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FAMILY Adventures
“Proper
family fun,
this is what all family holidays should be like.
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Jackson Family
Our holidays are all about trying amazing new things and having fun together as a family. Watch your children’s confidence grow and your own, as you take part in exciting, fun activities by day and enjoy sociable evenings together by night. With 60 years’ experience and a winning formula which families love, we specialise in running activity holidays and creating special memories that last a lifetime.
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“This holiday bonded back together like glue
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our family Porter Family
We understand the importance of family time. Spending quality time together and having lots of fun is exactly what you can expect on a PGL Family Adventures holiday. With a wide range of activities, sociable evenings and time to escape the usual routines and modern distractions, our holiday formula is specifically designed to work for everyone in your family. We take care of everything, so you can relax and bond more closely with your children, strengthen relationships and build confidence together through challenge and adventure. We know that every family is unique and we’re proud of the range of family combinations that we care for every year. From first timers, regulars, single parents and groups of family friends to large families, grandparents, families with young children or teenagers and everything in between – it’s not often you can say one size fits all but that’s exactly what our holidays do. You don’t need any experience to take part – it’s all about having fun and enjoying yourselves together!
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“I jumped off
What more can I say?
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a 30ft pole. Hogg Family
What does a family adventure mean to you? It’s fun, it's exhilarating. A real hoot with your family. It's also a bit different, more challenging, outside your comfort zone. A treasured experience that's talked about and remembered. When it comes to spending time together as a family, we think that these things aren't just important - they're essential! With a fun-packed programme from dawn ‘til dusk, PGL Family Adventures are fantastic for the whole family to share a huge range of activities, no matter how diverse your interests.
Multi Activity Our classic and much-loved Multi Activity holidays have so much to offer with over 40 activities from abseiling, raft building and mountain biking to archery, climbing and zip wire, you’ll never hear the words “I’m bored” from any member of your family!
French Adventures If you fancy a real break from the norm, then our French adventure holidays are perfect for you. Explore new regions, try thrilling new activities and enjoy some extra-special experiences too. Wherever you go or whichever adventure your family choose, we make sure we fill each day with new and exciting experiences so you can make the most of what’s important - spending that extra quality time together as a family.
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“Great activities, great location,
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great facilities, great staff =
fabulous holiday! Weeks Family
Everything you need in one place. Simple. Each of our centres has its own unique style and feel. They are filled with purpose built activities and equipment – the perfect setting for quality family time and adventure. There’s adventure. With our professionally trained team taking care of everything (so you don’t have to) smaller family groups and more activities than you can imagine, everyone has more time doing the things they came to do. There’s variety. We have a range of centres across the UK and France to choose from including our traditional ‘free range’ countryside camps, waterside retreats, woodland centres or even traditional French châteaux. There’s comfort. From chalets overlooking the sea and woodland log cabins to traditional mansion houses and tented villages, all of our accommodation is simple and comfortable with en-suite or nearby bathrooms. There’s good food. All our meals are freshly cooked and accompanied by generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad. Perfect for refuelling after a busy day. And every night is family night. Every adventure packed day is rounded off with our evening entertainment programme. You can explore our centres online with picture galleries, virtual tours and more. Page
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Barton Hall, Devon Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire Little Canada, Isle of Wight Liddington, Wiltshire Boreatton Park, Shropshire Osmington Bay, Dorset Dalguise, Perthshire Château de Grande Romaine, Paris Domaine de Segries, Southern France Lou Valagran, South of France Château du Tertre, Normandy
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FRANCE
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“A family adventure
worth every penny. “
Chadderton Family
Everything’s in, are you? We think nothing beats exceptional value. That's why we put more in, so you get more out. Our holidays are perfectly packaged and honestly priced with everything you need to enjoy a stress-free break. Meals, accommodation, activities, equipment and instruction are all included. We ensure the highest levels of safety, with top quality equipment and fully qualified staff who become part of your family holiday too – organising, entertaining, caring and just doing the thinking for you. So you can rest assured your family are in the best possible hands. See pages 26-27 for all our holiday options and pricing. Your holiday price includes: • A full programme of activities • Top quality, specialist equipment • Accommodation at our centres • Good quality, healthy food with vegetarian and other choices available • Dedicated professional staff • Use of all facilities – each centre’s facilities vary but can include swimming pools, games rooms, chill-out areas and more • Evening entertainment programmes
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OUR FAMILY VALUE PROMISE 4 Kids under five now go FREE on UK Multi Activity holidays 4 More rooms available for smaller or single parent families with no low-occupancy charges 4 10% Group Saver discount 4 No hidden extras 4 Inclusive pricing
Everythings' in
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Multi Activity The original and still the best Multi Activity holidays are the most popular choice amongst our families and it’s clear to see why! We’ve been perfecting our approach since 1957 and have found the perfect balance of adventurous activities, challenge and good, old-fashioned family fun.
Daytime activities – the most important part of the holiday! ‘Multi Activity’ is about packing in lots of different activities to make the most out of your holiday. Each activity has a family focus, whether that’s working as a team or conquering your fears together, they all give a great sense of personal achievement and help build close family bonds. Most centres have more activities than can be completed in a single holiday!
Evening activities
Mealtimes
The fun doesn't stop after your day time activities. We also take care of your evenings with our fantastic programme of evening entertainment or 'ents' as it's known at our centres. Evening ents range from family quiz nights to camp fires, discos and much more. Most centres also have bars or lounges and games rooms for you to relax after a full on day of activity sessions.
Eating together as a family, without the planning, cooking or cleaning is a much appreciated part of every PGL family adventure. That’s why we provide a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner for you.
A-Z of activities
Our centres Your home for the holiday – our family orientated centres across the UK all have their own character and differences but all provide the perfect base for a fun-packed, family holiday.
We offer over 40 different activities across all our centres and we pack in as many as possible on every PGL Family Adventures holiday. Please see the centre pages for specific activities available at each location.
Challenge
Air
Explore
Evening ents
Abseil
Challenge Course
Aeroball
Beach Walk
Ambush
All Aboard
Low Ropes
Archery
Burn Walk
Bingo
Catwalk
The Matrix
Ball Sports
Forest Hike
Campfire
Crate Challenge
Problem Solving
Fencing
Hike
Disco
Orienteering
Mountain Biking
Karaoke
Giant Swing
Quad Biking
Nature Trail
Quiz
High Ropes
Rifle Shooting
Tunnel Trail
Robot Wars
Climbing
Jacob's Ladder
Sensory Trail
Water
Sequoia Scramble
Canoeing
Trapeze
Dragon Boating
Tree Climb
Kayaking
Vertical Challenge
Raft Building
Zip Wire
Sailing Swimming
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Survivor Team Games
Rounders Talent Show Wacky Races
Activity holidays Multi
A winning formula for families Our Multi Activity holidays come in a variety of different sizes to best suit your family. No matter which you choose, we'll ensure that each is packed with all the fun and adventure your family could ask for. We want your holiday to be as stress free as possible - that’s why we plan everything so you don’t have to! We plan three or four activities every day and try our best to create a mix that has something that everyone in your family can enjoy. You’ll be provided with a full itinerary on your arrival, just come along and focus on having a fantastic time with your family. Simple!
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Our most popular choice amongst families! Our full on, week long holidays mean your family will get to try almost all of our activities and reap the benefits of spending quality time together.
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PM Arrive AM Motorsports/High Ropes PM Vertical Challenge/Archery AM Raft Building (3 hrs) 3 PM Abseiling/Fencing 4 AM Zip Wire/Rifle Shooting PM Giant Swing/Trapeze Free day to relax or explore 5 ALL DAY the local area Kayaking/Problem Solving 6 AM PM Low Ropes/Climbing All Aboard 7 AM PM Jacob’s Ladder/Orienteering 8 AM Depart Evening ents DAILY
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Can’t make the full week? We’ve got you covered with our mid-week breaks which are perfect for still being able to try a wide selection of activities.
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PM Arrive AM Motorsports/High Ropes 2 PM Vertical Challenge/Archery Raft Building (3 hrs) 3 AM PM Abseiling/Fencing AM Zip Wire/Rifle Shooting 4 PM Giant Swing/Trapeze AM Orienteering/Low Ropes 5 PM Depart Evening ents DAILY
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FREE
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Adult
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Bite sized breaks perfect for families looking to squeeze all the adventure into a fun-packed weekend!
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PM Arrive AM Motorsports/High Ropes PM Vertical Challenge/Archery 3 AM Climbing/Fencing PM 2NT guests depart Giant Swing/Abseiling 4 AM Jacob’s Ladder/Team Games PM 3NT guests depart Evening ents DAILY
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FREE
£129
Adult
£149
£215
† For illustrative purposes only. Itineraries will be planned by the centre shortly before your arrival.
Dalguise
Adult
£409
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Boreatton Park You'll find everything that's in this brochure in more detail and lots of extra information including, our latest special offers, online.
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Osmington Bay Page 17
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Barton Hall
Devon
Base your Multi Activity holiday at Barton Hall and enjoy a huge variety of activities in the heart of the ‘English Riviera’. Set just 5 minutes from the centre of Torbay, our most popular UK family centre is lively and compact, with a fantastic team that can't wait to welcome you. Barton Hall has everything you need for a fun, stress-free holiday! There are 22 amazing activities set around the central pool and sun terrace as well as the on-site shop, bar, dining room and ‘chill out zone’. Being so compact, you can always see plenty going on, giving Barton Hall a really safe and lively atmosphere. Unique to Barton Hall we offer ‘Flexi Sessions’. These are daily breaks in your activity schedule that allow you to really personalise your holiday to your family. Take the time to relax by the pool, pop out locally or join in with an extra activity on offer, the choice is yours! For families staying at Barton Hall for seven nights, you can also enjoy a ‘Free Day’ where you can explore the area, head to the local beaches or visit Exeter, Plymouth or Cornwall which are all within a one hour drive.
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If you choose to stay at Barton Hall you will stay in either the main house or purposebuilt chalets dotted around the centre. Both offer simple, mostly bunk bedded en-suite rooms, with various sizes of family rooms or separate adult and child rooms. www.pgl.co.uk/familybarton
Highlights • Outdoor heated swimming pool • Unique to Barton Hall, daily ‘Flexi Sessions’ that mean you can tailor your holiday to your family • Dry Ski Slope – Opt to spend a session dry slope skiing* or ‘ringos’** for only £10 per person • Fantastic coastal setting and plenty of local attractions/towns including Blue-flag beaches, Exeter, Plymouth, Cornwall and Dartmoor * Minimum age 8 years. **Minimum age 5 years. Subject to availability.
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£175
Adult
£219
Activity holidays Multi
Caythorpe Court
Lincolnshire
Nestled within the vast Lincolnshire countryside, Caythorpe Court is a rural ‘away from it all’ centre. Perfect for families looking for a secluded setting where family is the focus. Enjoy a truly ‘free range’ holiday with the 22 land and water-based activities situated within the 65 acre grounds. Your family can try their hand at a whole host of different activities ranging from zip wires and the giant swing to raft building and kayaking. There’s something to suit everyone’s tastes here! As well as the fantastic activities we offer, there are plenty of areas to relax and unwind including family lounges and a bar. If you’re looking to make the most of your holiday, nearby attractions include the City of Lincoln and the beautiful Sherwood Forest. If you choose to make Caythorpe Court the base for your Multi Activity holiday you will
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Little Canada
be sleeping in our en-suite wooden ‘Lodge Village’. It offers functional, bunk bedded rooms with up to four children in a room adjacent to parents or family rooms.. www.pgl.co.uk/familycaythorpe
Highlights • Excellent modern facilities in a peaceful, countryside setting • Easy access from the A1 • Plenty of local attractions including the beautiful Sherwood Forest
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£145
Adult
£165
Isle of Wight
At Little Canada, woodland meets water at our charming centre, tucked away on the Isle of Wight. Right on the water’s edge at Wootton Creek, it provides an ideal location for families looking to try some water-based activities with an ample mix of classic PGL activities on land as well. All facilities including the ‘Mounties Retreat’ bar and shop are located at the heart of the centre surrounded by our wooden cabins, with all the land-based activities nestled in the 48 acres of surrounding woodland. Alongside the two 10m climbing and abseiling walls and the tunnel trail, Little Canada is our only centre to offer the Mysterious Matrix – a cryptic challenge hidden within the grounds of the centre! Your family will sleep in two or three roomed, en-suite, wooden cabins leading to the water’s edge. It’s the unique mix of these log
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cabins, water and pretty woodland back drop that make it easy to confuse Little Canada with the country from which it draws inspiration. www.pgl.co.uk/familylittlecanada
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Highlights • Fantastic for trying lots of different watersports • Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Fishbourne Ferry Port • Exclusive to Little Canada, The Mysterious Matrix!
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£175
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Adult
£199
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Liddington
Wiltshire
Liddington is one of our newest and most modern centres, offering an outstanding combination of comfort, facilities and activities. This spacious centre boasts landscaped lakes for water-based activities, beautiful woodland and all-weather flood-lit sports pitches and a huge variety of multi activities. If, after a full day of activities you still want to work up a sweat, then our mini-gym is available daily or take advantage of the spacious lounge, bar and modern dining facilities to relax in the evenings. There is also a large indoor space for evening entertainment. Families staying for 7 nights can use their ‘free day’ to take advantage of the many local attractions in and around Swindon. Or if you fancy travelling further afield, Bath is just an hours drive from the centre
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and is a great family day out. Accommodation is either in the modern main buildings or the adjoining King Edward House annexe. All rooms are comfortable and modern with en-suite bathrooms. Most have bunk beds but some rooms have twin beds or a mixture. www.pgl.co.uk/familyliddington
Highlights • Our newest and most modern centre • 150 acres of beautiful grounds • Only minutes from Junction 15 of the M4
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
(see page 26)
Boreatton Park
FREE
£145
Adult
£165
Shropshire
Boreatton Park is our largest centre! It has 240 acres of beautiful, wooded grounds providing the perfect space for an active, short break. There’s everything you need here, within the endless woodland, three lakes and river bordering the grounds. There are over 20 activities that your family can try including a huge zip wire across a lake, a sandstone abseil cliff and a huge high ropes course. There are also plenty of all-weather facilities, including a huge ‘Activity Barn’ with an indoor climbing wall, space for ball sports, fencing and a multipurpose chill out area. The on-site bar also offers the perfect place to retreat and relax at the end of a busy day. We have developed this huge former estate to include accommodation to suit everyone’s tastes. You can choose to stay in our wooden
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lodge villages on the edge of the woods where families share bunk bedded rooms (max. six people per room), or you can get back to nature and sleep in our tented village. Families of three or less will share one tent, families of four or more will share adjacent tents (max. four children to a tent). www.pgl.co.uk/familyboreatton
Highlights • Perfect for short breaks • 240 acres of grounds to explore • The huge range of activities all take place on site
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£129
Adult
£149
Activity holidays Multi
Osmington Bay
Dorset
At the heart of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Osmington Bay occupies a private cliff top location with breathtaking views of Weymouth, Portland and Chesil Beach. Ideal for families who’d like to try out more water-based activities, which take place at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, the location for the 2012 Olympic sailing events, is just a short drive away. There are plenty of land-based multi activities to try your hand at too, including trapeze, survivor and a fantastic giant swing with amazing views over the coast! Some of the activities take place in our activity zone which includes our huge climbing wall, on-site shop, bar and lounge, games machines, table tennis and pool tables. Accommodation is in simple, comfortable
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Dalguise
chalets with en-suite bathrooms. Many have amazing views of the sea and coastline. The chalets are mostly adult and child rooms, with adults in one room and up to four children nearby in their own room. Alternatively, family rooms with bunk beds are available. www.pgl.co.uk/familyosmington
Highlights • Watersports take place at the 2012 Olympic sailing venue • Jurassic Coast World Heritage location • Sea views and beachside location
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£145
Adult
£165
Perthshire
Set on the edge of the Craigvinean Forest overlooking the River Tay, this small, friendly centre is the former summer home of Beatrix Potter! Walled by the ‘Big Tree Country’, Dalguise is perfect for families looking to get away for a true Highland adventure. Almost all activities take place in the surrounding forest including a huge double zip wire and a 75ft tree climb which is exclusive to Dalguise. The purpose built lake offers access to water activities including canoeing and raft building. Plus scenic mountain bike tracks which run around the centre are ideal for families who are up for a bit of a challenge! After a full day of activities you can choose to head to the local town of Dunkeld (10 minute drive) where you’ll find local pubs, small shops and a beautiful cathedral. Bunk bedded rooms with en-suite are either in lodges in the grounds of the stunning,
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castellated mansion, or in our renovated Craigvinean Lodge. You can choose between a family room or separate adult and child rooms (with children in a room adjacent to parents). www.pgl.co.uk/familydalguise
Highlights • Local attractions include canyoning, rafting on the River Tay and bungee jumping (all within an hour’s drive) • Easy access from major cities; Perth (30 min), Edinburgh (1hr 30min) and Glasgow (2hrs)
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
FREE
£149
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Adult
£169
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French Adventures More adventurous, bigger adventures, more to discover. Looking for a real break from the norm this year, then why not try one of our French Adventures? Embark on bigger and bolder experiences, visit world famous attractions and enjoy beautiful scenery. They’re ideal if you’re a more adventurous family or you’ve already been on one of our holidays in the UK.
Daytime activities
Evening activities
Mealtimes
Enjoy some classic PGL activities from our Multi Activity breaks in the UK, alongside a great choice of very special and more unique activities. Whether that’s paddling down the famous Ardèche River and sleeping out under the stars or having fun at Disneyland® Paris and sightseeing in Paris, we have a holiday to suit every interest and preference. Each adventure is jam-packed to ensure you get the most from your holiday and have a fantastic time with your family.
The fun doesn't stop after your daytime activities. We also take care of your evenings with our fantastic programme of evening entertainment or 'ents' as it's known at our centres. Evening ents range from family camp fires to mini olympics, discos or a host of other fun ideas.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in our holidays. Some centres have a barbecue night and there will always be a vegetarian option. In France, a glass of wine will be included for parents to enjoy with the evening meal.
Our centres Our French Adventures take place at four PGL centres across France. Each has a unique style and 'feel' and are home to like-minded families experiencing great family holidays.
A-Z of activities We offer over 30 different activities across all our centres and we pack in as many as possible on every PGL Family Adventures holiday. Please see the holiday pages for specific activities available at each location.
Air
Water
Challenge
Evening Ents
Abseil
Canoe Descent
Archery
Disneyland® Paris
Climbing
Kayaking
Ball Sports
Paris Sightseeing
Jacob's Ladder
Raft Building
Body Zorbing
Crêpe Making
Trapeze
Swimming
Boules
Disco
Bushcraft
Karaoke
Challenge Course
Mini Olympics
Family Challenge
Rounders
Initiative Exercises
Starburst
Low Ropes Course
Wacky Races
Problem Solving
Wine Tasting (over 18's only)
Traverse Elements Vertical Playpen
Explore
Zip Wire Hannibal Trek Mountain Biking Orienteering Overnight Bivouac
Rifle Shooting
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Campfire Cluedo
Adventure holidays French Disney©
What’s on offer? With four centres based in some of the most beautiful areas of France, whether it’s a chilled out holiday where you can immerse yourself in French culture, a magical time at Disneyland® Paris, sightseeing in Paris or paddling the Ardèche river and sleeping under the stars, we have something to suit all families!
Paris
South of France
Two Centre Adventures
Paris and Disneyland®
Ride the Ardèche Rapids
Northern France Explorer
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Enjoy the mix of a city break, adventurous activities and family day out to Disneyland® Paris. (Page 20)
Disneyland® Adventure
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Combine amazing adventure activities with two days out to Disneyland® Resort. (Page 20)
Disneyland® Mini Breaks
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Experience the exhilarating three day canoe descent of the world famous Ardèche River. (Page 22)
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The classic Ardèche River descent completed over two days by canoe with an overnight riverside bivouac. (Page 23) Child 7-18
£409
Adult
£499
Normandy
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
Fantastic French Adventure
£239
Adult
£269
Combine a city break, trip to Disneyland® Paris, exploring rural Northern France and exciting activities. (Page 25)
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Classic Ardèche Experience
Our Disneyland® Mini Breaks are perfect for families who can't make the full week, so even the busiest of families can enjoy all of the fun! (Page 21)
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Child 2-4 Child 5-18
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£419
Adult
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Adult
£719
Ultimate Adventure
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Our biggest family adventure! Discover Paris and Disneyland® Paris and then head down to the Ardèche river. (Page 25)
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Multi activities galore plus the delights of Normandy. Close to the channel ports and terrific value. (Page 24)
£359
£585
Adult
£665
Paris and Disneyland® Disneyland® Mini Breaks Ultimate Adventure Page 20/21/25
Fantastic French Adventure Northern France Explorer Page 24/25
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Classic Ardèche Experience Page 23
Ride the Ardèche Rapids Page 22
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Paris and Disneyland holidays ®
Choose from two holidays at Château de Grande Romaine, Paris
Stay at Château de Grande Romaine and enjoy one of our two fantastic value, 7 night family adventures, with plenty of Disney magic!
Paris and Disneyland® Adventure, culture and great fun, to suit the whole family! Combine a day sightseeing in Paris including a Seine River cruise, a day to Disneyland® Paris and a mix of multi activities back at our beautiful château. www.pgl.co.uk/familyparisanddisney
Disneyland® Adventure If you really want to make the most of the Disney adventures, swap the Parisian sightseeing for a second full day at Disneyland® Paris and still try out the huge variety of activities at our château. www.pgl.co.uk/familydisneyadventure
Your home for the holiday Whichever holiday you choose, you’ll stay at our stunning, recently refurbished, Château de Grande Romaine. Set in 70 acres of beautiful grounds, with tennis courts, a basketball court, football pitch, outdoor heated swimming
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pool* and a wide range of activities. Refurbished in 2016, accommodation is in modern buildings in the grounds of the château. Rooms are simple and comfortable, with en-suite bathrooms. Adults are in twin rooms and up to four children adjacent in their own room. Alternatively, bunk bedded family rooms sleep up to six people; particularly popular if you have younger children. *Swimming pool open May-September during set times.
Highlights • Disneyland® Paris • Paris sightseeing • Heated outdoor swimming pool
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PM Arrive ALL DAY Sightseeing in Paris (Paris and Disneyland® holiday)/Disneyland® Paris (Disneyland® Adventure holiday) ALL DAY Disneyland® Paris AM Orienteering/Trapeze/Zip Wire PM Climbing AM Abseiling/Ball Sports/Low Ropes PM Family Challenge ALL DAY Free day to relax/explore the local area ALL DAY 'Queue and do' activities: A chance to try your favourites again AM Depart
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In the area • Paris (40 mins) • Disneyland® Paris (30 mins) • Local French markets
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Adventure holidays French
Disney©
Disneyland Mini Breaks ®
Château de Grande Romaine, Paris
NEW – our bite-sized Disneyland® Mini Breaks are perfect for families who can't make a full week! We squeeze just as much adventure and magic into these 3 and 4 night breaks as our classic week long adventures. A great value, 4 night midweek or 3 night weekend break with two days entry to Disneyland® Paris. Combine a couple of magical family days out with a mix of our original multi activities back at your base for the holiday, Château de Grande Romaine. Our most exciting short break to offer yet! Perfect for even the busiest of families looking for a shorter summer adventure or to combine with another holiday in France. Your family will be staying at Château de Grande Romaine, set in its own 70 acre grounds filled with plenty of activities for your family to try including a climbing and abseil tower, trapeze and zip wire. It features a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool (open May-September during set times) and plenty of great facilities for down time.
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3 NIGHTS
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
£135
£239
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You will stay in our newly built wing or our recently refurbished rooms. All rooms are en-suite. Adults are in twin rooms and up to four children adjacent in their own room. Alternatively, our larger, bunk bedded family rooms sleep up to six people, ideal for those with younger children. www.pgl.co.uk/familydisneyminibreaks
Highlights • Action packed for busy families • 2 days at Disneyland® Paris • Heated outdoor swimming pool
In the area • Paris (40 mins) • Disneyland® Paris (30 mins) • Local French markets
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Sample itinerary†
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PM Arrive ALL DAY Disneyland® Paris ALL DAY Disneyland® Paris AM 3 night guests depart AM Orienteering/Trapeze/Zip Wire PM Climbing AM 4 night guests depart
5
Adult
£349
† For illustrative purposes only. Itineraries will be planned by the centre shortly before your arrival.
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Ride the Ard che Rapids Domaine de Segries, South of France
Combine a fun three day canoe descent of the world famous Ardèche River with a healthy mix of adventurous activities and chill-out time at our beautiful centre, Domaine de Segries. An amazing and unforgettable experience. Ideal for those who have never even stepped into a canoe before, this holiday breaks up the traditional Ardèche descent into three bite-sized chunks, meaning plenty of time to build your confidence on the river. Enjoy paddling through the gorges of the Ardèche, under the famous Pont d’Arc, a 60m high natural rock arch and tackle the white water rapids! Stop for leisurely picnic lunches and enjoy a swim in the sunshine. After each day canoeing we’ll take you back to our beautiful woodland centre where we have a swimming pool, sports pitches, bar and a range of activities including Jacob’s ladder, trapeze and mountain biking. This centre offers two types of bunk bedded accommodation. Chalet A: two bedroomed chalets with a small lounge/ kitchen area and bathroom and sleeps a minimum of four people (maximum six people).
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Prices from (see page 27)
Child 7-18
£479
Adult
£579
Chalet B: smaller, simpler, single roomed chalets with en-suite bathrooms, sleeping up to four people. www.pgl.co.uk/familysegs *Please note: For our smaller chalets, families of three or less share one chalet, families of four or more share two adjacent tents/chalets.
Highlights • Fantastic canoe descent of the renowned Ardèche Gorge • Relaxed private centre with outdoor pool • Beautiful local area to explore
In the area • Vallon Pont d’Arc (15 mins) and Barjac (10 mins) • Pont d’Arc (20 mins) • Avignon (1 hour, 30 mins) and Nimes (2 hours)
DAY
Sample itinerary†
1 2
PM Arrive ALL DAY Introduction to Canoeing and Ardèche descent 4km AM Mountain Biking PM Jacob’s Ladder/Trapeze ALL DAY Kayaking ALL DAY Free day to relax/explore the local area ALL DAY Canoeing: Ardèche descent 12km ALL DAY Canoeing: Ardèche descent 16km AM Depart DAILY Evening entertainment
3 4 5 6 7 8
† For illustrative purposes only. Itineraries will be planned by the centre shortly before your arrival.
Adventure holidays French
Classic Ard che Experience Lou Valagran, South of France
Try out a more traditional Ardèche River descent, completed back-to-back over two days by canoe, with an overnight ‘back to nature’ riverside bivouac in between. Then try out a range of exciting on-site activities from our Multi Activity programme. A perfect combination for adventurous families! Enjoy beautiful scenery and the thrill of the rapids as you paddle the Ardèche River. The highlight of this holiday has got to be the overnight bivouac (or ‘bivi’), sleeping under the stars in the middle of the nature reserve. You will also have two or three full days of activities at our relaxed, riverside centre and a free day to unwind and discover the stunning local area. Lou Valagran, your base for the holiday, has its own riverbank beach and is bordered by vineyards and the River Cèze, it’s a beautiful setting! It offers an open dining area, central chill out area with table tennis and basketball hoop and a small on-site bar and shop. Accommodation is simple ‘cabin’ style camping in wooden, one room cabins. There are two types of cabins with bunk beds – ‘family cabins’ for up to six people, or separate ‘adult and child cabins’ for two
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Prices from (see page 27)
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adults in one cabin with up to six children in a nearby cabin. Shared fridge, hot/cold drink facilities and bathrooms are located nearby. Overnight ‘bivi’ – located on the banks of the river, the on-site facilities include toilets, showers, outdoor cooking areas and drinking water. www.pgl.co.uk/familylouval
Highlights
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Sample itinerary†
• Two day canoe descent of the Ardèche Gorge • Overnight bivouac • Relaxed, riverside adventure centre
1 2
In the area
3
• Aigues Mortes (2 hours) and Le Grau de Roi (2 hours) • Spectacular Orgnac caves (25 mins) • Avignon (40 minutes) and Nimes (45 mins)
4 5
PM Arrive AM High Ropes PM Hannibal Trek AM Mountain Biking PM Raft Building ALL DAY Free day to relax/explore the local area ALL DAY Canoeing: Ardèche descent and overnight 'bivi' ALL DAY Canoeing: Ardèche descent AM Kayaking PM 6 night guests depart after lunch PM 7 night guests Jacob's Ladder AM 7 night guests depart by 10am
6 7 8
Child 7-18
£415
Adult
£485
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Fantastic French Adventure Château du Tertre, Normandy
Experience a great range of adventurous activities and explore an unspoilt region of northern France with this great family holiday at Château du Tertre, our impressive 19th century chateau set in 36 acres of wooded grounds bordered by the River Varenne, Normandy. This is one of our most beautiful centres, a popular choice with families. This unique holiday mixes our classic Multi Activity programme with a French twist. Enjoy a packed programme of activities mostly based in the grounds of our château or in the unspoilt local environment. During your week you will have a free day, giving you the chance to explore the local area or visit some of the region’s best-known attractions including the D-Day Landing Beaches and Bayeux Tapestry. You will also enjoy a day out canoeing as a family. Situated at the crossroads of Brittany, Normandy and The Loire, our beautiful Château and Auberge buildings provide a dining room, social areas, games room and bar. The grounds include a variety of activities, a sports hall, football pitch, volleyball, basketball and boules courts and lots more!
Accommodation is in buildings in the grounds of the Château. All rooms are simple and comfortable, with an en-suite bathroom. Adults are in twin rooms and children are either adjacent or opposite in their own room. www.pgl.co.uk/familyfantasticfrench
Highlights • A great value French adventure • Only two hours from Caen ferry port • Located within easy driving distance of the UK channel ports
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Sample itinerary†
1 2
In the area
3 4
PM Arrive AM Abseiling/Climbing PM Family Challenge/Fencing ALL DAY Canoe river trip AM Trapeze/Zip Wire PM Bushcraft/Low Ropes Course ALL DAY Free day AM Raft Building PM Problem Solving AM Rifles/Orienteering PM Archery AM Depart DAILY Evening entertainment
• D-Day Landing Beaches (2 hours, 30 mins) • Bayeux Tapestry (2 hours, 30 mins) • Mont-St-Michel Abbey (1 hour, 30 mins) • Fougères Château and L’Aquatis (45 mins)
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Prices from (see page 27)
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
£245
£419
Adult
£489
† For illustrative purposes only. Itineraries will be planned by the centre shortly before your arrival.
Adventure holidays French
Two Centre Adventures
Disney©
Château de Grande Romaine / Château du Tertre / Domaine de Segries
Make the most of your holiday this summer and try out one of our amazing ‘two centre adventures’. Designed to fit a generous mix of adventure, culture and fun into a 10 or 11 night stay, they are fantastic value for money and offer something for everyone in your family to enjoy! Both holidays include a stay at Château de Grande Romaine (see page 20) with a day sightseeing in Paris and a boat cruise down the Seine River, a day out to Disneyland® Paris and a day to spend relaxing at the château with plenty of multi activities and pool time!
Northern France Explorer
Ultimate Adventure
Before heading to Paris for five nights, spend the first half of your holiday at Château du Tertre for a classic French twist on our original Multi Activity holidays. Combine a range of centre based activities with a day out canoeing and spend your ‘free day’ exploring the local attractions and history of this beautiful country. www.pgl.co.uk/familynorthernfrance
After enjoying 5 nights at Château de Grande Romaine, flip your city break to an outdoors adventure and head south for a further six nights to Domaine de Segries. Experience the thrill of a three day canoe descent of the famous Ardèche River, plus, enjoy a range of activities. Your family will sleep in tented accommodation which all have framed beds and mattresses* with showers close by. www.pgl.co.uk/familyultimate *You need to bring bedding and sleeping bags. Families of three or less share one tent, families of four or more share two adjacent tents.
• 11 night holiday • Day at Disneyland® Paris • Paris sightseeing with a river cruise • Fantastic canoe descent of the renowned Ardèche Gorge
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Prices from (see page 27)
• 10 night holiday • Exciting multi activities in beautiful Normandy • Day at Disneyland® Paris • Paris sightseeing with a river cruise
Ultimate Adventure highlights
NORTHERN FRANCE EXPLORER
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Northern France Explorer highlights
NORTHERN FRANCE EXPLORER
Child 2-4 Child 5-18
£359
£635
Adult
£719
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HOLIDAYS
ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
Child 7-18
£585
Adult
£665
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Multi Activity prices Duration Nights
Dates
ADULT AND CHILD ROOM (£) Adult Child (5-18) Child (2-4) Adult
FAMILY ROOM (£) Child (5-18)
Child (2-4)
Barton Hall, Devon (page 14) PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY (Fri-Mon)
26/05
245
195
FREE
219
175
FREE
3 3
(Fri-Mon)
21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08
265
205
FREE
239
189
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
369
305
FREE
345
285
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
27/05
475
389
FREE
439
349
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08
509
429
FREE
469
389
FREE
Caythorpe Court, Lincolnshire (page 15) PGL Caythorpe Court, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, NG32 3ER
2
(Fri-Sun)
20/10, 27/10, 03/11
175
155
FREE
165
145
FREE
2
(Fri-Sun)
31/03, 07/04, 02/06, 18/08
185
165
FREE
175
155
FREE
2
(Sat-Mon)
15/04, 27/05, 26/08
199
175
FREE
189
165
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 23/10, 30/10
325
275
FREE
305
255
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
369
305
FREE
345
285
FREE
7
(Sat - Sat)
01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 27/05
455
375
FREE
419
359
FREE
7
(Sat - Sat)
22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08
499
419
FREE
449
369
FREE
Little Canada, Isle of Wight* (page 15) PGL Little Canada, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4JP
2
(Sat-Mon)
15/04, 27/05, 26/08
-
-
-
199
175
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
03/04, 10/04, 17/04
-
-
-
325
275
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
-
-
-
369
305
FREE
7
(Sat - Sat)
22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08
-
-
-
489
409
FREE
Liddington, Wiltshire (page 16) PGL Liddington, Foxhill, Swindon, SN4 0DZ
2
(Fri-Sun)
10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11
175
155
FREE
165
145
FREE
2
(Fri-Sun)
31/03, 07/04, 02/06, 18/08
185
165
FREE
175
155
FREE
2
(Sat-Mon)
15/04, 27/05, 26/08
199
175
FREE
189
165
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
13/02, 20/02, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 23/10, 30/10
325
275
FREE
305
255
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
369
305
FREE
345
285
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 27/05
475
389
FREE
439
349
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08
509
429
FREE
469
389
FREE
Boreatton Park, Shropshire (page 16) PGL Boreatton Park, Baschurch, Shropshire, SY4 2BA
2
(Fri-Sun)
10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11
-
-
-
165
145
FREE
2
(Fri-Sun)
31/03, 07/04, 02/06, 18/08
-
-
-
175
155
FREE
2
(Sat-Mon) Tents
26/08
149
129
FREE
-
-
-
2
(Sat-Mon)
15/04, 27/05, 26/08
-
-
-
189
165
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri) Tents
14/08, 21/08, 28/08
215
180
FREE
-
-
-
4
(Mon-Fri)
13/02, 20/02, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 23/10, 30/10
-
-
-
305
255
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
-
-
-
345
285
FREE
Osmington Bay, Dorset (page 17) PGL Osmington Bay, Osmington, Dorset, DT3 6EG
2
(Fri-Sun)
20/10, 27/10, 03/11
175
155
FREE
165
145
FREE
2
(Fri-Sun)
31/03, 07/04, 02/06, 18/08
185
165
FREE
175
155
FREE
2
(Sat-Mon)
15/04, 27/05, 26/08
199
175
FREE
189
165
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 23/10, 30/10
325
275
FREE
305
255
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
29/05, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
369
305
FREE
345
285
FREE
Dalguise, Perthshire (page 17) PGL Dalguise, Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0JX
2
(Fri-Sun)
07/04, 14/04
179
159
FREE
169
149
FREE
2
(Sat-Mon)
05/08
195
169
FREE
185
159
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
03/04, 10/04
315
269
FREE
299
249
FREE
4
(Mon-Fri)
10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08
359
299
FREE
339
279
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
08/04
445
369
FREE
409
349
FREE
7
(Sat-Sat)
08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08
489
409
FREE
439
359
FREE
* Ferry travel is not included but can be booked through Wightlink (Tel: 0333 999 7333 or www.wightlink.co.uk) Prices (£) per person. For more information, please visit our website.
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Holiday prices
French Adventures prices Paris holidays
ADULT AND CHILD ROOM (£) Duration Nights Dates Adult Child (5-18) Child (2-4) Adult
FAMILY ROOM (£) Child (5-18)
Child (2-4)
Disneyland® Mini Break (page 21) PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150, Lésigny, France
3 4
(Fri - Mon)
28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08
299
269
149
269
239
135
(Mon - Fri)
24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08
389
349
195
349
309
175
Paris and Disneyland® (page 20) PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150, Lésigny, France
7 7
(Sun - Sun)
23/07, 30/07, 06/08, 13/08, 20/08, 27/08
(Sun - Sun) Coach Travel 06/08, 20/08
615
549
309
535
489
269
749
669
375
689
615
345
Disneyland® Adventure (page 20) PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150, Lésigny, France (Sun - Sun) 23/07, 30/07, 06/08, 13/08, 20/08, 27/08 629 565 315 549 505 275 7 C oach travel option includes transfers to Disneyland® Resort and Paris for sightseeing. Self drive option does not include travel to, from and between our centres and local transfers, including to and from Disneyland® Paris. We provide a coach to and from Paris with a PGL courier on the sightseeing day to Paris. Calais ferry port is approx. 3.5 hours drive.
South of France holidays Duration Nights Dates Adult
ADULT AND CHILD ROOM Child (7-18) Child (2-6) Adult
FAMILY ROOM Child (7-18)
Child (2-6)
Ride the Ardèche Rapids (page 22) PGL Domaine de Segries, 07150 Vagnas, Ardèche, France
7 7
(Mon - Mon) Chalet A
07/08, 14/08
639
539
-
-
-
-
(Mon - Mon) Chalet B
07/08, 14/08
579
479
-
-
-
-
Classic Ardèche Experience (page 23) PGL Lou Valagran, Saint Gely, 30630 Cornillon, France
6 7
(Mon - Sun)
24/07, 07/08
539
459
-
485
415
-
(Sun - Sun)
13/08
619
519
-
555
465
-
FAMILY ROOM (£) Child (5-18)
Child (2-4)
-
-
FAMILY ROOM (£) Child (5-18)
Child (2-4)
Self drive only. Travel to and from our centre is not included. Calais ferry port is approx. 9 hours drive.
Normandy holidays ADULT AND CHILD ROOM (£) Duration Nights Dates Adult Child (5-18) Child (2-4) Adult Fantastic French Adventure (page 24) PGL Château du Tertre, 53300, Ambrières-les-Vallées, France (Sun - Sun) 30/07, 06/08, 13/08 489 419 245 7 Self drive only. Does not include travel to and from our centre or local travel during your stay. Caen ferry port is approx. 2 hours drive.
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Two Centre Adventure holidays ADULT AND CHILD ROOM (£) Duration Nights Dates Adult Child (5-18) Child (2-4) Adult
Northern France Explorer (page 25) PGL Château du Tertre, 53300, Ambrières-les-Vallées, France and PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150, Lésigny, France (Tues - Fri) 15/08 719 635 359 - - 10 Self drive only. Does not include travel to, from and between our centres and local transfers, including to and from Disneyland® Paris. We provide a coach to and from Paris with a PGL courier on the sightseeing day to Paris. Approx. drive time from Château du Tertre to Château de Grande Romaine is 3.5 hours.
ADULT AND CHILD ROOM (£) Duration Nights Dates Adult Child (7-18) Child (2-6) Adult
FAMILY ROOM (£) Child (7-18)
Child (2-6)
Ultimate Adventure (page 25) PGL Château de Grande Romaine, 77150, Lésigny, France and PGL Domaine de Segries, 07150 Vagnas, Ardèche, France (Sun - Thurs) 06/08 749 659 - 665 585 - 11 Self drive only. Does not include travel to, from and between our centres and local transfers, including to and from Disneyland® Paris. We provide a coach to and from Paris with a PGL courier on the sightseeing day to Paris. Approx. drive time from Château de Grande Romaine to Domaine de Segies is 6.5 hours. Prices (£) per person. For more information, please visit our website.
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Essential information What’s the accommodation like? Do I need to bring my own bedding? Our accommodation is clean and functional rather than luxurious. Most rooms have bunk beds. Bedding is supplied (with the exception of tents at Domaine de Segries and on the overnight bivouac at Lou Valagran, where you'll need sleeping bags and a pillow). You need to bring your own towels. Rooms are en-suite. You will not have to share a bathroom with another family, with the exception of the campsite at Boreatton Park, cabins at Lou Valagran and the tented village at Domaine de Segries. All tented/cabin accommodation has shower/ toilet blocks for the exclusive use of family guests. We offer a choice of rooms for smaller families with no under occupancy charges. Where these are not available an additional supplement may apply, depending on room type and family size. Accommodation varies slightly at each centre. Please contact us for full details.
What kind of food can I expect on a PGL holiday? We’ve worked closely with leading catering organisations to develop a simple, balanced menu, where even the fussiest eater should still feel comfortable – particularly after a busy day of activities. We provide three healthy, high energy meals per day that support the 5-a-day campaign and reduce added salt, sugar and fat where possible. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will usually be available in our self-service, canteen style dining rooms, although at some centres there may be an occasional evening barbeque. We accommodate most diets, and meals will always include a vegetarian option. At overseas
centres a glass of wine will be available for parents to enjoy with their evening meal (drinks will also be available to purchase and we will always try to provide a taste of local cuisine whenever possible). Tea and coffee are available throughout the day at the centres whether that be in the lounge or dining areas or available to purchase at the bar. At some centres, tea and coffee making facilities are provided in your room.
What time can I check in/out? Check-in time on a seven night holiday is usually between 4-6pm and guests will usually need to check out of their rooms between 9-11am on the day of departure (times may differ for shorter breaks depending on centre).
I have a child under five – can I bring them along on a PGL holiday?
How do I book my PGL holiday?
CALL 0333 321 2114 (See our website for opening hours and other ways to contact us) Email: families@pgl.co.uk
How do I pay for my holiday? • Credit/debit card: We accept all debit cards except American Express. Please note a 2.5% charge will be made on all credit card payments. • Cheque: Made payable to ‘PGL Travel Limited’. • Bank: Go online for details.
Do I have to pay a deposit? Once we have checked availability we will take a non-refundable deposit paid by credit/debit card in order to secure your places. Deposit due:
Under fives are welcome, and now travel for free on Multi Activity holidays, but will not be able to take part in many activities. Five and six year olds will be able to participate in most activities subject to assessment by PGL instructors. We regret that we are unable to provide a child care service for children not taking part in activities. Baby equipment, including highchairs, are available at some centres – please ask at time of booking.
Will there be anyone other than families at the centre whilst I’m there?
• £40 per family member for UK holidays of three nights or less. • £60 per family member for UK holidays of four nights or more. • £80 per family member for French holidays. The full balance will be payable 12 weeks prior to departure as detailed in your confirmation. Please note we reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £25 per amendment for changing arrangements previously agreed to, including travel changes.
There may be some other children or groups at the centre whilst you are there. These guests are supervised by PGL staff and will have a separate activity programme, and will usually have separate accommodation and social facilities.
PGL camp kit for children We have been operating children’s activity holidays for 60 years and found that the following items are useful and practical for PGL holidays. Pre-order our camp kit pack when you make your booking and it will be ready for collection on arrival. NB: On rare occasions it may be necessary to substitute an item in the kit – if so, this will be as similar an item as possible and/or an item of equal or higher value.
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Each PGL Camp Kit contains: • PGL Rucksack exclusive to our Camp Kit • PGL T-Shirt • PGL Baseball Cap • Postcard (with postage paid) • Water bottle • Pen • Mini Football/ Rugby ball Cost • PGL Wristband
per kit £20
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FAQ’s and extra information If your family are experiencing a PGL Family Adventures holiday for the first time, it’s completely understandable that you’ll have lots of questions. Head to our website to find all of our FAQ’s along with travel information, how to book and what’s included!
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If you're experiencing PGL for the first time some of our activities may need some explaining. So you know what to expect, we've created and online A-Z of activities where you can search for every activity and see a full description and photo.
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Insurance
Prices per family
UK residents EU residents Non-EU residents UK holidays up to 5 nights £49 £59 £69 UK holidays 6 to 17 nights £59 £69 £79 French holidays up to 5 nights £69 £79 £89 French holidays 6 to 17 nights £79 £89 £99 A family is up to two adults and any of their children under the age of 18 years at time of travel.
Key information
Definitions and features
It is important that everyone travelling with PGL has holiday insurance. Experience has shown that standard policies do not cover all our activities, e.g. motorsports, abseiling and rifle shooting. For your protection, therefore, we have arranged a special policy with Union Reiseversicherung AG. PGL insurance includes the following benefits as long as claims fall within the terms and conditions of the policy: • Cover for all activities organised by PGL • Personal accident up to £25,000 • Medical and other expenses up to £5 million for overseas holidays and up to £10,000 (other expenses only) for the UK • Cancellation charges up to £5000 (£1,000 UK trips) • Luggage up to £1,500. Single item £250. Valuables limit £250 • Personal money up to £500 (£200 for under 18s) • Personal liability up to £1 million • Curtailment of activities at £20 per day (up to a maximum of £240) Full details of our insurance cover can be found on our website or can be sent to you upon request. Please note that cancellation cover comes into force when you pay the appropriate premiums. Some of the above sections are subject to £50 (£35 UK) excess (up to £250 excess for legal expenses). Please read the Key Insurance Points statement that follows. Clients not purchasing our insurance will be asked to complete an Insurance Indemnity Form issued on the advice of ABTA.
We would like to explain some of the definitions and features of our insurance cover for you. Cooling Off Period Your policy contains a 14 day cooling off period, during which you can cancel the policy and get a refund, if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides. Pre-existing Health Conditions If any participant, or any other person on whom the travel plans depend (eg. close relative) who is over 18, has ever had treatment for any heart condition or circulatory condition, a stroke or high blood pressure, any breathing condition (including asthma), any type of cancer, any type of diabetes, any psychological condition, any existing injury or other serious recurring medical condition, any condition requiring long-term, prescribed medication or if you or they are receiving or awaiting investigation for any medical condition, you must advise the insurers directly to see if additional cover is available. Insurers reserve the right to impose terms. You will receive confirmation in writing of their decision. Conditions, Exclusions & Terms Conditions and exclusions will apply to individual sections of your policy while general exclusions, conditions and terms will apply to the whole policy. Property Claims These claims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time you lose them and not on a “new for old” or replacement cost basis. Policy Limits Most sections of the policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example for any
Please take the time to read the following terms and conditions carefully. They are the basis of the contract between yourself and PGL. A contract will exist between us when we have taken your booking and required payment. You will then automatically receive a confirmation invoice detailing exactly what has been booked. If you think anything is incorrect please contact us straight away. All correspondence will be with the person named on the confirmation invoice who accepts the following conditions on behalf of all participants. The contract between us is governed by English Law and any dispute will be dealt with under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. Any monies paid to an appointed agent will be held by the agent for PGL until they are paid over to PGL. Your final payment The balance of your account is payable no later than 12 weeks before holiday commencement. If payment is not made by the due date, we reserve the right to advise you of the cancellation of your holiday booking and make a cancellation charge at the appropriate rate. Full payment must accompany bookings made within 12 weeks of departure.
The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies that you pay for the holiday booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held by ABTA.
If we are forced to make changes
Changing your booking or travel
If we have to make a major change to your holiday, we will offer a suitable alternative if available, or 100% refund, if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. Compensation will be paid as detailed right if we have to make a major change to your holiday within 8 weeks of holiday commencement, unless the change is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, riot, civil commotion, act of God, industrial dispute, Government action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural disaster.
Booking conditions
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If, after you have confirmed your booking, you wish to make any alterations, an administration charge of £25 will be made per amendment. Any such amendment may be telephoned to PGL in the first instance but must be confirmed in writing or by emailing families@pgl.co.uk immediately thereafter immediately thereafter with the appropriate amount paid. However, if a major amendment is requested less than 8 weeks prior to the starting date of the holiday, we reserve the right to treat your request as a cancellation and charge the appropriate cancellation fee as detailed below. In order that all our staff have the correct information we cannot accept additions or alterations to coach/ ferry travel arrangements within 7 days of the commencement of the holiday.
one item or for valuables in total. You are advised to check your policy if you intend taking expensive items with you, which we advise against. Policy Excesses Under some sections of the policy claims will be subject to an excess. This means that you will be responsible for paying the first part of the claim. The amount you have to pay is called the excess. Reasonable Care You need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property, as if you were uninsured, otherwise your claim may be refused. Complaints The insurance policy includes a Complaints Procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint. Dangerous Sports or Pastimes If you are going to take part in dangerous sports or pastimes where there is a risk of injury, check that your policy covers you. All activities officially organised and implemented by PGL are covered. Policy Document This gives full details of what is not covered and conditions of the cover. A copy will be sent on booking, or earlier on request. Law The Insurance Policy will be subject to the law of England and Wales unless otherwise agreed. Please ensure you read your insurance policy carefully. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the policy may result in cover being restricted. PGL is an Appointed Representative of Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited who with the Insurers are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
PGL will do its utmost to provide all of the arrangements that have been confirmed, but must reserve the right to alter or cancel any activities, accommodation or other arrangements, including PGL Escorted Travel, if operational, weather or other considerations so dictate.
56-29 days
10% of holiday price
28-15 days
15% of holiday price
14 days or less
25% of holiday price
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The price of your holiday is subject to surcharge due to unforeseen increases in fuel costs, Government imposed increases e.g. changes in VAT or adverse currency exchange rate variations. Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged but, where a surcharge is payable, there will be an administration charge of £1 together with an amount to cover agents’ commission where relevant. If this means paying more than 10% of the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid except for any premium paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge advice. The prices of our holidays abroad have been fixed according to an exchange rate of 1.16 Euros to £1 as published in the Financial Times on 21 November 2016. You will be notified 8 weeks before departure if a surcharge is due on your holiday. Cancelling your holiday or travel If you find that you cannot take your PGL holiday and have to cancel, for whatever reason, your deposit will be forfeited to cover our costs. If we receive your written cancellation within 56 days of your holiday commencement date, higher cancellation charges will be made, as follows: 56 to 29 days prior to commencement – 30% of the total holiday price 28 to 15 days prior to commencement – 45% of the total holiday price 14 to 1 days prior to commencement – 100% of the total holiday price On or after the commencement date – 100% of the total holiday price The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written or emailed advice (families@pgl.co.uk) in our Reservations Department. Your PGL holiday insurance may cover the cost of cancellation. If in doubt don’t hesitate to contact our brokers, Fogg Travel Insurance Services, on 01623 631 331. Any complaints? If there is any problem with the holiday, we want to hear about this as soon as possible. Any concerns should be brought to the attention of the Centre Manager/senior member of staff immediately and we will do our utmost to put things right for you. Please note that we are not responsible for any issue, which you were aware of but did not bring to our attention during your holiday. Any reported issue, which has not been resolved to your satisfaction during your holiday, should be advised in writing to PGL within 28 days of the end of your holiday. Please email feedback@pgl.co.uk. If you are still unhappy, your complaint may be referred to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents in conjunction with the Institute of Arbitrators. This scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with restricted liability on a customer in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury or illness. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims involving minor injury or illness, subject to a limit of £1,000
per person. Application for arbitration must be made within 9 months of return from holiday. Further details can be supplied by ABTA on request. Their address is: 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Our responsibility PGL accepts responsibility for those elements of the holiday arrangements which are under our direct control, and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. Save as set out below, no liability is accepted for personal illness, injury or death. We do accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent (as the word is understood in the English Law) acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier, working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment. Please note that we do not accept liability for any air or sea carriers whose individual conditions of carriage apply and are often subject to international agreements. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer programme to recognise or correctly interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date. We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure, such as, but not limited to war, riot, civil commotion, act of God, Government action, epidemic, disease, natural disaster, industrial dispute or adverse weather conditions. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confirmed their availability in writing. Should you or any member of your party have the misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during the period of your holiday, arising out of an activity which does not form part of the arrangements made by us, we shall, where appropriate, and subject to our reasonable discretion and prior agreement, give you and your family every help that we can by way of initial assistance, including initial legal costs associated there with, up to a maximum value of £5,000 per booking. You must request such assistance within 90 days from the date of the misadventure and in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third party or there being suitable insurance policies in force, the costs incurred by PGL shall be recoverable from yourselves. We shall not be liable in respect of any loss of profits, damage to goodwill or any type of special, indirect or consequential loss even if such loss was reasonably foreseeable or we have been advised of the possibility of you incurring the same. Subject to the above, and excluding liability for death or personal injury, our liability shall be limited to £15,000 pounds sterling in respect to any one claim. Your responsibility It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to fully advise PGL of any disabilities, social or behavioural problems that a member of the party currently has, or has recently experienced, which might affect them or other guests during the holiday. We will be pleased to advise you whether we have the staff and facilities to provide an appropriate holiday in these circumstances, with particular reference to such considerations as access, successful participation and health and safety. The person making the booking also accepts responsibility for advising PGL of dietary requirements and swimming ability of all members of the party. We reserve the right to exclude any person after holiday
commencement if his/her behaviour is incompatible with the general enjoyment and wellbeing of others. The person making the booking accepts responsibility for any repatriation costs incurred together with any additional costs incurred at the centre. For overseas holidays, please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of a 5 or 10 year passport and a European Health Insurance Card. You can obtain an EHIC on line at www.ehic.org.uk, by calling 0300 330 1350 or from your local Post Office. For further information on the country to be visited, please check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-livingabroad or visit ABTA’s website www.abta.com. ABTA PGL Travel Ltd is a Member of ABTA with membership number V2683. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For bookings to UK centres and to overseas centres by coach, PGL Travel Ltd holds a bond with ABTA. This arrangement means your money will be refunded or you will be brought back to the UK (where your contracted arrangements include return travel to the UK) if already abroad in the unlikely event of us being unable to provide your holiday due to our insolvency. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact: ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 020 3117 0500 or visit the ABTA website at www.abta.com. Personal property Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility. Please note that an adventure holiday is not the place to bring mobile phones, expensive watches, jewellery or other precious items which may not be covered by the PGL insurance. Photography We regularly take photographs and videos for promotional and training purposes. If you do not want any member of your family to appear in these, you must write to PGL Customer Service and inform PGL staff on arrival at the centre. Data Protection The personal information requested at the time of booking and on subsequent proformas is held on computer and required to allow our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers to provide the promised holiday to our normal high standards. By providing us with the information required for booking you are deemed to accept the above and to have gained consent from all members of your party to disclose their details to us. At the time of booking or requesting a brochure, whichever is sooner you will be asked if you wish to receive future mailings from PGL and/ or carefully selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive these mailings, please advise at the time. If you wish to confirm or change your status, please contact the PGL Marketing Department, Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5GL. Please refer to our website at www.pgl.co.uk for details of our privacy policy. Finally The details announced in this brochure are published in good faith in November 2016.
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FAMILY Adventures
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Fun family activity holidays Perfect for • Spending more time together as a family • Adventurous families, single parents, grandparents, or groups of family friends • Challenging yourself in ways you never thought you would • Adventure centres in the UK and France
PGL Travel Ltd, Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5GL Tel: 0333 321 2114 Web: pgl.co.uk/families Fax: 0333 321 2115 Email: families@pgl.co.uk