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Neuadd Lwyd is a wonderful country house in North Wales with magnificent views of Snowdonia and Anglesey.

Originally a Victorian Rectory, it is now owned by one of our past pupils Susannah Wood, who now serves award-winning quality food with the finest local seasonal ingredients. Just 25 minutes from Holyhead ferry and five minutes from the Menai Bridges. Email: [e-mail]; Internet: www.neuaddlwyd.co.uk; Tel: [phone]

Finnebrogue Oisin Venison is reared on the Finnebrogue estate in the rolling hills of Co Down, near Downpatrick. The venison is exclusively produced from the largest red deer herd in Ireland and UK, from deer under 21 months of age and is used by top chefs. Internet: www.finnebrogue.com; email: [e-mail]; Tel [phone]