Blue Chip Holidays is offering savings of up to 20% on Autumn and Winter holidays from now until 21 December.  Hundreds of 4 and 5 star properties are available in the sale across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.  Three nights are also discounted by 10%.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

 

WHERE TO STAY?

1. Dartmouth, Devon - Save £81

Stay in one of the country’s most significant historic buildings, located in Dartmouth.  This Grade I listed, former 17th century merchant’s house welcomes guests and their pets with its richly carved and moulded frieze, where cherubs’ heads peak out from twisting foliage, populated by musicians, soldiers and monsters’ heads.

 

Divided into two four star platinum graded apartments, connected by a novel twisting newel oak staircase, these unique retreats can be booked from £373 for seven nights in November or December, saving £81.

 

Merchants Rest, the stylish first floor apartment for three, retains many significant original features including one of the finest examples of a Charles I plaster ceiling in the country, festooned with cherubs and intricate mouldings.

 

Merchants Rise, its sister apartment, set out over the two upper floors has original features that include a historic fire place, plank and muntin screening, and mullion windows that still bear the charred scars from the flames that nearly destroyed the building. 

 

Sleeping up to five this beautiful apartment, which has a splendid en-suite master bedroom spanning the entire top floor, can be booked from £398 in the sale, saving £87.  As well as a second en-suite bedroom, a beautifully finished kitchen with high gloss units and a dining area, Merchants Rise has a separate living room with views out over one of the oldest streets in Dartmouth.

 

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

 

2.  Isle Of Wight - Save £87

Stay in a stylish hidden Hill Fort on the Isle of Wight and save £87 on seven nights in November or December, when a week costs just £398.  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 place to visit this Winter.

 

Sitting proud on its perimeter is Palmerston House, a luxurious duplex property for six, characterised by impressive brick barrel ceilings and large airy rooms.  As well as character features harking back to its time as part of the fort, Palmerston House has access to stunning landscaped rooftop gardens; the only ones of their kind on a Grade I listed building in the country.  Deep link to Palmerston House: http://bit.ly/1   02GhxF

 

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

3. Dorset - Save £87
 

Lavish yourself in luxury at Lavender Cottage in Dorset this Autumn and Winter.

 

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 November or December £398, saving £87.

 

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: http://bit.ly/10ZLnva

 

4. Dartmoor - Save £560

Ludbrook Manor, a private and spectacularly well-appointed country house on the edge of Dartmoor, is offering prospective Lords and Ladies of the manor the ideal rural retreat to share with friends and family.  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 in the Autumn sale from £1,870, saving £196.  Week breaks cost from £2,376 during November and December, saving £560 – that’s under £19 per person per night.  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  to book.  Deep link: http://bit.ly/H3XUt7

5. South Devon - Save £285

For slightly smaller groups Stowford Manor, which sleeps 12, is an impressive Grade II 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 is 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 November and up until 14th December a week can be booked from £1,225, saving £285. Three nights can be booked from £968, saving £100.  Call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  to book.  Deep link: http://bit.ly/1fZRoD1

6. Padstow, Cornwall - Save £227

With 90 square metres of estuary facing terrace and breath-taking panoramic views across to Rock, The Penthouse at Padstow is an impressive fourth floor pad that takes some beating for style, finish and location. 

 

Every aspect of this sumptuous Penthouse has been designed to make the most of its enviable elevated position overlooking the charming Camel Estuary and the popular village of Rock. 

 

This outstanding million pound pet-friendly penthouse for six has three large bedrooms, a state of the art kitchen, large living room and a great dining area.  Perched above the pretty fishing port of Padstow, The Penthouse at Padstow can be booked in the Autumn and Winter sale for a week £983, saving £227.  Three nights can be booked from £778, saving £79.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

 

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

 

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 800 four and five star properties across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and The Isle of Wight. 

 

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.