HF Holidays, the UK's largest walking and leisure activity holiday organisation, has reopened two of its Country Houses – West Lulworth House in Dorset and Holnicote House at Selworthy in Exmoor – following extensive refurbishment.

Over the winter, the company has updated every bedroom at both properties and undertaken work in the public areas.

At West Lulworth House – enjoying a stunning location with the best views in Lulworth, overlooking the cove in the middle of the dramatic Jurassic coastline – the decor is modern and quirky with a fresh coastal theme that is echoed through the bedrooms.  In addition, a second public lounge has been created and there is also a permanent marquee which will be in place until the orangery is built later in the year.

Over at Holnicote Country House – situated in the heart of a 12,500 acre estate in the Exmoor National Park – each bedroom has been given its own style with rustic furniture being set against a fresh colour scheme of soft greens or calming blues and greys.

Situated in prime walking areas, both country houses are the bases for a range of guided walking and leisure activity holidays as well as country house breaks for independent travellers.  In addition, the country houses offer sociable activities/entertainment each evening for guests.

On the guided walking holidays, for example, there's a choice of up to three guided walks to suit ability and they are graded Easier, Medium or Harder, depending on the walker's level of fitness. 

Prices for a three-night guided walking break start from £275 per person, twin-share, inclusive of full-board, the full programme of guided walks, transport to and from the walks, a sociable evening programme and the services of HF Holidays' walks leaders.

0845 470 7558, www.hfholidays.co.uk

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Editor's notes:

• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society arranging walking, outdoor and leisure activity holidays for 50,000 people each year (for non-members, a £5 associate fee is payable per holiday).
• Options range from guided walking breaks in Britain to challenging ascents Worldwide.  The leisure activities range includes art, music, literature and mind-and-body holidays.
• HF Holidays is the recommended walking holiday partner of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity (ramblers.org.uk), and supports the work of the Ramblers through membership initiatives and charitable donations.
• HF Holidays has 19 Country Houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays' walks leaders are passionate about walking and keen to share their experience with guests (after passing a rigorous selection course).
•  HF Holidays is committed to Responsible Tourism, contributing to environmental projects around the UK – such as footpath maintenance – through its Pathways Fund and supporting local Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue teams as well as charities in Kenya and South Africa.
• Voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.  Also Best Large Short Break Operator 2011 and 2012.
• In recent research carried out by Which?, HF Holidays achieved Recommended Provider Status for the second successive year.
• HF Holidays is a member of ABTOT and is ATOL protected.