ECO-FRIENDLY EXPANSION Bluestone National Park Resort is situated in 500 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of Pembrokeshire. The first sustainable timber frame for 80 new lodges recently arrived at the resort as part of a £23 million expansion. The park comprises of 344 cabin-style woodland lodges, colourful cottages and studio apartments built around a traditionally-designed village featuring shops, a pub, six restaurants and an award-winning exclusive holistic spa. All of the accommodation and the picturesque village lie within the boundaries of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with more than 50 beaches within an hour’s drive. Marten Lewis, the head of sustainability at Bluestone National Park Resort, tells us: “We know there’s a growing demand for a sustainable luxury tourism product in Wales and we’re confident that we can meet the need for an ecologically-sound product in natural surroundings. Sustainability is a key aspect across all of the design decisions. Along with the promotion of health and wellbeing, sustainability has always been an integral part of Bluestone’s business operations and will continue to be as we move forward.” The new lodges will have their own private entrances with virtual check-in and luxurious facilities. Couples can now book the new lodges ready for the official opening in the summer of 2023. For more information, go to www.bluestonewales.com TREND SETTER The Bridal Boutique Narberth has been nominated for Best Bridal Boutique and Business Woman of the Year at the Best of Welsh Wedding Awards (www.bestofwelshawards.co.uk). Denise Clewes says: “We are a family-run business that stocks and adjusts a wide range of wedding dresses, bridesmaids’ outfits and more. Our line-up includes fantastic options from well-known designers such as Ronald Joyce, Sophia Tolli, Morilee and True Bride. Our team can spend time with you and your bridal group picking the right dress, and our talented seamstresses will ensure it fits perfectly. No detail is too much, and our team is here to help ensure your gown is exactly how you want it. “Thanks to our lovely couples, I’m one of the finalists at the Best of Welsh Wedding Awards, which I can’t believe. This is all down to your votes, so thanks so much!” For more info, check out www.bridalboutiquenarberth.co.uk FLORAL WONDERS Encapsulated Memories in Llanharan is offering new personalised heart frames. These flower preservation frames come in two different sizes and can be customised with names and dates or surnames. The owner, Emma Cross, tells us more: “Encapsulated Memories started because I wanted to learn how to preserve my own bouquet from my wedding. My heart and soul go into every order and I feel so honoured to be able to preserve such precious, memorable handmade pieces.” Emma offers a wide range of designs, including hearts, spheres, blocks, arches and hexagons, letters, coasters, tea light holders, teddy bears and frames. Find out more at www.encapsulatedmemories.com THE PERFECT GETAWAY Outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com have gone through more than 142,000 reviews and discovered that Wales is the most popular camping destination in the UK. Perfect as a family-moon or break for nature lovers, camping is a great way to see some of the region’s best spots. Dan Yates, the founder of Pitchup.com, said: “People looking for an autumn getaway that won’t break the bank should definitely have a look at the accommodation on offer in Wales and our other top regions, which offers incredibly good value for money. As the reviews all come from past guests, couples can be reassured that these are genuine rankings and authentic feedback, based on real experience. Grass tent pitches can be as little as £10 per night, and as the weather gets colder, there’s a host of other affordable alternatives such as shepherd’s huts, lodges, camping pods and cabins.” Discover more at www.pitchup.com 12
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