Roch Castle, Wales
A beautifully restored Norman castle high above Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Refurbished as a five-star holiday let, it has six modern rooms encased within the heavy walls. Views are of the Irish Sea, St David's peninsula or wild Welsh countryside. The House Manager is on hand for breakfast, the larder is stocked, and a private chef is ready to rustle up a special evening meal.
Roch Castle, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales SA62 6AQ (01422 323200; retreatsgroup.com). Weekly rental from £4,000, including breakfast. Sleeps 12.
Stonefield Castle Hotel, Scotland
One of Scotland's loveliest lochs is the setting for Stonefield Castle. This 19th-century baronial manor stands on the Kintyre peninsula, with spectacular views of Loch Fyne and acres of private woodland. A spot for bracing walks around the West Coast, rounded off with warming whisky and plates of local smoked salmon and oysters. By night, sequester yourself amid wood-panelled walls and period furnishings.
Stonefield Castle Hotel, Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland PA29 6YJ (01880 820836; stonefieldcastleargyll.co.uk). Doubles from £190, B&B.
Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire
Play lord of the fortified manor at this Tudor castle on the fringes of the Cotswolds. Built in the early 16th century, it has welcomed Henry VIII (who had Thornbury's architect, also a distant cousin, executed) and Queen Mary, who lived here for several years. Now part of the Luxury Family Hotels portfolio, its impressive original features – coats of arms, carved ceilings and an on-site vineyard – are available for everyone to enjoy.
Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury, Gloucestershire BS35 1HH (01454 281182; thornburycastle.co.uk). Doubles from €190, including breakfast.
Haldon Belvedere, Devon
Haldon Belvedere is a Grade II-listed triangular tower, also known as Lawrence Castle, in the heart of the Devon countryside. It was built in 1788, and renovated by the Devon Historic Buildings Trust in 1994 to include a top-floor apartment that makes the perfect romantic hideaway. Exeter is to the east, Dartmoor to the west, while Torquay and the beaches of South Hams are due south.
Haldon Belvedere, Higher Ashton, near Dunchideock, Devon EX6 7QY (01392 833846; haldonbelvedere. co.uk). Three-night rental from £325, self catering. Sleeps two.
Hazlewood Castle, Yorkshire
Hazlewood's halls have a history that stretches back centuries. The former monastery was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 and it's claimed a priest haunts the Tansy bedroom. Converted in 1997, it offers cosy, traditional rooms. Events throughout the year include Jazz Sunday lunches and champagne brunches ahead of horse race meetings at York and Wetherby.
Hazlewood Castle, Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9NJ (0808 1787666; hazlewood-castle.co.uk). Doubles start at £160, including breakfast.
Beauchamp Castle, Worcestershire
Lavish rooms set the scene at Beauchamp Castle, on the banks of the River Severn. Dodge the stuffed bear on the stairs to reach rich suites bedecked with suits of armour, coats of arms, rich red carpets and well-stocked bookshelves. The grounds are more sedate, with manicured lawns, a flagstone terrace and tennis courts. Worcester, Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster are a short drive, along with gentle walks in the Malvern Hills.
Beauchamp Castle, near Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (0845 389 9582; statelyescapes.co.uk). Weekly rental from £6,714, self catering. Sleeps 16.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Keeping your little chicks entertained over the Easter holidays
To help you from cracking under the pressure of keeping your little chicks entertained over the Easter holidays, Travelodge is offering 40,000 cheap hotel rooms between £19 and £29 across the UK.
Why not plan ahead and immerse the family in all things chocolaty with an egg-stra special short break! To book a room just go to www.travelodge.co.uk room stays must take place between 31st March and 15th April 2012.
Travelodge have sourced a selection of 12 great family days out:
- 8 chocolate themed events
- 4 Easter themed events - if you chocolate isn't you're thing.
So why not turn a daytrip into an action packed, fun break and explore the local area. To help the pennies stretch further Travelodge is also offering discounts to top attractions for bookings made between 8th March and 11th April 2012 at Travelodge. Every booking made between this time will be able to download a discount voucher for one of 150 attractions throughout the UK including; Theme Parks, Zoo's, Museums and Historic Places of Interest.
With Travelodge you only pay for the room and not for the number of people staying per room. A family room caters for two adults and two children or three adults - so for a family of four, it works out at just £4.75 per person- cheaper than a portion of fish and chips! By booking a GBP 19 Travelodge room, you will have plenty of change left to spoil yourself. A Travelodge family room has a luxury king size bed, sofa bed, en-suite facilities, flat screen TV with 18 free digital channels, free tea / coffee making facilities and WIFI. (You only pay for the room and not for number of people staying per room).
Travelodge hotels that have a Bar Cafe offer an 'eat as much as you like' breakfast buffet for £7.65 per guest and for each paying adult - two children under the age of 16 eat for free. You can make a 20% saving on breakfast by ordering online and you can order a two course evening online for just £9.95 per person too.
All dishes on their children's menu are £3.95, meals include macaroni cheese, cheeseburger and chips and Spaghetti meatballs - 10p from each sale of this dish will be donated to Travelodge's appointed charity KidsOut, helping bring fun & happiness to disadvantaged children in the UK.
Listed below are the best events happening across the UK (according to Travelodge):
Easter egg hunt and Chocolate Workshop at Kew Gardens
Get the whole family involved and join the annual Easter egg hunt at Kew Gardens. Kids can search for the friendly characters of Kew Gardens - Buzzie Bee, Wriggler and Snap, Trap and Venus - who are hidden around the Gardens. Collect three tokens to receive a Green and Black's chocolate treat from the Easter bunnies! Alternatively, visit the drop-in chocolate workshops where families can learn to make objects from chocolate.
Location: Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3PZ
Dates: Easter Egg hunt: Easter day (4 April), 9.30 - 12.30 (or until the eggs run out!)
Chocolate Workshop: Sat 9 April to Mon 25 April & Fri 29 April to Mon 2 May, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: London Kew Bridge Travelodge, though we have many more hotels in London.
The Great Peter Rabbit East Egg Hunt, Cumbria.
Take part in one of the UK's biggest Easter Egg hunts. Get your hands on one of the 100 hand crafted Peter Rabbit eggs that will be hidden across Cumbria. This hunt gives you the chance to get out into the beautiful Lake District countryside and enjoy the thrill of the hunt against other families and children.
Dates: Thursday 5th April 2012
Times: Starts at 10am
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: Kendal Travelodge. Prices start from £19**.
Waddesdon Manor Cadbury Easter Trail
The National Trust and Cadbury are teaming up for lots of chocolate fun and an Easter trail at Waddesdon Manor. Enjoy a family day out in the beautiful grounds, with children's explorer trials, an aviary, and beautiful gardens to explore. Why not make a day of it and enjoy the most of the stunning setting.
Location: Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Dates: Wednesday 4 April - Easter Monday 9 April, from 10am
Prices: £2.50* per trail. Normal admission charges apply, Adults from £6.50, Children from £3.50, children under 5 go free, families from £16.50.
Nearest Travelodge: Thame Travelodge.
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Experience the fun of the biggest Easter Egg hunt in Dorset. The wonderful surroundings of the subtropical gardens at Abbotsbury, with face painting and many more fun activities will suit all the family. Plus, there are thousands of Cadbury's cream eggs to be found!
Location: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Dates: 06/04/2012 - 09/04/2012
Prices: Adults form £10.50*, children from £7.50*
Nearest Travelodge: Ilminster Travelodge
Lauriston Castle Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a day of fun Easter activities in the beautiful setting of Lauriston Castle. You can hunt for clues to find yourself some tasty treats then enjoy some Easter stories, an egg and spoon race, and finish the day by making your own framed Easter collage.
Location: Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh EH4 5QD
Dates: Saturday 7th April, 10am - 12.30pm
Prices: £6 per adult / child*
Nearest Travelodge: Edinburgh Learmonth Travelodge.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Enjoy a family day out at this popular community event at Cranleigh Showground where there are plenty of chocolate surprises to be found. This is the perfect day out for the kids and parents too - get there early as this event becomes even more popular every year.
Location: Cranleigh Showhround, Surrey, GU6 7DW
Dates: Good Friday, 6th April 2011 at 10:30am
Prices: Free entry and parking*
Nearest Travelodge: Dorkin Travelodge
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens, home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, plant centre and garden shop, gift barn, museum and teashop. It is your challenge to find bunnies with a difference hidden around the ornamental gardens. Find 8 out of 10 and claim your special Easter prize from Miss H's tea shop.
Location: Waterperry Gardens,Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England. OX33 1JZ
Dates: 31st March to 15th April
Prices: It costs £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.
Nearest Travelodge: Oxford Wheatley Travelodge
Easter Egg Eggstravagaza at Cadbury World
Cadbury World has an egg-cellent line-up of family-friendly events including circus performances with Charley Farley and Rags, ventriloquist Kimmo and children's performer Mark Traversoni. From Good Friday through to Easter Monday there will be a special Easter egg hunt and children will also have the chance to enter an Easter bonnet competition with prizes.
Location: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2LU
Dates: 31st March to 15th April (TBC), 10am-3pm Monday - Friday; 9.30 - 4pm Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th; 10am - 4pm ever weekend thenceforth; 10-2pm Tuesday 15th
Prices: Adult £14.30 - Child £10.40 Under 4s - free - Concessions £10.90 Family
Nearest Travelodge: Birmingham Central Newhall Street Travelodge.
*Prices correct at 09/03/2012
**£19 rooms can be booked 21 days in advance.
Looking for the latest FABUKBreaks offers on a wide range of UK Holiday Park holidays let FABTHINGS2do help you.
Why not plan ahead and immerse the family in all things chocolaty with an egg-stra special short break! To book a room just go to www.travelodge.co.uk room stays must take place between 31st March and 15th April 2012.
Travelodge have sourced a selection of 12 great family days out:
- 8 chocolate themed events
- 4 Easter themed events - if you chocolate isn't you're thing.
So why not turn a daytrip into an action packed, fun break and explore the local area. To help the pennies stretch further Travelodge is also offering discounts to top attractions for bookings made between 8th March and 11th April 2012 at Travelodge. Every booking made between this time will be able to download a discount voucher for one of 150 attractions throughout the UK including; Theme Parks, Zoo's, Museums and Historic Places of Interest.
With Travelodge you only pay for the room and not for the number of people staying per room. A family room caters for two adults and two children or three adults - so for a family of four, it works out at just £4.75 per person- cheaper than a portion of fish and chips! By booking a GBP 19 Travelodge room, you will have plenty of change left to spoil yourself. A Travelodge family room has a luxury king size bed, sofa bed, en-suite facilities, flat screen TV with 18 free digital channels, free tea / coffee making facilities and WIFI. (You only pay for the room and not for number of people staying per room).
Travelodge hotels that have a Bar Cafe offer an 'eat as much as you like' breakfast buffet for £7.65 per guest and for each paying adult - two children under the age of 16 eat for free. You can make a 20% saving on breakfast by ordering online and you can order a two course evening online for just £9.95 per person too.
All dishes on their children's menu are £3.95, meals include macaroni cheese, cheeseburger and chips and Spaghetti meatballs - 10p from each sale of this dish will be donated to Travelodge's appointed charity KidsOut, helping bring fun & happiness to disadvantaged children in the UK.
Listed below are the best events happening across the UK (according to Travelodge):
Easter egg hunt and Chocolate Workshop at Kew Gardens
Get the whole family involved and join the annual Easter egg hunt at Kew Gardens. Kids can search for the friendly characters of Kew Gardens - Buzzie Bee, Wriggler and Snap, Trap and Venus - who are hidden around the Gardens. Collect three tokens to receive a Green and Black's chocolate treat from the Easter bunnies! Alternatively, visit the drop-in chocolate workshops where families can learn to make objects from chocolate.
Location: Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3PZ
Dates: Easter Egg hunt: Easter day (4 April), 9.30 - 12.30 (or until the eggs run out!)
Chocolate Workshop: Sat 9 April to Mon 25 April & Fri 29 April to Mon 2 May, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: London Kew Bridge Travelodge, though we have many more hotels in London.
The Great Peter Rabbit East Egg Hunt, Cumbria.
Take part in one of the UK's biggest Easter Egg hunts. Get your hands on one of the 100 hand crafted Peter Rabbit eggs that will be hidden across Cumbria. This hunt gives you the chance to get out into the beautiful Lake District countryside and enjoy the thrill of the hunt against other families and children.
Dates: Thursday 5th April 2012
Times: Starts at 10am
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: Kendal Travelodge. Prices start from £19**.
Waddesdon Manor Cadbury Easter Trail
The National Trust and Cadbury are teaming up for lots of chocolate fun and an Easter trail at Waddesdon Manor. Enjoy a family day out in the beautiful grounds, with children's explorer trials, an aviary, and beautiful gardens to explore. Why not make a day of it and enjoy the most of the stunning setting.
Location: Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Dates: Wednesday 4 April - Easter Monday 9 April, from 10am
Prices: £2.50* per trail. Normal admission charges apply, Adults from £6.50, Children from £3.50, children under 5 go free, families from £16.50.
Nearest Travelodge: Thame Travelodge.
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Experience the fun of the biggest Easter Egg hunt in Dorset. The wonderful surroundings of the subtropical gardens at Abbotsbury, with face painting and many more fun activities will suit all the family. Plus, there are thousands of Cadbury's cream eggs to be found!
Location: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Dates: 06/04/2012 - 09/04/2012
Prices: Adults form £10.50*, children from £7.50*
Nearest Travelodge: Ilminster Travelodge
Lauriston Castle Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a day of fun Easter activities in the beautiful setting of Lauriston Castle. You can hunt for clues to find yourself some tasty treats then enjoy some Easter stories, an egg and spoon race, and finish the day by making your own framed Easter collage.
Location: Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh EH4 5QD
Dates: Saturday 7th April, 10am - 12.30pm
Prices: £6 per adult / child*
Nearest Travelodge: Edinburgh Learmonth Travelodge.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Enjoy a family day out at this popular community event at Cranleigh Showground where there are plenty of chocolate surprises to be found. This is the perfect day out for the kids and parents too - get there early as this event becomes even more popular every year.
Location: Cranleigh Showhround, Surrey, GU6 7DW
Dates: Good Friday, 6th April 2011 at 10:30am
Prices: Free entry and parking*
Nearest Travelodge: Dorkin Travelodge
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens, home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, plant centre and garden shop, gift barn, museum and teashop. It is your challenge to find bunnies with a difference hidden around the ornamental gardens. Find 8 out of 10 and claim your special Easter prize from Miss H's tea shop.
Location: Waterperry Gardens,Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England. OX33 1JZ
Dates: 31st March to 15th April
Prices: It costs £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.
Nearest Travelodge: Oxford Wheatley Travelodge
Easter Egg Eggstravagaza at Cadbury World
Cadbury World has an egg-cellent line-up of family-friendly events including circus performances with Charley Farley and Rags, ventriloquist Kimmo and children's performer Mark Traversoni. From Good Friday through to Easter Monday there will be a special Easter egg hunt and children will also have the chance to enter an Easter bonnet competition with prizes.
Location: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2LU
Dates: 31st March to 15th April (TBC), 10am-3pm Monday - Friday; 9.30 - 4pm Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th; 10am - 4pm ever weekend thenceforth; 10-2pm Tuesday 15th
Prices: Adult £14.30 - Child £10.40 Under 4s - free - Concessions £10.90 Family
Nearest Travelodge: Birmingham Central Newhall Street Travelodge.
*Prices correct at 09/03/2012
**£19 rooms can be booked 21 days in advance.
Looking for the latest FABUKBreaks offers on a wide range of UK Holiday Park holidays let FABTHINGS2do help you.
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