Take a well deserved break during January and February at De Vere Carden Park. This magnificent mansion is set on a beautiful 900 acre Cheshire estate. This is your chance to enjoy bed and breakfast from Sunday to Thursday with a complimentary room upgrade, bottle of wine and FREE unlimited golf for only £79.00 per room per night. To book, visit the De Vere site or call 0845 375 2808 quoting promo code ‘CWI’.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Valentines in Marlow
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Whisk your loved one away for a night of romance at the stylish Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel beside the Thames at Marlow, Bucks from just £199 for two including dinner. With its stunning river views, candlelit dining rooms and four-poster bedrooms and suites, this incredibly romantic hotel is sure to set the mood for love. On Friday, 13th February 2009 the two AA Rosette Bowaters Restaurant will be hosting a three-course dinner with live jazz entertainment, while on Saturday there is a special four-course Valentine’s menu created by head chef David Smith. Guests dining on Saturday can join the hotel’s resident pianist in the cocktail bar for drinks before dinner and there’s a rose for every lady.
Dinner for two and an overnight stay is priced from £199 on the Friday and £249 on Saturday including a bottle of chilled Champagne in the room on arrival, or for a special treat you can stay both nights at the reduced rate of £429.
Mad Hatter’s tea party at InterContinental London Park Lane
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Traditionally an adult affair, with unlimited Champagne and Bellinis, children can now join in the fun by getting involved at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday 17th January 2009 from 12pm to 4pm, the first collaboration between InterContinental London Park Lane Lane and Cookie Crumbles. The Mini Chef sessions will teach children to create topsy turvy fun food such as upside down carrot cake, gingerbread men and marbled magic balls – all to take home in goody bags. For mucky pups aprons will be provided!
Cookie Crumbles provides a wide range of cooking activities for children and teenagers from 4 – 18 year olds. Since 1994, they have taught over 10,000 children to cook and are renowned for providing hands-on cooking parties and cookery workshops. Cookie Crumbles is run by former food & drink editor of “Family Circle” Magazine, Carola Weymouth, a Paris-trained chef and former patissier.
The Mad Hatter’s tea party costs £39 per adult and £14 per child (4yrs – 14yrs) and includes brunch with unlimited Champagne, Bellinis and Cookbook signature Bloody Marys, as well as all Cookie Crumbles ingredients, recipes and goody bags.
Visit North East England TV ad
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The first screenings of the new TV advert promoting North East England as a visitor destination were broadcast today. Showing on ITV1 and Channel 4 in areas within a three-hour drive time and nationwide on satellite television, the commercial features spectacular, new aerial shots of the North East’s coast and countryside, along with fantastic footage of the region’s many dining and shopping destinations. The new advert aims to capitalise on the growing trend for holidaymakers to stay at home this year.
Popular North East attractions such as Bamburgh Castle, the Cheviot Hills, Boulby Cliffs, Durham City, Hadrian’s Wall, NewcastleGateshead and The Angel of the North all make an appearance.
Hollywood actor Sean Pertwee, best known for his roles in “Goal”, “Cold Feet” and “Event Horizon” is the voice of the advert which follows the theme: “When does a place become part of you … when you’re in North East England?” to inspire potential visitors to come to the region.
If you miss the advert on TV you can view it on Visit North East England website, which will also provide you with all the information you need to plan your next holiday.
Win a stay at a luxury restaurant with rooms
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Over at UKhotel.com this month, there is a competition to win a stay at manorhaus, a four star restaurant with rooms at Ruthin, North Wales. To enter, just answer a simple question, submit your details and cross your fingers for the draw at the end of the month.
There will be a holiday to win every month at a variety of leading hotels in the UK.
Feel the pop, not the crunch
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Winter is well and truly upon us. But the festivites needn’t end at New Year’s Eve. Keep the celebrations alive with a free bottle of bubbly when you’re one of the first 500 bookers of their two night winter escape with the De Vere Collection. Snuggle by the fireside, indulge in a soothing Hot Stones treatment, dine on to-die-for local dishes,then the all important bottle of bubbly. This is the perfect British winter getaway. Quote “WIN” and make sure you’re one of the first 500 to book!
Experience the view from the Park Plaza County Hall London
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Park Plaza County Hall London is launching a Luxury Day Delegate package in their hotel’s penthouse suites. The four-star deluxe hotel wants you and your business to experience the view from the top. Book a luxurious penthouse suite for your meetings and experience a unique venue with stunning panoramic views of London.
The hotel’s new Luxury Day Delegate package allows meeting organisers to book one of the hotel’s penthouse suites for meetings of up to twelve delegates. The package includes unlimited tea and coffee, still and sparkling mineral water, and jugs of fruit juice. A luxury buffet lunch, served in the room, along with a fresh fruit platter and snacks served during coffee break are also included.
Meeting materials include a 6’x6’ tripod screen, LCD projector, flipchart and conference phone. Complimentary Wi-Fi connection is available for all delegates and pads and pens are also be supplied. In addition all attendees will each receive complimentary snacks and a glass of Champagne in Park Plaza County Hall’s exclusively reserved Mezzanine Lounge Bar.
Delegates can also use one of the private dining rooms (subject to availability. Dinner is charged from £35.00 per person). For the meeting organiser, the package offers a complimentary 30 minute spa treatment at the Park Plaza County Hall Aurora treatment room.
The Luxury Day Delegate package at Park Plaza County Hall starts from just £89.00 per delegate, excluding VAT. Overnight accommodation is available at the hotel with superior rooms starting from just £99.00 and studios from just £130.00. Rates are room only, per room, per night and exclude VAT.
Pitch up for a family holiday from just £6 per night!
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Don’t let the credit crunch put you off booking a holiday! Haven Holidays offer a range of holiday options to suit every budget – with early booking offers for basic touring pitches starting at as little as £6 per night for up to four people.
Haven’s popular half price holiday offer on Spring and early Summer dates is available up until the end of January with discounts of up to 15% on selected school holiday dates if you book before 19th Jan 2009. The offer applies to touring holidays, self-catering holiday homes and even their dinner, bed and breakfast breaks at Hafan y Mor and Craig Tara.
A whole month devoted to Valentines at Clumber Park Hotel & Spa Sherwood Forest
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Clumber Park Hotel & Spa Sherwood Forest is offering guests the chance to woo their loved ones for longer in 2009 with a whole month (February 2009) devoted to Valentines.
They are offering just £195 per person for a two night stay with breakfast and a two course dinner at the brasserie on the first night and a three course candlelit dinner for two in the Courtyard Restaurant on the second night, with full use of the spa facilities and a choice of either a fabulous Elemis Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap including a scalp massage or an Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage. (Choose from Stress-a- way, Spirit Reviver, Muscle Melt or Chakra Balancing).
Sleep soundly within a comfy bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, enjoy dinner in the sumptuous Courtyard Restaurant, where guests may choose from a range of healthy Modern British dishes used from local produce, followed by a hearty breakfast the following day, in preparation for a day relaxing in the new spa!
Why not use the joint duo treatment room, perfect for his n’ hers treatments and therapies. The New Leaf Spa at Clumber Park offers guests a more holistic approach to your natural wellbeing experience, enhanced by the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Take advantage during your romantic break of the leisure facilities, which includes a fully equipped state of the art gym, a 12m indoor swimming pool, with magnificent views out to the hotel grounds and Sherwood Forest beyond as well as a relaxing Whirlpool before visiting the poolside sauna and steam rooms. Why not finish off with a glass of champagne in the outdoor hot tub!
January accommodation savings In Wiltshire
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January and February are great months to take a holiday in Wiltshire thanks to a number of accommodation providers offering discounts. Visitors can save between £40 and £65 on a weekend/midweek break.
Save up to £65 on mid-week breaks at Summerhayes B&B in Devizes. This small but stylish bed and breakfast is offering three-night mid week breaks for just £130 per room, based on two sharing, saving £65 off the normal price. The price includes accommodation and a full English breakfast. The property is ideally located for exploring the market town of Devizes and visiting nearby Avebury and the mystical stones. Price is based on stays in January and February.
Murder mystery weekend break for just £158 per person. The Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel is offering a fun weekend of murder and mystery on January 10th. The overnight package includes accommodation, breakfast and a three course evening meal with entertainment provided in the form of a murder mystery evening. The package costs from £158 for two people – saving approximately £60.
Chocolate, cookies and cream breaks from only £40 per person, per night. The charming Mayfield House Hotel in Crudwell, Wiltshire is offering luxury breaks between January 2nd and February 12th for as little as £40 per person, per night based on two sharing and staying three or more nights (one night breaks cost £50pppn). The full package includes accommodation, breakfast, al la carte dinner and on arrival all guests will be treated to home made Cotswold cookies with steaming mugs of luxury hot chocolate made with double chocolate, cinnamon and topped with freshly whipped cream. The minimum saving off this break is £26.
Cosy up in a farmhouse cottage this January for only £350 per week – saving £58 on the normal price. Higher Green Farm Cottages are converted barn properties located close to the market town of Devizes. Each property sleeps up to six people and features oak floors, exposed beams and wood burning stoves. Facilities include fully fitted kitchens, bathroom plus two bedrooms (double and twin) and a two person sofa bed for additional guests. At the special offer price a full cottage of six people costs just £8.33 per person, per night!
Save up to £40 on breaks in Bradford on Avon at Great Ashley Farm. Perfect for visitors wishing to explore the Cotswolds and Bath, Great Ashley Farm offers both self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation. The self-catering barn conversion sleeps up to four people and costs from just £285 for three nights – saving £40 off the normal price. Alternatively enjoy a two night mid week break at the B&B for just £65 per person based on two sharing, a saving of £10 per person. The holidays are based on breaks taken throughout January.
Save £60 per couple, per night at The Landmark in January. The Landmark Hotel in Chiseldon, Wiltshire is located in a picturesque village, just a few minutes from the M4 and close to attractions including the Science Museum, Avebury and Coate Water plus the market towns of Devizes and Marlborough. The hotel is also close to Swindon Outlet Centre, so ideal for picking up those January bargains. Throughout January they are offering a weekend special for just £100 per couple, per night which includes accommodation, a three course al la carte dinner and breakfast. This is a saving of £60 on the normal price.
For general information about Wiltshire including to obtain a copy of the new Ancient Modern Guide visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
