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Flodigarry Country House Hotel

Staffin

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Kyle of Lochalsh

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Fort William

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Middlesbrough

Darlington

Blackwell Grange

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Isle of Skye

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Leeds

Best Western Ardsley House Barnsley

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Manchester

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Sheffield

Liverpool

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Rutland Square

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Nottingham

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Best Western Stratton House Cirencester

Arnos Manor Bristol

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Winchester Royal

Wessex Hotel Carrington House

Moorland Links Dartmoor

Oxford

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Lyndhurst Park Forest Park Burley Manor

Pratt's

Winchester

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Wallingford

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WELCOME

Welcome

With a choice of eighteen three star hotels in England, including countryside, city centre and seaside locations and one on The Isle of Skye â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have something for everyone! Whilst our hotels vary in style and location, they all offer the same high level of customer care, excellent food and service, and most of all Forestdale friendliness, guaranteeing you a welcome that is second to none. As our rates and offers are now updated on a daily basis they are no longer included in this brochure. Our popular Value Added Breaks and Children stay and eat free Half Term Special Offer continues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving you great savings throughout the year. To check availability and prices for a specific date please visit our website www.forestdale.com, call our Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 or contact the hotel of your choice.

Leisure Breaks Freephone Central Reservations

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Accommodation Standard and Premier rooms are available in all our hotels, with several also offering feature and executive rooms. All rooms are en-suite with television, telephone, hairdryer and courtesy tray. Our Premier rooms are larger and may have a better outlook than our standard rooms. Double rooms for single occupancy are available in all our hotels, and with the exception of Burley Manor Hotel, Winchester Royal Hotel, Ardsley House Hotel and Blackwell Grange Hotel all have single rooms. Forestdale Hotels are 100% no smoking, including bedrooms. We believe that providing a smoke free environment will enhance the well-being and comfort of our guests and employees.

Best Rate Guarantee – Our Price Promise Customer loyalty is important to us and we believe our guests should be able to obtain the best rate available when booking direct with us. At the time of making your reservation if you find a rate lower than those shown on our own website for the same hotel, room type, date and booking conditions, we will match the price and also give you a further 10% reduction off your room rate. All our hotels offer ‘Best Available Rates’ providing you with our most competitive daily rate including breakfast. The prices shown on our tariff are only a guide because our rates now change on a daily basis. When you look on our website, call our Central Reservations or contact the hotel of your choice, you will be given the Best Available Rate for your stay.

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Leisure Breaks Freephone Central Reservations

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Children At Forestdale Hotels we understand how expensive family breaks can be, so to help stretch your budget even further, we have devised a year-round offer for our UK hotels. At Half Term all our hotels offer children stay and eat free places* Children under 4 sharing with 2 adults

Free accommodation & free meals

Children age 4-14 sharing with 2 adults

Free accommodation & pay for meals

1 or more children sharing with 1 adult

Free accommodation & pay for meals

Children staying in their own room

Each child pays 50% of the adult rate

Excludes Christmas, New Year and Special Interest Breaks Children stay and eat free places* are based on a maximum of 2 children aged 14 and under sharing a room with 2 adults, eating from the Children’s Menu Children’s Meal Charges – Breakfast £5 Dinner £12.50

Disabled facilities Disabled guests are welcome at all our hotels, however due to the age and layout of some of our hotels, we recommend you contact your chosen hotel direct to discuss your requirements.

Dogs Dogs are welcome in all our hotels, at a cost of £7.50 per dog, per night, which includes their tinned food.

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Leisure Breaks Freephone Central Reservations

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Eating and Drinking All our hotels offer a range of dining options together with an excellent and imaginative wine list, some with more formal restaurants offering Table d’hote and A la Carte menus, whilst others offer a relaxed contemporary brasserie style menu. Morning coffee, afternoon tea and an extensive bar menu are available in all our hotels. Dinner Offer – Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Take at look at our sample menu on www.forestdale.com

Forestdale Little Extras For that extra special stay, choose one or more of the following upgrades: Celebration Package – A chilled bottle of champagne and a box of delicious truffle chocolates. Luxury Celebration Package – Beautiful hand-tied bouquet of seasonal flowers, chilled bottle of champagne, and a box of delicious truffle chocolates. Executive Package – Use of a fluffy bathrobe during your stay, mineral water, daily newspaper and box of delicious truffle chocolates. Room Upgrades – All of our hotels offer premier rooms, with several also offering feature and executive rooms. For full details of our Little Extras upgrades visit our website www.forestdale.com

Gift Vouchers For that special occasion, birthday, wedding present or just because you care! Forestdale Gift Vouchers are available in £10, £20 & £50 vouchers, and can be used at any of our hotels, except Flodigarry Country House. To purchase vouchers please call our Central Reservations Freephone 0808 144 9494.

WELCOME

Forestdale Hotels Freephone Central Reservations

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Special Interest Breaks If you are looking for more than just â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a weekend awayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; then take a look at our Special Interest Breaks supplement, which offers a variety of breaks including Murder Mystery, Outdoor Activities or River Cruise.

Weddings & Civil Ceremonies With 19 hotels across the UK, from the historic cities of Bath and Cambridge to the beautiful unspoilt New Forest, each hotel offers something unique. Whatever your individual preference we guarantee you and your guests the warmest of welcomes, superb food and excellent service. The majority of our hotels are also licensed for civil and commitment ceremonies, giving us the opportunity to make your special day perfect from beginning to end.

Meetings and Events All our hotels offer conference facilities, with rooms suitable for small meetings for 4 delegates right up to 400 delegates in some of our larger hotels. For full details of our comprehensive range of conferences and events, please contact our dedicated conference desk on Freephone 0808 144 9495, where our conference team will be waiting to take your call. BT Openzone is available in all areas of our hotels, offering cost effective wireless connectivity.

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Wessex Hotel West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5EU

Tel 01202 551911

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Wessex Hotel is situated on the prestigious West Cliff of Bournemouth and is only five minutes from the town centre, Bournemouth International Centre and the award-winning blue flag beaches. The modern spacious lounge, bar and reception areas provide the ideal place to relax and unwind, complemented by the Lulworth Restaurant offering an appetizing dinner menu and extensive wine list. The hotel has 109 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms. The Wessex is a great choice for families with nine family rooms along with twenty four premier rooms that accommodate up to two adults and two children. The leisure club boasts both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, sauna, steam room and a fully equipped gymnasium. Additional facilities include a full sized snooker table and a large free car park for up to 160 cars. The attractive seaside town of Bournemouth has so much to offer – golden sandy beaches, great shopping and a wide range of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. During the summer holidays there’s plenty to see and do including live music in the traditional band stand, kids free fun festival, flowers by candlelight, family entertainment and the magnificent Bournemouth Air Festival with awesome air displays, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Half Term Breaks – Children stay and eat free! Children aged 14 and under stay and eat free when sharing a room with 2 adults during the Half Term holidays – available for the October and February holidays.

Christmas and New Year The Wessex Hotel is the ideal choice for families and groups of friends getting together to celebrate the festive season. Enjoy good food, a variety of entertainment suitable for all ages and a great party atmosphere.

SEASIDE BREAKS

Bournemouth

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Carrington House Hotel Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3QQ

Tel 01202 369988

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Carrington House Hotel is situated on a quiet tree lined avenue on the East Cliff side of Bournemouth, close to the town centre and all of Bournemouth’s top attractions. The hotel is less than a mile from the railway and coach station and is only a 20 minutes drive from Bournemouth Airport. Mortimer’s Restaurant offers a relaxed informal atmosphere for dining, with a delicious Table d’hote menu featuring daily specials. Alternatively, the King’s Bar serves a mouth-watering selection of light meals and snacks. The comfortable lounges provide the ideal place to enjoy a drink and meet up with friends and colleagues. The hotel is a great choice for families and groups of friends, and has 145 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms and 42 family rooms. Additional facilities include indoor heated swimming pool, garden, children's indoor and outdoor play areas, table tennis, snooker, table football and free parking for 85 cars. Enjoy a pleasant 15 minute walk through the attractive Boscombe gardens and Chine down to the golden sandy beaches, Pier and Surf Reef - Europe's first artificial surf reef, or walk along the promenade to the Oceanarium on Bournemouth seafront. For a great day out why not visit the Adventure Wonderland theme park and Aviation museum, the beautiful New Forest or the spectacular Jurassic Coast. There’s plenty to see and do for all ages!

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

SEASIDE BREAKS

Bournemouth

Forest Park Hotel Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hants SO42 7ZG

Tel 01590 622844

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The beautifully situated Forest Park Hotel is nestled right in the heart of the New Forest. It was converted from a vicarage in the early 1900s and, apart from being used as a field hospital during the First World War, has remained a hotel ever since. The hotel has 38 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, with the premier rooms offering lovely views across the gardens. The elegant restaurant features an extensive menu and wine list and overlooks the superb landscaped garden, whilst the Forest Bar offers the finest local ales, as well as a delicious varied menu. During the autumn and winter months, a roaring log fire welcomes you as soon as you walk in through the front door. Additional facilities include an all-weather tennis court, log cabin sauna, free car parking and outdoor heated swimming pool open during the summer months. The horse-riding stables, which are adjacent to the hotel, offer picturesque rides across the Forest all year round. From this welcoming, comfortable hotel you can explore the 90,000 acre New Forest, visiting the many beautiful places – Lymington, Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard to name but a few, or perhaps a day out in Southampton – only a short distance away, or the sandy beaches of the south coast.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Our relaxing festive breaks will appeal to the whole family. Enjoy delicious food, good wine, dancing, entertainment and a great atmosphere. All making for a most enjoyable break with the benefit of the glorious New Forest all around you!

COUNTRY BREAKS

Brockenhurst

Burley Manor Hotel Burley, Nr Ringwood, Hants BH24 4BS

Tel 01425 403522

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Burley Manor Hotel is proud to have enjoyed many regal connections throughout its history. Dating from 1852, the original manor has been considerably upgraded, refurbished and extended to create the hotel that we know today. The hotel has 38 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, with the majority of premier rooms overlooking the gardens. The delightful oak panelled restaurant with adjoining Victorian-style conservatory offers an extensive A la Carte menu together with an excellent wine list. The comfortable lounge with its roaring log fire in winter is the perfect place to enjoy a light meal or afternoon tea. Or simply relax and watch the herd of New Forest deer grazing in their paddock. During your stay perhaps visit the on-site riding stables, which offer delightful rides across the New Forest all year round, or make the most of the spacious gardens and outdoor heated swimming pool, open during the summer months. The hotel has ample free parking. The small village of Burley has a wealth of shops and tearooms to sample during your stay. Do not miss a visit to Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum with over 300 rare and classic motorcycles on display together with tearooms and shops. Cycle hire is available in the village so that you can explore the local forest routes, see some of the lovely scenery and get a glimpse of the local wildlife.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Allow yourself to relax and unwind in the comfort of the Burley Manor Hotel. Set in the attractive village of Burley, the hotel is the ideal place for a quiet and peaceful traditional break. Enjoy an array of superb cuisine, quality entertainment and great hospitality.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Burley

Lyndhurst Park Hotel High Street, Lyndhurst, Hants SO43 7NL

Tel 023 8028 3923

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

Situated in the heart of the New Forest, the Lyndhurst Park Hotel enjoys peace and tranquillity, but is conveniently located only fifteen minutes drive from Southampton and the M27. The hotel has 59 en-suite bedrooms, with many of the premier rooms overlooking the beautiful landscaped garden. In addition the hotel has ample free parking, all-weather tennis court, sauna and an outdoor heated swimming pool, open during the summer months. The contemporary lounge bar serves tasty snacks during lunch times and evenings, and in the warmer weather the patio area is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing drink. The lovely oak panelled Tudor Restaurant offers a delicious A la Carte menu featuring a variety of dishes to suit all tastes. The comfortable lounge has views across the hotel’s five acres of beautiful grounds, ideal for enjoying a Forestdale cream tea. Lyndhurst is home to the New Forest Visitor Centre and Museum, an ideal place to start your visit and acquaint yourself with the attractions in the local area. A short distance away at Ashurst is the New Forest Otter, Owl & Wildlife Park, where you can see a variety of animals in their natural habitat. For a great day out visit Paultons theme park – fun for all the family!

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Christmas and New Year is a very special time at Lyndhurst Park Hotel. Set right on the edge of the New Forest in the picturesque village of Lyndhurst, the hotel is a great choice for couples and families looking for a fun filled seasonal break.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Lyndhurst

Norfolk Arms Hotel High Street, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB

Tel 01903 882101

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Norfolk Arms is a charming Georgian coaching inn located in the heart of historic Arundel. The hotel combines the period features of the Georgian era with the requirements of today’s visitors. The hotel’s 33 ensuite bedrooms vary in size and character, with the majority situated in the main house. Ground floor rooms are available in the courtyard annexe with easy access to the free car park. The Arun Restaurant offers an appetizing menu together with an excellent wine list, whilst the two very pleasant bars serve real ales and a varied selection of home-cooked bar meals and snacks. Spend a relaxing afternoon in the cosy sitting room with an afternoon tea or a drink from the bar. The stunning sight of Arundel Castle, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Norfolk for over 800 years, dominates the historic market town, with its cobbled streets, specialist shops and beautiful Georgian architecture and Gothic Cathedral. Close by are the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, the great estates of Goodwood and Petworth, horse racing at Fontwell, the Roman ruins at Fishbourne, historic Portsmouth and the wonderful Brighton Pavilion. Arundel is situated on the edge of the South Downs with the River Arun flowing down to the sea five miles away.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Our lovely old Georgian coaching inn offers a home away from home – a relaxing atmosphere with gentle entertainment, good food and friendly, attentive staff will make your festive break one to remember.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Arundel

Moorland Links Hotel Yelverton, Near Plymouth, South Devon PL20 6DA

Tel 01822 852245

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

Come and experience the rugged beauty and romance of 200,000 acres of Dartmoor National Park whilst enjoying the comfort and surroundings of the Moorland Links Hotel. A beautifully appointed country hotel set within 9 acres of beautiful grounds with breathtaking views across the Tamar Valley. The hotel has 44 en-suite bedrooms including standard rooms, premier rooms and suites. Many of the tastefully decorated premier rooms have stunning views overlooking the gardens and Tamar Valley. The Restaurant offers an appetizing menu together with an excellent wine list. Alternatively the welcoming Gun Room Bar and Lounge serves a mouth-watering selection of light meals and snacks and is the ideal place to relax and unwind with afternoon tea or perhaps a pre-dinner drink. There is a large free car park for hotel guests. Close by there are many interesting places to explore such as Buckland Abbey, which was the home of Sir Francis Drake, and the bustling ancient market town of Tavistock. The city of Plymouth with its magnificent harbour is just a short drive away. There are many attractions across Dartmoor to visit – including several National Trust properties, tin mines, lovely villages and the famous Dartmoor Prison in Princetown.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Imagine heather-covered moorland, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rivers, thriving market towns and, on the edge of this picturesque scenery, is Moorland Links Hotel. Our traditionally decorated, welcoming hotel is the ideal place to spend a relaxing Christmas, with good food, wine and entertainment.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Dartmoor

Best Western Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road, Cirencester, Glos GL7 2LE

Tel 01285 651761

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

Best Western Stratton House Hotel is the former home of a leading Cirencester wool merchant and has been extended in keeping with its 17th century façade. It exudes traditional comforts, elegance and style, combined with modern amenities. The elegant Masters Restaurant offers a wide selection of English cuisine, and with its views across the attractive walled garden, is the perfect setting for a leisurely dinner. Alternatively enjoy a drink or light meal in the traditional bar or simply relax in the comfortable lounge with a good book and a cup of tea. The hotel has 39 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, with some rooms overlooking the walled garden. There is ample on site car parking. Cirencester, the recognised ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds is packed full of history and was the second largest city in Britain during Roman times, known in those days as Corinium. As well as the natural beauty of the surrounding Cotswolds scenery, the area boasts a wide selection of tourist attractions to visit during your stay. The Corinium Museum traces the story of the Cotswolds from prehistory to the late 19th century, with hands on exhibits, interactive displays and precious artefacts. The Cotswold Wildlife Park, set in 160 acres, is home to a varied collection of animals including Wolves.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Stratton House offers warm and cosy festive breaks for those who enjoy peace and relaxation. Meet friends old and new, smell the log fire burning and admire the decorations. Enjoy excellent food and great hospitality, along with subtle entertainment to complement your break.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Cirencester

Shillingford Bridge Hotel Wallingford Rd, Shillingford Hill, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 8LZ

Tel 01865 858567 AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

Situated on one of the loveliest reaches of the River Thames, between Oxford and Henley, the Shillingford Bridge Hotel is the ideal place to wind down. Enjoying a quarter-mile stretch of river frontage, the hotel naturally offers many water pursuits such as coarse fishing boat hire. The Riverview Restaurant enjoys a glorious view of the river and offers an extensive A la Carte menu along with an excellent wine list. The tastefully designed lounge and bar areas provide the ideal place to enjoy a drink or light meal or simply relax and unwind. During the warmer months drinks and meals can be enjoyed on the attractive patio overlooking the river. The hotel has 40 en-suite bedrooms including standard, premier and executive rooms, with some premier and executive rooms overlooking the river. There is also a large complimentary car park and an outdoor heated swimming pool, which is open during the summer months. If you can be persuaded to leave this idyllic setting, there are numerous places to visit – the old market town of Wallingford, the regatta town of Henley, the university city of Oxford, and Windsor with its castle and royal connections, provide endless possibilities for sightseeing, shopping or simply relaxing.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Our Festive breaks at Shillingford Bridge are great for couples, extended family and friends. Enjoy delicious food, great entertainment and traditional hospitality plus fun and games that everyone will want to join in!

COUNTRY BREAKS

Wallingford

Best Western Ardsley House Hotel Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, S. Yorkshire S71 5EH

Tel 01226 309955

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Best Western Ardsley House Hotel is the former home of one of Yorkshire’s most prominent families – the Micklethwaites, associated with Yorkshire for over six centuries. Built in the late 18th century, the imposing building still retains many of its original Georgian features. The hotel has 75 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, with some premier rooms overlooking the garden. There is an extensive free car park. The Allendale Restaurant, with views over the lawns and woodlands, offers an extensive menu together with an excellent and imaginative wine list. The lounge bar with its attractive conservatory is the ideal place to meet friends and colleagues. The superb indoor leisure club features heated pool, spa pool, steam room, solarium and saunas and well-equipped gym, together with the beauty salon, which offers the ultimate in health, beauty and relaxation. Discover the rugged beauty of the surrounding countryside, which features locations filmed for Emmerdale, Last of the Summer Wine, and Heartbeat. The fine city of York is less than an hour away or visit the alternative delights the area has to offer, including nature reserves, museums, and the Trans-Pennine trail.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

New Year Celebrations Ring out the old, and bring in the new by joining the team at Ardsley House Hotel on a two-night celebration break. Good food combined with entertainment and great company means the New Year is really welcomed in with style.

AA ★★★

COUNTRY BREAKS

Barnsley

Blackwell Grange Hotel Grange Road, Darlington, County Durham DL3 8QH

Tel 01325 509955

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The hotel is in an ideal location to explore the North East of England and is only 30 minutes drive from the historic city of Durham. Relax and unwind in the elegance of this beautiful and historic 17th century mansion, set in 9 acres of grounds with 108 en-suite bedrooms including standard, premier and executive rooms. The Havelock Restaurant is renowned for its excellent food and offers a fine selection of traditional and continental food and wines. Alternatively, for a less formal atmosphere Captain Cook’s Bar is ideal with its superb views over the grounds. The comfortable lounge offers the opportunity to relax and unwind with afternoon tea or a pre-dinner drink or why not enjoy a drink in the Cocktail Bar. The hotel offers superb leisure facilities, including an indoor heated pool, spa pool, solarium and saunas. For the more energetic there is a wellequipped gymnasium as well as yoga classes ideal for relaxing. If you’d prefer to play a round or two, the hotel is surrounded by an 18-hole golf course. There is a large free car park in the grounds of the hotel. Darlington is home to the Darlington Head of Steam Railway Museum, where you can discover the ‘Golden Age’ of steam in all its glory. The nearby medieval village of Ulnaby, gives you an insight into medieval history and is home to a herd of rare breed cattle.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

New Year Celebrations Blackwell Grange Hotel is the ideal venue to celebrate the New Year. The hotel has a great indoor leisure club and is surrounded by an 18 hole Golf course giving you the opportunity to relax and unwind before the celebrations get under way.

COUNTRY BREAKS

Darlington

Winchester Royal Hotel St Peter Street, Winchester, Hants S023 8BS

Tel 01962 840840

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Winchester Royal Hotel was originally built in the 16th century as a private house and is surrounded by Medieval and Georgian architecture. Situated in the heart of Winchester, yet in a quiet location, you are only minutes away from this historic city, home of the Round Table, the great Kings of England and its beautiful Cathedral. Over the years, this 3 star hotel has gained a fine reputation for good food and hospitality, offering you comfort and quality service with a warm friendly smile. The hotel has 75 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, with many of the premier rooms overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens. With its beautiful walled garden, comfortable lounge and bar, award winning Conservatory Restaurant and two car parks, the Winchester Royal is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing leisure break. Winchester boasts a tempting array of shops, boutiques and galleries, all set within the pedestrian-friendly streets – a delight to the ardent shopper. The city is steeped in history and there are many interesting places to visit including military museums and barracks. An attraction not to miss is the Great Hall, the only surviving part of Winchester Castle, which was once home to the Domesday Book.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year From the time you arrive, our attentive staff will be on hand to ensure you have a festive break to remember. At the Winchester Royal Hotel, we concentrate on all those important things that make this time of year so special – attention to detail, great food and entertainment, and quality service.

CITY BREAKS

Winchester

Royal Cambridge Hotel Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambs CB2 1PY

Tel 01223 351631

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

An elegant hotel, located in the heart of Cambridge, the Royal Cambridge provides a perfect base to explore this celebrated city whilst enjoying comfortable accommodation and facilities. The hotel has 55 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms and two exclusive self-contained en-suite apartments. The ‘High Table’ Restaurant offers a delicious menu, complemented by an extensive wine list. Alternatively the welcoming Kings Bar and Lounge serves a mouth-watering selection of light meals and snacks and it is the ideal place to enjoy a drink, meet up with friends or simply relax. On-site parking is available for up to 80 cars, daily charges apply. Explore the historic colleges such as King’s, where the chapel provides one of the finest examples of late medieval architecture, and is also home to the Chapel's famous choir. Alternatively, take a leisurely punt along the River Cam passing ancient libraries, bridges and quadrangles. Within the City there are a number of museums, galleries and theatres to while away a few hours during your stay.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Come and enjoy a relaxing stay here at the Royal Cambridge Hotel. Only minutes away from the city centre, you can enjoy some last minute shopping or take a quiet walk along the River Cam. We will ensure you have a festive break to remember with good food and entertainment in elegant surroundings.

CITY BREAKS

Cambridge

Pratt’s Hotel South Parade, Bath, Somerset BA2 4AB

Tel 01225 460441

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

Built in 1743 by one of the city’s most famous architects, John Wood the Elder, Pratt’s Hotel has been part of Bath’s heritage for more than two centuries. The building itself has many interesting features including a classic Georgian restaurant, lounges with open fireplaces, and a bowed landing on the staircase, designed to enable ‘chairmen’ to carry clients back to their rooms in their sedan chairs after a treatment in the city’s famous spa baths. The hotel has 46 en-suite rooms including standard and premier rooms, each with their own individual character and style. The elegant Seasons Restaurant offers a wide range of English cuisine together with an excellent and imaginative wine list. Alternatively, enjoy a drink or afternoon tea in the cosy lounge and bar. The hotel does not have on-site car parking, there is a NCP car park close by. With its famous Roman baths, Abbey, classic Georgian architecture such as the Royal Crescent and the remarkable Thermae Bath Spa, this is a city best explored on foot. Bath offers a diverse range of restaurants, theatres, pubs and museums such as the Jane Austen Centre and the Museum of Costume.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

Christmas and New Year Join us in historic Bath for your Christmas or New Year break. Enjoy sumptuous dining, festive entertainment and great hospitality in comfortable surroundings. Many of our guests return year after year, so early booking is advisable.

CITY BREAKS

Bath

Arnos Manor Hotel 470 Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol BS4 3HQ

Tel 0117 971 1461

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The historic 18th century Arnos Manor Hotel still retains many of its original Georgian features, such as the superbly decorated Chapel lounge, central staircase and high stucco ceilings in the ground floor rooms. The hotel’s location on the edge of the city centre with excellent road and rail links makes it a perfect choice for both business and leisure guests alike. The 73 en-suite bedrooms are all decorated to a high standard, with some of the rooms having spa baths. The hotel’s stunning Chapel lounge makes a perfect place for a quiet afternoon or pre-dinner drink, whilst our bar offers guests a livelier atmosphere in comfortable surroundings and serves a delicious range of light meals and snacks. Your stay would not be complete without a visit to our glassroofed Cloisters restaurant. Our superb restaurant is set in a decorative courtyard of the old manor house, offers a selection of mouth-watering dishes including daily specials and is complemented by our wine list with a wide selection of excellent wines from around the world. The hotel has a large complimentary barrier controlled car park. Bristol is one of the finest cities in the West of England, with its history stretching back over one thousand years. The City offers a host of attractions, both historical and cultural, as well as being one of the top shopping venues. S.S. Great Britain, the ship designed and built by Brunel, the Bristol Blue Glass Museum and Explore-at-Bristol – one of the UK’s most exciting hands on science centres!

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

CITY BREAKS

Bristol

Southampton Park Hotel Cumberland Place, Southampton, Hants SO15 2WY

Tel 023 8034 3343

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Southampton Park Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the city, with 72 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the attractive Watts Park at the front of the hotel. The spacious modern lounge and bar serves a mouthwatering selection of light meals and snacks and it is the ideal place to enjoy a drink, meet up with friends or simply relax. The bistro-style restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes from light snacks to main meals along with a varied wine list. During your stay take advantage of the hotel’s leisure club, with extensive facilities including an indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and fitness gym, or treat yourself and make an appointment for a beauty treatment at the on-site beauty salon. The hotel does not have on-site parking. There is an NCP car park behind the hotel. Southampton is a city of surprises and has a rich heritage of fascinating remains, monuments and buildings including the Bargate; the impressive north entrance to the medieval town. The city has grown as the country’s main destination for cruise liners and also hosts Europe’s biggest on-water boat show. There’s also an excellent selection of shops, bars, restaurants, clubs and superb venues for music, theatre and film including the Mayflower Theatre which is only 5 minutes walk from the hotel.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

AA ★★★

CITY BREAKS

Southampton

Roebuck Hotel Baldock Street, Ware, Herts SG12 9DR

Tel 01920 409955

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Roebuck Hotel is a friendly and comfortable hotel located within easy reach of Stansted Airport and London. It is also an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, which is rich in English heritage and traditions. Originally built as a private home in the nineteenth century, the Roebuck Hotel has been refurbished with all the modern conveniences you would expect including 49 en-suite rooms, lounge and bar area. Signature’s Brasserie offers the ideal place to relax and meet friends and colleagues for an informal drink and enjoy good food. During the warmer months, enjoy a light meal and drink on the roof garden terrace. The hotel has a large complimentary car park for guests of the hotel. The market town of Ware has a wealth of industrial history and is proud of its heritage. It sits on the River Lea where you can view the gazebos that were once used in the malting industry, during its industrial past, many of which have been restored into bars and cafes. The town is designated a centre of outstanding archaeological and historical interest with many listed buildings. Your stay would not be complete without a visit to the famous houses of Knebworth and Hatfield, famous for their architecture and beautiful gardens.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

CITY BREAKS

Ware

Hatfield House

Rutland Square Hotel St James’s Street, Nottingham NG1 6FJ

Tel 0115 941 1114

AA ★★★

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com

The Rutland Square Hotel is situated in the very heart of the City, just a short walk from Nottingham Castle and a convenient fifteen minutes drive from the M1. Converted from a Victorian warehouse, the hotel shares the city’s proud heritage and has retained its period elegance whilst offering all the up-to-date facilities our guests expect and deserve. Woods Bar and Restaurant, contemporary in design, offers a choice of dining options from light snacks to a varied bistrostyle menu and an excellent wine list. Welcoming lounge areas, in which guests can enjoy a variety of refreshments or simply relax, surrounds the grand marbled entrance and reception. The hotel has 87 en-suite rooms, including standard and premier rooms and also the penthouse suite with it’s own jacuzzi. On-site car parking is available with additional parking in the NCP car park behind the hotel. Charges apply for both car parks. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the local tourist attractions including the Galleries of Justice and Nottingham City Caves and the Lace Market. Nottingham is considered to be one of the finest provincial shopping districts outside London with both designer shops and two large shopping centres. There are also theatres and cinemas, facilities for the sports enthusiast, and with its bustling nightlife there is something for everyone.

Dinner Offer Pre-book dinner when making your reservation and enjoy a three course dinner with coffee at a discounted price. Please ask for details at time of booking.

Forestdale Added Value Stay 4 nights or more and save £5 per adult per night off the Best Available rate. Excludes Christmas and New Year.

CITY BREAKS

Nottingham

Flodigarry Country House Hotel Flodigarry, Staffin, Isle of Skye IV51 9HZ

Tel 01470 552203

Central Reservations freephone 0808 144 9494 www.forestdale.com Once the home of Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald this country house hotel is filled with history and romance – and of course real highland hospitality. Flodigarry is a warm and friendly hotel with many guests returning year after year, making the most of the superb food, fine wine and breathtaking views. The hotel offers an excellent choice of 18 comfortable en-suite rooms, eleven in the main house and seven in Flora Macdonald's Cottage, which is just a few minutes walk from the main house. Dining at Flodigarry is pleasantly relaxed and informal. Enjoy a tempting selection of traditional Scottish dishes and local specialities featuring game and seafood. The cosy lounge is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea or simply relax and unwind in front of the log fire with a good book. For those who enjoy the great outdoors there's plenty to do, including wildlife walks, guided mountain and geological rambles and fishing. The hotel is a sheltered haven amidst the dramatic scenery of Northern Skye and is magnificently situated with panoramic views across the sea to the Torridon Mountains. The surrounding cliff and mountain scenery is amongst the finest in the British Isles, with the famous towering pinnacles of the Quiraing providing a remarkable skyline to the views inland. Lying immediately to the south is the broad sweep of Staffin Bay, one of the most beautiful bays on Skye.

Spring & Autumn Special Offers Save £10 per person per night off the published rate when you stay for 3 nights or more. Available 1st April – 30th May and 1st September – 31st October.

4 Night Christmas Package Traditional Skye Christmas – a celebration not to be missed! Pascal and his team at Flodigarry invite you to enjoy fine food and wines, crackling log fires, music and merriment and much more.

4 Night Hogmanay Package It's the famous gathering of the clans at Flodigarry to celebrate Hogmanay. See in the New Year ‘Highland style’ with Piper, Auld Lang Syne and a Talisker toast plus great food and wines, music and entertainment. For more information please contact the hotel or visit their website www.flodigarry.co.uk

ASSOCIATE HOTEL

Isle of Skye

To check availability and prices and make your reservation • visit our website www.flodigarry.co.uk • contact the hotel direct • call Forestdale Central Reservations 0808 144 9494

Please note that the hotel is closed from November to February, but re-opens for the Christmas and Hogmanay breaks SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THIS HOTEL 49

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General 1) At the time of booking you will be asked to guarantee your reservation with a credit or debit card. No payment is taken from the card and you may cancel your reservation up until midday on the day of arrival without charge. Reservations cancelled after this time will be charged for the first nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation. Please note that Advance Purchase rates and some promotional rates are fully pre-paid at time of booking, and all payments are non-transferable and non-refundable in the event of cancellation. 2) All rates quoted are inclusive of VAT at the current rate and subject to availability at the time of enquiry and may change on a daily basis. 3) Your bedroom will be available from 2pm on the day of arrival. On the day of departure we ask that you vacate your room by 11am. 4) Many of our hotels have their own car park, which is usually free. However some hotels do not have parking or may charge a fee. Please see individual hotel pages for details. 5) The information in this brochure is believed to be correct at time of going to press (May 2010). However, circumstances may require changes to be made without notice and Forestdale Hotels Ltd reserve the right to amend, vary or cancel any of the details featured in this brochure.

Christmas and New Year Breaks Deposits and Payments Reservations are only confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of ÂŁ100 per person. Final payment must be received by 1st December. Any bookings made after that date must be fully prepaid at the time of reservation. It is your responsibility to adhere to deposits, final payments and full prepayments. Whilst we will endeavour to collect these monies, should they fail to be sent in time you will lose your reservation and any monies paid. Please note that all payments are non-transferable and non-refundable. Cancellations We strongly recommend that you take out your own insurance policy as all monies paid are non-refundable. For a no-obligation quote contact Citybond Suretravel on 0870 460 8945 Quoting ref: FOR07.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Special Interest Breaks 1) Because space is limited and entertainment is prebooked, a deposit of £50 per person is required for all Special Interest Breaks at time of booking, with the final balance to be pre-paid 4 weeks prior to the event date. 2) All prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a standard room and include dinner, bed and breakfast. Premier room upgrades are available from an additional £10 per person per night. There is no supplement for single rooms but when a double/twin room is required for single occupancy there is a supplement of £30 per night. 3) Children under 15 years are charged at 50% of adult price when sharing with two adults. 4) Any extra charges incurred during your stay (e.g. drinks, newspapers, telephone calls) must be settled in full before departure. 5) Special Interest Breaks cannot be booked in conjunction with any other offer. 6) In the unlikely event of not achieving a minimum of ten rooms for each Special Interest Break, we reserve the right to cancel and offer either a full refund or an alternative date. 7) Cancellation term: up to five weeks prior to date of arrival the deposit is non-refundable; within four weeks of the arrival date there is no refund. 8) As Special Interest Breaks are fully prepaid, we strongly advise you to take out Travel Insurance. For a noobligation quote contact Citybond Suretravel on: 0870 460 8945 Quoting ref: FOR07.

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