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1. Romany caravan, Cardigan bay, Ceredigion

The owners have renovated a traditional Gypsy caravan and bought a Scandinavian style holiday cabin, which they restored with a 1970’s interior. Inland from Cardigan Bay, it is tucked away in a wildflower meadow beside a river where brown trout and otter are protected as part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The site is run as a low impact, eco-friendly concern – the combination of quirky accommodation and a picturesque location sets this apart from other holidays.

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2. Trericket Mill Vegetarian Guesthouse, Builth Wells, Powys

On an SSSI, Skithwen brook is part guesthouse, part bunk house, part campsite and all grade II listed. The original watermill machinery is still place and the guests’ dining room has been created amongst the jumble of grain bins, gear wheels and shutes.

All the food on offer is fairly traded, wholefood and free-range. It is a great base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains or Radnor Hills on foot, horseback or bicycle.

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3. Bryn Elltyd Guest House, Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

Set in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, solar collectors heat the water at this lakeside B&B. The wood burner is also fuelled by wood from the grounds.

Bryn Elltyd guest house uses local / homegrown food in season. All eggs are free range and they have their own ducks.

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4. Eco retreats, Caersws, Powys

Get away from it all on a romantic eco-break in locally designed and made tipi. These eco retreats are all about modern luxury in harmony with a stunning natural environment - in the middle of the dramatic Welsh countryside and mountains.

The company also offers organic welcome hampers and reiki.

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5. TYF Ecohotel, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire

Located near St David’s in the Pembrokeshire coast national, park the TYF Ecohostel has a positive approach to helping the environment. Its menu features organic and local and seasonal produce, as well as organic beers, ciders and wines.

The windmill building is 200 years old and the original tower still stands.

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