Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club is a championship course in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, enjoy an office day like no other with our corporate packages. The Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club offers great 12 month corporate golf membership packages, which offers the ideal play to build business relationships with both clients and colleagues. Escape the office and boardroom meetings for the 120 acre championship golf course, create a memorable meeting for all involved and have a great time too.

Our 12 month corporate membership packages are the perfect excuse to mix business with pleasure, read below to see the full benefits for you, your clients and your employees.

platinum package

£1000 EX VAT

• 8 rounds per month
• 8 range tokens per month
• Preferential rates on corporate golf days
• Corporate accommodation rates
• 10% off gym membership for employees
• 10% off spa treatments for employees
• Offers and promotions
• 2020 renewal at 2019 prices

platinum+ package

£1663 EX VAT

• Includes all of the Platinum Package
• 4 buggy hires per month
• Golf hole sponsorship

Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club is perfectly located and easily accessible, being only 30 minutes outside of York city in Pocklington. So no matter where you are in the area, you and your employees can benefit from one of our great corporate membership packages.

With the corporate accommodation rates, you can relax in luxury in one of our beautiful, self-catering two storey lodges or luxury hotel rooms. Soak in the surrounded views of our 120 acre championship course, either from the floor to ceiling windows, or a private hot tub.

Take advantage of your discounts and indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment at our Tranquillity Spa Lodge, where our fully trained therapists offer a wide range of treatments to ease those aching muscles after a long day of golf.

Perhaps you’d like to work off any extra energy in The Box Gym, which has everything you need for a full body workout.

Or opt to indulge yourself and your business associates with a meal and drink from our Glasshouse Restaurant, which boasts wide reaching views of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Contact our team today for more information about our 12 month corporate golf membership packages, email us on golf@darwinbusiness.co.uk

Enjoy an evening of fine tasting gin from Hooting Gin Distillery combined with delicious appetizers from our own talented Chef’s. The Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club invites you to a night of gin tasting surrounded by the stunning Yorkshire Wolds in Pocklington. Partnering with the Hooting Owl Distillery, you’ll be in for a great evening of delicious gins on offer from a selection of 4 Tour de Yorkshire gins, and one signature gin available for the night.

Join us at The KP Resort on Saturday 11th May at 7:30pm for our gin tasting night, where you’ll receive a G&T on arrival, before embarking on the journey of 5 gins paired with their own appetizers. Enjoy a fresh gin with each nibble, from starter to dessert, and ending your night on a platter of wonderful Yorkshire cheese.

have you booked your table?

Book a table with us on Saturday 11th May at 7:30pm for a fun night with friends.

Call us direct on 01759 303090.

The night is £25 per person, and full payment is required on booking.

Book your table, indulge in a selection of the finest Hooting Owl’s gin, paired with delicious appetizers from our talented chef’s, and you can even buy a bottle of your favourite gin from the night at the end of the evening.

about kilnwick percy resort & golf club

Surrounded by 180 acres of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club offers luxury holiday and short breaks in Pocklington, boasting first class facilities and luxury accommodation.

Enjoy a full holiday in our self-catering, two storey lodges, which boast fully fitted kitchens, sumptuous sofas and comfy king size beds. Our floor to ceiling windows showcase the stunning nature that surrounds you, including our impeccable 120 acre, championship golf course.

Visit our Pro Shop to book your tee time and get everything you could need for a round of golf, including shoes, clothes and clubs. If you’re looking for a full body workout, The Box Gym will have everything you need, from a wide range of cardio machines, to a large free weights area, so you can personalise your workout to your needs.

For some complete relaxation, head to our Tranquillity Spa Lodge where our fully trained therapists offer a wide range of Aromatherapy Associates treatments, from full body massages, to refreshing facials. You can also indulge in a luxury manicure from our range of Jessica Nail treatments, and enjoy our outdoor Nordic Spa facilities, which includes a hot tub, swim spa and barrel sauna’s.

Enjoy a delicious meal at our Glasshouse Restaurant, where you can indulge in sizzling steaks, mouth-watering burgers and a range of vegetarian options. Then sit back on our outdoor decking with a drink from our fully stocked bar, while soaking up the unrivalled view around you.

Book your holiday to the Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club today

Signatures Restaurant turns 10 years old this year, come and celebrate with us by enjoying mouth-watering meals and perfectly paired wines

Join us on Wednesday 22nd May, from 7pm, when you can enjoy a night of endless courses of food and glasses of wine, all in celebration of Signatures 10 year anniversary. Owners Jimmy and Louise have partnered with Tanners Wines, to bring you an evening of culinary delights, perfectly matched with delicious wines.

Executive Chef Jimmy has created a menu with a French theme of 5 courses, in honour of the upcoming Tour De France competition. Meals on the menu vary, from traditional French onion soup to confit duck leg, as well as Coq Au Vin as a main, and a selection of classic French desserts to finish your evening off.

Partnering with Tanner wines means you will be delighted with a new glass of wine on each course, having perfectly matched each wine to each course, offering the best culinary experience for your taste buds. The wines will include a ripe, round wine of raspberry, in a silky Remi Benon, and a deliciously sweet, with a lemony kick, Muscat De St Jean De Minervois.

This Tour De France, food and wine pairing evening is sure to be hugely popular, so make sure to book your table as soon as you can to avoid missing out. There is a £10 per person deposit, with the night of food and wine being £49.95 per person.

a multi award-winning restaurant

Aberconwy Resort & Spa are proud to be the home of Signatures Restaurant, where owners Jimmy and Louise have created an award-winning establishment with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Over the 10 years, Signatures has won a number of awards, including 2AA Rosettes, being a recommended restaurant in the 2017 Michelin Guide, and Jimmy’s dessert creation ‘Study of Peach’ was featured in the Great British Cook Book. Signatures has also won the amazing Best Restaurant in Wales award for the last two years running.

Offering mouth-watering food all year round, Signatures is a firm favourite to visit in the local area, with Aberconwy Resort & Spa’s community of owners, and any number of foodies who travel all over the UK to sample the delicious creations from Jimmy, while enjoying the friendly service from Louise.

Don’t miss out on celebrating 10 years of culinary excellence at Signatures Restaurant. Book your table today by calling 01492 583513.

Ever wondered what a holiday at the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire, would be like? Well, we asked Instagram sensation Cockapoo Marley to help show you what it’s like to be on holiday with us at The KP Resort, from the start of your day to the activities you can get up to on park. Marley covered everything, and we’re sure she had a blast doing it too! Follow her holiday from start to finish in these heart-stoppingly adorable photos below.

Settle in with a cuppa to scroll this post, the pictures are worth it, we promise!

Start your day by popping into the Pro Shop to book your tee time and get all your golfing goodies. Then jump into a golf buggie and head out for a round of golf on our championship course (Marley is loving the golf buggie so much!)

After playing a morning of golf, head inside our Reception area to meet our friendly staff and enjoy a meal, with a refreshing drink from The Glasshouse Restaurant

Or maybe you’d like to start your day off in The Box Gym, which offers everything you could need for a full body workout

After all that activity on your holiday, you are fully deserving of a relaxing trip to our Tranquility Spa Lodge and outdoor Nordic Spa facilities (just look how relaxed Marley is!)

Retreat to the peacefulness of your holiday lodge, change into your swimming costume and jump straight in the hot tub (goggles and sunglasses optional, but Marley looks fantastic!)

Or spend your holiday lounging around in our wonderful two storey lodges, with full self-catering facilities, unrivalled views of the surrounding Yorkshire Wolds and king size beds (look at that view!)

At the end of each day you’re on holiday with us, relax in our comfortable beds and have a truly refreshing sleep, ready to go again the next day!

So as you can see from our photos, Marley had the time of her life at the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire, from relaxing in the spa and enjoying a drink at The Glasshouse, to working out in our gym and venturing out on to the golf course!

There really is so much to do on park at The KP, and as it’s only 30 minutes away from the historic city of York, there is so much to explore too! You will never run out of things to do and new places to discover.

Book your holiday to the Kilnwick Percy Resort in Yorkshire today and start enjoying your holiday now!

Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa has some brand new lodges ready from 20th April, all offering luxurious self-catering holidays in Somerset, take a sneak peek inside some of them and browse our images below.

Book your holiday at Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa and enjoy your escape to Somerset, our brand new lodges are available to book now for your Easter holiday!

We offer luxurious self-catering holidays, with fantastic 5 star facilities for all the family to enjoy, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Eden Spa offering Aromatherapy Associates treatments.

The children will love the Go Active+ programme, with activities such as archery, body zorbing, water walkerz, mini jet skis and even a rock climbing wall. The whole family will love the indoor entertainment area, complete with pool tables, a golf simulator and two lane bowling alley.

Indulge in a delicious meal from the Bistro Restaurant, which serves family favourites for all ages to get stuck in to! Then relax in our outdoor sitting area with a drink from our fully stocked bar, or opt for a delicious Costa Coffee while soaking up the sun and taking in the stunning views over the Mendip Hills and down to the Cheddar Reservoir.

Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa also offers holiday home ownership, so you can enjoy these spectacular views and fantastic facilities all year round, to find out more information call our dedicated team on 01745 858010, or talk to an advisor via our Live Chat service.

Gem Beeston is the fabulous lady behind the Instagram account @athomewithgem, and after recently staying with her friends at Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa we asked Gem some quick fire questions! Gem and her fiance, Dougie, run a property developing business together and document the process, along with her own beautiful home, over on Instagram. They have also recently launched a wonderful candle subscription service called Iggy Box Candles, which sends ethically made and natural candles to your door every month! They are definitely a talented duo!

Darwin Escapes have had a wonderful partnership with Gem over a couple of years, and we wanted to send her to Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa as one of the first people to stay in our beautiful 5 bed Sandringham lodges.

Gem, Dougie and a group of friends stayed with us in these popular lodges, took advantage of the on-park facilities and explored the local area during her weekend stay with us, have a read below about Gem’s thoughts…

• Describe your holiday in 5 words:
  Amazing, fun, exciting, relaxing, stress-free!
• What stood out to you most about your lodge?
  It was huge, so spacious and comfortable!! There were 8 of us staying in there and it didn’t feel like we were all in there at all… so much room and the lodge is so well equipped. It is also styled beautifully.
• What are your hints and tips for the local area? Norwich is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth a drive too. There is lots to see and do there. There is also some great local villages and walks. Plus lots of brilliant pubs and places to eat.
• What memory would you put on a postcard home?
  Absolutely our spa day! It was so relaxing and our massages were a real treat. The spa is beautiful.
• Rate our facilities on a scale of 1 to super-duper-fan-dabby-dosy:
  Super-super-fan-dabby-dosy. There is honestly so much to do on site, it’s brilliant. There were activities to do every day – archery, zorb balls, you name it, you can do it. The bar and the restaurant are fab. There is also a brilliant swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room! The lodge itself was really gorgeous, the interior is amazing and the hot tub was a real bonus!

Check out Gem’s Instagram page over at @athomewithgem, you will not be disappointed, she has a beautiful house and lots of knowledge about property developing, as well as Noah the gorgeous Havaneese dog, who will steal your heart with his cheeky, smiley face!

Why not book your holiday at Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa today to come and visit our brand new resort today!

At Darwin Escapes, we know and understand that dogs are part of the family

Without our canine-chums, there tends to be significantly less fun, affection and excitement! With this in mind, we have catered for dog owners across a number of our luxury holiday parks & lodge retreats by providing a range of pet-friendly accommodation. You can enjoy all the scenery and relaxation on offer, knowing that your best friend is also having a great time!

pet friendly holidays in Dorset

Anyone looking for pet friendly holidays in Dorset has plenty to choose from with Darwin Escapes thanks to our destination just outside Poole – Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat.

Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is also in Dorset and offers a number of pet-friendly lodges. Opened at the end of 2016, the retreat boasts luxury self catering accommodation with ovens, fridge freezers and all the utilities you would find at home. Set within the beautiful scenery of Holton Heath, the retreat is located within tranquil countryside – with many walks and adventures waiting for you and furry friend.  The park is surrounded by nature reserves, including the Morden Bog National Nature Reserve, the Holton Heath Nature Reserve, the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve and of course – Wareham Forest which has a popular circular walk popular with dog owners.

The Doggy Do Code

We’ve recently teamed up with Dorset Dogs, an organisation founded by local animal lovers who promote responsible dog ownership and dog friendly accommodation.

We encourage our holiday guests to adhere to their Doggy Do Code when exploring Dorset:

1. Do respect other visitors and keep your dog in sight
2. Do protect nesting birds on heaths, downs and wetlands. Keep to the paths and use a short lead from February to August
3. Do follow requests on signs
4. Do prevent your dog from chasing wildlife and farm animals
5. Do bag it and bin it (dog mess)
6. Do enjoy Dorset with your dog

We would like to emphasise point 6 – Do enjoy Dorset with your dog and make some memories that will last a lifetime!

Have a puppy-filled holiday with Darwin Escapes!

The Castle Bude offers an interesting day out where you can learn about the local history, view local art in the galleries and bask in the sun while admiring the stunning coastal views

Running alongside the Bude canal, this Grade II listed building will delight all with a fascinating day out. The Castle Bude is only a 15 minute car journey from our wonderful Sandymouth Holiday Resort, where you can holiday in our luxurious holiday homes and take advantage of our first class facilities.

The Castle Bude is open every day from 10am until 5pm, and is a free attraction to visit, where you can see local artists display their work in the gallery, learn local history in the Heritage Centre and enjoy delicious meals and outstanding views in Café Limelight.

the heritage centre

The centre is home to a number of artefacts, which would help to bring the varied and rich history of Bude to life for all. There are a wide range of exhibitions available to view, where you can discover more about the world famous Cornish geology, or view the amazing collection of Bude railway memorabilia and nostalgia. There are also fun interactive displays to entertain the children, as well as exhibitions on local naval and military history.

exhibitions

The Heritage Centre is divided into themed exhibitions, which represent certain key elements of the cultural heritage in Bude’s history. We’ve listed only a few of the exhibitions below, with a brief overview of what they focus on.

• Sir Goldsworthy Gurney – Sir Gurney built The Castle Bude in 1830 and is often referred to as Cornwall’s ‘forgotten genius’. Although he was a trained surgeon, Gurney actually excelled as an inventor, scientist and engineer, he invented a completely new system of lighting in the 1800’s. He injected a stream of oxygen into an oil flame, this method was known as ‘Bude Light’ and was used in Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and even the Houses of Parliament. Learn more about this extraordinary man in the exhibition.
• Shipwrecks – Cornwall has a history of shipwrecks over the decades, this exhibitions focuses on Bude’s coast and includes its most famous wreck, the Bencoolen, which wrecked in 1862 on Summerleaze Beach. Try your hand at navigating the treacherous waters of Bude by using the interactive model
• The English Civil War – Learn how Bude played a key role in Cornwall’s history during the Civil War, and see the copied and beautifully coloured costumes from that time period. You’ll also learn more about the ‘Cornish Giant’, a man named Anthony Payne, who was crucial in the 1643 Battle of Stamford Hill. The battle lasted an incredible 10 hours, with the Royalists defeating the much larger Parliamentarians, this win secured Cornwall for the King during the war.

Visit The Castle Bude for a wonderful day out filled with interesting facts, outstanding exhibitions and beautiful artwork in the galleries to view. Head to the Café Limelight in the conservatory, where you can enjoy some warming food and drinks, as well as some breathtaking views of Summerleaze Beach.

Holiday breaks at Sandymouth Holiday Resort are ideal for exploring the local area of Bude, and further into North Cornwall. You can enjoy the wonderful accommodation on offer, the outstanding coastal views and take full advantage of the first class facilities. Our facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a wonderful entertainments programme and a full Go Active programme, including archery, body zorbing, mini jet skis and waterwalkerz.

There is so much more to explore at Sandymouth, so why not book your holiday getaway now and start planning?

Explore Surrey from Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat this Easter and get stuck into all the activities on offer in the region and the Easter Hunt on park. Located in the heart of Surrey, Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat is the ideal location to base yourself while exploring the local area, whether that be the stunning countryside of Surrey itself or the bustling capital city of London, just a 50 minute train journey away.

Tilford Woods will be hosting a fun Easter Hunt, see if you can find all the bunny’s and chicks throughout the park and fill your Easter Hunt worksheet in to get a little prize at the end! For your Easter Hunt worksheet, visit our friendly reception staff.

easter farm festival

When: 20th April / Where: Whiteley Village (KT12 4DH)

The annual festival is ideal for all ages of the family, with activities including horse and cart rides, face painting, the mini mobile farm filled with animals to meet, an impressive falconry display, and of course the traditional Easter egg hunt to join in with too. There will also be a variety of traditional fair stalls to browse around too.

easter holiday fun

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Hobbledown

Enjoy the fantastic Easter activities at Hobbledown, including The Easter Egg puppet show, arts and crafts at the Creation Station, plenty of animal feedings, talks and petting opportunities and the traditional family Easter Egg Hunt to get stuck into too.

easter weekend

When: 21st & 22nd April / Where: Rural Life Centre

Enjoy all the usual museum’s fantastic offerings and over the Easter weekend join in with the hunt for lost chicks around the exhibitions to win a prize.

easter holiday family events

When: 8th – 22nd April* / Where: Denbies

Denbies will be hosting a whole range of family friendly activities this Easter, including the Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling, where little ones can bring their own teddy bears for some adventures, There will be plenty of arts and crafts to enjoy, as well as the fascinating Birds of Prey flying display shows and the Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow, where you can meet snakes, lizards, mini-beasts, frogs and maybe even giant tortoises.

*check website for specific event dates

easter family fun & egg hunt

When: 19th April / Where: River Wey & Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Warf

Join in with the annual Cadbury Easter egg hunt along the River Wey, but don’t forget to take advantage of the fun family activities including arts and crafts and Easter themed races for children, mums and dads to take part in.

easter egg hunt

When: 21st & 22nd April / Where: Gatton Park

Discover all the hidden secrets of these Edwardian gardens to find all the clues and receive your chocolate egg, there will also be Easter crafts, face painting and games on offer at Gatton Hall for all the family to enjoy.

cadbury easter egg hunt

When: 19th – 22nd April / Where: Morden Hall Park
When: 6th – 23rd April / Where: Hatchlands Park

The annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at National Trust properties is back and you can join in by following the fun trails and solving the clues in order to get your chocolately treat at the end!

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat offers a luxurious place to relax while exploring all the Surrey has to offer this Easter, we have beautiful accommodation in a sumptuous countryside setting with a cheeky family of resident ducks who will make your Easter break so much fun. And don’t forget to ask for your Easter Hunt worksheet from reception!

Newquay Zoo offers a fantastic day out for all ages, with fascinating animals, adventure play areas and so much more to learn about

Our 5 star Piran Meadows Resort & Spa is only a 15 minute car journey from the wonderful Newquay Zoo, where you can visit over a thousand endangered and rare animals. The zoo is located in 13 acres of tropical gardens in Cornwall, where you can watch the lions devour their lunch or head into the Tropical House to visit the adorable sloth! There’s more than animals to entertain at the zoo, from fun family activity trails and adventure play areas, to the fantastic Dragon Maze. This post is all about what Newquay Zoo can offer you, read below for more.

the animals

Newquay Zoo is home to 130 different species all spread over various exhibits, such as the African Savanna Exhibit, which is home to a roaming, mixed herd including zebras, nayala antelope and black wildebeest.

The zoo has all the family favourites, including a manic mob of meerkats, strikingly beautiful red pandas and cheeky otters playing in the river. But as a designated conservation charity, Newquay Zoo is home to a range of endangered species and takes part in the breeding programmes worldwide, helping to save species from extinction. We’ve listed some of the beautiful and endangered species you’ll see at the zoo, with a nice fun fact about them too!

• Sulawesi Black Crested Macaque – a critically endangered species, who have a large cheek pouch, which can hold the same amount of food as their tummies!
• Yellow-Breasted Capuchin Monkey – a highly intelligent and critically endangered species, who have been known to use rocks and sticks as tools. There is only 2% of their natural Brazilian rainforest habitat left in the world.
• Hoffman’s Sloth – visit the endangered two toed sloth, whose fingers and toes have grown into one, which makes them lose their function. But sloths are not to be messed with, those claws make formidable weapons

explore & experience

Explore further into the zoo’s grounds for some extra fun, including face painting, activity trails for the whole family to follow, woodland walks to discover, children’s play areas and the great Dragon Maze, which will keep all ages entertained.

Head to the Village Farm for familiar farmyard animals, including pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, pygmy goats and more! The children can enjoy some time in the run with the wonderful pygmy goats and being able to feed the farm animals.

Newquay Zoo offers experience days for all ages, including the Junior Zoo Keeper for 8 to 14 years old, where the children will get first-hand experience of what it’s like to work with animals. The Penguin Encounter is ideal for penguin lovers of 8 years old and above, as they’ll help to feed the colony of Humbolt Penguins and get within touching distance of them! Over 15’s can opt for the Zoo Keeper Experience, which starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:30pm, throughout the day you will visit different sections of the zoo, help to prepare feed and meet the primates, birds, carnivores and the unusual species in the Tropical House.

You can also make your own contribution to conservation by adopting one of the adorable animals, you’ll even get an Animal Adaption Gift Pack.

opening times & prices

Opening times at the zoo depend on the time of year, but last admission is always an hour before closing
Winter: 29th Oct – 31st March, 10am to 4:30pm (last admission at 3:30pm)
Summer: 1st April – 27th Oct, 10am to 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Prices:

Enjoy a family day out at Newquay Zoo and explore the different exhibits to meet the many animals who call the zoo home. Learn about the conservation efforts of the zoo and how they help critically endangered species in the wild by taking part in the International Breeding Programme.

Book your holiday at Piran Meadows Resort & Spa and start planning your escape to Cornwall now