Blue Chip Holidays is offering savings of up to £1,280 on breaks up to 05 April.  Hundreds of 4 and 5 star properties are available in the March sale across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Weeks are discounted by up to 20% while three nights are discounted by up to 15%.

 

WHERE TO STAY?

 

1. North Devon

Lake House – save up to £153 – under £70pp

Lake House, a beguilingly beautiful, traditional North Devon thatched cottages with five bedrooms, an enclosed garden, rural views and its own lake, can be booked for a week in March from £674, saving £153, while three nights can be booked from £610, saving £97.

 

This impressive pet friendly country retreat sleeps ten and is just six miles from the Blue Flag beach at Westward Ho! 

 

Set within an idyllic countryside setting this striking property has an enviable location hidden well away from the outside world.  Children can roam free within the enclosed patio, lawn and garden, and enjoy views over the lake, stocked with carp for keen fishermen, women, lads and lasses.

 

As well as being within striking distance of the fabulous North Devon coastline, its miles of soft sandy beaches and surf, and England’s largest network of sand dunes at Braunton Burrows, Exmoor is only an hour away.  For kids The Milky Way Adventure Park, North Devon’s largest indoor adventure play area, is close by festooned with assault courses, slides, and shows.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

 

2. Dartmoor

Ludbrook Manor - save up to £1,280 – under £200pp

Ludbrook Manor, a private and spectacularly well-appointed country house on the edge of Dartmoor, is offering an ideal rural retreat to share with friends and family this March.  Providing a boutique hotel feel, yet with all the advantages of going self catered, this impressive, recently renovated period home for eighteen dates back to the 9th century.  Steeped in history, it has its own folly tower, stained glass windows and mosaic crest belonging to The Kelly Clan.  

After a day out on the moors guests can return for a dip in the indoor heated pool or the hot tub.  If you have any energy left you can challenge friends to a game of tennis on the floodlit court, or walks around the eight acres of land including three acres of woodland and its own field for a game of rugger – post included.

 
Short breaks of three nights can be booked from £3,508, saving £688.  Week breaks can be booked from £5,385, saving £1,280.  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  to book.  Deep link: Ludbrook Manor

 

3. Isle Of Wight

The Well House – save up to £131 – under £75pp

Stay in a stylish hidden Hill Fort on the Isle of Wight and save £131 on seven nights in March, when a week costs just £582. Three nights can be booked from £441, saving £69.  Built in 1863 Golden Hill Fort's imposing fortified structure rises sixty meters above the North West coast of the Isle of Wight.  Hidden by a grassy moat that disguises the structure as hill, this secret fort is a great base from which to explore the Island.

 

Sitting proud on its Eastern edge is The Well House, a luxurious five star property for eight, characterised by impressive brick barrel ceilings, large airy rooms and a one off illuminated, glass covered well.  As well as character features harking back to its time as part  of the fort, The Well House has access to stunning landscaped rooftop gardens that are the only ones of their kind on a Grade I listed building in the country.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

4. Dorset
Lavender Cottage – save up to £87 – under £70pp
Lavish yourself in luxury at Lavender Cottage in Dorset this March. Situated in the picturesque village of Sutton Poyntz, near Weymouth, this charming 4-star platinum stone cottage sleeps six and can be booked for a week in March from £398, saving £87. Three nights can be booked from £304, saving £46

 

In keeping with the era of the property many character features are in evidence including two open fireplaces, a wood burner, ornate coving, oak floor, parquet flooring and stone flags.  Lavished with little touches throughout including Egyptian cotton sheets in all bedrooms; luxury towels; period pieces of furniture; Farrow and Ball paint and William Morris wallpaper, Lavender Cottage brings together period charm with modern luxury perfectly.

 

Part of Blue Chip Holidays’ Fabulous for Families range, this pet friendly property has two living rooms, both with great entertainment packages.  The main living room comes with a flatscreen 3D TV, DVD player, iPod docking station with radio, Wi-Fi and Playstation 3 with games.  The snug comes with a flatscreen TV, a Wii games console and a selection of board games, books and DVDs.  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  to book.  Deep link: Lavender Cottage

 

5. South Devon

Stowford Manor – save up to £285 – under £105pp

Stowford Manor, which sleeps 12, is an impressive Grade II, five-star, six bedroom property set in its own grounds close to Dartmoor, Bigbury-on-sea and Bantham. 

 

Finished to a high standard this fantastic property melds character features with modern taste beautifully.  Alongside period fireplaces, intricate plasterwork, ceiling roses and an amazing stained glass window of Sir Francis Drake, are snazzy modern furnishings and conveniences such as Wi-Fi internet access. 

 

In addition to the chic living room, separate play room and fantastic dining room, Stowford Manor has a state of the art kitchen with its own log fire to keep you cosy while you cook.  The bedrooms are all luxurious and large, and the bathrooms are a real delight – especially those with plunging roll-top baths.

 

Outside is a large lawned garden with a barbeque, patio table and chairs. There’s even a lawned tennis court and there’s plenty of space for outdoor sports and games.

 

Throughout March and up 05 April a week can be booked from £1,225, saving £285. Three nights can be booked from £918, saving £150.  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  to book.  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1fZRoD1

 

6. Fowey, Cornwall

Farthings - save up to £153 – under £115pp

Farthings, an enchanting 200 year cottage overlooking Readymoney Cove near Fowey in Cornwall, can be booked for a week in March from just £674, saving £153

 

This stunning four bedroom cottage for six is situated in a tiny hamlet with just seven other houses and sits above an secluded sandy bay with its own swimming platform 20 metres off shore. 

 

Inside, Farthings has a beautiful open plan living, dining and kitchen area on the first floor, which has double doors that open up onto a balcony overlooking the secluded beach below.  A lovely wood burning stove keeps guest toasty and warm at night, and the flatscreen TV, DVD player and iPod sound system helps to entertain in the brief moments away from the beach.   The bedrooms reflect the unique shape of this pretty cottage and even include a special children’s bedroom for one.

 

Outside, Farthings has a hot and cold outdoor shower and an enclosed courtyard that acts as a brilliant sun trap.  It has good access to the National Trust Coastal Path and to Fowey town centre and can be booked from £509 for three nights, saving £80.  Deep link: Farthings  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk to book.
 

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Notes to Editor:

 

For further Blue Chip Holidays information, contact Ewan Davy on 01803 881025 or 07792 625645. Email: ewan.davy@bluechipholidays.co.uk

 

About Blue Chip Holidays

 

For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

 

Set up in 2000, Blue Chip Holidays has become a leading force in high quality self catering with over 900 four and five star properties across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, The Isle of Wight, Somerset and Wales. 

 

Ranging from Devon cottages and Cornish retreats to luxury self catering coastal houses, apartments and barn conversions, Blue Chip Holidays aims to provide a wide selection of stunning self catering properties to suit all tastes.  The collection includes pet friendly accommodation, family friendly accommodation, child friendly accommodation, accessible accommodation and more unusual properties such as converted chapels, eco retreats, and even sumptuous reclaimed shipwrecks. 

 

Many properties have a range of onsite facilities such as pools, hot tubs, indoor games rooms, gyms, and children’s play rooms.  Each is chosen for its stunning location, amazing coastal or rural views or hi-spec interior, and each is reviewed to ensure they meet the high standard set by Blue Chip Holidays.