Monthly Archives: September 2012

Uncategorized, Wales

October half term 2012 holidays: log cabin lodges Snowdonia from £206 | Trawsfynydd Holiday Village


Snowdonia Holiday Accommodation| Log Cabin Lodges in Wales | Holiday Accommodation in Snowdonia

Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Snowdonia and Trawsfynydd Holiday Village has some great October half term 2012 holiday offers.

Trawsfynydd log cabin lodges are close to mountains,  beaches, many of Snowdonia’s tourist attractions  and 2 miles from Coed y Brenin biking centre. Log cabins are graded bronze – ‘simple, practical,no frills’; silver – ‘well presented with fair level of comfort’ and gold – ‘a good level of quality and comfort’. Lodges sleep 4-8 people.

Prices are as follows:

£206/£216/£236 for a 2 night weekend break; £309/£324/£354 for a mid week break (4 for 3 Monday-Friday); £340/£360/£390 for a week’s holiday (start any day).

Snowdonia Holiday Accommodation| Log Cabin Lodges in Wales | Holiday Accommodation in Snowdonia.

Spain, Uncategorized

October half term 2012 holidays: eco-friendly safari tent holiday on a rural Spanish finca | finca las cañadas

Close to the Portuguese border in western Spain you will find Finca las Cañadas – an eco-friendly safari tent holiday. You will be welcomed by the owners to share their rural finca, a sheep farm situated between two lakes in Extremadura. Each tent is fully equipped and there is a swimming pool on site.

If you and your family enjoy the great outdoors, and your kids would love the opportunity to collect eggs from the chickens, hunt for lizards in the undergrowth and help out with the sheep then this is the holiday for you. To make your stay even more enjoyable, home baked pastries and bread for breakfast can be ordered, an organic vegetable box is supplied, plus dinner can be booked in advance.

In the surrounding area are natural swimming pools, mountain villages and castles to explore. The environment is to be respected here as all energy supplies are generated on site and the finca has its own spring water. From 500 euros per week – tent sleeps up to six. A two and a half hour drive from Madrid.

las cañadas | verhuur van luxe safaritenten op onze schapenboerderij in Extremadura Spanje.

Greece

Great savings on Club Vounaki family beach holiday Greece this September & October 2012 from £499 per person | Sunsail

Beach Clubs Offers | Sunsail

Grab some late summer sun – Club Vounaki is a modern family beach club in Greece based at the foot of the Arkanika Mountains. On the water there’s sailing, windsurfing, water skiing/wake boarding, and on site there’s tennis, mountain biking, spa treatments and an idyllic beach to rest and relax on. Kids Club from 4 months to 17 years.

There are some great offers running during September and October – a one week family holiday starting on the 30 September 2012 is just £499 per person (originally £750).

Also free kids place (one child aged 2-17 years) when two adults travel during September or October 2012 (including over October half term) when paying full brochure price (not offer). Terms and conditions apply.

Beach Clubs Offers | Sunsail.

Turkey

October half term 2012 holidays: fun, culture & relaxation on this family holiday Turkey from £679 | On the Go Tours

This Turkey family holiday is a great combination of sightseeing, relaxation and sunshine – a turkish delight for both adults and children!

Explore the old city of Istanbul visiting palaces & mosques, enjoy a haggle in the bazaars before moving on to the WW1 battlefileds at Gallipoli, the lost city of Troy, the coastal town of Kusadasi, the roman ruins of Ephesus & Pergamum and the thermal springs at Bursa. When they kids have had their culture fix then they can have fun at the Adaland Aquapark one of Europe’s biggest water parks (optional). Starts and finishes in Istanbul.

This 8 day tour is great value. Staying in 4* hotels throughout your stay for just £679 per person land only; departs 27 October 2012.

Turkey Family Tours | Turkey Family Holidays | Turkish Delight | Turkey.

England

October half term 2012 holidays: kid friendly luxury holiday cottages Norfolk from £659 | Cranmer Country Cottages

Cranmer Country Cottages, a collection of 8 self catering luxury cottages are a perfect base for spending your October half-term family holiday. Enjoy a swim in the indoor heated swimming pool before heading outside to a large, safe fenced play area that includes outdoor activity equipment and a timber playhouse.

The surrounding area is perfect for family cycling, birdwatching and nature spotting. The beach is a 15 minute drive away. A baby sitting service is on offer, together with bespoke catering and home cooked freezer meals and picnic hampers delivered to your door.

Wagtail Cottage, sleeps 4 and is available 29 October to 2 November 2012 with a rental price of £659.

Cranmer Country Cottages –Self Catering Luxury Holiday Cottages in Norfolk.

Wales

October half term 2012 holidays: luxury camping experience Wales | Larkhill Tipis

Escape to Carmarthenshire, west Wales this October half term for a luxurious child-friendly, sustainable camping experience. Larkhill Tipis offers five different nomadic camping experiences: the Alachigh is the most luxurious tent originating from Northern Iran; set on the edge of a four acre woodland are two different types of yurts (one Mongolian/one Kazakhastan/Uzbekistan) and surrounded by a flower meadow is a tipi and luvuu used by the Sami people in northern Scandinavia. In the grounds there is a woodland park with swings and a slide. Stay warm with a woodburning stove, blankets, mats and cushions.

What to do: Located half an hour from Cardigan Bay’s coastline with sandy beaches plus horse riding, fishing go karts, a butterfly farm, steam railways, castles and museums in the surrounding area.

Larkhill Tipis has a fair pricing policy with one rate all year round – prices are not increased during school holidays. Nightly rates start from £60 for the tipi, £70 for the yurt and £80 for the Alachigh.

www.larkhilltipis.co.uk.

England

October half term holidays: London Lee Valley eco-friendly waterside hostal | YHA

The London Lee Valley YHA is set in 10,000 acres of country parks and waterways just outside London in Hertfordshire. This hostel is just a 25 minute train ride from London and is perfect for a family looking for affordable accommodation with water sport, cycling and bird watching opportunties on the doorstep.  There are six waterside log cabins next door to an activity centre where kids and adults alike can try sailing, kayaking or canoeing. Caving and climbing are also available if booked in advance. Or why not try white water rafting at the London 2012 Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Rooms from £44, beds from £18. If travelling with children under 5 you are requested to book a private room. Meals are available.

London Lee Valley | YHA Website.

England

October half term 2012 holidays: save 15% on a forest cabin holiday | Forest Holidays

Forest Holidays are now offering a 15% saving on October half term holidays. Forest Holidays offer cabin holidays across England and Scotland. This is a great time of year to enjoy the delights of autumn outdoors. The holiday can be as relaxing or as action-packed as you want.

Choose between Friday 26 October 3 nights from £307 (was £353); 7 nights from £545 (was £626) and Monday 29 October 4 nights from £351 (was £404).

Forest Holidays offer sites in the following locations: Scotland, Cornwall, North Yorkshire, Sherwood Forest and the Forest of Dean. All cabins are set exclusively within Forestry Commission estates in beautiful woodland and lochside location.

October Half Term Holidays.

Egypt

October half term 2012 holiday; family fun in Egypt adult £599, child £579 land only | Families Worldwide

Schools out for half term and if you are looking for sunshine combined with a cultural and educational experience for your children then this is the holiday for you. Families Worldwide have spaces available on their ‘Feluccas & Pyramids’ Egypt adventure holiday. This is a 9 day trip taking in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Visit the Pyramids and the Eygptian Museum, sail down the Nile on a felucca, riding camels in the desert, experiencing an overnight sleeper train and discovering the ancient Karnak Temple and the Vally of the Kings.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 15. Adult price is £599 land only and child is £579 land only. Departs Saturday 20 and 27 October 2012.

Family Adventure Holidays to Egypt – Feluccas & Pyramids.

Worldwide

Save 5% off all 2013 family adventure holidays; book by 31 October 2012 | Explore

Explore are offering a 5% discount for all 2013 family adventure holidays booked by 31 October 2012. To take advantage of this offer, simply choose your trip departing after 1 February 2013 and mention the offer when you make the booking. Terms and conditions apply.

Explore are specialists in family holidays and they have a great selection of holidays to choose from. For ideas check out their toddler tours, unique family experiences, fast paced family adventures and their budget range. Plus Explore have been able to drop their child prices by 10% on average and adult prices by 5% without compromising on quality. Explore’s new 2013-2014 brochure is out now.

Save 5% off all 2013 Family Adventures.