English Holiday Cruises

Here is a holiday in England which is truly different. Cruise through the glorious Cotswolds Severn Vale, visit fascinating destinations, relax in 4-Star comfort on the Edward Elgar Riverboat hotel and get a great value inclusive holiday from ONLY £195.

The cruises take you to a new ‘port’ each day to explore the local sights or join an inclusive guided tour. There are pretty towns such as Frampton, Upton and Stourport; heritage sights such as Gloucester and Worcester Cathedrals, and a wildlife centre at Slimbridge. One cruise also includes an excursion on the Severn Valley Railway.

The Edward Elgar offers comfortable cabin accommodation, delicious traditional English cooking and warm hospitality from the crew. The atmosphere is friendly, there is a well-stocked bar, complimentary tea and coffee and some live entertainment. The restaurant and top deck offer commanding views over the countryside and all inboard areas are climate-controlled. Enjoy England have awarded a 4-star Hotel Boat rating to the Edward Elgar for the past 3 years.

English Holiday Cruises offer some of the best-value holidays in the UK in a package which includes the cruise itself, full-board accommodation, tea and coffee, guided tours, live entertainment, free views…..and great memories!

Why take a river cruise holiday in England?

  • Drive or take the train to the boarding point – no airports, no ferries, no passports, no crowds.
  • Unpack once and take your hotel with you on a tour of the country. No repacking, no car, no fuss.
  • Enjoy close-up views of the surrounding countryside and travel to new places every day.
  • Step off to explore the local sights or join guided tours of pretty towns, heritage, wildlife and more.
  • Get to know your fellow-passengers quickly – we have small complement of only 22 people.
  • Enjoy every moment and relax – our crew will help you with everything.

Puma Hotels

Book Early with Puma Hotels and save up to 30%!

Puma Hotels’ Collection is the new British hotel group with 21 unique four star hotels across the UK. What makes Puma Hotels different is that they’re all – well, different.

From Stratford-upon-Avon to Stirling, Torquay to Troon near Glasgow, Cardiff to County Durham, Puma Hotels give you an authentic experience of Britain’s unique and diverse landscapes, towns cities and coastline. And whichever you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome and attentive service from our friendly, professional team.

With the Puma Hotels’ Collection, you can choose the perfect atmosphere and ambience for your break, as well as the ideal location. Many of their hotels date back hundreds of years; a number were built in the Georgian and Victorian eras, while others are products of their own times. Each hotel has its own distinctive identity and architecture. Between them, their 21 4 star hotels have over 2,800 bedrooms and all have free WiFi.

Their restaurants have won many awards, including numerous AA Rosettes, and many are regarded as destinations in their own right. And with 18 health clubs and 17 spas across the Collection, Puma Hotels have everything you need.

They’re proud of the fact that so many of their 21 hotels are genuinely important historic buildings, with their own place in British history. So you can sit in the library where Shakespeare wrote As You Like It at Billesley Manor Hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon. Dine in the room where Oliver Cromwell planned the Battle of Worcester at The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds or stay in the ancestral home of a family who first came to England with William the Conqueror in 1066 at Walton Hall.

Puma Hotels’ Collection offer a best rate guarantee and you can find the best deals on their website if you book 21 days before arrival where you can save up to 30%.

This December Puma Hotels are giving away some great prizes from hotel breaks, shopping vouchers, Kindles and some Apple gadgets.

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Anglesey Boat Trips

Anglesey Bost Trips provide opportunities to experience Anglesey in a whole new way – departing from Caernarfon, Menai Bridge Pier and Felinheli. They provide Power Boat trips on 6 and 8 person RIBs with a fully qualified very experienced RYA Power Boat Instructor.

With trips ranging from Wildlife tours to Puffin Island, to high speed rides throught the Swellies, Anglesey Boat Trips are great for couples, families and groups alike!

Visit Derry

Londonderry is a centre of culture and creativity, and is now as famous for its confident modern outlook as it is for the timeless quality of its craic.

Meander through the bustling streets of the only completely Walled City in the British Isles and listen to the echoes of 1450 years of history. Stroll along its 17th century walls, and marvel at the the ever-changing skyline of a city which is constant only in the warmth of its welcome. Here you can expect many a smile of greeting from people who are noted worldwide for their friendly hospitality.

Gateway to Ireland’s Northwest, the city is pulsing with life, resonant with centuries of heritage and passion, yet fresh as an Atlantic breeze.

This is a joyful regional centre filled with celebration and inspiration, as manifested in the number and quality of their festivals and special events throughout the year. Energetic, outward looking and high-spirited, this is truly a city for all seasons.

Visit Christchurch

Visit Christchurch

Christchurch’s unique location at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Avon and on the shores of its own spectacular natural harbour makes it the perfect destination to relax and unwind in, to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful coast and countryside and to discover the historic treasures within this ancient borough.

With fascinating heritage, interesting shopping and markets, numerous attractions and a wealth of waterbased activities, there is bound to be something to interest you whatever the time of year.

The borough of Christchurch extends from Hurn in the west to Highcliffe in the east and includes: an award winning floral village with a good range of accommodation, shops, pubs and restaurants, unspoilt beaches and the magnificent Highcliffe Castle.

Polruan Cottages

Polruan Cottages is a select group of individually-owned homes, most of which overlook the beautiful Fowey harbour. They range from the small, one-bedroomed cottage for two people to the spacious property which will accommodate up to nine quite comfortably, each with its own essential character.

Polruan is an ancient nautical village on the south-eastern shore of Fowey Harbour – mid-way along the south Cornish coast between Falmouth and Plymouth. It is often spoken of as a ‘fishing village’, and indeed there are a few professional fisherman left, but an equally important role throughout its long history has been played, as it is still played today, by boatbuilding and other activities connected with the busy and beautiful harbour on which the community lies.

Today, Polruan is unsurpassed as a place for a peaceful self-catering holiday in Cornwall. For those who are after, first and foremost, somewhere to sail or otherwise ‘mess about in boats’, Fowey has become one of the West Country’s major sailing centres, with two active clubs (the Royal Fowey Yacht Club and the Fowey Gallants Sailing Club) and the Harbour Master, himself a keen small-boat sailor, is anxious to welcome yachtsmen and provide the facilities they need, at reasonable cost. There are good facilities too, for sea-fishing and other water-sports.

Whatever your needs, their aim is that you enjoy your holiday, and they will give any information and assistance they can. Many of their visitors return each year from far afield.

Great Olympic Getaways

Beautiful Britain boasts some of the most breath-taking landscapes in the world no matter what the season. It may be a little chilly, but even the weather can’t spoil our leisure time. UK Tourism is proud to present its Great Olympic Getaway – with the jubilee weekend, the 2012 discount and a concentration of tourists in London, it’s a fantastic time to see what makes Britain ‘Great’.

If you are supporting team GB then we’ve got 3 handy holiday categories below – with ideas for days out, weekends away and long stays right through the summer. For Great Olympic Getaways & the chance to win a £1000 Luxury Getaway check out UKtourism.co.uk

Enjoy England

Win a fantastic break in England from the people who know it best.

VisitEngland is the national tourist board for England. They’ve got hundreds of imaginative ideas for holidays and days out in England.

Sign up to their inspiring free e-newsletter today and you’ll be entered into a competition to win a holiday in England.

With thousands of years of history and culture, inimitable countryside and coastline and some of the most exciting cities in the world, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

Their e-newsletter is packed with tips on what’s happening across England every month. They’ve uncovered England’s hidden gems and quirky places to stay and they’ll make sure you’re the first to hear about the latest things to see and do. They’ve also gathered some great holiday offers so you won’t miss out.

Sign up now to receive their e-newsletter and you could win a two-night spa break at Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa in Nottinghamshire. Exclusively for grown-ups enjoy a two hour spa experience, bed and breakfast and evening dining plus a rhassoul (mud-bath for two. The competition closes 31 July. * Terms and conditions apply)

To sample a snippet of what England has to offer, join their Fan in a Van, Rachel Kershaw – England’s biggest fan, as she embarks on the ultimate England road trip.

Discover Scotland

Welcome to Discover Scotland

Quality Scottish Self Catering Holiday Cottages located throughout Scotland. Whether you are looking for Coast or country cottages in the south and borders, West Coast or Highlands they have something to suit all and allow you to Discover Scotland’s heritage, superb scenery or adventurous outdoors for yourself.

Scotland has for centuries been a wonderful place to visit and explore – for its superb heritage and varied scenery, the sense of freedom whether visiting city or country, the ability to relax where ever you are and the internationally renowned warm welcome extended to all visitors.

Whether you are looking for an active holiday or just want to laze on a golden beach, enjoy the majestic mountain scenery with the chance of seeing Golden Eagles, enjoy the islands and lochs the choice will be yours to take. Don’t forget that as this is Scotland, there are golf courses everywhere, fishing is available on loch, river and sea and, for the cyclist and walker, all in all Scotland is unsurpassed.