The Harvey family received recognition
for their environmental input as long ago as 1993 when
the A.A awarded them a very high accolade in this context. Prior
to this, the owners had visited many like minded Park
operators on the continent, notably in France and Germany.
However the composite beauty of Ninham
remains quintessentially English and explains why the property
was a lifestyle county retreat during the early Edwardian
period. This 125 acre setting comprises of:
The Lake "intoxicated with the sparkle, the ripple, the
scents and the sounds and the sunlight, he trailed a paw
in the water and dreamed long waking dreams" : (The
Mole) Wind in the willows - Kenneth Graham
Top Moor "I came on an elfish painter, and watched as his
picture grew, a harebell nodded beside him. He dipped his
brush in the dew" : The Elfin Artist - Alfred Noyes
The Pheasantry "Under a tree were two Firlings painting the wings
of a butterfly the most beautiful colours, and putting
the spots on the ladybirds wings" : Timothy and the
Forest Folk - Marilyn Nickson
The Meadow "And this was one of the perfct moments
of freedom and delight, such as children alone
know, when all seems a perfect and blissful adventure" : Women
in Love - D.H Lawrence
Scotchells Brook " The rushing and the coolness, and the song of
the brook and the birds, and the sense of the sun sinking,
stilled even Mark and Bevis a little while" : Bevis
- Richard Jefferies
" I come from haunt of coot and hern,
I make a sudden sally, to sparkle out among the fern, and
bicker down a valley" The Brook - Alfred Lord Tennyson
If you want to be brought into the 21
st Century please refer to our web site at www.ninham-holidays.co.uk where
you will find various information and links. Better still
be old fashioned and speak to us personally on 01983
864243 and we can answer any queries you may have.
Additional Logistical Information;
• Personally run by same family business since 1944
• Free pitch fees for walkers/ cyclists (conditions apply)
• Nearby station have good connections with complete UK rail network
• Ninham hosts major mountain biking event every Spring Bank Holiday and "hashing" during
September
• Easy access onto the Island's footpath, bridleway and cycle routes
• Owners have "correspondents" in Austria and New Zealand with similar practices
