Welcome to another Hidden Britain post ladies and gents! This month we are looking at Lyme Regis, the historic sea side town just 4 miles from Hawkchurch Resort & Spa.

Lyme Regis is known along the Jurassic Coast for its maritime history and fantastic fossil collection, with Mary Anning finding the first millions-of-years-old fossil in the 1800s. The beautiful seaside town has a lot to offer all ages, here are some hidden gems of these historic and stunning places…

Lyme Regis Museum – 115 year old building

The Lyme Regis Museum stands in the hear of town and has a breath-taking charm about it; it is 115 years old and is filled with interesting exhibits, fossils and facts. Built in 1901, the museum has almost always been run by dedicated volunteers, they take care of the interesting and quirky displays and collections. The local history of Lyme Regis is well represented by maritime and domestic objects on display throughout the museum, it is visited by over 26,000 people a year, many visiting the Geological Galleries with local fossils, as well as the Writers Galleries, showcasing local literary connections from Jane Austen to John Fowles. The museum is expanding and adding a Mary Anning Wing to the hundred year old structure, with a state of the art learning space. A fun family day our for all.

River Cottage canteen – delicious food for all

OK, so technically in nearby Axminster, but I simply couldn’t leave River Cottage Canteen & Deli out. It is an award-wining deli that celebrates the ethos of fine seasonal and locally-produced food. The relaxed atmosphere is in perfect partnership with the delicious dishes on offer, like Dorset mushrooms and poached free range eggs on toast, or try the butternut squash soup, walnut and sage pesto with some lovely crusty bread. With live music often setting the tone of the evening, you will love your River Cottage dinning experience, the famous River Cottage HQ, home to the award winning cookery school and dining events is located between Axminster and Lyme Regis. Don’t forget to join the team on the farm for a weekend of food and festivities at the Spring Food Fair 2016! Celebrating everything River Cottage, enjoy the market stalls selling fresh local produce, marvel at the craftsmen demonstrating their amazing skill in ironwork and woodwork. Smell the delicious food at the main stage with cooking demonstrations going on throughout the weekend, pull up a hay bail, enjoy a cocktail and some fantastic live music. Stunning food and electric atmosphere, with fun for all the family.

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium – fascinating marine wildlife

Discover the magical creatures of the seashore and deeper waters around Lyme Bay. See some lovely lobsters up close and hold a friendly starfish at this completely interactive Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium. Check out the fascinating Ballon Wrasse from the eastern Atlantic ocean, which are all female until the age of 8, when only a handful turn male (how cool is that?). Marvel at the Sea Mouse, who’s head and scales are covered by its hairy body, and see if the furry fellow lives off cheese like his land counterparts! (he’s not actually related to mice…) But one of the main attractions for the aquarium is the shoal of Mullet, you can feel the very tame creatures and even receive a kiss! All you have to do is fill your hand with food and let the very friendly fish gently prod and suck at your hands for the food, a truly unique experience that people go back for time and time again. So why not pop along and a kiss from a Mullet?

Hix Oyster & Fish House – stunning views & food

Owner of the HIX Oyster & Fish House, Mark Hix is known as a writer, artist and restaurateur. A native of Lyme Regis, Hix is a very talented chef and the restaurant is a testament to that. The informal, light and airy dinning room shows the focus is on the food, the menu changes daily during peak season due to the produce being sourced from the local fishermen. For the winter months there is a staple menu, including the delicious Shellfish Soup, or the classic fish fingers, chunky chips and mushy peas, with live music setting the tone and adding to the atmosphere too. Hix has teamed with renowned artist Damien Hirst and opened a new restaurant in Soho, London, called The Pharmacy 2 and in true Hirst style the décor is completely unique with pill bottles lining the walls. But it doesn’t have a patch on the stunning sea views from the Lyme Regis Oyster & Fish House, the floor to ceiling windows showcase the breath taking panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast, a sight that has to be seen to be believed.

Why not visit Darwin Escapes brand new luxury location Hawkchurch Resort & Spa, and visit some of these hidden gems? If you find any of your own, drop me a line and let me know!

Happy Adventuring Guys!

Whether you are visiting the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre or working in the city for a day, Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is just two miles from the city centre, making this peaceful park the ideal alternative to a busy city hotel. Being surrounded by nature, the beautiful woodland and the dreamy sounds of the slow meandering of the Newton Brook, you will lose yourself and forget that you are close to a noisy city centre. Our luxury studio lodge accommodation is perfect for one night stays in Bath regardless of whether you are staying for business or pleasure.

Bath Mill offers city tranquillity

Our breath-taking lodge retreat is located within walking distance (if the weather is on your side) from the historic city centre. But being surrounded by woodland and the beautiful Newton Brook trickling through the retreat, you will get the best of both worlds at Bath Mill. We have a state of the art, fully air conditioned gymnasium with everything from cardio workouts, with our treadmills and cross trainers, to core strengthening with our free weights, as well as having a luxury flat screen TV and cold, filtered water. Pure peace and tranquillity, only minutes away from the city centre.

luxury one night accommodation

Our fantastic Norland Lodge is available at Bath Mill, and are a studio style accommodation for the ultimate in city comfort. If you are looking for the right alternative to a city centre hotel break, the Norland Lodge is it.

Our one night stay bookings receive early check in, from 12 noon, as well as a continental breakfast at The Brook Bar & Bistro onsite. The Norland offers a kitchenette for those that wish to cook, including a microwave, kettle and toaster, a super soft super king size bed, as well as a private decking area to enjoy your breakfast.

It also has all the mod-cons you could wish for, including a flat screen TV with Freeview channels, free Wi-Fi and Bluetooth docking stations. Along with a stunning en-suite, including a glorious bath, shower and double sink area, all beautifully finished. The lodge also boast fancy floor lighting, so you don’t need to turn the lights on for those mid-night bathroom trips.

luxury food for your stay

The Brook Bar & Bistro is located on site, inside the recently renovated, stunning, 350 year old Mill House. The Brook has become one of the most sought after restaurants in the area with our talented team serving unpretentious fine dining. And with its modern and cosy décor, you will feel relaxed while enjoying mouth watering dishes from our fantastic menu.

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We also have fantastic corporate conferencing facilities, including state of the art audio/visual equipment, free Wi-Fi, a private room and entrance, as well as tablet connectivity, giving you the freedom to roam outside if the need is there. We offer completely bespoke day delegate and 24 hour delegate packages, including food and refreshments available and provided all day, our maximum capacity is 65 people so we cater to all kinds of corporate functions. If your conference is on site at our state of the art facility, you will know that your delegates are well rested in some of the most comfortable accommodation Bath city can offer.

So if you are you looking for the perfect one night stay accommodation in Bath, the Norland Lodge at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is perfect for you, offering all the mod cons and facilities you’ll be looking for in a city break.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to spoil your mum, being able to show that you don’t take for granted all the things she does for you, and we have some great ways to help!

Here at Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa taking of mum is easy, with the Go Active team being able to take the children away for fun activities. Including body zorbing, archery and fun workshops to the littler children, mum can be rest assured that they are well looked after, and having so much fun! With the little ones entertained, mum can enjoy some luxury treatments at The Eden Spa, to be able to sit back relax, unwind and rejuvenate. Or mum can join in on the Go Active fun if that’s what she likes too! Here at Darwin Escapes we take care of everyone, and this weekend is the perfect chance for us to help you take care of mum!

holiday home ownership at Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa

Mum can recharge her batteries while children wear theirs down with the Go Active team! And if you are looking for holiday home ownership at Cheddar Woods, with site fees from £5,145, you will get a luxury Spa package worth up to £100 with every purchase between March 1st and March 6th 2016.

Late night viewings are available. If you’re finding it hard to pop down and see us during the day, give us a call on 01745 858010 and we’ll gladly show you around at a time that suits you.

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treat mum this mother’s day and treat your whole family with that perfect holiday home!

have a fantastic mother’s day!

Mother’s Day is the day of the year that you can tell your mum that you appreciate everything she does for you, and we have the perfect way to help you show that!

Piran Meadows Resort & Spa is in the stunning Cornwall countryside and has some great activities for Mothers Day! If you fancy a relaxing day in the beautiful Serenity Spa, we offer some relaxing and rejuvenating treatments, why not try a full body massage and maybe spoil mum with a mani-pedi too? While mum is relaxing she can be rest assure that the little ones are fully entertained in the fun activities of our amazing Go Active team! And if mum is just as adventurous as the children, She can join in on the Go Active fun too! Try some body zorbing, walker walkerz, rock climbing or archery, great family fun.

holiday home ownership at Piran Meadows Resort

Now is the perfect time to purchase that holiday home you’ve had your eye on too, if you buy your home away from home between March 1st and March 6th 2016 you can get a Spa package worth up to £100! And with site fees from £4068.50, now is the perfect time to buy that home away home you’ve been craving! No waiting or booking, just get up and go to your holiday home and relax.

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Late night viewings are available. If you’re finding it hard to pop down and see us during the day, give us a call on 01745 858010 and we’ll gladly show you around at a time that suits you.

Treat mum this Mother’s Day and treat your whole family with that perfect holiday home!

Have a fantastic mother’s day!

So this year there are 366 days, we all have an extra 24 hours!

I don’t know if you noticed, but it’s a leap year. A whole extra day, so if you could do whatever you wanted, what would it be? What about us I hear you ask? Well read on lovely reader and find out…

I know we don’t really have an extra 24 hours to do whatever we please with, as there is still work and washing to be done. But this begs the question, what would you do if you had an extra 24 hours to do whatever you wanted with? (with in reason, this isn’t Groundhog Day, you will have consequences the next day…no robbing banks please!)
Would you take time out for yourself with a spa pamper day? Or do all the things you want to, and truly enjoy that hobby you keep meaning to get round to? Well here at Darwin Escapes we asked our good friends, and wonderful mummy bloggers, Jo, Hayley and Karen what they would do, here is what they said…

Karen from Stopping at Two would:

With 2016 being a leap year, it means that we have an extra day this year. So what would I do with an extra 24 hours? It’s a bit sad that the first thing that comes to mind is to catch up on my “To Do” list. Since becoming a mum, it feels like there is always SOMETHING that I could do. But that seems like a waste. Time is a precious commodity and I should make the most of it, so I would want to be with my family, in beautiful surroundings – maybe a walk in the countryside, with good food and all finished off with a glass of gin and tonic – perfect!

Hayley from Hayley from Home said she would:

If I had an extra 24 hours I would want to spend it doing something I’ve never done before. Have you heard that expression ‘when was the last time you did something for the first time?’ I read that recently I couldn’t think of an answer. I’d like to change that. It would be a wonderful way to make the most of an extra day. It could be as simple as going to the cinema alone, something that I have always wanted to do, or having a spa day, sadly something I have never done. Alternatively I could do something crazy and go skydiving or take a helicopter ride. Whatever I decided on it would be something new and different – an experience I’ve never had before, something to push me out of my comfort zone.

Jo from Single Slummy Mummy says:

If I had an extra 24 hours I’d make it totally about me do all the things I normally feel too guilty to do! In my extra 24 hours, I’d make my own rules, so there would be no one else around and calories wouldn’t count, obviously. I’d eat every meal out, in gorgeous places, with open fires, whilst reading magazines and cutting out pretty pictures of things. In between food related outings I’d indulge in some serious relaxing – watching all the films I’ve had on my wish list for years, munching my way through some luxury chocolates, and generally spoiling myself. You have to love yourself first right?

What would you do with an extra 24 hours? Drop me a comment below or let me know on facebook, I would love more ideas!

Happy Leap Day Guys and Dolls!

If you are looking for a luxury holiday home, now is the perfect time to buy! Our exciting new offer will be running from now until the end of February, when you purchase with Darwin Escapes, you can enjoy an amazing romantic break away for two!

You are also guaranteed to start loving your new lifestyle, by being able to move in by the end of February! (see our ownership team for more details). So now is the best time to start falling in love with your new lifestyle, but what will it look like I hear you ask? Well I am here to tell you…

a weekend in the life of an owner

A Thursday afternoon, the day before the weekend starts, one of the hardest days of the week. The clock is ticking and I can’t stop watching it, I’m just waiting for the end of a long week after a hard slog in the office, I get home on a dull and dark afternoon and all I want is a break. And then I remember my glorious holiday home, my peaceful sanctuary away from everyday life. Friday starts and I get excited, my escape is near! I clock watch and then…

just imagine…

Friday afternoon is finally here! All that counting down is done, my weekly holiday escape is here at last. I grab my partner and off we go, jump in the car and drive straight to our sanctuary, the anticipation building with every mile we get closer. Pulling into my drive way, my luxury holiday home is like a shinning beacon at the end of my stressful week, I walk through the front door and I feel the tension slip away in my shoulders. Everything is how I left it last weekend, I don’t need to think about the weekly shop, having to stand in line at the supermarket, (getting coughed on or listening to all the domestics going on), no weekly clean to think about (we all know we do one). I drop my bag on the bed and we head out to the on-park restaurant, sit down at our usual table, say hello to Dave the waiter (he knows what we like) and we enjoy a mouth watering meal, simply delicious. Then we sit at the bar for a couple of hours, see our friends from number 13 and number 16, talk to Shelly at the bar, have a few drinks before taking a slow wander back to the warmth of our home away from home.

exploring at our pace

Waking up and walking out on my private decking area, coffee cup in hand, I stand and stare at the breath taking views around me, getting more excited about the adventures I’m going to have this weekend! Dressed and raring to go, we skip out the door (because I don’t run…) and take a lovely stroll around the nature walks, down to the beach and enjoy the sand in my toes (not in my sandwiches) and drop into the local tea room with the afternoon tea that’s calling my name. Then we head back to our home, and sit out on our secluded decking, light the BBQ, get the neighbours round and have a great night, a few drinks and lots of laughter.

perfect relaxation

Sunday is a relaxing day, off to the spa to have my usual full body massage and a rejuvenating facial, a fantastic reset button for the week ahead. I then sit by the pool for the rest of the day, until we leave to go back to the daily grind, but with a spring in my step from my relaxing and fun weekend away, in my favourite place, my second home. Ready to come back next weekend, more adventures and more friends to see, we may even take the bikes this time!

no booking, no waiting…

It all just sounds too good to be true, but it really isn’t! This is the lifestyle of an owner with Darwin Escapes, and it can be your new lifestyle, every weekend, just dropping everything and having a fun and relaxing, a holiday whenever you like. You don’t have to wait for the kids school holidays, or trying to get a week off in work, you can literally just get up and go, no packing, no booking, no waiting. A great new lifestyle is waiting for you to fall in love with it…

Why not take a look at our ownership opportunities? We offer great low finance rates, so getting your home away from home is easier thank you think and as stress-free as you could want it to be!

Welcome to Holiday Freedom Ladies & Gentlemen!

Our brand new retreat in the heart of the Lake District offers fantastic facilities, as well as being close to many events during half term

Half term in the Lake District means exploring the region to your heart’s content, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll marvel at the scenery around you and enjoy the long walks available, before returning to your stunning lodge accommodation in the Lake District. If the weather isn’t on your side and you prefer to stay dry, there are lots of events inside in the surrounding areas to keep all the family happy!

Keswick film festival

Where: Theatre by the Lake
When: 16th – 19th Feb

Anchored within the stunning Lakeland landscape, the festival will take you all over the world through the screen, you’ll visit places where the majesty of the natural environment shapes the lives, loves and futures of the characters that live there and you will live it right alongside them. With a poetry theme throughout, it explores the creative process of the makers, and sometimes the tortured souls who bring us exquisite writings ranging from 16th Century England to South American in the 20th Century. A brand new Critics Award means you can share your own views, and challenge the opinions of those that can often make or break a film. During the festival there will be thought-provoking documentaries, special guests and, of course, the best from film festivals around the world! There is an option of a festival pass if you don’t want to miss a single thing, or you can pay for individual film passes if there are only a few that tickle your fancy.

half term at Rheged Centre

The Rheged Centre has lots of events on over half term for all the family including:

• Make Your Own Mad Hatter’s Hat workshop on 24th Feb – Where you can make your own crazy and fancy hat to rival the Hatter’s himself! With a rang of colourful collage materials, ribbons and jewels all included to help personalise your hat
• 3D Printing Workshop on 20th Feb – Back by popular demand, Arts Manager John Stokes will help you discover exciting technology and learn how to use simple design software to create and print your own model.
• Film Making Animation on 21st Feb – Here you can have a go at creating your very own stop motion animations, with help from educator and animator Sheryl Jenkins. She will inspire you to design and make your own weird and wonderful creations and bring them to life using animations apps you can use at home!
• Join the Spy Academy on 22nd Feb – calling would be spies, join in and train to be an Agent! Learn how to take fingerprints, use a code cracker and solve some cryptic clues, master tricking team building games and find out who’s been causing all sorts of trouble around Rheged! At the end of the training, all Agents’ will receive a certificate and finer print key ring to take home.
• Professor Pumpernickel’s Mind Bending Science Show on 23rd Feb – Roll up and witness Profession Pumpernickel’s greatest science show on earth! He’s on a mission to inspire all future inventors, explorers, life savers and even super heroes! The show includes fire, explosions and mind bending magic!
• Woodstone Learning on 21st Feb – make your own shield and sword from willow, this workshop is back by popular demand from all would-be Knights! Don’t fancy a shield or sword? No problem, create a beautiful heart decoration instead!

With something for everyone in the Lake District this half term, Keswick Reach is the place to be!

Happy Half Term Exploring Ladies & Gents!

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat has been picked as one of the UK’s most romantic places to stay by The Independent! The sought after Somerset location is surrounded by nature, and only 10 minutes away from the city centre! Ever fancied a different kind of city-break? Well Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is the place for you. Being only 10 minutes from the beautiful and historic city of Bath, you can enjoy all the excitement of the city and get away from all the hustle and bustle in the tranquillity of Bath Mill.

why are we romantic I hear you ask?

Well I will answer you. The privacy adds to the romance, you can feel the stress of everyday life slip away, while you relax into your luxury lodge and surroundings with your loved one. Take a leisurely stroll around the retreat and listen to the babbling Newton Mill brook meander its way through. Take a romantic woodland walk through the leafy surroundings of Bath Mill.

romantic meal For two

Thinking that you will have to cook for yourself on Valentines weekend? Well, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to. The Brook Bar & Bistro is offering a stunning Valentines menu for your weekend away, with top quality food for two for £79! This gormet menu will have your mouth-watering and tummy’s rumbling. The perfect treat for you and your loved one at this special time of year!

still thinking?

Enjoy all the romance the historic city of Bath has to offer, wander around the stunning Roman Baths and enjoy some afternoon tea for two at The Pump Room. Find out why our Somerset resort is the perfect destination for romantic breaks in Bath.

It is great to be mentioned by The Independent in their UK’s Best Valentines Getaways article, a great seal of approval if there ever was one!

Staycations are increasingly popular, let’s see what famous faces enjoy them! Here are 10 celebrities who love caravan holidays in the beautiful UK countryside…

Static caravans are no longer the cramped and shabby spaces they used to be back in the 1970s. In 2016 your home away from home will have many modern features (HD TV’s and Blu-Ray players), they are light and airy spaces, beautifully decorated and spacious rooms. The number of UK holiday home owners is rising, with more people preferring ‘staycations’ and long weekend breaks than the chaos of airports, long booking lines and lengthy check-ins.

With the most expensive caravan being sold for over £500,000 in North Wales, the public are more aware of what luxury holiday homes can offer. From private decking, hot tubs, Jacuzzi baths to private beach access, spectacular views, Italian kitchens and super king sized beds. Celebrities are also taking advantage of the luxury holiday home offerings too; with such busy schedules many of the rich and famous prefer to take holidays in the UK.

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The former boxing champ has recently purchased a £54,000 holiday home in Kent. Bruno, who won 40 out of 45 fights during his long career, finally losing to Mike Tyson in his last fight. He recently purchased an ABI Ambleside Premier and ventured into the local area, telling the residents he had “been looking for a caravan for ages”. Bruno will be moving into his luxury lodge in March, once the park opens.

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The established actress has an Oscar, 4 BAFTA and 3 Golden Globe awards to her name. She is famous for being very down to earth, being funny and whitty, what people may not know is that she is a confirmed member of the Caravan Club. The Club quotes that she “loves to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and simply have a bit of down time with her nearest and dearest”.

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You may know her as Rose from the revamp of Doctor Who, or as the lead character in the raunchy Diary of a Call Girl. She is also a member of the Caravan Club and regularly gets out of the city for a countryside getaway. (bit different to the Tardis, but they are both bigger on the inside…)

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The very prime time TV host has graced our screens for decades, she is a well known caravan enthusiast and a popular figure in the caravanning community. She opened the Scottish Caravan Show recently, and was also voted ‘most ideal caravan guest’ in a recent Safeguard poll. She is a current member of the Caravan Club and is rumoured to own her own static holiday home.

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The double gold Olympic Medallist and TV sports personality is a member of the Caravan Club and opened the Caravan and Motorhome Show in 2007. She loves to getaway to the countryside, and owns a static somewhere on the South Coast of England.

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The glamour model Nell is known for her beauty, and gracing the tabloids. She is however a member of the Caravan Club and loves to escape every weekend, stating on a news post featured on her website “I am very proud to say I am now a member of the Caravan Club!”.

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Also known as Phil Mitchell in Eastenders, not much is known about McFadden’s caravaning adventures, but he is vocal about his love for staycations and caravan holidays in the UK.

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One of my favourite actors, he has been an ewok in Star Wars, played Professor Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter movies, as well as joining Karl Pilkington in the series An Idiot Abroad. As well as playing the title role in the classic fantasy movie, Willow. He and his family love to go caravanning and own their own static around the Cambridgeshire area, Davis says that “many treasured memories” created in the caravan over the years.

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The Dragon and successful entrepreneur is known for his lavish lifestyle, but what a lot of people won’t know is that he actually owns a holiday home in the Lake District. He first bought a static caravan 20 years ago with his first wife, and has recently bought a holiday lodge at the same park, a few doors away from his ex-wife. He clearly loves the lifestyle, being quoted as saying “I like the fact that I can just turn up, walk in and everything is here, down to my razor and toothbrush”. He wanted somewhere in the UK that he could leave his house on a Friday night, after school for the kids, and visit for the weekends, his children’s ages range from 29 to 11, so it is a great place where they all get together. He says “It is all about family and spending time together away from the house.” Great quality time.

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It was widely rumoured that the Rooney’s purchased a luxury holiday home on the North Wales coast, and being from and their family based in Liverpool this would make sense. They would have travelled there as kids with their own parents and the Rooney’s have recently added to their brood with new-born son Kit, and would probably like some time away without the added stress of airports and air travel. A holiday home is perfect for this.

So those are the 10 celebrities, another one worth mentioning would be Rio Ferdinand, it was widely publicised that he stayed in a £400-a-week holiday home, again on the North Wales coast. So staycations and UK holiday homes are increasingly popular, why not give it a go yourself and contact our ownership team? You may see some famous faces at your second home!

Okay so the January blues are a real thing, and they kick our bums every year, so now I think it’s time for us to fight back…

January is a hard month for everyone, the excitement of Christmas and New Year is fast becoming a distant memory, so it’s the perfect time of the year to kick away those January blues by enjoying your very own holiday home at a handpicked Darwin Escapes Location. January could become your favourite month as you escape to luxury and homely comforts at one of our 8 ownership locations, no booking, no worries, just get up and go…

Here’s some help on picking your perfect escape location…

Devon: Hawkchurch Resort & Spa

Hawkchurch Resort & Spa has undergone an extensive redevelopment in 2015, with new luxury lodges in an outstanding setting on the Devonshire/Dorset boarder. With 5 Star facilities available including a state of the art gym, steam room and sauna, as well as a beautiful hydrotherapy pool that helps to improve circulation and muscle tension. Indulge in a treatment at our own Ezina Spa, and grab a bite to eat at The Beeches Restaurant on site. A relaxing pick me up in a sleepy Devonshire village.

Somerset: Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa

Cheddar Woods has helped to redefine the way people view UK holidays, winning the prestigious Best in Britain Award at the Hoseasons Awards 2014, after having a huge redevelopment in 2013. There are endless activities to enjoy on your weekend trips with our Go Active + programme, including archery, fencing, sea scooters. Enjoy the family games area, with two lane bowling alley, pool tables and even a golf simulator! Have a swim in the indoor swimming pool, relax in the sauna and steam room before having a treatment at the Eden Spa.

Cornwall: Piran Meadows Resort & Spa

Surrounded by the totally understated Cornish countryside, Piran Meadows has recently been redeveloped and was the winner of the Best in Britain Hoseasons Awards 2015! A fun family games area, with bowling alley, pool tables and golf simulator, along with a fantastic Go Active + programme to enjoy on your weekend excursions. Indulge in a luxury treatment at the Serenity Spa before relaxing in the indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, while marveling at the beautiful scenery.

North Wales

We have 4 handpicked locations across the North Wales Coastline to take a look at, all in a region that offers family friendly relaxation, as well as plenty of activities for the adventurous souls out there! There will be something for everyone in North Wales…

Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park

This traditional holiday home park has been a favourite destination for holiday home owners for over 50 years, and is still a Darwin Escapes’ favourite. A delicious restaurant, a fish and chip shop as well as our brand new Pizza Alfresco available, and the beach only a few minutes walk away, you will have everything you need for a UK holiday at hand. Our outstanding entertainments team, including Charlie Bear, will have endless activities and shows to keep you laughing, with musicians, comedians and quiz nights. We also have a state of the art gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, as well as our brand new Tranquility Spa Lodge available for relaxing treatments.

Seaview Holiday Home Park

One of our owner exclusive locations in the Welsh mountains, with stunning views of the ocean below. The perfect destination to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you will enjoy automatic and unlimited access to Talacre Beach’s 5 Star facilities, only a mile down the road, with the perfect balance of retreating to the peace and tranquility of Seaview.

New Pines Holiday Home Park

Nestled in the Denbighshire countryside, close to the seaside towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn, New Pines Holiday Home Park is a firm favourite for holiday home owners. With a state of the art gym, indoor pool, sauna and steam room to help you relax on your weekends away, as well as a fantastic entertainments team, including Charlie Bear, too! Endless fun to be had as the team put on fabulous shows, including musicians, comedians and games nights, as well as fun days, for children and adults to enjoy.

Aberconwy Resort & Spa

The key words for this owners exclusive resort are luxury and relaxation, with the magical Snowdonia Mountain Range as the backdrop, and the Conwy Morfa Beach right on your doorstep. The Aberconwy Experience is spectacular, get a spring in your step from Mali’s hair salon, indulge in a luxury treatment at the Aberconwy Spa and visit the friendly personal trainers at the Langley’s Country Club, with indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a choice of two state of the art gyms. Enjoy a mouth watering meal from the on site, award winning, restaurant Signatures while marveling at the surrounding scenery.

All our holiday homes are manufactured in the UK and Europe, ensuring top quality, we have new and used holiday homes for sale at all our locations. With Darwin Escapes’ low rate finance packages available owning your own holiday home is a lot easier than you think it is, so why not contact our ownership team and enquire for more information on your dream holiday home?

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Happy holiday home hunting folks!