In less than two weeks tennis fever will grip the nation and young or old we'll be backing the Brits and unearthing our tennis kit.  Blue Chip Holidays, which specialises in high-end self catering holidays in the South West, has a good selection of properties with access to courts, many of which have been discounted by up to 20 per cent over the Wimbledon Championships.

Host your own tennis tournament

Stowford Manor, which sleeps 12, is an impressive Grade II listed six bedroom property set in its own grounds close to Dartmoor.  Perfect for large family gatherings, it has its own grass lawn tennis court, which means you can hold your own tournament to shadow that of Wimbledon. Take Pimms on the lawn, sample strawberries and cream with fruit from the gardens, and enjoy and egg and cress sandwiches made from a choice of chicken or duck eggs collected on site.

Finished to a high standard, this fantastic property melds character features with modern taste.  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 huge living room, which comes with a full entertainment package, there is separate play room with flatscreen TV, DVD player, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, so you can catch up on all the twists and turns of Championship. 

The house has a fantastic dining room for 12 and an entrance hall large enough to dance and reel the night away; it even has its own organ.  It has a state of the art kitchen with breakfast bar and its own log burning stove to keep you cosy while you cook.  Upstairs, the sumptuous bedrooms are luxurious and large, and the bathrooms are a real delight – especially those with plunging roll-top baths.

When you're not playing tennis the house has a large lawned garden with a barbeque, patio table and chairs, and plenty of space for other outdoor sports and games.

Seven nights over the first week of Wimbledon can be booked from £2,066, saving £486; three nights can be booked from £1,541, saving £255.  A week over the second week of Wimbledon can be booked from £2,454, saving £579. 

Glebe House Cottages near Holsworthy, North Devon, is a collection of seven four-star rated, pet-friendly, early 19th Century listed cottages each with access to the on-site all-weather tennis court.  Set in 5 acres of formal gardens and established woodland this idyllic location is ideal for young children to explore in while adults find their own quiet spot to relax.

Onsite facilities include a heated outdoor pool, a children's play area, laundry room, games room, and an evening bar, which is available on request.  In addition, warm, fresh bread, croissants and pain au chocolat can be ordered as part of a breakfast basket each morning.  A range of freshly cooked meals and matching wines are also available on request.  

Nearby are Bude's award-winning beaches, the sweeping North Cornwall coast, and the Ruby Country's range of walking, cycling, and horse riding routes, plus a selection of fishing locations on the doorstep.

Little Barn, a pretty stone-built cottage that sleeps six, has been reduced by £177 to £774 for a week from 28 June.  Inside it has an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area as well as three bedrooms including a double bedroom and two twin bedrooms.  As with the other cottages on site, cots and highchairs are available to guests alongside baby changing mats, children's bedding, buckets, spades and windbreaks.   

Poacher, which sleeps five in three bedrooms, comes with a four-poster bed in the master bedroom, and an indulgent double Jacuzzi bath.  During the first week of Wimbledon this pretty cottage has been reduced by £137 down to £607.  Over the second week, starting on 28 June, seven nights can be booked from £774, saving £177. Gamekeeper, which sleeps four and is available for week from 28 June, has been reduced by £155 to £682.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk  Deep link: Glebe House Cottages

Overlooking Hallsands in the stunning setting of the South Hams, 1 Garden Apartment is a beautifully finished holiday retreat perched on the cliffs above Start Bay. Part of the impressive Prospect House development, this attractive apartment for four has been superbly finished with a beachside theme throughout. 

In addition to having access to an all-weather tennis court, the apartment has access to the sheltered communal gardens and the on-site heated swimming pool.  Sitting directly on the South Coast path, guests can wander down to the unspoilt beach of Hallsands for a day on the beach or for a welcome dip after a strenuous work out on the court.

Seven nights over the final week of Wimbledon can be booked from £741, saving £169.   

No. 7 Prospect House, a faultlessly finished four-star apartment for four with stunning views out over the sea, and with access to the same facilities as 1 Garden Apartment, is available over the last week of the Championship.  Seven nights over the final week of Wimbledon can be booked from £824, saving £189.

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

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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

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.