Judging from the comments in the guestbook at West Wing Cottage in Torquay, including "The best place we have ever stayed in Torquay" visitors are enjoying the half acre of private landscaped gardens directly overlooking the sparkling waters of Torbay. http://www.torquay.uk.com/

At The Bwlch Tre Banau Estate in gorgeous Carmarthenshire, the daffodils that line the long drive are already starting to poke their noses up alongside the gold and purple crocus. Nearby, the snowdrops are on their way out in the woodland dell and the family of blue tits that visit our bird feeders are happily enjoying peanuts and birdseed just outside our windows. This is a haven for wildlife and the visitors do tend to rather enjoy staying in our 5 star cottages - Meadow Barn, Wheatsheaf Cottage and Barley Cottage. http://www.walesholidaycottages.com/ Just take a look at the guest comments on the website.

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