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 Acacia Cottages
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.acaciacottages.co.uk
Acacia Cottages specialise in country breaks and weekend packages for groups of six or more, centred around self-catering country cottages together with a series of activities, perfect for celebrations, such as family reunions, birthdays or for hen parties looking for something different from the usual city night out.
| weekends/short breaks | spa hotels/accommodation| stag/hen | relaxation | shopping | gastronomic | groups | multi-activity | England | Wales |
Activities
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based: Newcastle Upon Tyne,
UK
website: www.activitiesabroad.com
 Activities
Abroad provide activity holidays throughout Europe for families
and adult only groups. From white water rafting and skydiving in
Spain to canyoning in Greece, mountain biking in France and sea
kayaking in Turkey, these holidays are a great choice for anybody
interested in a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
| white water rafting
| mountain biking | cycle touring | canyoning/gorge walking |
climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | family/child friendly | singles holidays | weekends/short breaks |
Europe |
Adrenalin
Antics
based: Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
website: adrenalinantics.com
Using stunning locations and adventurous activities, we will provide
you and your party with the alternative weekend you won't forget.
We can organise your accommodation and transport, so all you need
do is to take the plunge and put your plums to the test.
| stag/hen | weekends/short breaks | team building/management courses | canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | mountain biking | aerial
zip way | canoeing/kayaking | white water rafting | tailor made
| surfing | Wales |
Allison
House Hotel
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland,
UK
website: www.allisonhousehotel.com
The Allison House is a specialist in weekend breaks in around Edinburgh.
Theatre breaks (Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Cats) and golf
breaks are a speciality. During the year packages are available
for special events such as Edinburgh Hogmanay, the Edinburgh Festival
or rugby internationals.
| weekends/short breaks
| city breaks | golf | rugby | theatre/shows | ballet/opera
| festivals/carnivals | Christmas/New Year | Scotland
| UK |
All
Ways Spain
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.allwaysspain.com
Imaginative, distinctive activity weekends and short breaks in Granada
– one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Choose from ceramics,
flamenco, food & wine, photography, writing and walking; held
on various dates throughout the year in fabulous locations in and
around Granada. Tuition from local experts. Small, friendly groups,
superb accommodation and dining.
| weekends/short breaks
| gastronomic | pottery/ceramics | photographic | music appreciation
| flamenco | walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | writing
| Spain |
Altyerre
based: London, UK
website: www.altyerre.com
Altyerre short breaks are all about 'learning something new'. They work hands-on with top experts and provide access to unique environments. Their in-depth approach and different ideas mean that their experiences are enduringly memorable and deliver a real sense of achievement and enjoyment.
| weekends/short breaks
| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | wine making
| survival courses | freshwater fishing/angling | shooting | team
building/management courses | UK |
Apex
Hotels
based: Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.apexhotels.co.uk
Contemporary four star City Hotels, located in Edinburgh and Dundee
offering a wide variety of packages and promotions for leisure travellers.
The new City Quay in Dundee features a state of the art Spa facility.
In addition to the informal Metro Restaurant, all hotels offer banqueting
and conference facilities.
| city breaks | weekends/short breaks | spa hotels | beauty
therapies | Christmas/New Year | Scotland
| UK |
Bath
& West Country Walks
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.bathwestwalks.com
Guided and self-guided walking holidays in South West England from
April to October. Enjoy the Cotswolds, explore Exmoor, discover
the Mendip hills and Bath. Visit Avebury, Bourton on the Water,
or Stonehenge & Glastonbury. Also walking holidays in Austria
in June and Cyprus in November. Hotel and inn accommodation with
private facilities.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | luggage transported | seniors/silver
surfers | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales | Austria |
Cyprus |
Bonham
(The)
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.thebonham.com
Voted one of the world's coolest hotels by Conde Nast, The Bonham features a
number of themed weekend breaks such as art lovers breaks, shopping, whisky,
culture, New Year, chiller ghost weekends, and theatre. It's in an ideal location
for major events like The Edinburgh International Festival, Book Festival and
Rugby Internationals.
| weekends/short breaks | city breaks
| theatre/shows | whisky tours | Christmas/New Year | ghost | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland
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Burgundy On A Plate
based: Cote d'Or, France
website: www.burgundyonaplate.com
Private wine and gastronomy guided tours with the Burgundy specialists, offering vineyard tours and tastings, gourmet dining, historic châteaux, medieval Burgundy tour ‚ stunning scenery, cooking courses, wine and cheese tasting, golf and gastronomy and a top of the range new wine tour. Unique tours with a difference, scheduled or customised.
| gastronomic | wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | small group motor tours | Christmas/New Year | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | France |
Butlins
Partner Site
based: UK
website: Butlins
Short family getaways that aren't going to cost the earth, brilliant
facilities for all ages (including the grown-ups!) – from Noddy's
Toyland to Kids Clubs, plus an excellent range of accommodation.
As well as family holidays, Butlins are good for a half term treat,
autumnal fireworks, Easter week-ends, a family Christmas away...
Late deals and special offers too!
| family/child friendly
| single parent holidays | weekends/short breaks | groups | clubbing
| theatre/shows | concerts/music festivals | Christmas/New
Year | Christmas/New Year party breaks | England | UK |
Byways Breaks
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.byways-breaks.co.uk
Cycling and walking holidays in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders. Comfortable accommodation with good food including farms, hotels and pubs. Routes are carefully selected to explore the best countryside and visit places of interest. Offering a range of holidays suitable for all abilities. Full back-up including luggage transfer.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales |
Castle
Venlaw
based: Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
website: www.venlaw.co.uk
18th century Scottish Castle located in 4 acres of beautiful
woodland grounds overlooking the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. The
hotel caters for a variety of outdoor sports with cycling, mountain biking and
walking popular amongst visitors. Check the website for festive and short breaks
in Scotland.
| weekends/short breaks | weddings/honeymoons | Christmas/New Year | Scotland |
Catapult Club (The)
based: Devon/Dorset, UK
website: www.thecatapultclub.com
The Catapult Club offers the ultimate girls' weekends, designed to empower and indulge. They teach practical skills like how to project your voice, how to defend yourself, how to 'work' a room and how to really relax. Staying in gorgeous country mansions where the emphasis is on indulgence and fun.
| women only | self development | retreats | relaxation | weekends/short breaks | groups | stag/hen | England |
Channings
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.channings.co.uk
Award winning 4 Star Edinburgh hotel with 46 individually decorated bedrooms.
Channings specialises in weekend breaks featuring shopping, whisky, culture
and theatre. During the year packages are offered for Hogmanay, The Edinburgh
International Festival, book Festival and Rugby Internationals. Please see website for more details.
| weekends/short breaks | theatre/shows | whisky tours |
Christmas/New Year | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland
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Convivio Rome Italian Cooking Holidays
based: Ri, Italy
website: www.conviviorome.com
Fun, creative, relaxing and affordable Italian cooking holidays in Sabina, a magical and unspoilt land of olive groves, vineyard and sunflower fields between Rome and Umbria. Immerse yourself in true Italian life! Accommodation in recently renovated homes within the medieval hilltop village. 1 day, 3 night and 6 night holidays available.
| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | weekends/short breaks | Italy |
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