HF Holidays News Release – 28 April 2021

HF HOLIDAYS GET READY TO RE-OPEN THEIR UK COUNTRY PROPERTIES ON 17 MAY 2021

EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS HF HOLIDAYS PLAN A RETURN TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH THEIR UK WALKING & ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS IN TIME FOR NATIONAL WALKING MONTH

May is an exciting month for walking; not only is it National Walking Month and the perfect time to get outside and explore the British countryside, but it also sees leading walking holidays tour operator HF Holidays get ready to re-open its 17 UK country properties and begin its programme of guided and self-guided walking holidays.

In anticipation of this long-awaited return to operations, HF Holidays have been running a range of UK Guided Day Walks since 12 April for walkers to join which will continue to run until 16 May 2021. The Day Walks have been a fantastic way to re-engage with HF Holidays members and guests, as well as welcome new walkers, and a perfect opportunity during National Walking Month to experience a guided walk with an HF Holidays on a wide range of walks. Walkers can choose from mountain climbs, moorland rambles and coastal walks, all of which start and end at an HF Holidays country house throughout England and Wales.

HF Holidays country houses are in stunning rural locations, tailormade for walking with Boot & Drying Rooms and the ideal choice for a safe staycation in the UK, all have been accredited by the We're Good to Go initiative set out by Visit Britain.

HF Holidays have made every effort to increase their holiday season and product range for guests. The challenges of a late opening and limited availability during 2021 peak months, has prompted the tour operator to ensure their European and UK holidays for 2022 are available, and have been ready to book since early March 2021, months earlier than usual. They have also extended their UK walking season by an average of 6 weeks with country houses now closing in November and December with an added Winter programme.

There has been an increase to the UK walking programme over the last year, with 9 added UK Trails and Island Hopping holidays offering guests the chance to explore remote islands of Scotland and explore new guided trails in locations such as Shropshire - with a unique route to HF Holidays, The Best of Causeway Coast, UK Three Peaks Plus, Snowdonia Way and Best of Anglesey Coast Path.

In addition to new product, HF Holidays have introduced a new guided walking style 'Tread Lightly' which makes the most of the wonderful walking areas surrounding HF country houses. All walks start and end at their front doors with no need for any road transfers.  Transport-free itineraries have been a necessary Covid-19 change to guided walking and have proven very popular with guests and provided new walking routes to explore.

BOOKING WITH CONFIDENCE WITH HF HOLIDAYS

As an award-winning Tour Operator with over 100 years' experience, HF Holidays understand the importance of trust and assurance for guests when making any booking or travel arrangement.  Guests can book with confidence with the knowledge that their money is protected, as all HF Holidays' trips without flights are protected by ABTOT, and by ATOL for holidays with flights. In addition, if for any reason HF Holidays has to cancel a holiday, guests will be able to transfer to another date or holiday without an additional charge. New flexibility enables guests to defer or transfer a UK holiday free of charge up to 14 days prior to departure*.

This assurance, as well as their Best Price Guarantee and 24/7 support and emergency contact service, is why members and guests continue to feel safe and secure when travelling with HF Holidays, which is ever evident in accolades such as the recent FEEFO Platinum award and the WHICH recommended provider award, of which HF Holidays has been recognised for in the last 3 years.

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Download a copy of the new brochure: https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/brochure

 2022 EARLY BOOKING OFFERS
SAVE UP TO £125 PER PERSON ON UK WALKING

Choose from our various Guided Waking Holiday options, led by an experienced guide, or explore yourself on a Self-Guided Walking Break.

BOOK NOW FOR 2022: ENDS 30 JUNE 2021

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Notes to Editor:

Contact: Hannah Garcia, PR & Partnerships, hannahgarcia@hfholidays.co.uk

• All prices correct at time of going to press
• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is the largest UK travel Co-operative Society.
• HF Holidays has 17 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all tailor-made for outdoor pursuits, with Boot and Drying Rooms, as well as Discovery Points with mapped routes, guidebooks, and local walks directions for independent walkers to use.
• Sociability is at the heart of every HF Holiday.
• Most HF walking holidays are led by a team of volunteer leaders
• HF holidays are ideal for solo travellers, couples, or small groups.
• Families have an exclusive programme of holidays available, during the school holidays.
• Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings.
• Guests do not need to be a member of the HF Holidays Co-operative in order to join their holidays; all are welcome.
• HF Holidays are suitable for all fit and active adults including solo travellers, couples or small groups. There are also some dedicated UK holidays for families with children. Guests travel as part of larger group, making them a great way to meet and socialise with new people. Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings
• The HF Holidays Pathways Fund provides assisted holidays to those who could not otherwise afford one. In addition, since 1998, the fund has helped to protect and improve the countryside where HF Holidays' guests walk. This is achieved through generous donations from HF Holidays' members and guests.
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: British Travel Awards Silver Small Best Special Interest Holiday Company 2020, Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours 2020, Silver Travel Awards Best Activity Tour Operator 2020, AWTE Company of the Year 2019, Feefo Platinum Service Award in 2019, 2020 & 2021, Which? Recommended Provider status for 2018 - 2020; Staycation Award for Family Friendly Venue 2019, Telegraph Travel Awards Runner Up 2019, voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected. 
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