17 Jun 2014
Bag a bargain by booking next year's holidays at this year's prices with Blue Chip Holidays. The high end self catering specialist, which has over 1,000 properties across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, The Isle of Wight and Yorkshire, is opening its 2015 calendar for bookings at 2014 prices. Available for a limited time only, the vast majority of properties are being held at their current price until rises later this summer.
WHERE TO STAY?
1. DEVON
73 Brewhouse, an impressive two bedroom duplex apartment, situated within Plymouth's architecturally significant Grade 1 listed Royal William Yard, can be booked for three nights in 2015 at the 2014 price of £292. A peak week in August 2015, which will see the largest increases in pricing, can be booked for £1,008.
Renovated by the internationally renowned Urban Splash this stunning five-star apartment for four retains many significant original features including exposed stone walls, stunning timber ceilings and immense beams.
Its large open-plan living area comes with a ground level arched window that pours natural light into the room and provides impressive views out over the water. Wooden beams crown the room while stairs lead up to a separate mezzanine living space situated in the rafters. The two generous and beautifully furnished bedrooms have been stylishly finished with matching pure whites and natural woods that complement the apartment's impressive beams. For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.
2. CORNWALL
The Rigging, an exceptional, traditional, five-star white wash Cornish cottage for six set in the enchanting harbour village of Polperro, can be booked for three nights in 2015 at the 2014 price of £451. A week in August, which is set to see the largest rises in prices, can be booked at the 2014 price of £1,856.
The Rigging has a large living room with a stylish corner sofa, provincial French-style painted furniture and woodland views. Its large kitchen has been beautifully finished with hand-painted cabinetry, granite-finished worktops and the very latest in chic kitchen appliances. It also has an attractive, large kitchen table for six where family meals and celebratory feasts can be enjoyed. Upstairs, over the two upper floors, are three bedrooms, each with views over woodland. For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.
3. SOMERSET
Located in the serene Somerset hamlet of Mill Cross, Flycatchers Lodge, a stunning luxury eco-lodge for eight guests, set at the foot of the Quantock Hills, can be booked for three nights in 2015 at the 2014 price of £422. For breaks in August, which are always the most expensive weeks of the year, seven nights can be booked at the 2014 price of £1,726 until the new 2015 prices are published.
Situated in a nature enthusiast's paradise with badgers, foxes, bats, and a diverse range of birds, this beautifully finished five-star house overlooks a lake where dragonflies, mayflies, otters and a wide variety of wildfowl can be spotted. Guests can fish for trout and carp, or simply spend time quietly enjoying the surrounding environment.
As well as having access to local riding stables, Flycatchers invites guests to bring along their bikes for the myriad of local trails. Visitors looking to minimise their carbon footprint can arrange collection from Taunton train station. For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.
4. DORSET
Lavish yourself in luxury at Lavender Cottage situated in the picturesque village of Sutton Poyntz, near Weymouth. This charming four-star platinum stone cottage, which sleeps six, can be booked for three nights in 2015 at the 2014 price of £335. A week in August, traditionally the most expensive period for week breaks, is currently available at the 2014 price of £1,421.
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. ISLE OF WIGHT
Book your 2015 break at 2014 prices and stay in Palmerston House within a stylish hidden Hill Fort on the Isle of Wight. Three nights for six can be booked from just £335, while a week in August can be booked from £1,595.
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 take children.
Sitting proud on its perimeter is Palmerston House, a luxurious five-star duplex property for six, characterised by impressive brick barrel ceilings and large airy rooms. As well as character rich 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. 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
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 1,000 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.
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 standards set by Blue Chip Holidays, accredited by VisitEngland.