Parkfield7 is a popular Bed & Breakfast located in the Wye Valley near Chepstow.

They are open all year round and offer 3 Star (Wales Tourist Board Approved) Bed and Breakfast accommodation with twin and double rooms complete with en-suite, tea & coffee making facilities and colour television. A family room with a double and a single bed is available and a private off road, walled parking area is also provided.

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Parkfield 7
St.Arvans
CHEPSTOW
Monmouthshire
South Wales, UK
NP16 6DN

Tel: 01291 621860


Email: book@parkfield7.co.uk Contact name Elizabeth Kidd
Website: http://www.parkfield7.co.uk/

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Accomodation prices
Double (or Twin) Room with en-suite £50
Ground Floor Room with wheelchair access for the partially disabled, Double or (Twin) with en-suite £50
Single Room occupancy with en-suite £35
Family Room (Double plus Single) with en-suite £70 more>

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Parsons Grove is wonderfully situated within 15 acres of fields and woodlands with a stream along the lower boundary offering beautiful nature and woodland walks.

It is in a peaceful and tranquil location with magnificent and extensive views over the grounds, surrounding countryside, forests and valleys yet only 15/20 mins from the M48 motorway and directly north-west of the historic town of Chepstow in the picturesque Wye Valley. 

We offer a 3+ double bedroom annex which sleeps 7/8 people aswell as 2 ensuite bed and breakfast chalets and 2 additional self-catering cottages.

Access is open to all the communal grounds; the children’s play area, barbeque, the fields, woodlands and stream.  There is an outdoor pool which is available from Whitson bank holiday till mid September.

There are excellent local pubs and restaurants to suit every taste.  In addition there are local farm shops and traditional butchers nearby as well as Farmers Markets in Chepstow and Usk on alternate Saturdays.

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Parsons Grove
Earlswood
Near Chepstow
NP16 6RD
Tel: 01291 641382

Email: parsonsgrove@btconnect.com
Contact Joni or Chris Gooch
Website: http://www.parsonsgrove.co.uk/

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Double/Twin Occupancy
(Minimum 2 nights stay at weekends) - £35.00 pppn

Single Occupancy (Minimum 2 nights stay at weekends) - £45.00 pppn

Children (up to 12) - £7.00 pcpn

Additional Adult(s) - £12.00 pppn more>

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Caer Llan is a large country house set in 25 acres of garden, field and woodland in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around the lower Wye Valley.

Whilst the location enjoys fresh, silent air, the magical scenery is enhanced by the breath-taking views over Monmouthshire and the Vale of Usk.

Group accommodation is available for up to 50 people, whilst events and functions can also be arranged for up to 100 people. Guests can be assured of a safe and homely environment, with a friendly professional service from people who care.Most groups will have exclusive use of the entire venue.

Established in 1970, Caer Llan is privately owned by Peter and Jake Carpenter. Along with a team of dedicated staff, the father and son partnership continues to welcome groups with many diverse interests. Most people who visit never forget their stay, with organisations and individuals returning time after time.

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Caer Llan Field Studies & Conference Centre
Lydart
Monmouth
NP25 4JS

Tel/ Fax: 01600 860359.
Email: info@caerllan.co.uk
Website: http://www.caerllan.co.uk/

A Gorgeous Guest House In The Heart Of Chepstow

The First Hurdle Guest House provides 3 star Bed & Breakfast in Chepstow combining the comforts of home with a friendly and professional service. It is our belief that your comfort comes first and my team of staff are on hand to ensure that your stay in Chepstow is a most enjoyable one.

We are situated just 5 minutes away from the M4 motorway, close to the Severn Bridge. You will find The First Hurdle Guest House, a charming and elegant retreat ideally placed in the historic town centre of Chepstow.

The First Hurdle Guest House is the only guesthouse situated in the centre of this famous medieval walled town of Chepstow and rated 3 star by the Welsh national Tourist Board.

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First Hurdle Guest House
9-10 Upper Church Street
Chepstow
Gwent
NP16 5EX

Tel: 01291 622 189
Email: thefirsthurdle@yahoo.co.uk or via their online form>
Website: http://www.thefirsthurdle.com

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Single Bedded Rooms - £40 Per Room Per Night
Double-Bedded Rooms - £60 Per Room Per Night
Twin-Bedded - £60 Per Room Per Night

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Stylish Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in the Wye Valley
Ideally located on the Offa's Dyke path at Tidenham Chase in the Forest of Dean near Chepstow

Park Cottage offers quality accommodation in a friendly atmosphere. Situated very near to the NDAC in the quiet environment of Tidenham Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

As we only have one guest room, a double, we can guarantee personal attention and your stay can be tailored to suit your requirements.  

Our comfortable room has a king sized bed and flat screen TV in addition to tea and coffee making facilities. You also have a private bathroom with shower.

A warm welcome is assured, especially from our two friendly dogs, Dylis and Scally.

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Park Cottage
Miss Grace's Lane
Tidenham Chase
Chepstow
NP16 7JR

Tel: 01291 689 467
Email: parkcottage@tidenhamchase.co.uk
Website: http://www.tidenhamchase.co.uk

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Bed & breakfast from £31 per person per night

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The Forest is close to The Rock!

Relax in stylish family run accommodation at "The Rock B&B" formerly The Rock Inn a 17th century coaching Inn. The Rock is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for tourist or business visitor. Located in The Forest of Dean close to the market town of Coleford. Monmouth and Ross on Wye being only a short drive away.

The Rock is Located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Forest of Dean. To the front of the property the forest stretches down to the Wye Valley, offering great walking. To the rear of the property the garden has magnificent views over the Ruardean valley, with the malverns visible over 25 miles away.

The Rock is Known for its generous and high quality breakfasts, where local ingredients are used wherever possible (our local butcher made sausages are Particularly popular). Meals are served in the breakfast room/Lounge overlooking the garden. A popular room with clubs and groups to meet up, chat around the wood burner of just watch the big screen TV.

All rooms are located in an annex to the main house and have direct access from the large secure carpark. Guest rooms all have forest views. The two ground floor rooms are dog friendly and two rooms dog free for those with allergies. Free WiFi access is available in the Lounge/ breakfast room.

Hope to meet you soon,

Chris and Lindy

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The Rock B&B
Near Symonds Yat Rock
Hillersland
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7NY
Tel: 01594 837893 Email: chris@stayattherock.com

Tel: 01594 837 893
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Website: http://stayattherock.com/

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Double or Twin room double occupancy
£59 per night per room to include full English or continental breakfast for two people

Single occupancy
£39 per night to include full english or continental breakfast for one

Wi Fi available in the lounge / breakfast room FREE
Escorted moon watch using astronomical telescope FREE
Hot tub £5 per couple per half hour

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The Huntsman Hotel is a family run 9 bedroom hotel set in beautiful South Wales.

A member of the Wales Tourist Board & Les Routiers the Huntsman Hotel offers consistant high standards from the home prepared cuisine, fine beers & lagers to the clean & comfortable lounge, restaurant & hotel rooms.

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The Huntsman Hotel
Shirenewton
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
South Wales
NP16 6BU

Tel: 01291 641521
Fax: 01291 641601

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The Beaufort Hotel is situated at the very centre of the historic border town of Chepstow.

The facilities here are all you would expect from a modern hotel, whilst still retaining the charm and character of a 16th century coaching inn.

The Beaufort Hotel is a family run business and we pride ourselves on giving efficient, friendly service and good value for money.

We have 23 en-suite bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and Florence Court, a banqueting suite which has facilities for weddings, conferences or parties.

The following rates apply on a per room basis:

Single £ 49.00
Twin £ 64.00
Double £ 64.00
Family x3 £ 72.00
Family x4 £ 78.00

Continental breakfast £ 4.95
Full English breakfast £ 6.95

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Beaufort Square
Chepstow
Gwent
NP16 5EP

Tel: 01291 622 497
Fax: 01291 627 389
Email: info@thebeauforthotel.co.uk

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St Ann's House is a Grade II listed, family run, Bed and Breakfast situated on the banks of the beautiful River Wye.

Each of our three beautiful bedrooms comes with a TV/DVD player and coffee/tea making facilities. All of our guests receive a freshly cooked full English breakfast, with vegetarian options available on request.
  
We have car parking for 6 cars, a lockable shed for bikes and an area for drying wet weather or diving gear.
  
St Ann's House is conveniently located with the National Diving and Activity Centre only 3.5 km away. In addition there are a wealth of other amenities on our doorstep including Chepstow Castle and museum as well as plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops.
  
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
  
Contact details
Contact name: Liz Haines
Address: St Ann's House, 27 Bridge Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EZ
Telephone: 01291 625063
Mobile: 07796 908588
Email: shgeahaines@hotmail.com
Website: www.stannshousechepstow.co.uk
  
Accommodation prices
Double room £58.00 per night
Twin room £58.00 per night
Single occupancy £30.00 per night

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The Fountain Inn and Lodge is a traditional, 3 star, village inn with adjoining hostel. Ideally situated for mountain biking and hiking.

We have eight bedrooms in the inn, including a family room, and one bedroom specially adapted for disabled use.

The Lodge offers dormitory accommodation for groups of 9 to 32.


Contact details
Alan and Michelle Powell.
The Fountain Inn,
Parkend,
Nr. Lydney,
Gloucestershire
GL15 4JD.
Telephone: 01594 562 189

Email: welcome@fountaininnandlodge.co.uk
Website: www.fountaininnandlodge.co.uk/
  
Accommodation prices
Single £43.00
Double £62.00
Family Room from £78.00
Lodge £11 per person per night

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The British Freediving Association exists to promote safe freediving. Find out more about this aspect of diving at the BFA website more>

SaltFree are a group of freedivers and their scuba safety team united by a love for plunging into the depths of The National Diving and Activity Centre, a deep, green and unashamedly beautiful flooded quarry near Chepstow.

NDAC is the first site of its kind to welcome freedivers.

For further details on SaltFreeDivers and this this fascinating sport, have a look at their page on our site more> or check out there website at www.saltfreedivers.com

The Angels are a UK based technical dive team dedicated to providing safety for the extreme sport of freediving.

We are experienced at covering depths in excess of 80 metres and our team are a mix of advanced nitrox, open circuit trimix and CCR divers.

We have covered events both abroad and in the UK, including deep record attempts and National and International Championships. We work closely with the SaltFree club of freedivers and train as a safety team at the NDAC every month. more>

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cavedivinggroup.org.uk
Find out more about this exciting aspect of diving at the official Web Site of the Cave Diving Group of Great Britain more>

www.findmee.co.uk

Fancy a dive but can't find a buddy to go with?

Findmee.co.uk provides the UK diving community access to the largest ever list of qualified divers to buddy up with. Just look for a buddy in your own area or where you intend to travel to and then email or call your possible buddy. more>

The site also has a lost and found section. more>

Find dive buddies in Gloucestershire here>

To register as a dive buddy click here>

www.232bar.co.uk

232 Bar, the home of scuba diving gas

Air, Nitrox and Helium Trimix scuba diving gas can sometimes be hard to come by and that's where 232 bar comes in. We aim to provide a comprehensive list of gas suppliers, blenders, shops and certified individuals for access by scuba divers looking for their next fill. more>

www.londondivingchamber.co.uk

Based in St Johns Wood; the London Diving Chamber offers NHS funded recompression and a 24 hr advice line for divers with decompression illness. 
 
Other services include: dive medicals, dry diving, dive medicine, travel advice for divers, diver medic & chamber awareness courses.
 
For information on decompression illness, dive medicine and the history of hyperbaric medicine, please take a look at their website.more>

www.westbaydiving.com

Dive Charter & Corporate Events

Ideally positioned along the middle of Lyme Bays coastline, West Bay has access to over 60 known wrecks and many superb reef and drift dives with an abundance of incredibly diverse marine life.

West Bay Diving now operates a new, fast, 10.5 Vigilante 33 hard boat, MCA coded and licensed to carry 12 passengers up to 60 miles offshore. There is a huge kitting up bench and a dive lift on the back as well as toilet facilities onboard.

For further details, please visit their website. more>

Plymouth Diving's Fintan, now available for Charters running from Plymouth
Operating out of Plymouth and Falmouth - is a 10M Offshore 105 and an excellent sea boat. She is a comfortable, stable platform to dive from and conduct marine research.

With a stern mounted diver lift, ample bench space and stowage to accommodate 12 divers in comfort, the deck space available is exceptional.

For research and over-the-side deployment of equipment, Fintan is equipped with a 1.5 Ton hydraulic deck winch and hauler.

Fintan is a Cat 2 M.C.A coded vessel for 12 divers and 2 crew, with safety and survival equipment commensurate with her coding.

Fintan is available for charter to dive clubs, groups, colleges and parties interested in survey and marine conservation. more>

divesearch.co.uk
Launched in 2008, divesearch.co.uk has researched dive boats for charter throughout the UK and Ireland and now lists over 200 boats. The listing is completely free for skippers. All skippers are regularly contacted for up to date details.

New for 2009 - all the main inland dive sites have been added to the clickable map, click on the map to find out where they all are and who is lucky enough to live near one, the NDAC is listed on the site here>

Fish4Divers
Fish4Divers is a service for divers who were wishing to look for people with like-minded interests, either to find a future partner, or to find a buddy, for example for a weekend diving.

The ultimate goal of `fish4divers' is to create a real time community where people can chat have fun, get instant advice and share information and knowledge. The site will be a combination of all the personalities of its members, being about what they want to talk about, see or review.

Please feel free to send your reviews, funny stories, experiences.... good or bad! We all know what a great sense of humour all you divers have got!

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MyDiveLocker.com
MyDiveLocker.com is tailored specifically for the scuba diver and the diving community in general. It allows scuba divers communicate with one another, share tips and advice through our online dive forums, online dive and resource map, MyDiveLocker.com allows divers list details of their favorite dive sites and to chart their location.

MyDiveLocker.com is rich in features to appeal to every level of Diver or people interested in taking up scuba diving - from the new trainee diver who is just looking to start out, looking for details of dive centres and clubs in their area or for divers looking to research new dive sites or to share information with others, We also have a number of veteran and well qualified divers and 'tekkies' who are into deep, wreck and cave diving on our forums - They bring some interesting points to the forums.

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www.twothirdsblue.co.uk
Two Thirds Blue is a Gloucester/Cheltenham based Sub Aqua Club and a member of the SAA (No. 912), an association of independent dive clubs.

They organise regular trips to the UK coast, mostly in the south, diving on wrecks and reefs from chartered boats. As well as regular diving, many of the club members are interested in underwater photography, marine life, conservation and underwater archaeology.more>

Torbay British Sub Aqua Club
Torbay British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) based at Torquay Harbour, Torbay was the eighth BSAC club. Founded in 1954 it is still a thriving dive club. The club meets every Wednesday, come rain or shine, at 9pm at Torbay Hospital Health and Social Club to socialize, train and arrange dives. All divers welcome regardless of training body. more>

Lutterworth Divers Sub Aqua Club
Lutterworth Sub Aqua Club is a BSAC affiliated diving club based in Leicestershire. We offer scuba diver training for the complete beginner in a club environment, or if you are already trained by another organisation such as PADI we can also offer a crossover scheme.

The Club meets most Tuesdays where a Try Dive can be arranged. The club has 11 sets of gear and two modern dive boats to support trips and holidays. Your experience doesn't have to stop there, as there are a number of skill development courses that can be attended to learn boat handling, first aid, to name a few. We also hold regular social activities. more>

Celtic Divers
The Celtic diving club of Pembrokeshire, otherwise known as the 'Celtic Divers' are now the biggest BSAC dive club in the coastal county of Pembrokeshire. With over 50 members, 2 club ribs and the coast on our door step it is hardly surprising that we have so much interest every year from potential members.

Pembrokeshire covers a beautiful strip of coastline in West Wales with spectacular cliffs and great coastal walks. The natural scenery and wildlife above water are part of a national park which continues underwater at Skomer Island in one of only three marine reserves in the UK.

For wreck lovers there are over 500 wreck sites at depths from a few metres to those requiring technical diving. Combining these with some interesting wall and reef dives and some cave diving, there really is something for all divers in Pembrokeshire. more>

Dive Northampton
DIVE Northampton incorporates the long established Dive School
Northampton Sub-Aqua.

The club holds regular pool sessions and meets on a Thursday and Sunday evening after the Club Pool Session. The Pool is ideal for practice (try out that new equipment) and for training. We cannot promise that you will see too many fish, but we can promise you a great time! After the pool session the fun continues in the Restaurant and Bar situated in the same building as the Pool, where great food and cheap drinks are served till late at night. Lots of club members come to these sessions to arrange trips and to meet new friends.

DIVE Northampton is a full Dive Centre offering a full range of Diving & Scuba Equipment, Air and Enriched Air (Nitrox) Fills to 300 bar and a PADI & ANDI Dive School. more>

Red Dragon Divers
Red Dragon Divers is a small, friendly and active scuba diving club and is branch 0495 of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC).

We are based in Pembrokeshire and make the most of our diving in the Gulf Stream warmed waters of Britain's only coastal national park. We dive from Easter until autumn each year on Wednesday evenings, Sundays and on Saturdays when people are free, tides and weather conditions permitting, of course.

We also try to have a diving week towards the end of each summer when as many of us as possible take the boats out to dive old favourites and to try out new dive sites. more>

Mid Lancs Sub Aqua Club
Mid-Lancs Sub-Aqua Club is a branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club, the most prestigious recreational diver training organisation in the world.

As such, Mid-Lancs Sub-Aqua Club is a branch of a 'Members Club' - totally non-commercial but not at all amateurish. Mid-Lancs Sub-Aqua Club was formed in 2005 and trains new divers, as well as accepting existing divers from both BS-AC and other training organisations, we also organise interesting and adventurous diving expeditions both within the UK and overseas.

Since its inception in 2005, Mid-Lancs Sub-Aqua Club has continued to grow and flourish. From the beginning, Mid-Lancs Sub-Aqua Club has made provision to accept members from the age of 12 in accordance with BSAC guidelines, and is also proud to have a number of junior members within the club. 

There's never a shortage of dive buddies within the club, as virtually every weekend and even on occasions during mid week club members are going diving. more>

Hexam Sub Aqua Club
Try Scuba Diving in  Northumberland and the spectacular North East coast with the Hexham branch of BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club).

We are a small friendly club, open to anyone interested in the growing sport of SCUBA (Sub Aqua Diving) in the UK or overseas.

Total beginners or experienced qualified divers are welcome. If you have had a try-dive or experienced SCUBA on holiday (maybe you have gained a PADI Open Water qualification) why not contact us and join our adventures - from a small quarry on Hadrian's Wall, to the Red Sea or the Maldives!
 
Joining Hexham Sub Aqua Club would allow you access to our own in-house training, equipment, and dive boat facilities as well as access to the resources of BSAC, the world's largest SCUBA diving club.
 
We have a unique meeting room/lecture/bar facility available to members every Wednesday evening from 7.30. more>

Blyth Sub Aqua Club
Blyth Sub Aqua Club is based in Blyth, Northumberland and has been active for over 30 years.

We meet every Monday night at our club house for lectures and socializing. After the club we go to Blyth sports centre for pool training and put theory into practice. The pool is for use by any club member whether it be for training, swimming or trying out new equipment.

We are a member of the British Sub Aqua Club No. 0348. more>

Leamington & Warwick British Sub-Aqua Club
We are the Leamington & Warwick British Sub-Aqua Club. Founded in 1957 and based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, our club is run by its members for its members, to provide an environment where people can meet to go scuba diving.

We are also Branch No. 217 of the British Sub-Aqua Club, a nationwide scuba diving organisation and the governing body for the sport in the UK.. more>

Llantrisant Sub-Aqua Club
Llantrisant Sub-Aqua Club is an active scuba diving club based in South Wales in the U.K. and is one of the most
well established diving clubs in the area.

We are a very friendly club, always ready to welcome new members whether they are complete beginners or qualified divers.

We are an active club, diving in British waters every season and also in more exotic locations like the Red Sea and the Maldives to name a couple.

So if you fancy diving around our magnificent coastline or on a coral reef in a far flung tropical country, come along and meet us on a Monday night at the Llantrisant Leisure Centre from 8.00pm onwards. more>

Diving Dragons Sub-Aqua Club
We are a Cardiff based scuba diving club, with a large membership of active divers who regularly go on dive trips around the UK and overseas.

We met in Cardiff every Thursday and have plenty of experienced members ready to assist.

Why not pop along for a chat one evening? - bring your kit or have a try dive in the pool and try ours, and get a warm friendly Dragons welcome.

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Images of Life Photography - Gareth Lock
Underwater Photography, Street Photography, Portraits and Event Photography, .

Many of the underwater shots found on this site were taken by Gareth.

www.seafarertraining.co.uk
Seafarer Training offer essential training courses for the leisure boater.

They specialise in providing training of the RYA theory courses regarding health, safety, collision avoidance and rescue. All of the courses are suitable for the novice boat handler or sailor as well as the more experienced leisure boater professional who requires certain certificates for RYA commercial endorsement. more>