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A magical woodland wedding venue in the Cornish countryside

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It’s hard to know where to begin telling you about our visit to Cornish Tipi Weddings because you really have to visit to get a feel for what this place is really like.  You need to go and soak it up, all the beautiful photographs will only go so far in showing you what a special place it is.

I’ve supplemented my own photos with those from Cornish Tipi Weddings and Green Photographic as I think that seeing weddings happening on site gives you the best feel for what it would be like, short of visiting yourself.

Following our directions to Cornish Tipi Weddings (also Cornish Tipi Holidays) we pulled off the lane and headed down a bumpy track.  We were greeted by Oggy, the warm and welcoming warden who takes care of the site, before following him down into the woodland towards our tipi.  All the paths were just like this…


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The site is set amongst 16 acres of secret woodland, each tipi nestled amongst its own woodland glade – ours was high up above the lake and aptly named ‘Overlake’.  Cornish Tipi Holidays is just like camping, but you don’t have to take a tent or cooking equipment, these are all provided.  This was our tipi…

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My plans for the weekend: sleep in a tipi, cook breakfast over a fire, and stargaze

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All of the above things will be possible this weekend, because this is where we’re off to…

If you didn’t know this is Cornish Tipi Holidays – they also run Cornish Tipi Weddings who are listed on the directory.

I also plan to eat lots of clotted cream and scones, go rock-pooling, listen to the Fisherman’s Friends in Port Isaac, trough my way through a dozen pasties, cook a campfire dinner or two, laze about Wind and the Willows style in a wooden rowing boat, and maybe cycle the Camel Trail.

I will be taking lot so snaps (if I’m not too relaxed!) so that I can share with you what this magical sounding place is like.  Perhaps a possible for your honeymoon list, or if you’re looking for a wedding venue this could be your place.  I will be back next week with a full report.

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Luxury Robinson Crusoe style eco honeymoons

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I am a sucker for anything that brings back memories of childhood, especially when it comes to holidays.  When I read that Tribes Travel, one of the businesses listed on the directory, offer Robinson Crusoe inspired honeymoons my mind conjured up romantic notions of living quietly on an exotic island somewhere.

Often, real life fails to live up to your imagination, but not this time.  Just take a look at these incredible honeymoon islands – the location, the living space, and on top of that they’ve got a strong committment to the environment.

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Honeymoon amongst the trees in an eco-chic treehouse on the west coast of Scotland

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With my wedding less than a week away I can’t help but start to get excited about our week away afterwards.  If you are on the hunt for an unusual honeymoon spot then The Treehouse at Kinlochlaich House in Scotland might be the place for you.

The Tree House is a unique octagonal eco building, perched above the ground overlooking a woodland burn on the west coast of Scotland.  Outside its walls are rendered in natural lime, it has a traditional slate roof and arched windows.  At its centre is a dramatic tree trunk that supports the roof.

There is a double bedroom with kingsize bed and beautiful views down the burn, a living room which looks up into the stunning roof space and the spiral oak staircase.

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A green honeymoon haven in Portugal with beautiful wild swimming spots

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When an email from Hannah dropped into my inbox, telling me about their green honeymoon package for their yurts, I was immediately grabbed by the opportunity for wild swimming  nearby.

Hannah and Derek run a yurt holiday business in Portugal and offer green honeymoons for couples looking for somewhere unique to escape to.

Their romantic Mongolian yurts are nestled in the mountains of central Portugal, admist the family’s organically-run smallholding.  Surrounded by olive groves, vines and fruit trees, the yurts are beautifully furnished with private bathroom, eco loo and solar panels.

What makes this location really special, is the fantastic wild swimming spots nearby.  Just take a look at these to entice you…

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Honeymoon heaven staying in a Shepherds Hut set on the riverbank at Otter Camp in Gloucestershire

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Anywhere called Otter Camp and described as something out of a Swallows & Amazons novel is enough to get me interested, so when I saw this tweet on Canopy & Stars’ Twitter I headed off to investigate.

If you’re not already aware of the Canopy & Stars website – the luxury camping arm of Sawday’s – then pull up a chair with a hot drink and set aside some time to flick through pages of incredible and magical places to stay.

From Gypsy caravans in the Scottish Borders to a Cornish roundhouse, from tipis in Shropshire to a woodland cabin in the Cambrian mountains – Canopy & Stars has a long list of places to stay that are straight from your childhood imagination.

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Top tips for a more natural Valentine’s Day and wedding

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Whilst not being a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, I think it’s lovely to celebrate being in love – love for your family, your friends, the world, and of course your special someone.

So I’ve put together my top tips for sharing your love during this loved-up time of year – and for planning a more eco-friendly, ethical or natural wedding.

A romantic sustainable meal for two…


Images: Cotswold Cooks; Organic Buffet; Cotswold Cooks; ChangeKitchen; Organic Buffet; Easy Gourmet

Say ‘no’ to the chain restaurants and find somewhere near to you from The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s directory of sustainable restaurants in the UK.  If you’re near to Dover, why not book a meal at The Coastguard pub and restaurant and enjoy a dinner of local produce.  Or, for a dinner of organic food and locally caught seafood with a difference how about Cafebarge – a Dutch barge in Argyll.

Those getting married who want a menu full of ethical, organic, local or seasonal ingredients should look no further than some fabulous caters like Cotswold Cooks (Wiltshire), Easy Gourmet (London), ChangeKitchen (Midlands), Eco Cusine (London), Organic Buffet or Tabiah Wedding Services (specialising in Asian weddings).  More caterers be found on our directory.

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A romantic yurt hideaway in the Welsh Forest perfect for an eco honeymoon

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Mr Rigg and I have recently booked our honeymoon, and although I can’t share where we are going or staying until after our wedding, I thought I would share with you another equally beautiful honeymoon spot that we were tempted by.

Eco Retreats offers a secluded hideaway spot for those looking for a honeymoon full of romance, peace and quiet.  You can stay under canvas – in a teepee or yurt – deep in the Welsh Forest, where you can slow down and enjoy forest walks, open fires and quality time together.

The traditional teepees and yurt are lovingly furnished with a comfy double bed, organic bed linen, and organic sheepskin rugs, among other creature comforts.  Each spot is set apart from the others so you can fully enjoy some undisturbed time together – and the yurt, which was made locally, is nestled close to a river.

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A romantic venue for a family wedding in the Loire Valley

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Romantic venue for a family wedding in the Loire Valley

If you’re considering having your wedding abroad with a small group of family and friends, look no further.  Our friends at Le Chant D’Oiseau – family run gites and camping in an idyllic spot in the Loire Valley, France – are looking to offer couples an inclusive wedding package.

Stu and Syb and their family are a talented bunch who among other things could provide a fully qualified French chef to cook your wedding feast!  Stu also is a fantastic photographer who has recently photographed a British wedding held in a beautiful French chateau.

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