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15 green places to stay
01/07/2007
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The Observer - Journalist: Richard Hammond |
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Across Britain, a new breed of environmentally aware hotels and B&Bs is springing up. But you don't need to pack a hair shirt. Richard Hammond suggests some great retreats where style and sustainability go hand in hand
12. Deepdale Farm, Norfolk
A 1,300-acre working farm with an 80-pitch campsite, a basic backpackers
hostel for up to 50 and a converted granary for groups of up to 18. The hostel
and toilet blocks have solar-powered underfloor heating. The farm is close to
beaches and saltmarshes of the north Norfolk coast, including Blakeney Point for
bird-watching and the chance to see common and grey seals.
· Camping costs from £4.50 per person; a room in the hostel costs from £10.50
a night (+44 (0)1485 210256;
deepdalefarm.co.uk). Take the train to King's Lynn then taken the
Coasthopper bus (norfolkgreen.co.uk),
which drops you off at the farm.
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