Leisureplex Holiday Hotels 2010

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The Best of the British Seaside 2010

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Location, Location, Location Welcome to the world of Leisureplex Hotels. Situated in stunning locations from St. Ives to Fort William, Leisureplex offers a range of quality hotels where prime locations and premium service come at a very affordable price.

Bringing you the best of the British seaside When we say our hotels enjoy the best possible positions in their respective resorts, we really do mean just that. In most cases, the beach or sea front is just across the road with spectacular views from many rooms.

You’ll find attractions and places of interest all within easy reach and when you tire of exploring, there are welcoming bars and comfortable lounges where you can relax and watch the world go by.

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Doing things differently At Leisureplex we understand that “one size doesn’t fit all.”

Our hotels are as characterful, unique and charming as the guests that visit them. So once you’ve chosen the resort and hotel that most suits you, we do our very best to provide you with a personal service that meets your individual needs.

And don’t just take our word for it.

Leisureplex Hotels come highly recommended. Our membership of the AA helps us to guarantee consistent quality but it is the feedback from our guests which really keeps us on track. Week in week out, we compile detailed reviews of all our hotels based on the comments, opinions and suggestions put forward by our guests.

Over the years we have played host to millions of satisfied guests.

Many come back to visit a favourite hotel year after year and enjoy being greeted by our friendly staff.

Others prefer to meet old friends and new in a variety of locations, sampling new hotels and new horizons but with the assurance of the consistent quality for which Leisureplex hotels are famous.

In this brochure we have tried to provide details not just of our hotels but also of the resorts and the rich choice of excursion possibilities in the surrounding area. It is easy to forget that Great Britain is one of the best developed tourism destinations in the world with an incredible variety of things to do and places to see.

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Be our guest

Accommodation

From a warm welcome on arrival to the very last minute of your stay, our helpful staff will be on hand to make your stay pleasurable.

Most of our hotels are listed buildings of great character and as a result public rooms and guest bedrooms vary considerably.

However, we pride ourselves on delivering the same standards throughout our hotels: clean rooms, good quality décor, bright modern bathrooms and attention to the small details that make all the difference to your stay.

Our quality hotels are matched by professional, efficient staff who represent the very best of the UK hospitality industry.

Friendly staff are a key part of a stay within our hotels and we try our very hardest to ensure your every need is met.

From engaging front of house staff to experienced management and back of house support teams, we work hard to make your stay memorable.

Your comfort is paramount and at Leisureplex we’re thrilled when you tell us how you’ve enjoyed your well earned break.

All hotels have a ballroom or large area for dancing and most have comfortable lounge areas, sun lounges or games areas where you’re free to while away the hours. Many guest rooms boast fabulous sea views, and all are immaculately presented and provided with a bath or shower & WC, central heating , hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and television with radio channels.

“Great location, tasty food and very enjoyable entertainment.”

Booking For individual bookings, please telephone your chosen hotel or complete the Booking Form on page 41 and forward it to the hotel.

For special package rates, please contact our associated ABTA tour operator, Alfa Travel, on 08451 305666 or visit the Alfa Travel web site: www.alfatravel.co.uk.

The Alfa web site also contains a lot of additional hotel information and details of late offers.

Group Bookings To make a booking for a group of 20 people or more, please contact our Head Office Groups Department on 08451 305888 or visit our web site www.leisureplex.co.uk which also has details of special offers and late availability for groups.

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Great Dining & Entertainment Dining at Leisureplex Hotels Good food is at the heart of a Leisureplex break. Well appointed dining rooms are the perfect backdrop for pleasurable mealtimes.

For a more relaxed dining experience, all guests are allocated individual times and all meals are waiter service, leaving you to sit back and leisurely choose your next course from our extensive set menus.

We serve a traditional British breakfast each morning to set you up for the day. Light snacks and bar meals are available at lunch times (packed lunches are also available on request).

In the evening, relax with our substantial menus which offer plenty of choice and a selection of wines.

If you have a special dietary request then we can cater for most needs.

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Here are some typical menus:

Breakfast Menu

Good Morning!

Tea or Coffee White or Wholemeal Toast with Preserves *** Starters Chilled Orange Juice Chilled Apple Juice Grapefruit segments Weetabix, Prunes, Cornflakes, Rice Krispies or Fruit & Fibre Scotch Porridge Oats Please note that we use semi skimmed milk. *** Main Courses Traditional British breakfast with your choice of fried, scrambled or poached eggs & grilled bacon, pork sausage, baked beans & tomato Scotch kipper fillet *** Cold ham and cheeses Fresh fruit

Dinner Menu

To Start Chilled Orange Juice Tuna, Sweetcorn & Bean Pasta Chicken Waldorf Salad Minestrone Soup with grated parmesan cheese *** Main Course Home Roasted Ham served with (or without) a creamy onion sauce Grilled Rainbow Trout with dill butter Freshly prepared Seasonal Salad Vegetarian Option Chef’s Special of the Day *** Served with Chips Broccoli Florets Buttered Broad Beans *** Puddings Apple & Blackberry Crumble Tart Double Chocolate Gateau British & Continental Cheeses with accompaniments Ice Cream selection Fruit Salad *** Tea or Coffee

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Here to entertain you All hotels have entertainment at least four evenings and up to six evenings per week. All our hotels are large enough to provide both cosy relaxing lounge areas where you can enjoy a tranquil glass of wine and fabulous entertainment rooms where you can take a spin around the dance floor or enjoy the cabaret.

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Accessibility and clients with special requirements Our buildings are full of character and it has not always been possible to eliminate every potential obstacle for mobility impaired clients. However, we pride ourselves on our service for clients with special needs and we can usually find a suitable solution.

Extensive information is available on our website regarding the accessibility of both hotels and resorts and we strongly advise clients to consult that information.

The key to success is tailoring our service to your exact needs.

So if members of your party have a special requirement, whether it is due to a mobility impairment or some other need, please contact our Customer Care team before you make your booking. You can telephone on 01257 248134 or email care@alfatravel.co.uk.

No smoking policy Smoking is no longer permitted anywhere inside any of our hotels (including all hotel bedrooms) and smokers are only able to smoke outside the buildings.

Child reductions Although most of our clients are aged over 40, we offer substantial reductions for children at all hotels (please see page 40).

Several of our hotels are ideal for a traditional family seaside holiday and grandparents holidaying with their grandchildren is also a popular holiday option.

“We were very, very impressed by the high standards of both the staff, and the accommodation, it made for a really welcoming holiday.�

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Anchor Head Hotel Weston-Super-Mare | Avon

Anchor Head Hotel Claremont Crescent Weston-Super-Mare, Avon BS23 2ED Tel: 01934 620880 Email: anchor@alfatravel.co.uk 6

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Somerset’s best known holiday resort Your Hotel Splendidly situated overlooking Weston Bay and close to the boating slipway and a small beach; the promenade walk starts right next to the hotel.

Dining & Entertainment • Delightful Anchor Bar with dance floor • Entertainment provided most evenings • TV lounge • Superb views from all public rooms

Bedrooms • All 52 bedrooms have central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift to all floors (2 stairs between lift and restaurant) • Ground floor rooms available • Limited free on street parking

Out & About

• Playhouse Theatre • Weston Heritage Centre • Court Farm Country Park • Weston Helicopter Museum • Bishop’s Palace - Wells • Bristol Historic Docks

Your Resort

Town Centre

Weston-super-Mare is situated in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Mendip Hills with views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales. There are many Victorian and Edwardian terraces interspersed with colourful parks and gardens.

Attractions include a Sea Life centre, dancing at the famous Winter Gardens and top class cabaret and big star names performing at the Playhouse theatre. Weston is close to the historic cities of Bath and Bristol and the resort’s position, nestling between the Mendip Hills and the Bristol Channel, means there is some lovely scenery and many opportunities for rambling and water sports.

The town centre has a pedestrianised High Street and indoor Sovereign Shopping Centre. Intriguing antiques, books and craftworks are amongst Weston’s narrow side streets. Bristol city centre is just half an hour away.

Events

Jun - Men’s Open Bowling Tournament Jul - Helicopter Show Jul - Frome Festival Aug - Women’s Open Bowling Tournament Nov - Weston Carnival

Beach & Gardens The resort’s beach and gardens provide an excellent environment for relaxation with deckchairs, bowling lawns and music from the bandstands. Weston’s clean, sandy beaches stretch over a mile along the front. Its gardens are beautifully kept and are frequent contenders in the prestigious Britain in Bloom contest.

Nearby

• Bath • Wells • Cheddar Caves & Gorge • Street • Taunton • Bristol 7

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Imperial Hotel Ilfracombe | Devon

Imperial Hotel Wilder Road Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9AL Tel: 01271 862536 Email: imperial@alfatravel.co.uk 8

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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A coast of contrasts and beautiful moorland Your Hotel Situated in one of the best positions in Ilfracombe, opposite the splendid Landmark Theatre and Conference Centre, close to the Tunnels Beaches and shops and only a short almost level walk from the harbour.

Dining & Entertainment • Dance floor • Entertainment most evenings • Attractive cocktail bar • Television lounge and sun lounge

Bedrooms • 104 rooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift to all floors (stairs to some rooms on split level floors) • Limited on site car parking • Coach parking is available a short walk away (500 yards)

Out & About

• Landmark Theatre • Tunnels Beaches • Chambercombe Manor • Barnstaple Heritage Centre • Ilfracombe Aquarium • Watermouth Castle

Your Resort

Town Centre

Ilfracombe is the premier resort in North Devon, situated between the breathtaking scenery of Exmoor to the east and the spectacular beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe to the west. The town nestles amongst the hills of Capstone and Hillsborough which overlook the picture perfect harbour. There are plenty of local shops and the regional centre, Barnstaple, with its remarkable Pannier Market, is a short drive away. Boat trips operate to magical Lundy Island and a trip to nearby Lynton and Lynmouth - the ‘Little Switzerland’ of England with their unique connecting water operated cliff railway is a “must” during your stay.

The town centre provides excellent shopping opportunities with its blend of well-known high street retailers and antique and gift shops.

Events

May - Ilfracombe Beer Festival May - Walking Festival Jun - Victorian Week Aug - Bird Man Competition Sep - Folk Festival Oct - Exmoor Food Festival

Beach & Gardens Near to the hotel are the famous Tunnels Beaches and the shingle and pebble beach at Wildersmouth. Further afield we find the breathtaking beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde. Ilfracombe has some delightful gardens, including Runnymede and Jubilee Gardens, as well as fabulous walks along the coastal path.

Nearby

• Lynton and Lynmouth • Bideford • Lundy Island • Barnstaple • Exmoor Steam Railways • Exmoor Zoo 9

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Eliot Hotel Newquay | Cornwall

Eliot Hotel Edgcumbe Avenue Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2NH Tel: 01637 878177 Email: eliot@alfatravel.co.uk 10

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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The finest beaches in Europe Your Hotel Very well situated close to Great Western and Tolcarne beaches only a few yards from the sea front and within easy walking distance of the shops and harbour.

Dining & Entertainment • Bar & ballroom with entertainment provided most evenings • Extensive lounge areas • Games room • Outdoor swimming pool (heated May – September) • Sauna (available at extra charge).

Bedrooms • 76 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves most rooms although all floors (inc. ground floor) are split level with some intermediate stairs • Large car park • Coach parking available

Out & About

• Newquay Zoo • Lappa Valley Steam Railway • Cornish Birds of Prey Centre • Trerice • Trewithen House & Gardens

Your Resort

Town Centre

Newquay is Cornwall’s premier holiday resort boasting some of the finest coastline in Europe with no less than eleven beaches! The town is an ancient one - the ‘new quay’ from which it takes its name dates back to the fifteenth century, when it was known as ‘Towan Blystra’.

As well as being Britain’s surfing capital, it offers wonderful cliff and beach walks, a picturesque harbour and a variety of activities including golf, squash, tennis, putting, bowls, surfing and even shark fishing! There are also hidden coves and atmospheric smugglers’ pubs which are a living reminder of the more colourful side of Cornwall’s history.

Newquay has a good selection of both high street and local stores. Bank Street, Newquay’s main high street, is mostly pedestrianised, with interesting alleyways housing little craft and antique shops.

There is also a great variety of tea shops and cafés for a refreshing break.

Events

May - Padstow Spring Festival May - Helston’s Flora Day May - Run to the Sun Festival Jun - Royal Cornwall Show Jul - Newquay Lions Carnival Aug - Fowey Regatta

Beaches Newquay beaches are numerous and varied. Tolcarne and Great Western are the most popular, with safe bathing and golden sand.

Fistral beach is a surfer’s paradise and hosts many national and international competitions each year.

Nearby

• Eden Project • St. Ives • Penzance and Land’s End • Bodmin • Tintagel • Lanhydrock House 11

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Cottage Hotel St. Ives | Cornwall

Cottage Hotel Boskerris Road Carbis Bay, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2PE Tel: 01736 795252 Email: cottage@alfatravel.co.uk 12

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Quaint cobbled streets and breathtaking bays Your Hotel Situated in extensive grounds overlooking Carbis Bay, 300 yards from the beach and two minutes’ walk from Carbis Bay railway station which is a delightful 5 minute journey from St. Ives.

Dining & Entertainment • Large ballroom with entertainment most evenings • Two bars, snooker table & TV lounge • Outdoor swimming pool (heated May - September) • Restaurant and sun lounge have lovely views of the bay

Bedrooms • 80 rooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • 2 lifts serve most bedrooms (although entertainment room is only accessible via stairs) • Large car park • Coach parking available

Out & About

• St. Ives Leisure Centre • Tate Gallery • Flambards Village - Helston • Paradise Park • Barbara Hepworth Museum • Trengwainton Gardens

Your Resort

Town Centre

St. Ives is a strikingly picturesque town with three glorious beaches close to town plus the spectacular beach at Carbis Bay. Its rocky headlands, bustling harbour and the remarkable quality of its light have made it a haven for artists and there are numerous exhibitions and a spectacular branch of the Tate Gallery overlooking Porthmeor beach. With exclusive boutiques and restaurants, St. Ives is a very fashionable seaside resort, visited by royalty and celebrities. Despite its popularity it still retains its old-world charm with innumerable antique and craft shops. In short, St. Ives is the perfect mixture of culture and outstanding natural beauty.

The streets of St. Ives are steep, narrow and winding, with a wealth of quaint shops and cosy tea-rooms. St. Ives is a magnet for artists, who flock here to catch the town’s unique light and there are several galleries dotted around town.

Events

May - Helston’s Flora Day May - St. Ives Mayday Festival Aug - End of the Road Show Aug - Newlyn Fish Festival Sep - St. Ives September Festival Nov - Writing on the Wind

Beach & Gardens The town’s beaches are extensive and varied with Porthmeor beach providing the surf and excitement whilst the quieter beaches at the Harbour, Porthminster and Carbis Bay provide sheltered bathing. Located just outside the heart of the town, Trewyn Gardens regularly win Britain in Bloom awards for their incredible floral displays.

Nearby

• Land’s End • Eden Project • St Michael’s Mount • Heligan Gardens • Penzance • Scilly Isles 13

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Madeira Hotel Falmouth | Cornwall

Madeira Hotel Cliff Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NY Tel: 01326 313531 Email: madeira@alfatravel.co.uk 14

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Cornwall’s sailing capital, awash with Atlantic light Your Hotel Beautifully situated on the sea front with attractive gardens and splendid views to Pendennis Castle and across Falmouth Bay.

Dining & Entertainment • Restaurant with large dance floor and entertainment most evenings • Oak panelled cocktail bar • Sun lounges with large picture windows overlooking the sea

Bedrooms • 50 rooms with individual heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift to all floors • Large car park • Coach parking available

Out & About

• Falmouth Art Gallery • Pendennis Castle • National Maritime Museum • Glendurgan Gardens • Trebah Gardens • National Seal Sanctuary

Your Resort

Town Centre

Falmouth boasts one of the highest average sunshine records in Britain and in winter has a climate comparable to that of the Mediterranean.

Located at the southern end of the Fal estuary, it has beautifully laid out exotic gardens, a large vibrant harbour and a Tudor castle overlooking the bay.

Other attractions include a growing arts centre and the state-of-the-art National Maritime Museum, which documents Falmouth’s historic Cornish past and plays host to the town’s cultural events.

Further up the Fal estuary, the riverside is interspersed with tiny villages and hamlets, creeks and coves which may be seen by taking a cruise on the River Fal.

Falmouth is well-known for its fascinating mixture of buildings and shops which vary from modern stores to much older listed buildings, often occupied by antique and craft shops, which lie in picturesque alleyways leading down to the harbour.

Events

May - Fal River Festival May - Helston’s Flora Day Aug - Falmouth week Sep - Truro Carnival

Beach & Gardens Castle Beach lies directly in front of the hotel and Gyllyngvase Beach is a five minute walk away. Falmouth’s gardens, which are dotted around the town include a sprinkling of sub-tropical plants and provide an excellent backdrop for reflection and relaxation.

Nearby

• St Mawes • Fowey • Trevarno Estate Gardens • Eden Project • Heligan Gardens • Roseland Peninsula 15

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Regina Hotel Torquay | South Devon

Regina Hotel Victoria Parade Torquay, South Devon TQ1 2BE Tel: 01803 292904 Email: regina@alfatravel.co.uk 16

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Queen of the English Riviera Your Hotel Wonderfully situated on the harbour-side, with the principal shops and theatre a gentle stroll away. The ground floor was extensively refurbished in 2008. Part of the Regina is particularly interesting as the home for three years of the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Dining & Entertainment • Bar lounge with dance floor and entertainment most evenings • Newly refurbished lounge bar looking out on to the lively harbour • Air conditioned restaurant

Bedrooms • 68 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves most rooms (except Barrett Browning’s former house) • Limited car parking with public car park across the road

Out & About

• Babbacombe Model Village • Torquay Museum • Bygones Victorian Museum • Oldway Mansion & Gardens • Cockington • Living Coast

Your Resort Torquay is one of Britain’s most famous resorts, situated at the heart of 22 miles of unspoilt coastline known as the ‘English Riviera’ because of its mild climate, sparkling blue waters, blue-flag beaches, attractive gardens and palm tree lined seafront.

Torquay has been fashionable since Victorian times and is the former home of Elizabeth Barrett Browning as well as crime author Agatha Christie.

It offers variety, day and night, from its bustling harbour and marina to its exclusive shops, sophisticated restaurants and bars. Torquay’s new multimillion pound waterfront provides a continental atmosphere with its attractive cafes and shops, luxury yachts

Events

May - Brixham Heritage Festival Jun - All Saints’ Festival of the Sea Jul - Torbay Carnival Aug - Torbay Week Sep - Agatha Christie Festival

and beautiful footbridge across the inner harbour.

Town Centre The heart of the town is the harbour which has many shops along its edges.

The town is hilly but the location of the Regina Hotel is on the flat harbourside and the shops, promenade and Pavilion Theatre are all a level walk from here.

Beaches & Gardens Torbay has excellent bathing beaches at Babbacombe, Torre Abbey and Paignton.

Torre Abbey Gardens make a pleasant walk along the sea front from the hotel.

Nearby

• Exeter • Plymouth • South Devon Railway • Paignton • Teignmouth • Dartmoor 17

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Cavendish Hotel Exmouth | Devon

Cavendish Hotel The Esplanade Exmouth, Devon EX8 1BE Tel: 01395 272528 Email: cavendish@alfatravel.co.uk 18

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Two miles of golden sands and a World Heritage Coast Your Hotel This delightful hotel is wonderfully situated on the level seafront next to Exmouth’s fine golden sands, a few minutes’ walk from the shops.

Dining & Entertainment • Bar lounge with dance floor & entertainment most evenings • Large screen TV lounge & games room with snooker & darts • Quiet lounge with sea views

Bedrooms • 76 rooms with central heating and bath or shower and WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves most rooms (a few stairs to some rooms on split level floors. 4th floor not served) • Extensive car parking

Out & About

• The World of Country Life • Exmouth Museum • Beer Quarry Caves • Knightshayes Court • Bicton Gardens • Exmouth model railway

Your Resort

Town Centre

Exmouth developed as a resort in Georgian times and was once probably the most select resort in Britain. Today it offers golden sands, colourful gardens and a bustling harbour side. Its two mile long promenade provides a range of activities from boating, amusements and crazy golf to dancing and entertainment at the Exmouth Pavilion. There are boat trips along the estuary and riverside pubs, as well as a miniature railway and Country Life centre. The coast from Exmouth to Dorset has been officially ranked alongside the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef as one of the natural wonders of the world.

Exmouth has good shopping with an indoor market and a pedestrianised high street, as well as Georgian pubs and high quality restaurants serving a variety of local and international dishes. The newly developed yacht harbour and railway station are both within a few minutes’ walk of the Cavendish Hotel.

Events

May - Exmouth Festival Jul - Exmouth Summer Funtime Aug - Sidmouth Folk Week Oct - Exmouth Winter Parade Dec - New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress Parade

Beach & Gardens Exmouth’s sandy beach is directly across the road from the Cavendish Hotel. There are well kept parks just a short walk away, including the Strand Gardens and Manor Gardens, both well-known for their beautiful floral displays.

Nearby

• Sidmouth • Seaton • Exeter • Torquay • Lyme Regis • Teignmouth & Dawlish 19

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Devon Towers Bournemouth | Dorset

Devon Towers Hotel 58-62 St.Michael’s Road Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5ED Tel: 01202 553863 Email: devontowers@alfatravel.co.uk 20

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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England’s most international resort Your Hotel Ideally situated on the West Cliff, a short walk from the sea front, International Centre, shops and pier.

Dining & Entertainment • Spacious entertainment room with dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings • Attractive entrance lounge • Delightful bar lounge with TV

Bedrooms • 60 bedrooms with individual heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift to all floors • Limited car parking • Coach parking available nearby

Out & About

• Oceanarium • Bournemouth Eye • Bournemouth International Centre • Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra • Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum • Compton Acres

Your Resort

Town Centre

Bournemouth is superbly situated on the sunny south coast on top of spectacular chalk cliffs which overlook its golden sands. It is probably Britain’s most international resort with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, attractive boulevards and lively street cafés. A recent addition is the ‘Bournemouth Eye’, a tethered balloon which rises to 160 metres over the magnificent Gardens, giving a bird’s eye view of the town. There are many outstanding attractions including museums, an art gallery, two piers and a wealth of evening entertainment ranging from world class classical music to top name summer shows.

The Avenue shopping centre has a number of department stores and High Street names, whilst Westover Road, known as the ‘Bond Street of Bournemouth’, has a selection of boutiques and smaller retailers along a stylish treelined boulevard.

Events

Jun - Bournemouth Live Jun - Wimborne Folk Festival Jul - Bournemouth Carnival Aug - Flowers by Candelight Sep - Great Dorset Steam Fair

Beach & Gardens Bournemouth offers seven miles of clean, safe Blue Flag bathing beaches.

Bournemouth’s award-winning gardens include the Lower Gardens, Boscombe’s Italianate Gardens, with Roman-style colonnades, and the Alum Chine gardens, which occupy a superb clifftop position.

Nearby

• Weymouth • Poole • Salisbury • Wimborne Minster • New Forest & Beaulieu • Stonehenge 21

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Bayshore Hotel Sandown | Isle of Wight

Bayshore Hotel 12-16 Pier Street Sandown, Isle Of Wight PO36 8JX Tel: 01983 403154 Email: bayshore@alfatravel.co.uk 22

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Magnificent seaside and unspoilt countryside Your Hotel Situated in a magnificent position on the seafront, opposite the beach and pier and close to the shopping centre.

Dining & Entertainment • Large dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings • Cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the sea • TV lounge and sun lounge overlooking the sea • Games room including table tennis and pool

Bedrooms • 80 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves most rooms although all rooms are split level with a few stairs • Nearby pay & display car parking

Out & About

• Amazon World • Isle of Wight Natural History Centre • Brading Roman Villa • Tiger & Big Cat Sanctuary • Dinosaur Isle • Heights Leisure Centre

Your Resort The Isle of Wight has superb sandy beaches, stunning countryside and exhilarating coastal walks. Sandown became fashionable in the Victorian period and today remains the island’s principal resort offering a wealth of entertainment. It has an excellent beach and is surrounded by a varied landscape of gentle downs and majestic cliffs. Other attractions include the pier, which is right in front of our hotel, Brown’s Pleasure Park, the award-winning Big Cat Sanctuary and the Museum of Geology. Dinosaur Isle offers life-like dinosaur models and skeletons and is popular with all ages. Nearby Brading has Wax and Doll Museums and a

Events

Jun - Isle of Wight Festival Aug - Isle of Wight Walking Festival Aug - Skandia Cowes Week Aug - Garlic Festival Aug - Isle of Wight Scooter Rally

Roman Villa complete with mosaic floors.

Town Centre Regular markets take place on Sunday and Monday in summer to supplement Sandown’s shops, cafés and restaurants.

Beach & Gardens Sandown boasts a clean, safe and extensive beach with miles of golden sands.

Its esplanades and seawall walks stretch from Yaverland southwards through Lake to Shanklin Chine. Its gardens include Los Altos, Sandham Grounds and the delightful clifftop garden at Ferncliff.

Nearby

• Ryde • Alum Bay • Osbourne House • Shanklin Chine • Isle of Wight Steam Railway • Carisbrooke Castle 23

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Queens Hotel Eastbourne | East Sussex

Queens Hotel Marine Parade Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3DY Tel: 01323 722822 Email: queens@alfatravel.co.uk 24

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

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Elegant gardens and a wealth of excursions Your Hotel This magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in an outstanding position overlooking the pier.

Dining & Entertainment • Princes Suite with its own bar where entertainment is provided most evenings • Cocktail bar, snooker room, sun lounge and two restaurants • Excellent function facilities

Bedrooms • 125 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Two lifts serve all floors (although the ground and lower ground floors are split level and some stairs are unavoidable) • Extensive car parking • Coach parking available

Out & About

• Allchorn Pleasure Boats • Sovereign Harbour Marina • Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway • ‘How We Lived Then’ Shop Museum • Observatory Science Centre - Hailsham

Your Resort

Town Centre

Eastbourne is one of Britain’s more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious sunny location on the south coast in the shelter of Beachy Head. It has five miles of promenade and the famous Carpet Gardens line the seafront. Activities include bowls, museums, cinemas and dancing at the Winter Gardens. Beachy Head has panoramic views, from Brighton in the west to Dungeness in Kent in the east.

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is close to the historical sites of Hastings and Battle and a short drive from lively Brighton. There’s plenty to do with excellent shops, museums, shows, concerts, cinema and dancing as well as outstanding sports facilities.

Shoppers find high street names amongst the town’s flower-lined pedestrianised streets and its main indoor centre, the Arndale Centre.

Little Chelsea Quarter sells antiques, hand-made furniture, jewellery and ceramics.

Events

Bandstand Events May - Magnificent Motors Aug - Eastbourne Air Show Aug - Medieval Festival Sep - Eastbourne Victorian Festival Oct - Eastbourne Beer Festival

Beach & Gardens Eastbourne has clean, inviting beaches, predominantly of shingle leading to sand at low tide, which offer excellent bathing. Its award-winning gardens range from the striking Carpet Gardens along the sea-front, to the rockery of Helen Gardens and the shingle based Sovereign Park with its 130 different species of wild flowers.

Nearby

• Hever Castle • Brighton • Kent and East Sussex Railway • Leeds Castle • Hastings & Battle • Sheffield Park Gardens 25

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New Beach Hotel Great Yarmouth | Norfolk

New Beach Hotel 67 Marine Parade Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2EJ Tel: 01493 332300 Email: newbeach@alfatravel.co.uk 26

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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East Anglia’s liveliest resort Your Hotel Situated in Great Yarmouth’s most central and lively location, on the sea front opposite Britannia Pier and adjacent to the shops and resort amenities.

Dining & Entertainment • Entertainment most evenings • Spacious cocktail bar/lounge • Magnificent restaurant with large dance floor

Bedrooms • 75 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Small lift serves most rooms • On street car parking can be arranged at no extra charge if booked in advance

Your Resort

Town Centre

Described by Charles Dickens as “...the finest place in the universe” today Great Yarmouth is East Anglia’s top seaside venue. Set on 15 miles of wide, flat golden sand with sunny dry weather and a lively promenade, it offers a huge range of entertainment, sports and shopping. There are two piers, a Model Village, Butterfly Centre and a ’Sea Life Centre’. Stroll along the prom or catch the unique horse-drawn landaus. At night the resort is illuminated and renowned for it’s live entertainment with a wide variety of shows and concerts.

The main shopping streets, found just off the ancient harbour, offer high street stores and traditional seaside shops; there is excellent variety and quality to keep shoppers happy. There is a large open air market.

(Note that it can be quite lively in the street outside the sea facing rooms.)

Out & About

• Thrigby Wildlife Gardens • Merrivale Model Village • Great Yarmouth Pottery • Sea Life Centre • Race Course • Greyhound Stadium

Events

Beach & Gardens Great Yarmouth boasts 15 miles of safe golden sands which have won several awards for cleanliness. The attractive Anchor Garden, so called because of its huge anchor shaped flowerbed, and St. Georges Park both provide seating for a quiet moment of rest and relaxation.

Jul - Lowestoft Sea Front Air Festival Jul - Royal Norfolk Show Aug - Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival Aug - Great Yarmouth Carnival Procession Aug & Sep - Festival of Bowls

Nearby

• Norwich • Suffolk Villages • Norfolk Broads • Lowestoft

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Hotel De Paris Cromer | Norfolk

Hotel De Paris High Street Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9HG Tel: 01263 513141 Email: deparis@alfatravel.co.uk 28

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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Victorian charm a mid flint cottages and unspoilt beaches Your Hotel A delightful and unusual hotel, occupying the finest position in Cromer, close to the shops and historic parish church and directly overlooking the pier and beach.

Dining & Entertainment • Delightful restaurant with small dance floor • Entertainment most evenings • Attractive reception lounge and cocktail bar • Games room and TV room • Excellent views from most bedrooms

Bedrooms • 54 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift (few stairs to some rooms) • Limited car parking • Coach parking available

Out & About

• The Pavilion Theatre & Cromer Pier • Cromer Museum • Felbrigg Hall • Hillside Horse and Pony Sanctuary • Lifeboat Museum • Royal Cromer Golf Club

Your Resort

Town Centre

Cromer was once a small fishing village but in the Victorian period it was patronised by royalty and became a distinctly upper class holiday resort. Today, it is full of character with narrow, twisting streets and a lively promenade overlooking its predominantly sandy beach. Colourful gardens offer quiet relaxation but if you are feeling energetic there are leisure facilities including bowling greens, tennis courts, squash and golf. The famous Pier Pavilion puts on a unique summer show. The Norfolk countryside with its leafy lanes and flint cottages is a delight and you are never far away from the remarkable Norfolk Broads.

The quaint narrow streets are home to some delightfully atmospheric pubs and the many shops sell all manner of goods, from household items to the delicious Cromer crabs for which the town is well known.

Events

May - Folk on the Pier Jul - Royal Norfolk Show Jul - Sheringham Beer Festival Aug - Cromer Carnival Week Sep - Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

Beach & Gardens Cromer’s sand and shingle beach is popular with both bathers and surfers and offers clean waters and safe bathing.

The pretty gardens along the cliff are well stocked and also feature pitch and putt and the bowling green.

Nearby

• Great Yarmouth • Norwich • Bure Valley Railway • Blickling Hall • Thursford Collection • Sheringham 29

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Cumberland Hotel Scarborough | North Yorkshire

Cumberland Hotel Belmont Road, Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2NB Tel: 01723 361826 Email: cumberland@alfatravel.co.uk 30

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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Britain’s oldest resort, the gem of the Yorkshire coast Your Hotel Very well situated on the South Cliff a few minutes walk from the Spa complex, beach and town centre with excellent views of the town from the north facing rooms.

This excellent hotel has recently been extensively refurbished.

Dining & Entertainment • Bar lounge with dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings • Attractive restaurant • Quiet lounge

Bedrooms • 86 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift (few stairs to some rooms) • On street car parking using complimentary permit available at reception

Out & About

• Eden Camp • Sea Life Centre and Marine Sanctuary • Scarborough Bowls Centre • Stephen Joseph Theatre • Market Hall & Vaults • Scarborough Millenium

Your Resort

Town Centre

Scarborough is arguably Britain’s oldest seaside resort it was a resort more than a century before Regency Brighton. It has two bays divided by a rugged headland on which sit the remains of a medieval castle. The busy harbour is home to a welter of fishing boats and there are the usual seaside pursuits a-plenty on the South Bay promenade which leads to the Spa Complex, close to our hotel.

The steep hillsides are beautifully landscaped and there are many attractive parks and gardens. There are lots of shops, restaurants and cafés and of course the famous Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Scarborough offers a very wide range of shops of all shapes and sizes. The Brunswick Shopping Centre has a great selection of high street names. Bar Street, a charming cobbled area, is traffic-free and offers a selection of smaller shops.

Events

Apr - Scarborough Dance Festival May - Continental Market Jul - Scarborough Fayre Aug - Whitby Regatta Sep - Scarborough Jazz Festival

Beach & Gardens Scarborough offers two sheltered bays of golden sand which are ideal for safe bathing. This premier floral resort has a number of stunning gardens, in particular South Cliff and the remarkable Peasholm Park with its oriental influences.

Nearby

• Whitby • York • Bridlington • Beverley • Castle Howard • Hull & The Deep Aquarium 31

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Hydro Hotel Llandudno | Gwynedd

Hydro Hotel Neville Crescent Llandudno, Gwynedd LL30 1AS Tel: 01492 870101 Email: hydro@alfatravel.co.uk 32

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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Elegant boulevards between mountains and sea Your Hotel Ideally placed on the sea front, close to the Aberconwy Centre and a short walk from Llandudno’s wonderful shops, the Pier and Happy Valley gardens.

Dining & Entertainment • Large entertainment suite with dance floor and entertainment most evenings • Superb “Looking Glass” bar with views over the bay • Sun lounges and games room with snooker

Bedrooms • 120 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves most floors (split level floors mean some stairs to most rooms) • Some ground floor rooms available • Car parking • Coach parking available

Out & About

• Great Orme Bronze Age Copper Mines • Alice in Wonderland Centre • Welsh Mountain Zoo • Great Orme Tramway • Bodnant Gardens

Your Resort

Town Centre

Lying on a peninsula between the Great Orme and Little Orme Heads, Llandudno has two great beaches. The shingly North Shore (outside our hotel) is the busier of the two with its Victorian Pier, boat trips, donkey rides and much more. The sandy west shore is quieter with spectacular views of nearby Snowdonia.

A Victorian tramway and cable car offer routes to the summit of Great Orme with its fabulous views and fascinating wildlife. Llandudno is Wales’ largest and most elegant resort offering tree lined streets and elegant shops.

There are two golf courses, bowling greens, art galleries, exhibitions and theatre at Venue Cymru.

The town centre consists of carefully preserved architecture within a superb natural setting. The Victorian Shopping Centre is one of the largest indoor shopping centres in Wales, offers quality, value and awardwinning restaurants.

Events

Beach & Gardens The resort has two superb bathing beaches and spectacular gardens. The lively north shore has a shingle beach and Victorian pier whilst the west shore boasts golden sands and panoramic views.

May - Llandudno Transport Festival May - Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza Jul - Llangollen International Eisteddfod Jul - Llangollen Fringe Festival Jul - Victorian Week Aug - Conwy River Festival

Nearby

• Llangollen • Caernarfon • Betws-y-Coed • Conwy Castle • Anglesey • Bangor 33

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George IV Hotel Criccieth | Gwynedd

George IV Hotel 21-25 High Street Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0BS Tel: 01766 522168 Email: georgeiv@alfatravel.co.uk 34

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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The Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia Your Hotel This latest addition to the Leisureplex group is situated on the High Street in the centre of Criccieth with magnificent views towards the sea and castle from many bedrooms.

Dining & Entertainment • Attractive restaurant • Delightful cocktail bar • Entertainment room with additional bar and a cosy lounge

Bedrooms • 47 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC (most have bath & shower) • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, intercom, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves first and second floors (not third floor) • Ample car parking • Coach parking available

Out & About

• Criccieth Castle • The Lloyd George Museum • Brynkir Woollen Mill • Porthmadog Maritime Museum • Welsh Highland Railway

Your Resort

Town Centre

Criccieth lies on the south coast of the Llyn Peninsula, where the edge of Snowdonia National Park meets the sea, with spectacular views over Cardigan Bay. The medieval castle, originally Welsh but later taken and reinforced by the Normans, dominates the town. The castle headland divides the seafront into two with a pebbly bay to the west and a sheltered mainly sandy bay to the east. This area of Wales is ideal for walking, from the gentle rolling hills of the Llyn Peninsula in the west to the soaring majesty of Snowdonia in the east with delightful gardens and castles at every turn.

Criccieth has a selection of family run shops and some good pubs and restaurants.

There is plenty of parking and some pleasant walks around town.

Events

Apr - Academi ty Newydd Festival May & Jun - Criccieth Fair Days Jun - Criccieth Festival Sep - Barmouth Walking Festival

Beach & Gardens Criccieth boasts two Blue Flag beaches which are clean and safe for families. There is a range of watersports such as sailing and fishing and the area is also renowned for its spectacular sunsets. Due to its temperate climate, the town is awash with floral colour almost all year round.

Nearby

• Snowdonia National Park • Portmeirion Village • Porthmadog • Llechwedd Slate Caverns • Harleach • Dolgellau 35

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Selborne Hotel Dunoon | Argyll

Selborne Hotel Clyde Street Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7HT Tel: 01369 702761 Email: selborne@alfatravel.co.uk 36

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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A window on the outstanding scenery of the Highlands Your Hotel Superbly situated looking south across the Clyde with pleasant lawns reaching down to the promenade and water’s edge. All the public rooms and many of the bedrooms offer uninterrupted views of the river which is a constant source of interest.

Dining & Entertainment • Bar lounge with dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings • Ground floor areas have recently been extensively refurbished and include a TV lounge, bar lounge, quiet lounge and games room

Bedrooms • 98 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities hair dryer and TV with radio channels • Some ground floor rooms

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • Lift serves almost all rooms • Car and coach parking available

Out & About

• Benmore Botanic Gardens • Queen’s Halls • The Castle House Museum • Cowal Golf Club • Ardkinglas Woodland Garden • Bishop’s Seat and Fairy Glen

Your Resort Set in Scotland’s first National Park, Dunoon is two great resorts in one: a traditional loch-side resort with marvellous waterside views. and plenty of amenities and a base from which to explore the rugged mountains of Argyll - some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. It has lovely gardens, the remains of a castle, a four mile promenade and a 19th Century pier with panoramic views across the Clyde. Pleasure cruises run throughout the summer months sailing to destinations ranging from Loch Goil to Arran. You may even catch the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, the Waverley, which is still a regular visitor

Events

Apr - May Bute Jazz Festival Jun - Arts Feast Cowal July - Tarbert Seafood Festival Aug - Cowal Highland Gathering Sep - Dunoon Highland Dancing Festival Nov - Country & Western Extravaganza

to Dunoon. Nearby sports facilities include an indoor swimming pool, bowling greens, tennis courts and golf courses. There is a cinema and in the season, a range of entertainment at the Queens Hall. The resort stages international jazz and dance festivals and hosts the Cowal Highland Gathering, the biggest highland games festival.

Town Centre Dunoon has one of the largest town centres in the area. Its main street is filled with shops selling an array of goods, from fresh bakery items to outdoor clothing.

Nearby

• Inveraray Castle & Jail • Helensburgh • Oban • Bute • Loch Lomond • Trossachs 37

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Croit Anna Hotel Fort William | Inverness-shire

Croit Anna Hotel Achintore Road Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6RR Tel: 01397 702268 Email: croitanna@alfatravel.co.uk 38

Reservations 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888

www.leisureplex.co.uk

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Outdoor Capital of the UK Your Hotel Situated in an isolated position on the shores of Loch Linnhe with spectacular views across the loch from all of the public rooms and most of the bedrooms, the Croit Anna offers a comfortable and friendly base in which to relax.

Your Resort

Dining & Entertainment • Entertainment most evenings • Panoramic lounge and two bars • Lovely loch views from the restaurant and lounge

Bedrooms • 92 bedrooms with central heating and bath or shower & WC • All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels

Additional Information • AA 2 Star • No smoking throughout the hotel • No lift but many ground floor rooms are available • Extensive car parking • Coach parking available

Out & About

• West Highland Museum • Lochaber Leisure Centre • Fort William Cruises • Ben Nevis Cable Car • The Jacobite Steam Train

Events

Fort William, the “Outdoor Capital of the UK” is the largest town in the western Highlands. It is situated at the southern end of the Great Glen, on the shores of crystal clear Loch Linnhe beneath towering Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. Nearby Aonach Mor ski-resort offers Britain’s only alpine cable car, rising over 2000 feet with superb views of the Great Glen. The surrounding countryside has some of Britain’s most spectacular and romantic scenery and its torrid history has produced more than 30 battlefields in the Lochaber area alone. As a touring centre, it is simply unparalleled: Inverness, Oban, Skye, Iona and Speyside all

Mar - Fort William Mountain Festival May - Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival Jun - Road to the Isles Agricultural Show Jul - Lochaber Highland Games Sep - Ben Nevis Race

make superb full day excursions and there are lots of places within half an hour’s drive including Glenfinnan and, of course, breathtaking Glencoe.

Town Centre Fort William is a busy market town. It boasts a fine array of shops and an interesting selection of bars and restaurants catering for most tastes. At its centre, Fort William Cameron Square is the focus of entertainment and is the venue for many live concerts.

The Nevis Centre hosts shows and also has a ten pin bowling alley.

Nearby

• The Clan Cameron Museum • Loch Ness • Mallaig • Oban • Isle of Skye • Iona 39

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Tariffs 2010 Daily terms for room and full British breakfast per person Jan 1 Good Fri

Good Fri May 28

May 29 Sept 3

Sept 4 Sept 30

Oct 1 Dec 31

£27 £29

£30 £32

£34 £37

£33 £35

£28 £31

England - South West Weston-super-Mare Anchor Head Ilfracombe Imperial Newquay Eliot St. Ives Cottage Falmouth Madeira Torquay Regina

£27 £27 £27 £27 £30 £27

£29 £29 £29 £29 £33 £29

£34 £34 £34 £34 £39 £34

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£28 £28 £28 £28 £31 £28

England - South Coast Exmouth Cavendish Bournemouth Devon Towers Sandown Bayshore Eastbourne Queens

£29 £28 £27 £30

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£31 £30 £28 £31

England - East Coast Great Yarmouth New Beach Cromer De Paris Scarborough Cumberland

£27 £30 £30

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£34 £39 £37

£32 £36 £35

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Scotland Dunoon Fort William

£27 £30

£29 £33

£34 £39

£33 £36

£28 £31

Departures on/or between Wales Llandudno Criccieth

Hydro George IV

Selborne Croit Anna

Table d’hote Dinner: £14 Single Supplement: £7 per night Single Supplements are doubled where a Double/Twin room is used as a Single Sea View Supplement: £4 per person per night (All hotels have sea view rooms except Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough and Criccieth)

Child Discounts (sharing room with one or more adults) Age 0 - 2 years: Deduct £15 per night Age 3 - 11 years: Deduct £10 per night

These tariffs are valid for stays of any duration (except Christmas and New Year). Bookings should be made directly with your chosen hotel. Tariffs are inclusive of VAT at 17.5%.

Groups

Tariffs for groups of 20 or more people are available on request. Please contact our Groups Department at the Head Office address opposite or telephone 08451 305888 (local call rate).

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Package Rates - 3, 4 & 7 Nights

Discounted dinner, room and breakfast package tariffs for 3 night weekend, 4 night Monday-Friday and 7 night Saturday-Saturday and Sunday-Sunday stays are available through our associated ABTA bonded tour operator, Alfa Travel. Please visit the Alfa Travel web site at www.alfatravel.co.uk or call 08451 305666 (local call rate) and ask for the Alfa Travel brochure.

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Please complete this form for your booking Forward to your chosen hotel (see back cover) or to: Leisureplex Head Office, Leisureplex Limited, Alfa Building, Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AF Telephone: 08451 305666 Facsimile: 08451 303777

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Page Reference

Finding Your Leisureplex Hotel

Holiday Hotels 6 - 39 Tariff Schedule 40 Booking Form 41

The Best of the British Seaside

20 BOURNEMOUTH

6 WESTON-SUPER-MARE

26 GREAT YARMOUTH

DEVON TOWERS St. Michael’s Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5ED Tel: 01202 553863 Fax: 01202 315265 Email: devontowers@alfatravel.co.uk

ANCHOR HEAD HOTEL Claremont Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon BS23 2ED Tel: 01934 620880 Fax: 01934 621767 Email: anchor@alfatravel.co.uk 8 ILFRACOMBE

NEW BEACH HOTEL Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EJ Tel: 01493 332300 Fax: 01493 331880 Email: newbeach@alfatravel.co.uk

22 ISLE OF WIGHT

28 CROMER

BAYSHORE HOTEL Pier Street, Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 8JX Tel: 01983 403154 Fax: 01983 406574 Email: bayshore@alfatravel.co.uk

IMPERIAL HOTEL Wilder Road, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9AL Tel: 01271 862536 Fax: 01271 862571 Email: imperial@alfatravel.co.uk

HOTEL DE PARIS High Street, Cromer Norfolk, NR27 9HG Tel: 01263 513141 Fax: 01263 515217 Email: deparis@alfatravel.co.uk

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10 NEWQUAY

30 SCARBOROUGH

QUEENS HOTEL Marine Parade, Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3DY Tel: 01323 722822 Fax: 01323 731056 Email: queens@alfatravel.co.uk

ELIOT HOTEL Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay Cornwall TR7 2NH Tel: 01637 878177 Fax: 01637 852053 Email: eliot@alfatravel.co.uk

CUMBERLAND HOTEL Belmont Road, South Cliff Scarborough, YO11 2AB Tel: 01723 361826 Fax: 01723 500081 Email: cumberland@alfatravel.co.uk

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32 LLANDUDNO

HYDRO HOTEL Neville Crescent, Llandudno Gwynedd, LL30 1AS Tel: 01492 870101 Fax: 01492 870992 Email: hydro@alfatravel.co.uk

COTTAGE HOTEL Boskerris Road, Carbis Bay St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2PE Tel: 01736 795252 Fax: 01736 798636 Email: cottage@alfatravel.co.uk 38

14 FALMOUTH

MADEIRA HOTEL Cliff Road, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4NY Tel: 01326 313531 Fax: 01326 319143 Email: madeira@alfatravel.co.uk

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GEORGE IV HOTEL 23-25 High Street, Criccieth Gwynedd LL52 0BS Tel: 01766 522168 Fax: 01766 523340 Email: georgeiv@alfatravel.co.uk

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REGINA HOTEL Victoria Parade, Torquay South Devon TQ1 2BE Tel: 01803 292904 Fax: 01803 290270 Email: regina@alfatravel.co.uk

SELBORNE HOTEL Clyde Street, Dunoon Argyll, PA23 7HT Tel: 01369 702761 Fax: 01369 704032 Email: selborne@alfatravel.co.uk

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CAVENDISH HOTEL Morton Crescent, The Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1BE Tel: 01395 272528 Fax: 01395 269361 Email: cavendish@alfatravel.co.uk

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CROIT ANNA HOTEL Achintore Road, Drimarben Ft. William, Inverness-shire PH33 6RR Tel: 01397 702268 Fax: 01397 704099 Email: croitanna@alfatravel.co.uk

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LEISUREPLEX LIMITED Alfa Building, Euxton Lane, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 6AF Tel: 08451 305666 Fax: 08451 303777 Email: groups@alfatravel.co.uk