Last minute cancellations – 25% off cottage and self catering holidays

Date: 2010.11.06 | Category: Cottages, Self catering, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

If you are looking for a last minute holiday then check out this selection of holiday cottages and self catering all with massive savings.  As this Hoseason collection is of last minute cancellations they are able to offer a whopping 25% off some highly sought-after cottages! These great deals won’t be around for long so make sure you snap up your bargain TODAY!

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Selected Christmas and New Year cottage breaks

Date: 2010.11.06 | Category: Cottages, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

Treat yourself and your family this festive season by choosing from a great selection of cottages and self catering apartments across the UK… you will be spoiled for choice! Secure your favourite holiday, book your Christmas or New Year break now as time is running out!

Find Christmas and New Year cottages

This Christmas and New Year selection is providedby our partners Hoseasons, but you can find lots of other great cottages and self catering available over the holiday period in the Find-Family Holidays listings for England, Scotland,Wales and Ireland.  Ir why not spend the festive period in France?

Christmas and New Year cottage and apartment offers from Coast & Country

Date: 2010.11.04 | Category: Cottages, Self catering, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

Coast & Country Cottages have some fabulous festive offers for Christmas and New Year.  Below are some great offers:

Leylands, Salcombe (sleeps eight)

£175 off the week commencing Wednesday 22nd December at this spacious well equipped Victorian house. Enjoy the beautiful estuary views and take the 5 minute stroll into town, to Salcombe’s pubs, restaurants, harbour and quayside. Now only £895, under £16 per person per night, based on 8 sharing (family group only)

7 Thurlestone Rock, Thurlestone (sleeps 6)

Book a Christmas or New Year week and save over £250 at this luxury ground floor marine apartment over looking the Thurlestone Sands beach. Relax in the comfortable living room and enjoy the stunning views out to sea. Now only £799 per week, under £20 per person per night, based on 6 sharing.

Broxdowne Cottage, Dartmouth Green (sleeps 4)

£75 off a Christmas or New Year break at this delightful property in a stunning location adjacent to the Championship course at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club. Enjoy free access to the Lakeside Health and Beauty Suite within the clubhouse where facilities include an indoor leisure pool. Just 4 miles from the famous naval town of Dartmouth, this thatched stone cottage is perfect from which to explore the beautiful South Hams, now only £775 per week, under £28 per person per night, based on 4 sharing.

Click here to see more great cottages in Devon, South West England

7 day sale on a wide range of UK & European holidays in November and December

Date: 2010.11.04 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

October is out of the way and Christmas is fast approaching. But now is the time to put things on pause and treat yourself to a relaxing break away. Shearings Holidays has just launched their amazing 7 day sale and have a wide range of UK & European holidays in November and December with up to 30% off the asking price.
However, this sale must end midnight 10th November. Find out more about the sale>

Check out a coupleof the great offers available:

Christmas in Bournemouth

• Staying at the Savoy Hotel for 5 nights from the 23rd December
• Was £524 • Now £389 • Save £135
Find out more>

All Inclusive Lynton staying at the Valley of Rocks Hotel

• From the 8th November 2010
• Was £239 • Now £139 • Save £100
Find out more>

Festive breaks for everyone… lodges, cottages, parks, villas, boats

Date: 2010.11.01 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

The festive season is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to make plans for a Christmas and New Year to remember. Whether you choose a romantic break for two in a luxury lodge, a large country cottage in the Lake District for all the family, a villa in Spain for some winter sun or even jump on board a boat, we have something for everyone this Christmas.

For an extra special New Year why not experience Hogmanay in Edinburgh and enjoy the freedom of your own apartment with city breaks, or have fun with friends at any one of our holiday parks both here in the UK and in Europe. There’s so much choice we’re positive you’ll have a very happy Christmas and New Year this 2010!

Happy Family Halloween… cool pumpkin carving templates and more

Date: 2010.10.31 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

A Happy Halloween to All.

If like us you are preparing to sit down and start carving your pumpkin, then check out this website for some really cool pumpkin templates…. www.zombiepumpkins.com/patterns.php. While we love the Halloween Twilight pumpkins we are not sure whether this may be just a bit too tricky!  Oh well may have a go later and will post our efforts!  If you manage a cool pumpkin take a picture and send it to us.

Find Halloween masks, costumes and more

If you are looking for Halloween costumes, masks, scary torches, candles, and so much more click here… Halloween Fun

Families still prepared to holiday in school term time

Date: 2010.10.30 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

A survey by moneysupermarket has found that 31% of parents would take their children on holiday during school term time.  It was back in 2004 when the Government introduced fines to try and discourage parents from taking their children on holiday during the school term with penalites starting from £50 and rising to £100.

While the threat of fines had an impact when initally launched these survey results have shown a big jump in parents prepared to take the risk compared to previous years.  With holiday prices being much higher during the school holidays – a recent Daily Telegraph analysis showing a half term holiday premium of 69% – and the increased pressure on family budgets during the economic difficulties, this is not a great surprise.

Interestingly the survey also found that a third of parents considered travel to be an important part of their children’s education – or was this a case of decision justification – while only 21 per cent of parents believed that a holiday during the school term could not be justified under any circumstances.

So what would you do?  Does missing the odd day at the endof term really make a difference?  Should the fines be stronger?

17% discount at Hotels Viva in 2011 – Mallorca and Menorca

Date: 2010.10.24 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

If you are looking for a holiday in Mallorca or Menorca in 2011 then check out this deal from Hotels Viva… 17% discount in all standard rooms during all 2011. The Minimum stay of 3 nights is required.

The coupon code is: cuponviva10

Expiry Date: 31/03/2011

Click here to find out more>

Fun and Screams at Eden Project this Halloween

Date: 2010.10.23 | Category: Places to go, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

There is lots of family Halloween fun and scares at the Eden Project this year including Skate n’Scream and the Little Monsters’ Ball.

Skate n’Scream (28-29th October)

Venture deep into the Rainforest Biome after dark and awaken the primitive spirits of the tropics. All those who dare to take part will experience an original unsettling soundscape by Augustine Leudar as they set out on a terrifying exploration that features live storytelling and dramatic encounters.
This experience is not suitable for the under 12s or for those with heart conditions or nervous dispositions. Tickets are £6 per person, or £10 per person to include a skate on our chilling ice rink.

Visit the Eden Project website for full details>

Little Monsters’ Ball (30-31 October)

Get your fancy dress on and join us for a spooky evening of fang-tastic fun for all the family. There’ll be plenty of spooky activities, tasty treats in our cafés and restaurants and a bone-shaking disco in our Olive Grooveyard.

Visit the Eden Project website for full details>

Find Halloween masks, costumes and more

If you are looking for Halloween costumes, masks, scary torches, candles, and so much more click here… Halloween Fun

Stay near the eden Project

Caravan and holiday parks close to Eden: St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Self catering and cottages close to Eden:  St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

Lodges close to Eden: Cornwall, South West England

Adults go to the cinema free with Odeon Kids this October half term

Date: 2010.10.20 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

With half term fast approaching I am sure you may be looking for some ideas of what to do to keep the children amused particularly if the weather  is poor.  So some good news is the Odeon cinemas are offering a great half term offer – adults go free!  So with every child ticket you buy you get one adult ticket absolutely free.  Wow – now that is a saving.

With fantastic hit films to choose from including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Toy Story 3 and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice there really is something for everyone this half term.
Also, don’t miss the latest 3D animation to hit cinemas, Despicable Me, as well as upcoming films for all the family Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Alpha and Omega.

Find out more about this offer at Odeon.co.uk>