 (approximately $160). The cottage was reviewed by UK newspaper reviewer as “simply one of the best rustic cottage interiors in the UK. With access to a dozen acres of green pasture, in a peaceful location, this is a real ‘step back in time’ escape in the heart of the hills of Carmarthenshire. The cottage has one of the best surviving traditional Welsh cottage interior (built 1755) and is furnished with Welsh country antiques.
For further information about the properties and spring break discounts visit: www.underthethatch.com
To find more about the readers 10% discount visit www.transatlanticism.org