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The Best of the British Seaside 2011

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The Best of the British Seaside2011

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Bringing you the bestof the British seasideWhen we say our hotels enjoy thebest possible positions in theirrespective resorts, we really domean just that. In most cases, thebeach or sea front is just acrossthe road with spectacular viewsfrom many rooms.

You’ll find attractions and placesof interest all within easy reachand when you tire of exploring,there are welcoming bars andcomfortable lounges where youcan relax and watch the worldgo by.

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

Our hotels are as characterful,unique and charming as theguests that visit them. So onceyou’ve chosen the resort and hotelthat most suits you, we do ourvery best to provide you with apersonal service that meets yourindividual needs.

And don’t just take our word for it.Leisureplex Hotels come highlyrecommended. Our membershipof the AA helps us to guaranteeconsistent quality but it is thefeedback from our guests whichreally keeps us on track. Week inweek out, we compile detailedreviews of all our hotels basedon the comments, opinions andsuggestions put forward byour guests.

Doing things differentlyOver the years we have playedhost to millions of satisfied guests.Many come back to visit a favouritehotel year after year and enjoybeing greeted by our friendly staff.Others prefer to meet old friendsand new in a variety of locations,sampling new hotels and newhorizons but with the assurance ofthe consistent quality for whichLeisureplex hotels are famous.

In this brochure we have tried toprovide details not just of ourhotels but also of the resorts andthe rich choice of excursionpossibilities in the surroundingarea. It is easy to forget thatGreat Britain is one of the bestdeveloped tourism destinationsin the world with an incrediblevariety of things to do and placesto see.

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

Location, Location, Location

www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

08451 305666

Groups: 08451 305888

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AccommodationMost of our hotels are listedbuildings of great character andas a result public rooms and guestbedrooms vary considerably.However, we pride ourselves ondelivering the same standardsthroughout our hotels: cleanrooms, good quality décor, brightmodern bathrooms and attentionto the small details that make allthe difference to your stay.

All hotels have a ballroom or largearea for dancing and most havecomfortable lounge areas, sunlounges or games areas whereyou’re free to while away thehours. Many guest rooms boastfabulous sea views, and all areimmaculately presented andprovided with a bath or shower& WC, central heating , hair dryer,tea/coffee making facilities andtelevision with radio channels.

BookingFor individual bookings,please telephone yourchosen hotel or complete theBooking Form on page 41and forward it to the hotel.For special package rates,please contact ourassociated ABTA touroperator, Alfa Travel, on08451 305666 or visit theAlfa Travel web site:www.alfatravel.co.uk.The Alfa web site alsocontains a lot of additionalhotel information and detailsof late offers.

Group BookingsTo make a booking for agroup of 20 people or more,please contact our HeadOffice Groups Departmenton 08451 305888 or visitour web sitewww.leisureplex.co.ukwhich also has details ofspecial offers and lateavailability for groups.

Be our guestFrom a warm welcome on arrivalto the very last minute of yourstay, our helpful staff will beon hand to make your staypleasurable.

Our quality hotels are matched byprofessional, efficient staff whorepresent the very best of the UKhospitality industry.

Friendly staff are a key part of astay within our hotels and we tryour very hardest to ensure yourevery need is met.

From engaging front of housestaff to experienced managementand back of house support teams,we work hard to make your staymemorable.

Your comfort is paramount andat Leisureplex we’re thrilled whenyou tell us how you’ve enjoyedyour well earned break.

“Great location, tasty food and veryenjoyable entertainment.”

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Dining at LeisureplexHotelsGood food is at the heart of aLeisureplex break. Well appointeddining rooms are the perfectbackdrop for pleasurablemealtimes.

For a more relaxed diningexperience, all guests areallocated individual times and allmeals are waiter service, leavingyou to sit back and leisurelychoose your next course fromour extensive set menus.

We serve a traditional Britishbreakfast each morning to set youup for the day. Light snacks andbar meals are available at lunchtimes (packed lunches are alsoavailable on request).

In the evening, relax with oursubstantial menus which offerplenty of choice and a selectionof wines.

If you have a special dietaryrequest then we can cater formost needs.

Great Dining & Entertainment

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Breakfast MenuGood Morning!Tea or Coffee

White or Wholemeal Toastwith Preserves

***Starters

Chilled Orange JuiceChilled Apple JuiceGrapefruit segments

Weetabix,Prunes,

Cornflakes,Rice Krispiesor Fruit & Fibre

Scotch Porridge OatsPlease note that we use

semi skimmed milk.

***Main Courses

Traditional British breakfastwith your choice of fried,

scrambled or poached eggs &grilled bacon, pork sausage,

baked beans & tomatoScotch kipper fillet

***Cold ham and cheeses

Fresh fruit

Dinner MenuTo Start

Chilled Orange JuiceTuna, Sweetcorn & Bean Pasta

Chicken Waldorf SaladMinestrone Soup with grated

parmesan cheese***

Main CourseHome Roasted Ham

served with (or without)a creamy onion sauce

Grilled Rainbow Trout withdill butter

Freshly prepared Seasonal SaladVegetarian Option

Chef’s Special of the Day***

Served with ChipsBroccoli Florets

Buttered Broad Beans***

PuddingsApple & Blackberry Crumble Tart

Double Chocolate GateauBritish & Continental Cheeses

with accompanimentsIce Cream selection

Fruit Salad***

Tea or Coffee

Here are some typical menus:

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No smoking policySmoking is no longer permittedanywhere inside any of our hotels(including all hotel bedrooms) andsmokers are only able to smokeoutside the buildings.

Child reductionsAlthough most of our clients areaged over 40, we offer substantialreductions for children at all hotels(please see page 40).

Several of our hotels are ideal fora traditional family seaside holidayand grandparents holidaying withtheir grandchildren is also apopular holiday option.

Accessibility andclients with specialrequirementsOur buildings are full of characterand it has not always beenpossible to eliminate everypotential obstacle for mobilityimpaired clients. However, wepride ourselves on our service forclients with special needs and wecan usually find a suitable solution.

Extensive information is availableon our website regarding theaccessibility of both hotels andresorts and we strongly adviseclients to consult that information.

The key to success is tailoringour service to your exact needs.So if members of your partyhave a special requirement,whether it is due to a mobilityimpairment or some other need,please contact our Customer Careteam before you make yourbooking. You can telephoneon 01257 248134 or [email protected].

Here to entertain youAll hotels have entertainment atleast four evenings and up to sixevenings per week. All our hotelsare large enough to provide bothcosy relaxing lounge areas whereyou can enjoy a tranquil glass ofwine and fabulous entertainmentrooms where you can take a spinaround the dance floor or enjoythe cabaret.

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“We were very, veryimpressed by thehigh standards ofboth the staff, andthe accommodation,it made for a reallywelcoming holiday.”

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Anchor Head HotelClaremont CrescentWeston-Super-Mare, Avon BS23 2EDTel: 01934 620880Email: [email protected]

Anchor Head HotelWeston-Super-Mare | Avon

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01934 620880

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortWeston-super-Mare is situatedin a sheltered bay at the footof the Mendip Hills with viewsacross the Bristol Channel toSouth Wales. There are manyVictorian and Edwardianterraces interspersed withcolourful parks and gardens.Attractions include a Sea Lifecentre, dancing at the famousWinter Gardens and top classcabaret and big star namesperforming at the Playhousetheatre. Weston is close tothe historic cities of Bathand Bristol and the resort’sposition, nestling between theMendip Hills and the BristolChannel, means there is somelovely scenery and manyopportunities for ramblingand water sports.

Town CentreThe town centre has apedestrianised High Street andindoor Sovereign ShoppingCentre. Intriguing antiques,books and craftworks areamongst Weston’s narrowside streets. Bristol city centreis just half an hour away.

Beach & GardensThe resort’s beach andgardens provide an excellentenvironment for relaxationwith deckchairs, bowlinglawns and music from thebandstands. Weston’s clean,sandy beaches stretch overa mile along the front. Itsgardens are beautifully keptand are frequent contendersin the prestigious Britain inBloom contest.

Your HotelSplendidly situatedoverlooking Weston Bay andclose to the boating slipwayand a small beach; thepromenade walk startsright next to the hotel.

Dining &Entertainment• Delightful Anchor Bar withdance floor• Entertainment providedmost evenings• TV lounge• Superb views from allpublic rooms

Bedrooms• All 52 bedrooms have centralheating and bath or shower & WC• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

Somerset’s best known holiday resort

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

EventsJun - Men’s Open Bowling TournamentJul - Helicopter ShowJul - Frome FestivalAug - Women’s Open Bowling TournamentNov - Weston Carnival

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

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Imperial HotelWilder RoadIlfracombe, Devon EX34 9ALTel: 01271 862536Email: [email protected]

Imperial HotelIlfracombe | Devon

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01271 862536

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortIlfracombe is the premierresort in North Devon, situatedbetween the breathtakingscenery of Exmoor to the eastand the spectacular beachesof Croyde and Woolacombe tothe west. The town nestlesamongst the hills of Capstoneand Hillsborough whichoverlook the picture perfectharbour. There are plenty oflocal shops and the regionalcentre, Barnstaple, with itsremarkable Pannier Market, isa short drive away. Boat tripsoperate to magical LundyIsland and a trip to nearbyLynton and Lynmouth - the‘Little Switzerland’ of England -with their unique connectingwater operated cliff railway isa “must” during your stay.

Town CentreThe town centre providesexcellent shoppingopportunities with its blendof well-known high streetretailers and antique andgift shops.

Beach & GardensNear to the hotel are thefamous Tunnels Beaches andthe shingle and pebble beachat Wildersmouth. Furtherafield we find the breathtakingbeaches of Woolacombe andCroyde. Ilfracombe has somedelightful gardens, includingRunnymede and JubileeGardens, as well as fabulouswalks along the coastal path.

Your HotelSituated in one of the bestpositions in Ilfracombe,opposite the splendidLandmark Theatre andConference Centre, close tothe Tunnels Beaches andshops and only a shortalmost level walk from theharbour.

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

Bedrooms• 104 rooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer andTV with radio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• Lift to all floors (stairs to somerooms on split level floors)

• Limited on site car parking• Coach parking is available a shortwalk away (500 yards)

A coast of contrasts and beautifu l moorland

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

EventsMay - Ilfracombe Beer FestivalMay - Walking FestivalJun - Victorian WeekAug - Bird Man CompetitionSep - Folk FestivalOct - Exmoor Food Festival

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

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Eliot HotelEdgcumbe AvenueNewquay, Cornwall TR7 2NHTel: 01637 878177Email: [email protected]

Eliot HotelNewquay | Cornwall

www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01637 878177

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortNewquay is Cornwall’spremier holiday resortboasting some of the finestcoastline in Europe with noless than eleven beaches! Thetown is an ancient one - the‘new quay’ from which it takesits name dates back to thefifteenth century, when it wasknown as ‘Towan Blystra’.As well as being Britain’ssurfing capital, it offerswonderful cliff and beachwalks, a picturesque harbourand a variety of activitiesincluding golf, squash, tennis,putting, bowls, surfing andeven shark fishing! Thereare also hidden coves andatmospheric smugglers’ pubswhich are a living reminder ofthe more colourful side ofCornwall’s history.

Town CentreNewquay has a good selectionof both high street andlocal stores. Bank Street,Newquay’s main high street,is mostly pedestrianised, withinteresting alleyways housinglittle craft and antique shops.There is also a great varietyof tea shops and cafés fora refreshing break.

BeachesNewquay beaches arenumerous and varied. Tolcarneand Great Western are themost popular, with safebathing and golden sand.Fistral beach is a surfer’sparadise and hosts manynational and internationalcompetitions each year.

Your HotelVery well situated close toGreat Western and Tolcarnebeaches only a few yardsfrom the sea front and withineasy walking distance of theshops and harbour.

Dining &Entertainment• Bar & ballroom withentertainment providedmost evenings

• Extensive lounge areas• Games room• Outdoor swimming pool(heated May – September)

Bedrooms• 76 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• Lift serves most rooms althoughall floors (inc. ground floor) are splitlevel with some intermediate stairs

• Large car park• Coach parking available

The f inest beaches in Europe

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

EventsMay - Padstow Spring FestivalMay - Helston’s Flora DayMay - Run to the Sun FestivalJun - Royal Cornwall ShowJul - Newquay Lions CarnivalAug - Fowey Regatta

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

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Cottage HotelBoskerris RoadCarbis Bay, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2PETel: 01736 795252Email: [email protected]

Cottage HotelSt. Ives | Cornwall

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Reservations

01736 795252

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortSt. Ives is a strikinglypicturesque town with threeglorious beaches close totown plus the spectacularbeach at Carbis Bay. Its rockyheadlands, bustling harbourand the remarkable quality ofits light have made it a havenfor artists and there arenumerous exhibitions and aspectacular branch of the TateGallery overlooking Porthmeorbeach. With exclusiveboutiques and restaurants,St. Ives is a very fashionableseaside resort, visited byroyalty and celebrities. Despiteits popularity it still retainsits old-world charm withinnumerable antique and craftshops. In short, St. Ives is theperfect mixture of culture andoutstanding natural beauty.

Town CentreThe streets of St. Ives aresteep, narrow and winding,with a wealth of quaint shopsand cosy tea-rooms. St. Ivesis a magnet for artists, whoflock here to catch the town’sunique light and there areseveral galleries dottedaround town.

Beach & GardensThe town’s beaches areextensive and varied withPorthmeor beach providingthe surf and excitement whilstthe quieter beaches at theHarbour, Porthminster andCarbis Bay provide shelteredbathing. Located just outsidethe heart of the town, TrewynGardens regularly win Britainin Bloom awards for theirincredible floral displays.

Your HotelSituated in extensive groundsoverlooking Carbis Bay, 300yards from the beach andtwo minutes’ walk fromCarbis Bay railway stationwhich is a delightful 5 minutejourney from St. Ives.

Dining &Entertainment• Large ballroom withentertainment most evenings

• Two bars, snooker table &TV lounge

• Outdoor swimming pool(heated May - September)

• Restaurant and sun lounge havelovely views of the bay

Bedrooms• 80 rooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer andTV with radio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• 2 lifts serve most bedrooms(although entertainment room isonly accessible via stairs)

• Large car park• Coach parking available

Quaint cobbled streets and breathtaking bays

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

EventsMay - Helston’s Flora DayMay - St. Ives Mayday FestivalAug - End of the Road ShowAug - Newlyn Fish FestivalSep - St. Ives September FestivalNov - Writing on the Wind

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

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Madeira HotelCliff Road, Falmouth,Cornwall TR11 4NYTel: 01326 313531Email: [email protected]

Madeira HotelFalmouth | Cornwall

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Reservations

01326 313531

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortFalmouth boasts one of thehighest average sunshinerecords in Britain and in winterhas a climate comparable tothat of the Mediterranean.Located at the southern end ofthe Fal estuary, it has beautifullylaid out exotic gardens, a largevibrant harbour and a Tudorcastle overlooking the bay.Other attractions include agrowing arts centre and thestate-of-the-art NationalMaritimeMuseum, whichdocuments Falmouth’s historicCornish past and plays hostto the town’s cultural events.Further up the Fal estuary, theriverside is interspersed withtiny villages and hamlets,creeks and coves which maybe seen by taking a cruise onthe River Fal.

Town CentreFalmouth is well-known forits fascinating mixture ofbuildings and shops whichvary from modern stores tomuch older listed buildings,often occupied by antiqueand craft shops, which lie inpicturesque alleyways leadingdown to the harbour.

Beach & GardensCastle Beach lies directlyin front of the hotel andGyllyngvase Beach is a fiveminute walk away. Falmouth’sgardens, which are dottedaround the town include asprinkling of sub-tropicalplants and provide anexcellent backdrop forreflection and relaxation.

Your HotelBeautifully situated on thesea front with attractivegardens and splendid viewsto Pendennis Castle andacross Falmouth Bay.

Dining &Entertainment• Restaurant with large dance floorand entertainment most evenings

• Oak panelled cocktail bar• Sun lounges with large picturewindows overlooking the sea

Bedrooms• 50 rooms with individual heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

Cornwall’s sailing capital, awash with Atlantic light

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

EventsMay - Fal River FestivalMay - Helston’s Flora DayAug - Falmouth weekSep - Truro Carnival

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

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Regina HotelVictoria ParadeTorquay, South Devon TQ1 2BETel: 01803 292904Email: [email protected]

Regina HotelTorquay | South Devon

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01803 292904

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortTorquay is one of Britain’smost famous resorts, situatedat the heart of 22 miles ofunspoilt coastline known asthe ‘English Riviera’ becauseof its mild climate, sparklingblue waters, blue-flagbeaches, attractive gardensand palm tree lined seafront.Torquay has been fashionablesince Victorian times and isthe former home of ElizabethBarrett Browning as well ascrime author Agatha Christie.It offers variety, day and night,from its bustling harbour andmarina to its exclusive shops,sophisticated restaurants andbars. Torquay’s new multi-million pound waterfrontprovides a continentalatmosphere with its attractivecafes and shops, luxury yachts

and beautiful footbridgeacross the inner harbour.

Town CentreThe heart of the town is theharbour which has manyshops along its edges.The town is hilly but thelocation of the Regina Hotelis on the flat harbourside andthe shops, promenade andPavilion Theatre are all a levelwalk from here.

Beaches &GardensTorbay has excellent bathingbeaches at Babbacombe,Torre Abbey and Paignton.Torre Abbey Gardens make apleasant walk along the seafront from the hotel.

Your HotelWonderfully situated onthe harbour-side, with theprincipal shops and theatrea gentle stroll away. Part ofthe Regina is particularlyinteresting as the home forthree years of the poet,Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Dining &Entertainment• Bar lounge with dance floor andentertainment most evenings• Newly refurbished lounge barlooking out on to the lively harbour• Air conditioned restaurant

Bedrooms• 68 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

Queen of the English Riviera

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

EventsMay - Brixham Heritage FestivalJun - All Saints’ Festival of the SeaJul - Torbay CarnivalAug - Torbay WeekSep - Agatha Christie Festival

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

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Cavendish HotelThe EsplanadeExmouth, Devon EX8 1BETel: 01395 272528Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01395 272528

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortExmouth developed as a resortin Georgian times and wasonce probably the most selectresort in Britain. Today itoffers golden sands, colourfulgardens and a bustling harbourside. Its two mile longpromenade provides a rangeof activities from boating,amusements and crazy golf todancing and entertainment atthe Exmouth Pavilion. Thereare boat trips along the estuaryand riverside pubs, as well as aminiature railway and CountryLife centre. The coast fromExmouth to Dorset has beenofficially ranked alongside theGrand Canyon and GreatBarrier Reef as one of thenatural wonders of the world.

Town CentreExmouth has good shoppingwith an indoor market and apedestrianised high street,as well as Georgian pubsand high quality restaurantsserving a variety of local andinternational dishes. The newlydeveloped yacht harbour andrailway station are both withina few minutes’ walk of theCavendish Hotel.

Beach & GardensExmouth’s sandy beach isdirectly across the road fromthe Cavendish Hotel. There arewell kept parks just a shortwalk away, including theStrand Gardens and ManorGardens, both well-known fortheir beautiful floral displays.

Your HotelThis delightful hotel iswonderfully situated onthe level seafront next toExmouth’s fine goldensands, a few minutes’walk from the shops.

Dining &Entertainment• Bar lounge with dance floor &entertainment most evenings

• Large screen TV lounge & gamesroom with snooker & darts

• Quiet lounge with sea views

Bedrooms• 76 rooms with central heatingand bath or shower and WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• Lift serves most rooms (a fewstairs to some rooms on splitlevel floors. 4th floor not served)

• Extensive car parking

Two miles of golden sands and a World Heritage Coast

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

EventsMay - Exmouth FestivalJul - Exmouth Summer FuntimeAug - Sidmouth Folk WeekOct - Exmouth Winter ParadeDec - New Year’s Eve Fancy

Dress Parade

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

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Devon Towers Hotel58-62 St.Michael’s RoadBournemouth, Dorset BH2 5EDTel: 01202 553863Email: [email protected]

Devon TowersBournemouth | Dorset

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01202 553863

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortBournemouth is superblysituated on the sunny southcoast on top of spectacularchalk cliffs which overlook itsgolden sands. It is probablyBritain’s most internationalresort with a cosmopolitanatmosphere, attractiveboulevards and lively streetcafés. A recent addition is the‘Bournemouth Eye’, a tetheredballoon which rises to 160metres over the magnificentGardens, giving a bird’s eyeview of the town. There aremany outstanding attractionsincluding museums, an artgallery, two piers and a wealthof evening entertainmentranging from world classclassical music to top namesummer shows.

Town CentreThe Avenue shopping centrehas a number of departmentstores and High Street names,whilst Westover Road,known as the ‘Bond Street ofBournemouth’, has a selectionof boutiques and smallerretailers along a stylish tree-lined boulevard.

Beach & GardensBournemouth offers sevenmiles of clean, safe BlueFlag bathing beaches.Bournemouth’s award-winninggardens include the LowerGardens, Boscombe’sItalianate Gardens, withRoman-style colonnades,and the Alum Chine gardens,which occupy a superb cliff-top position.

Your HotelIdeally situated on the WestCliff, a short walk from thesea front, InternationalCentre, shops and pier.

Dining &Entertainment• Spacious entertainment roomwith dance floor whereentertainment is provided mostevenings

• Attractive entrance lounge• Delightful bar lounge with TV

Bedrooms• 60 bedrooms with individualheating and bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

England’s most international resort

Out &About• Oceanarium• Bournemouth Eye• Bournemouth International Centre• Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra•Russell-CotesArtGallery &Museum• Compton Acres

EventsJun - Bournemouth LiveJun - Wimborne Folk FestivalJul - Bournemouth CarnivalAug - Flowers by CandelightSep - Great Dorset Steam Fair

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

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Bayshore Hotel12-16 Pier StreetSandown, Isle Of Wight PO36 8JXTel: 01983 403154Email: [email protected]

Bayshore HotelSandown | Isle of Wight

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01983 403154

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortThe Isle of Wight has superbsandy beaches, stunningcountryside and exhilaratingcoastal walks. Sandownbecame fashionable in theVictorian period and todayremains the island’s principalresort offering a wealth ofentertainment. It has anexcellent beach and issurrounded by a variedlandscape of gentle downsand majestic cliffs. Otherattractions include the pier,which is right in front of ourhotel, Brown’s Pleasure Park,the award-winning Big CatSanctuary and the Museum ofGeology. Dinosaur Isle offerslife-like dinosaur models andskeletons and is popular withall ages. Nearby Brading hasWax and Doll Museums and a

Roman Villa complete withmosaic floors.

Town CentreRegular markets take placeon Sunday and Monday insummer to supplementSandown’s shops, cafésand restaurants.

Beach & GardensSandown boasts a clean,safe and extensive beachwith miles of golden sands.Its esplanades and seawallwalks stretch from Yaverlandsouthwards through Lake toShanklin Chine. Its gardensinclude Los Altos, SandhamGrounds and the delightfulclifftop garden at Ferncliff.

Your HotelSituated in a magnificentposition on the seafront,opposite the beach and pierand close to the shoppingcentre.

Dining &Entertainment• Large dance floor whereentertainment is provided mostevenings

• Cocktail bar and restaurantoverlooking the sea

• TV lounge and sun loungeoverlooking the sea

• Games room including tabletennis and pool

Bedrooms• 80 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• Lift serves most rooms althoughall rooms are split level with afew stairs

• Nearby pay & display car parking

Magnif icent seaside and unspoilt countryside

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

EventsJun - Isle of Wight FestivalAug - Isle of Wight Walking FestivalAug - Skandia Cowes WeekAug - Garlic FestivalAug - Isle of Wight Scooter Rally

Nearby• Ryde • Alum Bay• Osbourne House• Shanklin Chine• Isle of WightSteam Railway

• Carisbrooke Castle

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Royal Norfolk HotelBognor Regis | West Sussex

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Reservations

01243 826222

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortBognor Regis is one ofEngland’s oldest resortshaving begun itstransformation from fishingvillage to seaside resort inthe 1780s. Its long flat seafront is perfect for thatmost traditional of seasideoccupations – strolling alongthe prom! There are traditionalrides and amusements andsome delightful parks andgardens. There are many livelysea front cafes, bars and pubswhich give it a very relaxedatmosphere. The surroundingcountryside is full of interest –just a few miles inland aresome of England’s fineststately homes and ofcourse the spectacular SouthDowns – England’s newestNational Park.

Town CentreThe town centre shops areapproximately 10 minutes’walk from the hotel and thepier is just 250 metres away.The famous Butlins Resort isthe largest holiday centre inthe south of England andwelcomes day visitors.

Beach & GardensThe hotel looks over its ownextensive gardens on to thebeach which is predominantlypebbly with clean and invitingwaters. There is an attractivepromenade separate fromthe road which makeswalking along the prom a realpleasure! Nearby Hotham Parkprovides lots of amenitiesand is a delightful spot tospend an afternoon.

Your HotelThis magnificent Georgianhotel is situated on the seafront, very close to the pierand a short walk from theshops.

Dining &Entertainment• Nelson’s Restaurant looks outacross the hotel’s gardens to thesea

• Cocktail bar• Goodwood Suite also has a barwhere entertainment is provided

• Flexible function and meetingrooms

Bedrooms• 43 bedrooms with central heating& bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, trouser press,hair dryer & TV

Additional Information• AA Grading Awaited• No Smoking throughout the hotel• Lift serves most rooms (althoughthere are stairs between somerooms and the lift)

• Extensive car and coach parking

Quintessential English landscapes and brilliant seascapes

Out &About• Bentley Motor Museum• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard• Arundel Castle & Gardens• Amberley Heritage Museum• Chichester Cathedral• Goodwood House

EventsMay - Aug Glyndebourne FestivalMay - Oct Chichester FestivalJuly - Goodwood Festival of SpeedJuly - Glorious GoodwoodSep - Bognor Regis Seaside FestivalSep -Goodwood Revival

Nearby• Worthing • Brighton• Portsmouth • Arundel• Chichester• Isle of Wight• Hever Castle• Sheffield Park Gardens

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Queens HotelMarine ParadeEastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3DYTel: 01323 722822Email: [email protected]

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Reservations

01323 722822

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortEastbourne is one of Britain’smore elegant resorts, enjoyinga glorious sunny location onthe south coast in the shelterof Beachy Head. It has fivemiles of promenade and thefamous Carpet Gardens linethe seafront. Activities includebowls, museums, cinemasand dancing at the WinterGardens. Beachy Head haspanoramic views, fromBrighton in the west toDungeness in Kent in the east.This Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty is close to thehistorical sites of Hastings andBattle and a short drive fromlively Brighton. There’s plentyto do with excellent shops,museums, shows, concerts,cinema and dancing as well asoutstanding sports facilities.

Town CentreShoppers find high streetnames amongst the town’sflower-lined pedestrianisedstreets and its main indoorcentre, the Arndale Centre.Little Chelsea Quarter sellsantiques, hand-made furniture,jewellery and ceramics.

Beach & GardensEastbourne has clean, invitingbeaches, predominantly ofshingle leading to sand at lowtide, which offer excellentbathing. Its award-winninggardens range from thestriking Carpet Gardens alongthe sea-front, to the rockery ofHelen Gardens and the shinglebased Sovereign Park with its130 different species of wildflowers.

Your HotelThis magnificent Victorianhotel is situated in anoutstanding positionoverlooking the pier.

Dining &Entertainment• Princes Suite with its own barwhere entertainment is providedmost evenings

• Cocktail bar, snooker room, sunlounge and two restaurants

• Excellent function facilities

Bedrooms• 125 bedrooms with centralheating and bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer andTV with radio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• Two lifts serve all floors (althoughthe ground and lower groundfloors are split level and somestairs are unavoidable)

• Extensive car parking• Coach parking available

Elegant gardens and a wealth of excursions

Out &About• Allchorn Pleasure Boats• Sovereign Harbour Marina• Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway• ‘HowWe Lived Then’ Shop Museum• Observatory Science Centre- Hailsham

EventsBandstand EventsMay - Magnificent MotorsAug - Eastbourne Air ShowAug - Medieval FestivalSep - Eastbourne Victorian FestivalOct - Eastbourne Beer Festival

Nearby• Hever Castle • Brighton• Kent and East SussexRailway

• Leeds Castle• Hastings & Battle• Sheffield Park Gardens

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New Beach Hotel67 Marine ParadeGreat Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2EJTel: 01493 332300Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01493 332300

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortDescribed by Charles Dickensas “...the finest place inthe universe” today GreatYarmouth is East Anglia’s topseaside venue. Set on 15miles of wide, flat golden sandwith sunny dry weather and alively promenade, it offers ahuge range of entertainment,sports and shopping. Thereare two piers, a Model Village,Butterfly Centre and a ’SeaLife Centre’. Stroll along theprom or catch the uniquehorse-drawn landaus. At nightthe resort is illuminatedand renowned for it’s liveentertainment with a widevariety of shows and concerts.

Town CentreThe main shopping streets,found just off the ancientharbour, offer high streetstores and traditional seasideshops; there is excellentvariety and quality to keepshoppers happy. There is alarge open air market.

Beach & GardensGreat Yarmouth boasts 15miles of safe golden sandswhich have won severalawards for cleanliness. Theattractive Anchor Garden, socalled because of its hugeanchor shaped flowerbed, andSt. Georges Park both provideseating for a quiet moment ofrest and relaxation.

Your HotelSituated in Great Yarmouth’smost central and livelylocation, on the sea frontopposite Britannia Pier andadjacent to the shops andresort amenities.

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

Bedrooms• 75 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer andTV with radio channels

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

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

East Anglia ’s liveliest resort

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

EventsJul - Lowestoft Sea Front Air FestivalJul - Royal Norfolk ShowAug - Great Yarmouth Maritime FestivalAug - Great Yarmouth Carnival ProcessionAug & Sep - Festival of Bowls

Nearby• Norwich• Suffolk Villages• Norfolk Broads• Lowestoft

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Hotel De ParisHigh StreetCromer, Norfolk NR27 9HGTel: 01263 513141Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01263 513141

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortCromer was once a smallfishing village but in theVictorian period it waspatronised by royalty andbecame a distinctly upper classholiday resort. Today, it is full ofcharacter with narrow, twistingstreets and a lively promenadeoverlooking its predominantlysandy beach. Colourful gardensoffer quiet relaxation but if youare feeling energetic there areleisure facilities includingbowling greens, tennis courts,squash and golf. The famousPier Pavilion puts on a uniquesummer show. The Norfolkcountryside with its leafy lanesand flint cottages is a delightand you are never far awayfrom the remarkableNorfolk Broads.

Town CentreThe quaint narrow streets arehome to some delightfullyatmospheric pubs and themany shops sell all manner ofgoods, from household itemsto the delicious Cromer crabsfor which the town is wellknown.

Beach & GardensCromer’s sand and shinglebeach is popular with bothbathers and surfers and offersclean waters and safe bathing.The pretty gardens along thecliff are well stocked and alsofeature pitch and putt and thebowling green.

Your HotelA delightful and unusual hotel,occupying the finest positionin Cromer, close to the shopsand historic parish church anddirectly overlooking the pierand beach.

Dining &Entertainment• Delightful restaurant with smalldance floor

• Entertainment most evenings• Attractive reception lounge andcocktail bar

• Games room and TV room• Excellent views from mostbedrooms

Bedrooms• 61 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

Victorian charm amid f lint cottages and unspoilt beaches

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

EventsMay - Folk on the PierJul - Royal Norfolk ShowJul - Sheringham Beer FestivalAug - Cromer Carnival WeekSep - Great Yarmouth

Maritime Festival

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

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Cumberland HotelBelmont Road, ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire YO11 2NBTel: 01723 361826Email: [email protected]

Cumberland HotelScarborough | North Yorkshire

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01723 361826

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortScarborough is arguablyBritain’s oldest seaside resort -it was a resort more thana century before RegencyBrighton. It has two baysdivided by a rugged headlandon which sit the remains ofa medieval castle. The busyharbour is home to a welter offishing boats and there are theusual seaside pursuits a-plentyon the South Bay promenadewhich leads to the SpaComplex, close to our hotel.The steep hillsides arebeautifully landscaped andthere are many attractive parksand gardens. There are lots ofshops, restaurants and cafésand of course the famousStephen Joseph Theatre.

Town CentreScarborough offers a verywide range of shops of allshapes and sizes. TheBrunswick Shopping Centrehas a great selection of highstreet names. Bar Street,a charming cobbled area,is traffic-free and offers aselection of smaller shops.

Beach & GardensScarborough offers twosheltered bays of goldensand which are ideal for safebathing. This premier floralresort has a number ofstunning gardens, in particularSouth Cliff and the remarkablePeasholm Park with its orientalinfluences.

Your HotelVery well situated on theSouth Cliff a few minuteswalk from the Spa complex,beach and town centre withexcellent views of the townfrom the north facing rooms.This excellent hotel hasrecently been extensivelyrefurbished.

Dining &Entertainment• Bar lounge with dance floorwhere entertainment is providedmost evenings

• Attractive restaurant• Quiet lounge

Bedrooms• 86 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV

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

Britain’s oldest resort, the gem of the Y orkshire coast

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

EventsApr - Scarborough Dance FestivalMay - Continental MarketJul - Scarborough FayreAug - Whitby RegattaSep - Scarborough Jazz Festival

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

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Hydro HotelNeville CrescentLlandudno, Gwynedd LL30 1ASTel: 01492 870101Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01492 870101

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortLying on a peninsula betweenthe Great Orme and LittleOrme Heads, Llandudno hastwo great beaches. Theshingly North Shore (outsideour hotel) is the busier of thetwo with its Victorian Pier, boattrips, donkey rides and muchmore. The sandy west shoreis quieter with spectacularviews of nearby Snowdonia.A Victorian tramway and cablecar offer routes to the summitof Great Orme with itsfabulous views and fascinatingwildlife. Llandudno is Wales’largest and most elegantresort offering tree linedstreets and elegant shops.There are two golf courses,bowling greens, art galleries,exhibitions and theatreat Venue Cymru.

Town CentreThe town centre consistsof carefully preservedarchitecture within a superbnatural setting. The VictorianShopping Centre is one ofthe largest indoor shoppingcentres in Wales, offersquality, value and award-winning restaurants.

Beach & GardensThe resort has two superbbathing beaches andspectacular gardens. The livelynorth shore has a shinglebeach and Victorian pier whilstthe west shore boasts goldensands and panoramic views.

Your HotelIdeally placed on the seafront, close to the AberconwyCentre and a short walkfrom Llandudno’s wonderfulshops, the Pier and HappyValley gardens.

Dining &Entertainment• Large entertainment suite withdance floor and entertainmentmost evenings• Superb “Looking Glass” bar withviews over the bay• Sun lounges and games roomwith snooker

Bedrooms• 120 bedrooms with centralheating and bath or shower & WC• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

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

Elegant boulevards between mountains and sea

Out &About• Great Orme Bronze AgeCopper Mines

• Alice in Wonderland Centre• Welsh Mountain Zoo• Great Orme Tramway• Bodnant Gardens

EventsMay - Llandudno Transport FestivalMay - Llandudno Victorian ExtravaganzaJul - Llangollen International EisteddfodJul - Llangollen Fringe FestivalJul - Victorian WeekAug - Conwy River Festival

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

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George IV Hotel21-25 High StreetCriccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0BSTel: 01766 522168Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01766 522168

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortCriccieth lies on the southcoast of the Llyn Peninsula,where the edge of SnowdoniaNational Park meets the sea,with spectacular views overCardigan Bay. The medievalcastle, originally Welsh butlater taken and reinforced bythe Normans, dominates thetown. The castle headlanddivides the seafront into twowith a pebbly bay to the westand a sheltered mainly sandybay to the east. This area ofWales is ideal for walking,from the gentle rolling hills ofthe Llyn Peninsula in the westto the soaring majesty ofSnowdonia in the east withdelightful gardens and castlesat every turn.

Town CentreCriccieth has a selection offamily run shops and somegood pubs and restaurants.There is plenty of parkingand some pleasant walksaround town.

Beach & GardensCriccieth boasts two Blue Flagbeaches which are clean andsafe for families. There is arange of watersports suchas sailing and fishing and thearea is also renowned for itsspectacular sunsets. Due toits temperate climate, thetown is awash with floralcolour almost all year round.

Your HotelThis atmospheric hotel issituated on the High Streetin the centre of Cricciethwith magnificent viewstowards the sea and castlefrom many bedrooms.

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

Bedrooms• 47 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC (mosthave bath & shower)

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, hair dryer andTV with radio channels

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

• Ample car parking• Coach parking available

The Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia

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

EventsApr - Academi ty Newydd FestivalMay & Jun - Criccieth Fair DaysJun - Criccieth FestivalSep - Barmouth Walking Festival

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

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Seabank HotelEsplanade, PorthcawlMid Glamorgan CF36 3LUTel: 01656 782261Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01656 782261

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortPorthcawl lies on a beautifulstretch of coast with sandybeaches and rocky cliffs, yetis only a short drive from thefascinating cities of Cardiff andSwansea. It is famous for itsmany golf courses includingthe world famous RoyalPorthcawl. A rocky promontorywith spectacular sea viewsseparates the golf coursefrom the main part of the townincluding the harbour andthe expansive sandy beachto the east behind which liesa fairground with a variety ofrides and amusements. Thereis an attractive high streetwith numerous shops andthe fascinating Grand Pavilionoffers theatre and a pleasantbar. There is good bathingfrom several beaches and the

Atlantic swell ensures there isoften excellent surfing.

Town CentreThe town centre is just a shortwalk from the hotel and hasa variety of attractive shops.Nearby Bridgend offers awide selection of shops and adesigner outlet shopping mall.The striking Grand Pavilionwas originally designed as aPalm Court but today offers awide variety of top classentertainment includingtheatre, comedy, varietyand musicals.

Beach & GardensPorthcawl has several beachesand some lovely countrysidewalks. The town is well keptand there is a small harbour.

Your HotelThis landmark buildingcommands coastal views tothe east, south and west, yetis only a short walk from thecentre of Porthcawl.

Dining andEntertainment• Attractive restaurant• Spacious split level cocktail barlounge

• Large entertainment room withadditional bar

• Two small lounges with seaviews

• Two conference rooms

Bedrooms• 67 bedrooms with central heating& bath or shower & WC (4 haveshower & WC but no bath)

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, intercom, trouser press,hair dryer & TV

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No Smoking throughout the hotel• Lift serves most rooms (fewstairs to some front rooms)

• Ample car and coach parking

The heart of the South Wales Heritage Coast

Out &About• Swansea National Waterfront Museum• Kenfig National Nature Reserve• Numerous golf courses• Kidwelly Industrial Museum• National Botanic Gardens• Gower Peninsula

EventsApr - Porthcawl Jazz FestivalJul - Porthcawl CarnivalJul – Bridgend County ShowAug - Porthcawl Sea FestivalSep - Porthcawl Elvis Festival

Nearby• Tenby • Swansea • Cardiff• Barry Island • Laugharne• St. Fagan’s National HistoryMuseum

• Brecon Beacons• Blaenavon World Heritage Site

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Selborne HotelClyde StreetDunoon, Argyll PA23 7HTTel: 01369 702761Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01369 702761

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortSet in Scotland’s first NationalPark, Dunoon is two greatresorts in one: a traditionalloch-side resort withmarvellous waterside views.and plenty of amenities and abase from which to explorethe rugged mountains ofArgyll - some of the mostspectacular scenery inScotland. It has lovelygardens, the remains of acastle, a four mile promenadeand a 19th Century pier withpanoramic views across theClyde. Pleasure cruises runthroughout the summermonths sailing to destinationsranging from Loch Goil toArran. You may even catch thelast sea-going paddle steamerin the world, the Waverley,which is still a regular visitor

to Dunoon. Nearby sportsfacilities include an indoorswimming pool, bowlinggreens, tennis courts and golfcourses. There is a cinemaand in the season, a range ofentertainment at the QueensHall. The resort stagesinternational jazz and dancefestivals and hosts theCowal Highland Gathering,the biggest highlandgames festival.

Town CentreDunoon has one of thelargest town centres in thearea. Its main street is filledwith shops selling an arrayof goods, from fresh bakeryitems to outdoor clothing.

Your HotelSuperbly situated lookingsouth across the Clyde withpleasant lawns reachingdown to the promenade andwater’s edge. All the publicrooms and many of thebedrooms offer uninterruptedviews of the river which is aconstant source of interest.

Dining &Entertainment• Bar lounge with dance floorwhere entertainment is providedmost evenings

• Ground floor areas have recentlybeen extensively refurbished andinclude a TV lounge, bar lounge,quiet lounge and games room

Bedrooms• 98 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities hair dryer and TV withradio channels

• Some ground floor rooms

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

A window on the outstanding scenery of the Highlands

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

EventsApr - May Bute Jazz FestivalJun - Arts Feast CowalJuly - Tarbert Seafood FestivalAug - Cowal Highland GatheringSep - Dunoon Highland Dancing FestivalNov - Country & Western Extravaganza

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

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Croit Anna HotelAchintore RoadFort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6RRTel: 01397 702268Email: [email protected]

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www.leisureplex.co.uk

Reservations

01397 702268

Groups: 08451 305888

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Your ResortFort William, the “OutdoorCapital of the UK” is thelargest town in the westernHighlands. It is situated at thesouthern end of the GreatGlen, on the shores of crystalclear Loch Linnhe beneathtowering Ben Nevis, Britain’shighest mountain. NearbyAonach Mor ski-resort offersBritain’s only alpine cable car,rising over 2000 feet withsuperb views of the GreatGlen. The surroundingcountryside has some ofBritain’s most spectacular andromantic scenery and its torridhistory has produced morethan 30 battlefields in theLochaber area alone. As atouring centre, it is simplyunparalleled: Inverness, Oban,Skye, Iona and Speyside all

make superb full dayexcursions and there are lotsof places within half an hour’sdrive including Glenfinnan and,of course, breathtakingGlencoe.

Town CentreFort William is a busy markettown. It boasts a fine arrayof shops and an interestingselection of bars andrestaurants catering for mosttastes. At its centre, FortWilliam Cameron Square isthe focus of entertainmentand is the venue for manylive concerts.The Nevis Centre hostsshows and also has a ten pinbowling alley.

Your HotelSituated in an isolatedposition on the shores of LochLinnhe with spectacular viewsacross the loch from all of thepublic rooms and most of thebedrooms, the Croit Annaoffers a comfortable andfriendly base in which to relax.

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

Bedrooms• 92 bedrooms with central heatingand bath or shower & WC

• All rooms have tea/coffee makingfacilities, hair dryer and TV withradio channels

Additional Information• AA 2 Star• No smoking throughout the hotel• No lift but many ground floorrooms are available

• Extensive car parking• Coach parking available

Outdoor Capital of the UK

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

EventsMar - Fort William Mountain FestivalMay - Loch Lomond Food & Drink FestivalJun - Road to the Isles Agricultural ShowJul - Lochaber Highland GamesSep - Ben Nevis Race

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

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Table d’hote Dinner: £14 (reduced to £10 per nightif booked prior to arrival)

Single Supplement: £7 per nightSingle Supplements are doubled where a Double/Twin roomis used as a SingleSea View Supplement: £4 per person per night(All hotels have sea view rooms except Newquay, Bournemouth, Scarborough and Criccieth)

These tariffs are valid for stays of any duration (except Christmas and New Year). Special rates applyduring Goodwood Festivals at Bognor Regis. Bookings should be made directly with your chosen hotel.TARIFFS ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT AT 20%

Child Discounts

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

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GroupsTariffs for groups of 20 or more peopleare available on request. Please contactour Groups Department at the HeadOffice address opposite or telephone08451 305888 (local call rate).

Package Rates - 3, 4 & 7 NightsDiscounted dinner, room and breakfast package tariffs for 3 nightweekend, 4 night Monday-Friday and 7 night Saturday-Saturdayand Sunday-Sunday stays are available through our associatedABTA bonded tour operator, Alfa Travel. Please visit the AlfaTravel web site atwww.alfatravel.co.uk or call 08451 305666(local call rate) and ask for the Alfa Travel brochure.

Departures on/or between Jan 1 - Good Fri - May 28 - Sept 3 - Oct 1 -Good Fri May 27 Sept 2 Sept 30 Dec 31

WalesLlandudno Hydro £29 £32 £38 £36 £31Criccieth George IV £30 £33 £39 £37 £32Porthcawl Seabank £30 £33 £39 £37 £32

England - South WestWeston-super-Mare Anchor Head £28 £30 £36 £34 £29Ilfracombe Imperial £28 £30 £36 £34 £29Newquay Eliot £28 £30 £36 £34 £29St.Ives Cottage £29 £32 £38 £36 £31Falmouth Madeira £31 £34 £41 £37 £32Torquay Regina £28 £30 £36 £34 £29

England - South CoastExmouth Cavendish £30 £33 £39 £37 £32Bournemouth Devon Towers £29 £32 £38 £36 £31Sandown Bayshore £28 £30 £36 £34 £29Bognor Regis Royal Norfolk £31 £34 £41 £38 £32Eastbourne Queens £31 £34 £41 £38 £32

England - East CoastGreat Yarmouth New Beach £28 £30 £36 £33 £29Cromer De Paris £31 £34 £41 £38 £32Scarborough Cumberland £30 £33 £38 £36 £32

ScotlandDunoon Selborne £28 £30 £35 £34 £29Fort William Croit Anna £30 £33 £40 £37 £32

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Forward to your chosen hotel (see back cover) or to:Leisureplex Head Office, Leisureplex Limited, Alfa Building, Euxton Lane,Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AFTelephone: 08451 305666 Facsimile: 08451 303777

Reservations: 08451 305666 Groups: 08451 305888 www.leisureplex.co.uk

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WESTON-SUPER-MAREANCHOR HEAD HOTELClaremont Crescent,Weston-Super-Mare, Avon BS23 2EDTel: 01934 620880 Fax: 01934 621767Email: [email protected]

ILFRACOMBEIMPERIAL HOTELWilder Road, IlfracombeDevon EX34 9ALTel: 01271 862536 Fax: 01271 862571Email: [email protected]

NEWQUAYELIOT HOTELEdgcumbe Avenue, NewquayCornwall TR7 2NHTel: 01637 878177 Fax: 01637 852053Email: [email protected]

ST. IVESCOTTAGE HOTELBoskerris Road, Carbis BaySt. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2PETel: 01736 795252 Fax: 01736 798636Email: [email protected]

FALMOUTHMADEIRA HOTELCliff Road, FalmouthCornwall TR11 4NYTel: 01326 313531 Fax: 01326 319143Email: [email protected]

TORQUAYREGINA HOTELVictoria Parade, TorquaySouth Devon TQ1 2BETel: 01803 292904 Fax: 01803 290270Email: [email protected]

EXMOUTHCAVENDISH HOTELMorton Crescent, The Esplanade,Exmouth, Devon EX8 1BETel: 01395 272528 Fax: 01395 269361Email: [email protected]

BOURNEMOUTHDEVON TOWERSSt. Michael’s Road,Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5EDTel: 01202 553863 Fax: 01202 315265Email: [email protected]

ISLE OFWIGHTBAYSHORE HOTELPier Street, SandownIsle of Wight PO36 8JXTel: 01983 403154 Fax: 01983 406574Email: [email protected]

BOGNOR REGISROYAL NORFOLK HOTELThe Esplanade, Bognor RegisWest Sussex PO21 2LHTel: 01243 826222 Fax: 01243 826325Email: [email protected]

EASTBOURNEQUEENS HOTELMarine Parade, EastbourneEast Sussex BN21 3DYTel: 01323 722822 Fax: 01323 731056Email: [email protected]

GREAT YARMOUTHNEW BEACH HOTELMarine Parade,Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EJTel: 01493 332300 Fax: 01493 331880Email: [email protected]

CROMERHOTEL DE PARISHigh Street, CromerNorfolk, NR27 9HGTel: 01263 513141 Fax: 01263 515217Email: [email protected]

SCARBOROUGHCUMBERLAND HOTELBelmont Road, South CliffScarborough, YO11 2ABTel: 01723 361826 Fax: 01723 500081Email: [email protected]

LLANDUDNOHYDRO HOTELNeville Crescent, LlandudnoGwynedd, LL30 1ASTel: 01492 870101 Fax: 01492 870992Email: [email protected]

CRICCIETHGEORGE IV HOTEL23-25 High Street, CricciethGwynedd LL52 0BSTel: 01766 522168 Fax: 01766 523340Email: [email protected]

PORTHCAWLSEABANK HOTELEsplanade, PorthcawlMid Glamorgan CF36 3LUTel: 01656 782261 Fax: 01656 785363Email: [email protected]

DUNOONSELBORNE HOTELClyde Street, DunoonArgyll, PA23 7HTTel: 01369 702761 Fax: 01369 704032Email: [email protected]

FORTWILLIAMCROIT ANNA HOTELAchintore Road, DrimarbenFt. William, Inverness-shire PH33 6RRTel: 01397 702268 Fax: 01397 704099Email: [email protected]

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