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Half term holiday highlights for Whitsun week

7th May 2008 Print
Half term holiday highlights for Whitsun week  For a week of fantastic family fun this half term turn to holidaylettings.co.uk to plan your ideal holiday. Relax on the beach whilst the children play, enjoy an action packed adventure or experience a traditional English Whitsun week. As more of us prioritise truly undisturbed fun with added privacy, the obvious choice is the self-catering holiday, which gives families the opportunity to experience all the delights of the local area.

Family Fun for the Half Term Break…

Villa Helene, Prines, Greece
Helena is a beautiful, newly built stone villa, set on a country hillside position. It boasts a wonderful variety of scenery from the White Mountains to panoramic sea and coastline views. A short drive will take you to the bustling harbour town of Rethymno where a wide variety of excellent shops, clubs, bars and restaurants await you. You are never far away from a beautiful beach in Crete, the nearest being 10 minutes drive away.

Relax in the sun, swim or enjoy the various water sports on offer. The villa is set in its own well kept gardens and has a private pool, so you don’t have to go far to enjoy the lovely Cretan sunshine. Sleeps up to 6, from £500 per week.

Jackalberry Tented Bushcamp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Jackalberry Ridge, a luxurious tented camp on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, is a natural but sophisticated destination away from the every day anxiety of the city life. An opportunity of a lifetime to experience the rich and diverse wildlife in the world, visit the famous Kruger National Park literally from your doorstep.

Enjoy an exceptional African bush experience and give your family memories that will last a life time. Sleeps up to 6, from £200 per week.

Houseboat Peniche, Avignon, France
Discover the Provence in an original way and enjoy an unforgettable holiday on a luxurious houseboat. Located in the Rhône River only a few steps away from the most interesting sights in Provence, you are less than five km from Avignon centre. The houseboat is luxurious and tastefully decorated for your comfort, fully equipped with air conditioning and a swimming pool on the sun deck. Sleeps up to 4, from £945 per week.

A Traditional British Whitsun Weekend…

The Roundhouse, Barnstaple, Devon
There can be a no more elegant or luxurious way to enjoy the splendour of North Devon than from the comfort of a Combrew Farm holiday cottage. These spacious cottages have been skilfully converted from 19th Century stone built barns and are set in beautiful enclosed gardens.

All of the cottages are located on a peaceful, rural, 130 acre working farm with every facility you would expect, including an adventure play area, outdoor tennis court, nearby woodland walk and a fantastic indoor heated swimming pool with spa, fitness room, sauna and solarium. Sleeps up to 9, from £525 per week.

Ashover Cottage, Matlock, Peak District
Relax and enjoy a tranquil holiday or find adventure on the doorstep, the options are endless in the Peak District. Ashover cottages cater for two to 18 guests in three cottages, each fully equipped for your stay with generous proportions and contemporary modern decor. Sleeps up to 6, from £460 per week.

Fronthill House, Port Isaac, Cornwall
Fronthill House is a spacious Edwardian villa, refurbished to reflect the expectations of modern living while preserving all aspects of a Cornish house by the coast. With its commanding views of the sea and surrounding hills, it is an ideal base from which to explore the wonders of Cornwall.

Fronthill House has a beautiful beach-house ambience and facilities include an open fire, wooden and slate floors and a bespoke chestnut kitchen. Sleeps up to 6, from £780 per week.

For more information, visit Holidaylettings.co.uk.

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Half term holiday highlights for Whitsun week