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Stanley Accommodation Page 5

Out of Town Accommodation Page 10

Booking Information Page 26

c KEY TO SYMBOLS

En-suite rooms available Self Catering

TV in bedrooms Sauna

Children’s play area Laundry service

Family rooms TV Lounge

Full licence Tea/coffee facilities Residents licence General/Food Store Families welcome

Bed linen provided Golf course nearby

Towels Available Fishing nearby

Telephone Packed lunches

Ironing Facilities Credit cards accepted

D ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION RATES THROUGHOUT THE FALKLAND ISLANDS

It is recommended that you contact either the owner/manager or a local receptive agency for details of accommodation nightly rates, as these vary throughout the year. However, as an approximate guide, accommodation can be split into three price bands, as detailed below.

A Up to £30 per night B £31 to £60 per night C Over £60 per night

NB Price bands act as a guide only. Some prices quoted may be for full board, others for B&B rate, so please do check the specific details prior to making a reservation.

Accommodation facilities and prices may vary from those listed in this Guide, but are correct at time of printing.

E STANLEY ACCOMMODATION

HOTELS

Malvina House Hotel Price Band C

Owner Stanley Services Ltd Manager Carl Stroud Rooms 2 executive twin/double rooms (with harbour view) 6 standard double rooms 8 standard twin rooms Bathroom/WC All en-suite with bath and power shower Other Facilities Hairdryers in all rooms Address 3 Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Payment Accepted Credit cards, Switch, local cheque and UK cheque with guarantee card Telephone +(500) 21355 Fax +(500) 21357 Email [email protected] Website www.stanley-services.co.fk

Reception opening hours are 8am-5pm. Staff are always available after these hours. Sauna and jacuzzi is available for residents use (first session is free). Conservatory lounge bar and restaurant seat around 50 persons. Malvina House Hotel is open for lunches from 12 noon - 1pm and for dinner from 7pm – 9pm. Special events are catered for. Hotel, restaurant and bar non-smoking throughout.

Upland Goose Hotel Price Band C

Owner Falkland Islands Company Ltd Manager Ian Thompson Rooms 1 double room 14 twin rooms 1 triple room Bathroom/WC 1 double room en-suite 6 twin rooms en-suite bathroom 1 triple room en-suite bathroom 2 twin rooms en-suite shower rooms 6 twin rooms - shared facilities Address 20/22 Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Payment Accepted MasterCard, Visa, and American Express Telephone +(500) 21455 Fax +(500) 21520 Email [email protected] Website www.the-falkland-islands-co.com

Situated opposite the historical SS Great Britain mizzen mast on Victory Green, Ross Road. The Upland Goose Hotel is open for lunch and dinner to both residents and visitors. Also open throughout the day for tea and coffee. Special events can be catered for. F STANLEY GUEST HOUSES

Lafone Guest House Price Band B

Owner Arlette Betts Rooms 1 double room 3 twin rooms 1 single room Bathroom/WC 1 double en-suite 1 twin en-suite 2 twins, 1 single – shared facilities Address Lafone Guest House, Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 22891 Email [email protected]

Lafone Guest House offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. Enjoy a very warm welcome and a home from home atmosphere. Excellent facilities along with panoramic views of the harbour. Evening meals and dinner parties are catered for on request. For a virtual tour of the house, go to www.latintravel.com select Falkland Islands, and find Lafone House under hotels.

Waterfront Guest House Price Band B

Managers Nikki Morrison & Mike McRae Rooms 2 family rooms 1 double room 1 twin room 3 single rooms Bathroom/WC 2 family en-suite 1 double en-suite 1 twin en-suite 1 single en-suite 2 single – private WC, shared bathroom Address Waterfront Guest House, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 21030 Fax +(500) 23234 Email [email protected]

The Waterfront Guest House is located on the front road in the centre of Stanley – nearby to the Jetty Visitors Centre. It offers a very warm welcome, well appointed guest and public rooms, a hearty breakfast and good home cooking.

G STANLEY B&Bs

Shorty’s Motel Price Band A/B

Owners Richard and Marlene Short Rooms 2 double rooms 4 twin rooms Bathroom/WC All en-suite Other Facilities Laundry facilities, internet station, international payphone Address Shorty’s Motel, West Hillside, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 22861/22855 Fax +(500) 22854 Email [email protected] Website www.shortys-diner.com

Shorty’s Motel is a purpose built motel consisting of 6 rooms and is conveniently situated next to Shorty’s Diner. Excursions can be organised with a reliable, experienced tour guide – packed lunches can be provided for these tours. Discounts are available for long term lodgers. All prices include bed and breakfast.

Kay McCallum’s Price Band A

Owner Kay McCallum Rooms 1 twin room 1 double room (extra bed available) Bathroom/WC Shared Other Facilities Laundry services available Address 14 Drury Street, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone/Fax +(500) 21071 Email [email protected]

Kay McCallum’s bed and breakfast is within easy walking distance of all shops and businesses. Backpackers are always welcome and are permitted to erect tents on the back lawn should all bed space be taken. Packed lunches can be provided and non-residents can order evening meals.

Susana Binnie’s Price Band A

Owner Susana Binnie Rooms 1 twin room Bathroom/WC Shared Address 3 Brandon Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone/Fax +(500) 21051

Centrally situated in Stanley, Susana Binnie’s house is convenient for all the shops and services of the town. It is also centrally heated throughout and both English and Spanish are spoken. Strictly non smoking. H Bennett House Price Band A

Owners Celia Stewart Rooms 2 en suite bedrooms (1 double and 1 family room) 1 family room + 3 single beds Bathroom/WC 1 double – shared facilities 1 family room – shared facilities 1 family room en-suite Address 14 Allardyce Street, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 22645/21191 Tel/Fax +(500) 21191 Email [email protected]

Centrally located, this traditional style house with its stunning rose conservatory offers guests ‘home from home’ accommodation whilst still being convenient for all of Stanley’s amenities. Spacious, light and well-decorated guest rooms.

Tenacres Price Band A

Owner Sharon Halford Rooms 2 twin rooms 1 single room Bathroom/WC Shared Other Facilities TV in rooms. Hot drinks and cakes available 24 hours a day in the kitchen. Laundry services available on request. Address Tenacres, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 21155 Fax +(500) 21950 Email [email protected] Website www.tenacrestours.horizon.co.fk

Located slightly out of Stanley, this B&B offers a very high standard of accommodation as well as stunning views over Stanley Common and the surrounding hills. Meals available at extra cost, ‘country house’ style in the family dining room. Dressing gowns, slipper socks and writing materials are also provided. Tenacres is strictly non-smoking and is centrally heated throughout.

I OTHER ACCOMMODATION IN STANLEY

Lookout Lodge Price Band A

Manager John Birmingham Rooms Over 50 single rooms Bathroom/WC Shared Other Facilities Dining hall, recreation room offering table football, pool, a selection of reading materials and a smaller recreation area with satellite TV. Laundry service provided. Address Lookout Lodge, Kiel Canal Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone/Fax +(500) 22834 Email [email protected]

Lookout Lodge was built as accommodation for short term contract workers by the Falkland Islands Government. The running of the Lodge has now been taken over by a new company, Two Sisters Ltd, whose aim is to maintain the Lodge at the same high standards which have previously been enjoyed. The dining hall has seating for over 40 people and the modern kitchen produces a wide variety of popular dishes. Two choices of evening meal are available every day.

J OUT OF TOWN ACCOMMODATION

TOURIST LODGES

Darwin House Price Band A/B

Owners Ken and Bonnie Greenland Rooms 1 double room 1 twin room 3 family rooms with 1 double and 1 single bed Bathroom/WC 2 family rooms en-suite Address Darwin House, Darwin, East Falklands, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 32255 Fax +(500) 32253 Email [email protected]

Opened in 1999, Darwin House is a 5-bedroomed lodge situated at the historic settlement of Darwin on East Falkland. The house nestles between the sheltered waters of Choiseul Sound and the gently rolling hills over which the battle of Goose Green was fought in 1982. Your hosts, Ken and Bonnie Greenland, offer a warm welcome in an informal atmosphere, where the emphasis is on the good things of country life. Languish in the comfort and tranquillity of the house and grounds or make Darwin your base for exploring Lafonia and the coasts of both Falkland and Choiseul Sound. Other activities include golf at the neighbouring settlement of Goose Green, fishing, boat excursions, battlefield tours, and visits to the British and Argentine Military Cemeteries. At the end of the day, enjoy Falklands hospitality at its best with wholesome country cooking and the best of locally organically grown produce.

Pebble Island Lodge Price Band C

Owners Jacqui Jennings and Allan White Rooms 1 single room 1 double room 4 twin rooms Bathroom/WC All en-suite Address Pebble Lodge, Pebble Island, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 41093 Fax +(500) 41094 Email [email protected]

Pebble Lodge is a large five-bedroomed house situated in the settlement of Pebble Island. Your hosts will offer you a warm welcome in a friendly atmosphere, while Pebble Island itself offers great opportunities to view the stunning wildlife that the Falklands offer. Pebble Island is scenically attractive, grassy plains to the eastern end contrast with the mountainous western side. To get the most out of your stay on this Island a guided tour comes highly recommended, sights are sure to include magellanic, gentoo and rockhopper penguins, southern sea lions, black-necked swans, grebes and many other species of flora and fauna. Pebble Island was the site of the famous SAS raid in 1982, this, and other aspects of the Falklands war are commemorated with memorials and cairns around the Island.

1) Port Howard Lodge Price Band C

Managers Sue Lowe and Wayne Brewer Rooms 2 twin rooms 2 double rooms 3 family rooms Bathroom/WC All en-suite shower rooms 1 bathroom/WC Address Port Howard Lodge, Port Howard Lodge, Falkland Islands Telephone/fax +(500) 42187 Email [email protected]

Built in the early 1950’s for the then Farm Manager, this Lodge has retained many of its original features such as the interior wood panelling and the old telephone system which is visible in the hallway. The well furnished bedrooms, TV lounge and mature gardens make it an excellent location to experience the warmth and hospitality of traditional “camp” life. The immediate area boasts a number of interesting walks. Mount Maria – the third highest mountain on West Falkland – overlooks the settlement and from its summit there are stunning panoramic views. Other attractions in the area include fishing for both Sea Trout and local mullet, excursions to wildlife areas and a round of golf at nearby Clippy Hill. On your return to the Lodge you can look forward to an abundance of local meats, fish and organic vegetables. A good selection of wines are available to accompany your meal. Breakfast is unrushed, packed lunches are provided and with a little notice special diets are catered for.

Port San Carlos Lodge Price Band C

Owners Simon and Sandra Goss Rooms 1 double room 1 twin room 1 triple room 1 single room Bathroom/WC 1 bathroom/WC 1 shower room/WC Address Port San Carlos Lodge, Port San Carlos, Falkland Islands Telephone/fax +(500) 21315 (Stanley) Telephone +(500) 41024 (Port San Carlos) Email [email protected]

Port San Carlos Lodge, located in the picturesque settlement of Port San Carlos on Race Point Farm, has an enchanting view of West Falkland. The lodge is only 2 hours drive from Stanley on the recently constructed north camp road. The lodge comprises of 4 bedrooms, dining room, bar and recreation room. A toilet and bathroom and a toilet and shower are available for guest use. All bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities and are fitted with TV’s.

The northwest of East Falkland offers some of the best wildlife to be seen in the Islands. Gentoo, magellanic and rockhopper penguins, black-necked swan, cobb’s wrens, red-backed buzzards, peregrine falcons, turkey vultures, sealions and elephant seals to name but a few and of course the unique Falklands flora. Whales can also be seen offshore at certain times of the year. Also of great interest are the beautiful and unusual Falkland Islands pebbles which can be found in some secluded locations. 1! Sea Lion Lodge Price Band C Sea Lion Island

Manager Robert McKay Rooms 5 single rooms 6 twin rooms 2 double rooms Address Sealion Lodge, Sealion Island, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 32004 Fax +(500) 32003 Email [email protected] Website www.sealionisland.com

The purpose built tourist Lodge which was built in 1986 offers a high standard of accommodation throughout.

The Island, which is 5 miles long and just over a mile wide is just the right size to spend a day exploring. Beautiful tussac plantations cover one fifth of the Island and provide a perfect habitat and protection for many of the Islands varied fauna, including elephant seals and Sealions.

Besides the tussac grass there are sand beaches, cliffs, fresh water ponds and heath land, all with their own populations. There are over 45 species of breeding birds to be viewed on the Island, including five species of penguin, and five birds of prey. Pods of Killer Whales circle the Island in pursuit of the Elephant seals and Sealions that breed there. Occasionally, Leopard seals and larger whales are also seen. Botany is exciting – there are many plants and flowers to discover, many of these are quite rare, and a joy to see.

1@ HOLIDAY COTTAGES ON ISLAND FARMS

Cobb’s Cottage Price Band A Bleaker Island

Owners Mike and Phyl Rendell Rooms 1 double room 1 twin room 1 single room Address Bleaker Island, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 21084 (Stanley) +(500) 32491 (Bleaker Island) Fax +(500) 21086 Email [email protected]

Bleaker Island is a 30 minute flight south west of Stanley and is open all year round. Cobb’s Cottage has been recently constructed and is finished to a high standard throughout. Purpose- built with 3 bedrooms, this self-catering cottage can sleep 5 in single beds. Facilities include bath and shower, gas cooker, fridge, central heating, TV/VCR, CD/cassette/radio system, and 24-hour power. Bed linen, towels. All cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc are all provided. Limited food stocks including eggs and vegetables are available for sale, with complimentary fresh milk and a joint of lamb provided on arrival.

Within an absolute maximum of 3 km easy walk from the settlement you will find large breeding colonies of gentoo, rockhopper, and magellanic penguins, as well as sealions, white-tufted and silvery grebe, silver teal, flightless steamer ducks, striated and crested caracara, and all the common Falklands bird species.

Saunders Island Price Band A/B

Owners David and Suzan Pole Evans

Saunders Island, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland, was the site of the first British settlement in 1765. Its ruins can be seen approximately 30 minutes on foot from the settlement. There are two self-catering cottages in the settlement.

Stone House Cottage (Settlement)

Rooms 1 family room with double bed + 2 single beds 2 twin rooms Activities 30 minute walk to the old British settlement Fishing 4WD excursions to ‘The Neck’ and albatross colonies Equipment Hire Fishing rods Transport Two 4WD Land Rover station wagons

1# Address Saunders Island, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 41298 Fax +(500) 41296 Email [email protected]

Stone House Cottage was built in 1875. Extensively modernised, it has a kitchen, toilet, bathroom (bath, shower and WC), scullery and three bedrooms. Only the two bedrooms upstairs are centrally heated. This cottage is in the settlement and has a beautiful view of the harbour. The kitchen is well equipped with a washing machine, fridge and a diesel stove. Duvets, bed linen, crockery and utensils are provided and towels are available to the overseas visitor. There is also a television and a radio.

The Old Military R&R Centre

Rooms 2 twin 1 single 1 family (3 beds)

The Old Military R&R Centre can sleep up to 8 people. It has central heating in all of the rooms – 4 bedrooms, shower room, bathroom and toilet. There is a well appointed kitchen with gas cooker, fridge and immersion heaters for hot water, sitting room with radio and TV and a separate dining room. Duvets, bed linen, crockery and utensils are provided. Towels are available for overseas visitors only.

There is a small store in the settlement where basic provisions can be bought, but you will have to bring your own bread.

‘The Neck’ – Saunders Island

Owners David and Suzan Pole-Evans Rooms 2 rooms with 2 sets of bunk beds Equipment Hire Fishing rods Transport Two 4WD Land Rover station wagons Address Saunders Island, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 41298 Fax +(500) 41296 Email [email protected]

This is basic accommodation in a three roomed ‘Portakabin’, 10 miles (1 hours drive) from the airstrip. Carpeted throughout, the accommodation has a gas cooker, heater and a gas water heater. There is a bathroom with a bath and a flushing WC. Duvets, bed linen, crockery and utensils are all provided and towels are available to the overseas visitor.

‘The Neck’ offers superb wildlife at your doorstep and the views from the portakabin windows are superb. This spot is very isolated - although a small radio transceiver is available on request, you may see no-one from when you are taken there until early morning on the day of your departure. (An ordinary radio transceiver is provided to allow you to hear the daily Government Air Service announcements.) There is superb walking, but no vehicular excursions. 1$ There is a small store in the settlement where food can be bought, but you will have to bring your own bread. David and Suzan are able to provide milk and eggs most of the time. (Stanley travel agents should be able to arrange ready-to-heat meal packs given advanced notice.)

‘The Neck’, a narrow sandy isthmus, is one of the Falklands premiere wildlife sites. Either in sight of the cabin or a stroll away are all the Falkland Islands’ more common breeding varieties of penguin: magellanic, gentoo and rockhopper. There is also a growing colony of king penguins. Also to be seen by the sharp-eyed are a small number of macaroni penguins and, in recent years, at least one stray chinstrap. Close by is one end of Saunders Island’s miles of cliff top black-browed albatross colonies – a truly breathtaking sight. A little further away, but still within walking distance, there are elephant seals.

1% HOLIDAY COTTAGES ON EAST FALKLAND

Kingsford Valley Farm Price Band A

Owners Sheila and Terence McPhee Accommodation 2 self catering cottages Address Kingsford Valley farm, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone + (500) 32233 Fax + (500) 32233 Email [email protected]

At Kingsford Valley Farm, there are two warm and cosy self-catering cottages available all year round. Come for one night, the weekend, or a mid-week break. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh air, walks and fishing. With all modern comforts, for your home-from-home break. Ideal for families.

Johnsons Harbour Price Band A Self-catering

Owners Mr and Mrs O Smith Rooms 1 family (double and small single) 3 twins Bathroom/WC Shared Other facilities Gas cooker, washing machine, TV, radio, fridge Address 3 Brisbane Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands Telephone + (500) 21613 Fax + (500) 21612

Formerly the farm Managers house, this large, well kept property located in the Settlement is approximately two hours drive from Stanley. This child friendly house (sheltered garden and play room) is a great base for those wishing to explore the area. For those wishing to go further afield you will find the most accessible breeding colony of king Penguins in the World at Volunteer Point – tracks from the settlement to the Point and Cow Bay are open during the summer months.

North Arm

Managers Ian and Eileen Jaffray Address North Arm Farm, Lafonia, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 32080 Fax +(500) 32081 Email [email protected]

1^ North Arm Settlement

Rooms House 1 – 4 bedrooms, sleeps 11 1 double with cot, 1 twin room, 1 room with 4 single beds, 1 room with 3 single beds House 2 – 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8 1 double, 1 twin, 1 room with 4 single beds House 3 – 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8 1 double, 1 room with 3 single beds

There are 3 houses available within the North Arm Settlement. Each house offers gas cooking, a fridge and freezer, central heating, video, radio and a washing machine. Bedding is also supplied but food and towels will need to be brought. The nightly rate for each house is £10 per person and children aged 13 or under may stay for free. There is a full board option available at a rate of £40 per person per night. There is a small shop on the farm which sells frozen and everyday items. The managers of the farm ask that visitors leave gates as they are found, do not bring dogs onto the farm and do not leave litter lying around as it is harmful to livestock. There are refuse bins at all houses. In addition to the houses in the settlement itself, there are 4 houses available at the following locations:

North West Arm

Rooms House with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 15 1 double, 1 room with 3 single beds, 2 rooms with 5 single beds

North West Arm is a 1 hour off-road drive away from the North Arm settlement. The house is centrally heated but cooking is by peat stove.

The Wreck

Rooms House with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 12 1 double, 1 twin, 2 rooms with 4 single beds

The Wreck is also a 1 hour off-road drive from North Arm. Heating is provided by an open grate fire in the lounge.

Danson Harbour

Rooms House with 4 bedrooms, sleeps 14 1 double, 1 room with 3 single beds, 1 room with 4 single beds, 1 room with 5 single beds

Danson Harbour is an hour and a half off-road drive away from North Arm. Cooking and heating is by peat fire.

1& Fanny Cove

Rooms House with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 14 1 room with 4 single beds, 2 rooms with 5 single beds

2 hours off-road driving is necessary to reach Fanny Cove. This house is a typical ‘old style’ building with cold running water and a peat stove for cooking. There is a boiler on the end stove to heat water.

All of the houses outside of the settlement require sleeping bags, food and personal towels. On departure, the peat buckets must be filled and the house left clean for future visitors.

Smylies Price Band A Self-Catering

Owners Andrew and Georgina Smith Rooms 2 twin rooms 1 double room 1 with 3 beds Bathroom/WC Shared Other Facilities Gas cooker, TV & video, radio and a fridge Address Smylies Farm, Port San Carlos, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 41013 Email [email protected]

This charming old cottage, sheltered by trees, is in Port San Carlos settlement and has been renovated to provide modern amenities. All bedding is supplied and bedrooms and lounge are carpeted. The cottage is fully central heated and there is plenty of hot water for baths.

There are a number of possible activities to be enjoyed including walking and fishing. Fishing for mullet and sometimes trout can be undertaken around the settlement and rods or tackle can be hired. Also, Land Rover trips to Paloma Beach (farm work permitting!) are on offer, where you will find two miles of gleaming white sand, with a permanent Gentoo penguin colony and often a few visiting King penguins.

1* HOLIDAY COTTAGES ON WEST FALKLAND

Fox Bay Price Band A Self Catering

Owners Gavin and Deirdre Marsh Rooms 1 double 1 twin 1 family with 1 double bed and 2 singles 1 family with 1 double bed and 1 single Bathroom/WC Shared Address Fox Bay East, Fox Bay, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 42079 Fax +(500) 42063 Email [email protected]

This well-equipped 4 bedroom house is located in the picturesque settlement of Fox Bay East. The house is centrally heated but a mobile gas room heater is also on hand for cold nights. Cooking can be performed either on a gas cooker or in the microwave. The house also offers a fridge/freezer, bread maker, deep fat fryer, electric frying pan and washing machine. Phone calls can be made from a payphone. There are numerous activities to be undertaken around Fox Bay including walking and fishing.

Crooked Inlet

Owners Danny and Joy Donnelly Tel/Fax +(500) 41102 Email [email protected]

The cottage stands at the end of a creek, commanding glorious views out to Rabbit, Hummock and Middle Islands in King George Bay. The settlement itself is pretty with the traditional mix of old houses painted in different colours nestling amongst gorse bushes. The interior of the cottage has been recently modernised to an extremely high standard with the four bedrooms and bathroom being accessed from a central living area with an arched entrance to a large, modern kitchen. Your hosts can provide guided fishing (mullet and trout), horse-riding and, depending on farm work, the hire of a Land Rover.

Shallow Bay

Owners Dae and Paul Peck Tel/Fax +(500) 41007 Email [email protected] Website www.shallowbayfalklands.horizon.co.fk

Self catering, half board or full board. Old time charm with modern comforts, this accommodation is in the original stone house.

1( Port Stephens Price Band A

Owners Peter & Ann Robertson Rooms 2 bedrooms (1 twin and 1 triple) Facilities Combi boiler for heating & water. Gas cooker and grill, fridge, TV & VCR, stereo Address Port Stephens, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 42307 Fax +(500) 42304 Email [email protected]

The cottage is situated in the settlement at Port Stephens on the south cost of West Falkland. Access by road or plane. No organised tours are provided and there is no hire vehicle available, but dependent upon work commitments your hosts may give you a lift to some of the beauty spots and there is much within easy and pleasant walking distance from the settlement.

Wood Cove, just an hour’s scenic walk from the cottage provides access to rockhopper and gentoo penguins. Further around the coastline lies the strange rock formations known as Indian Village. Calm Head, about 2 hours walk from the settlement, has superb views of the jagged shoreline and powerful South Atlantic.

2) OTHER FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION IN CAMP

Carcass Island Price Band C

Owners Rob and Lorraine McGill Rooms 5 twin rooms Bathroom/WC 4 twin rooms en-suite, 1 shared Address Carcass Island, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 41106 Fax +(500) 41107 Email [email protected]

Carcass Island offers a great number of shoreline birds, penguins and seals, all within walking distance of the settlement. In the settlement itself there are colonies of night herons, magellanic penguins and many small birds. Visits can be made to the elephant seals on the North West Point. Transport is normally available by Land Rover. The main farmhouse is situated in the settlement. Heating is provided by oil fired stoves. There is a licensed bar selling beer, wine and soft drinks. A fully catered option provides meals of good farmhouse fare with the emphasis on fresh, local produce.

Little Chartres

Owners Jim & Lesley Woodward Tel/Fax +(500) 42215 Email [email protected] Website [email protected]

Little Chartres offers warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation in the main farmhouse, where local produce is always the order of the day. There is some excellent fishing at the ‘bottom of the garden’ and families are welcome as well as individual travellers. Tours of West Falkland by 4x4 or walking also available.

West Lagoons Farm

Owners Peter and Shelly Nightingale Rooms Main house – 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5 1 twin and 1 family room (1 double + 1 single) Guest House – 5 bedrooms, sleeps 6 1 double, 4 singles Address West Lagoons Farm, Hill Cove, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone/Fax +(500) 41194 Email [email protected] Website www.westlagoons.com

West Lagoons Farm, situated on the beautiful North coast or West Falkland, offers farm holidays with full-board accommodation. It is ideal for those who like farm life, fishing, walking, beachcombing or bird watching. 2! Peter and Shelly welcome you to join them on the farm or alternatively to simply do your own thing. Guests can stay in either their own home, which is centrally heated with plenty of hot water available for baths, or in their Guest House – both are in the settlement of Hill Cove. Meals are made from local produce and cooked in a traditional Falkland style. Rates are negotiable for larger groups interested in self-catering if preferred and campers are always welcome.

2@ CAMPING

There are no campsites as such in the Falkland Islands. Camping is permitted in certain areas, but should be regarded as being ‘raw’ camping. Except in a few exceptional cases, campers are expected to be completely self-sufficient for all requirements. All land in the Falklands is privately owned, and therefore permission must always be sought from the land owner before going onto their land for any reason. In addition to any specific requests the land owners may have, the following set of guidelines must always be observed.

1. NEVER light fires for any reason. Where cooking is permitted, it must always be on a paraffin or gas cooker and supervised at all times. During the summer, the grass can get very dry. Combined with the strong summer winds, fires can quickly get out of control and spread rapidly, posing a threat to pastures, fences, buildings and livestock. If a fire burns into the peat, it can continue burning for many years.

2. Always leave gates as you find them.

3. Do not approach or attempt to interfere with any farm animals.

4. Take all of your litter home with you.

5. Do not take your vehicle off the track without prior permission. If possible always let someone know where you are going and how long you intend to be. Some areas of farms will be out of bounds during lambing time (September – December).

Bold Cove Farm

Owners Jimmy Forster Address Bold Cove Farm, Bold Cove, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 42178 Fax +(500) 42177

Bold Cove Farm is situated in a scenic area of West Falkland, near Port Howard. There are some basic groceries available, with more things available if enough notice is given. Campers are welcome to use the bathroom in the farmhouse for hot baths. There is excellent trout and mullet fishing close by, with a vehicle available for hire, or for a guided tour of the area. There is a cairn at the back of the settlement to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first sighting of the Falklands.

Estancia

Owners Tony and Ailsa Heathman Address Estancia Farm, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 31042

Estancia is under 1 hours drive away from Stanley by an all-weather track, set between the mountains of Wickham Heights and the eastern end of Port Salvador. There is no charge for camping, although there are no facilities or groceries available. There is excellent fishing near the settlement. Estancia was of strategic importance during the conflict of 1982, and there are some sites relating to battles nearby. 2# Falkland Landholdings Ltd

Falkland Landholdings Ltd is a local company that owns four farms: Goose Green, North Arm, Fitzroy and Walker Creek. Each of these farms has its own Manager. All the farms do allow camping, with the prior permission of the Manager. There are general food stores at Goose Green, North Arm and Walker Creek, with varying opening hours. Most will open on request, subject to prior arrangement with the Manager.

In addition to the guidelines mentioned above, the following must be observed at all times:

• There is a strict policy of no dogs allowed on any farm for any reason (other than the dogs used in farm work). • No fires are permitted and all cookers must be supervised when in use. • All rubbish must be brought back to the settlement for disposal.

There is varied wildlife to see on all the farms, including penguins at Bull Point (North Arm) and New Haven (Goose Green Farm), but this does vary depending on the time of year.

Contact Details Address Falkland Landholdings Ltd, Shackleton House, Stanley Telephone +(500) 22697 Fax +(500) 27210 Email [email protected]

Address Manager, Goose Green Farm, Goose Green, East Falkland. Telephone +(500) 32270 Fax +(500) 32271

Address Manager, North Arm Farm, North Arm, East Falkland. Telephone +(500) 32080 Fax +(500) 32081

Address Manager, Fitzroy Farm, Fitzroy, East Falkland. Telephone +(500) 32384 Fax +(500) 32383

Address Manager, Walker Creek Farm, Walker Creek, East Falkland. Telephone +(500) 32486 Fax +(500) 32485

Port Stephens

Owners Peter and Ann Robertson Address Port Stephens Farm, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 42307 Fax +(500) 42304

Camping is allowed at Port Stephens. No charge is made, and there are no facilities. All campers must be completely self-sufficient. Arrivals and departures must be announced to Peter beforehand, for safety reasons. Due to restrictions on the airstrip, all visitors must arrive either by sea or by land. Vehicles are not permitted off-road, and some areas are completely out of bounds to everyone during lambing season. 2$ Port Sussex

Owners Richard and Toni Stevens Address Port Sussex Farm, East Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone +(500) 32203 Fax +(500) 32204 Email [email protected]

Port Sussex is under 2 hours drive from Stanley, by all-weather track. Camping is allowed on this family-run working farm, and there is a cabin available for ‘indoor’ camping if the weather gets too bad. Although there are no seals or penguins, there is a pair of red-backed hawks that nest close to the settlement, as well as the usual assortment of birdlife. Dolphins can often be spotted in the inlet just below the house.

Saunders Island

See previous section on Holiday Cottages on Island Farms. Camping is permitted at the Neck if the self-catering accommodation is full. Camping is charged at £10 per person per night and a landrover ride costs £20 per person.

Spring Point

Owners Ron and Fiona Rozee Address Spring Point Farm, West Falkland, Falkland Islands Telephone/Fax +(500) 42001

Spring Point Farm is situated on a wide peninsula of land between Port Philomel and Queen Charlotte Bay on West Falkland. It has miles of untouched coastline, with sheltered coves and white sand beaches that are a beachcomber’s paradise. The settlement itself retains much of its original charm and character, complete with its own Gaucho coral. There are colonies of Striated Caracaras (Johnny Rooks), some breeding red-backed hawks close to the settlement and colonies of cormorants nesting all along the coastline. Meat and vegetables are always available and basic stores can be arranged with enough notice. There is no road to Spring Point, so all arrivals and departures must be by air or sea.

2% BOOKING INFORMATION

For details about any of the locations mentioned in this booklet, you can either contact the owners/managers directly, or contact one of the Stanley based receptive agencies. Alternatively, please contact the Falkland Islands Tourist Board for information regarding all accommodation establishments in the Islands. It is possible to book your holiday directly with the accommodation providers, but it is recommended that you contact one of the local tour operators listed below. They are able to co-ordinate complete, multi-centred holiday itineraries, including accommodation, flights, transport, and any special requirements, to suit all your individual needs.

International Tours and Travel Ltd Contact: Sally Ellis 1 Dean Street Tel: +(500) 22041 PO Box 408 Fax: +(500) 22042 Stanley, Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

Falkland Islands Holidays/ Contact: Jenny Luxton Stanley Services Travel Tel: +(500) 22622 Airport Road Fax: +(500) 22623 Stanley, Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

Sulivan Shipping Services Ltd Contact: Debbie Summers (Port Agents/ Shore Excursions) Tel: +(500) 22626 Davis Street Fax: +(500) 22625 Stanley, Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

Falkland Islands Company Ltd (FIC) Contact: Sue Buckett (Port Agents/ Shore Excursions) Tel: +(500) 27631 Crozier Place Email: [email protected] Stanley, Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands Tours & Travel (FITT) Contact: Andrew Williams (Shore Excursions) Tel: +(500) 21775 Lookout Industrial Estate Fax: +(500) 21775 Stanley, Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

For Military based travellers, contact Mount Pleasant Travel which is located in the Joint Education Centre Building. Telephone on ext. 6691 or Email [email protected]

For details of internal flights, with the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) contact:

FIGAS Contact: General Manager Airport Road Tel: +(500) 27219 Stanley Fax: +(500) 27309 Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

Airport Bus Service

Falkland Islands Tours and Travel Contact: Andrew Williams Stanley Tel/Fax: +(500) 21775 Falkland Islands Email: [email protected]

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