Whether it's family fun over half term, a romantic break over the bank holiday weekend or simply an escape from everyday life, Four Pillars Hotels has something for everyone this May.  With a collection of six delightful hotels set in some of Britain's loveliest locations - Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds - Four Pillars Hotels offers stays from just £34.50 per person per night including bed and breakfast throughout May, plus children stay and eat breakfast for free*.

With the prospect of longer and warmer days, May is the ideal time for a UK short break and historic Oxford is the perfect base.  Four Pillars Hotels offer a choice of properties in the area including the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, just a short walk from the centre of the historic city, and Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel set in wonderful parkland on the River Thames. Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel and Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel are also perfectly placed to explore this wonderful part of the country - with typically quaint Cotswold market towns on your doorstep and beautiful countryside for walking, cycling or just admiring the scenery.  Meanwhile, the city itself sees the return of the popular Oxford Beach opening on the 24th May - just in time for the May half term - and giving visitors a taste of the seaside in the middle of England!  Free to visitors, the 'beach' is lined with palm trees and deckchairs to relax in and visitors can also enjoy everything from BBQs and ice-cream to beach games and sunbathing all situated in the Oxford Castle Quarter.  

Further afield, Four Pillars Hotels offer two further stylish properties.  The Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, set in over 30 acres of stunning parkland with its own arboretum, is conveniently close to Bristol and ideal for those looking for a luxury country house style break.  The contemporary Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel offers a fantastic range of leisure facilities to suit all ages.  Set on its own lake with surrounding woodlands to explore, there is a diverse range of water sports on offer nearby in the Cotswold Water Park plus the hotel's fantastic Spa 6 for pampering.  In addition to the hotel bedrooms, this property also offers luxury self-catering apartments which combine the flexibility of a self-catering holiday with the convenience of the hotel's facilities on site. Prices start from £82.50 per apartment, per night***.

For full details and conditions on Four Pillars Hotels' breaks throughout May, or to book, please visit:

www.four-spring.co.uk or call 0800 374 692.

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Notes to Editors

*Rates listed are on a bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast basis as stated and are per person, per night, based on two people sharing a standard room for a minimum of two nights. On certain dates, rates are available for one night stays. Rates are available Friday – Sunday from 1 March 2014 to 30June 2014 as well as being available throughout the Easter Holidays and May Half Term. For bookings on these offers, full prepayment for the stay is required at time of booking and will be non-refundable and non-transferable. Fully flexible rates are also available, see our online booking system or call our Central Reservations. If you depart early, you will not receive a credit or refund for the unused nights. Rates are subject to promotional room availability and are only available on selected dates. Applicable to new bookings only.Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

**Children stay and eat breakfast for free: Based on a maximum of two children sharing their parents' room and also includes complimentary breakfast. For children up to 12 years old, a charge of £5 per night will be made when dinner is taken. For 13-16 year olds dinner will be charged as taken. Children aged four and under will not be charged for dinner.

***Self-Catering Breaks

Rates are valid for the dates shown. One bedroom apartments will accommodate a maximum of two people and the two bedroom apartments will accommodate a maximum of four people. Rates are subject to promotional room availability. Applicable to new bookings only.Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Separate terms apply for self-catering breaks.

See www.four-spring.co.uk for full terms and conditions.

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For further press information or images, please contact:

Lucy Mayes at Hume Whitehead Ltd - 0845 498 9985 / lucy@humewhitehead.co.uk 

About Four Pillars Hotels:

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, Four Pillars Hotels operates six predominantly four star hotels in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire with an inventory of over 900 rooms.  The company's operating philosophy is that it “does the simple things well” – essentially a no-fuss approach to quality hospitality offering comprehensive facilities together with swift and friendly service at competitive rates.  Four Pillars Hotels are located in Witney, The Cotswolds, Oxford, and south Gloucestershire.  For reservations, please access the website at www.four-pillars.co.uk.