Trawsfynydd Holiday Village has some great offers on this February half term. Spend the day exploring Snowdonia’s mountains, beaches and tourist attractions and then curl up at night in one of their cosy cabins. Coed y Brenin biking centre is only 2 miles away.
Book early and receive 15% off any break for 2015 at Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire including school holidays. But you have to be quick as the Bluestone break offer ends tomorrow.
Bluestone is perfect for a family break with 500 acres of free countryside to explore on foot or on bike. A 15% deposit is all that is required to secure your booking and be assured that you have received Bluestone’s lowest price guarantee. Complimentary access to the Blue Lagoon Water Park and Indoor Adventure Centre is included.
Take advantage of some great value term time family short breaks at Bluestone Wales. Perfect for young families there is 500 acres of car-free countryside to explore. Let your little one become a Mini Ranger (0-3 years) or Junior Ranger (4-7 years). Babies and toddlers can have fun in the safe sandy bay of the Blue Lagoon Water Park and enjoy the Circus Zone in the Adventure Centre. Junior Rangers can experience a range of hands-on nature activities and get to grips with indoor climbing.
A 2 bedroom cottage sleeping a family of four is available the 13 October for just £239 for a 4 night mid week break. A range of accommodation options are available including cottages, lodges and a larger properties.
Hidden Valley Yurts provide luxury eco-friendly yurt holidays in the Wye Valley. This year the site is staying open through to October which means you can escape to a Mongolian Yurt for a quirky half term getaway. Stay warm and cosy in felt lined yurts with wood burning stoves and an outside fire pit.
Situated in a 4 acrea wildflower meadow there are paths to follow, a fairy garden. a mown area with a badminton net, a boules pitch and lots of space for football and cricket. You may be lucky and spot deer, badges and foxes that share the land with alpacas and Jacob sheep. Locally there is mountain biking, canoeing, horse riding and climbing. The Black Mountains are a twenty minute drive away.
Breaks from £435 during school holidays, from £200 non peak. Yurts sleep 5 or 7 people.
Kids will be ready for some autumn fun after their first term back at school so why not book a Halloween half term break with Haven. Haven boasts 35 holiday parks in coastal settings from the Scottish shores to the Cornwall coast – what better place to enjoy the change of seasons, put on a few layers and go outside before the winter sets in.
October half term breaks are available between 24 October and 2 November 2014. Three, four and seven night half term family breaks from only £169.00.
Under the Thatch has an amazing deal on one of its beautiful West Wales Cottages. You can save 50% on holidays booked for the next 60 days which means you can have a JULY holiday for under £10 per person per night. The cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms and has been featured this Spring in Country Living, seen in World of Interiors, The Perfect Home (TV) and 2 other TV shows. The cottage is set in a peaceful location with access to a dozen acres of green pasture, close to the Carmarthenshire hills and only 11 miles from the coast of Laugharne.
A 7 night stay arriving 1 August costs £449.50 based on 2 sharing. 5% extra per additional person. A cot and high chair available on request.
Families Worldwide Active Turkey is a 7 night family adventure holiday based in Adrasan Bay. Highlights include: exploring inlets and caves by kayak; discovering the sunken city of Kekova by boat; gorge walking plus swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters. There are additional optional activities including rock climbing, a visit to a Turkish bath, pony trekking, paragliding, SCUBA diving, climbing and zip wires, Turkish dancing and the opportunity to walk some of the Lycian Way. Most of the activities suit children aged 8+.
Preseli Venture Family Adventure Pembrokeshire offers you and your family the perfect opportunity to experience unique and exciting adventure activities under the expert guidance of professional guides. Stay at a fully catered 5 star eco lodge or a geodesic dome. Typical activities include: coasteering, surfing, sea kayaking, horse riding, kite boarding. There are two options available ‘Action Packed’ and ‘Action & Relax’.
Single Parents on Holiday Farm Holiday Italy. Discover life on the farm in the beautiful Friulian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be based at Gelindo dei Magredi Farm which is located in the Magredi, a huge nature park. A 6 day family activity programme is on offer for all ages and may include any of the following a local farm visit with farm museum, a guided bike tour, a mosaic making course, an Italian cooking course, a horse drawn carriage tour, horse riding. food and wine tasting, a trip to the beach, fruit and vegetable picking, jam making, cheese making, a day visit to Venice.
Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales offers plenty of opportunities for exploring beaches, secret coves and wildlife spotting. Located close to the shores of Cardigan Bay you can stay in ‘Sonia’ a 1950’s pleasure launch set on land with sea views. The double bed in the front of the boat even has a glass dome for stargazing.
The boat will sleep 2 adults and 2 children with the padded seating bench converting into 2 narrow sleeping beds for the children. In the converted little barn next door there is a woodburner, kitchen and shower room complete with all the comforts you would normally expect. Children aged 2 and over.
There are walks to local beaches and the Bay is home to the largest population of of bottlenose dolphins. Dolphin and seal watching trips are available in the local area.
One week in August arriving 15 August costs £670.
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Valkyrie Pursuits has designed a unique Snowdonia mini adventure break where as a family you will scale rock walls, descend gorges, stand tall upon mountains and canoe across magical lakes.
The 2 night, 2 day package includes three half day activities normallu including rock climbing, gorge scrambling/canyoning and canoeing. Accommodation is in tents which are provided as well as all of the activity equipment.
The break is tailored to the experience & capability of the individuals in the group. Check here for available dates over the summer holiday period. Cost is from £99.
Feather Down Farm Holidays define themselves as posh camping with children. There’s an excellent choice of farms across Great Britain, France, Netherlands and the United States including Locks Farm on the Isle of Wight. This farm is the first Feather Down site on the Isle of Wight and is situated on the tranquil western side of the island.
Camping in one of the two fields behind the farmhouse there is a tidal saltwater creek less than 100 metres from the tents which is part of a protected nature reserve where huge bass and mullet hang out. From the farm you can walk along road and path to the sea at Thorness Bay and the sand and shingle at Gurnard Beach. Rent your own chicken coop, explore the farm and its surrounding area on two wheels (child bike hire), guided nature walks and baby equipment can be provided.
A typical mid week break costs £259 for 3 nights starting 22 April 2014 in a frills tent that sleeps 6 (max 5 adults and 1 child up to the age of 12).