Take a sneak peek inside Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat’s beautiful holiday accommodation, which holds everything you need for a self-catering holiday in South Cornwall.

 

Located on the southern most point of mainland UK, you can enjoy the stunning views of the open ocean while exploring the local area. Mullion Cove offers 5 star holidays in the UK and is ideal for a romantic getaway or a family get together.

Book a hot tub lodge to add that extra something special to your Cornwall escape with Darwin Escapes.

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With everything you could need for a self-catering holiday in luxurious lodge style accommodation, an escape away at Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat is exactly what you need to get away from the daily grind! Book your break with us today and start planning your luxury holiday in Cornwall with Darwin Escapes!

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Sandymouth Holiday Resort boasts outstanding views, beautiful holiday accommodation and first class facilities for all ages to enjoy!

 

Located near the bustling seaside town of Bude, Sandymouth Holiday Resort is in a beautifully peaceful location and is surrounded by the understated Cornish countryside and boasts breathtaking sea views. All our guests can take full advantage of our fantastic facilities just minutes away from their doorstep, see below for more details and book your holiday to get involved.

infographic showing all the different facilities at Sandymouth

 

holidays at Sandymouth

Sandymouth Holiday Resort is the ideal destination for the whole family to enjoy on the Cornish coastline, only a 15 minute drive to the bustling seaside town of Bude, and surrounded by the understated countryside while also boasting stunning coastal views, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There will be something for everyone to get stuck into and enjoy at Sandymouth, from the fabulous Go Active programme where the whole family can try their hand at lazer clay shooting or archery, and the glorious indoor heated swimming pool, to the various outdoor play areas, including the Black Pearl Ship and the Outdoor Splashzone, as well as delicious dishes served at The Bistro Restaurant & Bar, our facilities are second to none.

Our holiday accommodation boasts beautiful views and is home to everything you could need for a self-catering holiday in Cornwall. Our holiday homes are wonderfully decorated with a seaside theme, to fit the location and the rest of the park, as well as having fully fitted kitchens, with fridge/freezers, ovens, microwaves and dishwashers to make your nights in a breeze. The open plan living areas boast sumptuous sofas that you could spend hours relaxing in if you wanted to, while either watching the flat-screen TVs or enjoying the views from the floor to ceiling windows. Retire to the bedroom for one of the best nights sleep you’ll ever have in our beautiful mattresses, and enjoy a soak in the bath in our luxurious family bathrooms. Here at Sandymouth, we have a wide range of accommodation to choose from, meaning we can cater to parties of most sizes, as well as a range of pet-friendly holiday homes so you don’t have to leave any furry family members behind!

Take a look at our accommodation and book your holiday to Sandymouth Holiday Resort for a fantastic family focused getaway in Cornwall

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Hawkchurch Resort & Spa is a 5 star, award-winning location in Devon, with outstanding facilities available, learn all about them in this post

 

Located in Axminster, Devon, Hawkchurch Resort & Spa boasts beautiful views of the Axe Valley, outstanding accommodation and 5 star facilities to be enjoyed. Hawkchurch offers both holidays and holiday home ownership, meaning you can take a spa break to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life whenever the mood strikes you. Read on below to learn more about the facilities available.

 

bistro restaurant & bar

The Bistro serves delicious meals for both lunch and dinner, including a selection of baked ciabatta’s, from minute steak, onion and blue cheese, to goats cheese and red onion chutney. The lunch menu serves a range of sandwiches and wraps, as well as light bite meals, which includes a roasted vegetable and tomato fettuccine, and a delicious Devonshire crab cake.

The evening menu boasts a wide range of dishes, with starters including black pudding scotch egg, the delicious main menu consists of dishes such as a creamy leek and asparagus risotto and a mouth-watering mixed grill, for all those meat lovers. The range of decadent desserts include the classic sticky toffee pudding, as well as a wonderful chocolate and hazelnut brownie, then you can wash all this down with a drink from our fully stocked bar. (Be right back, I’m drooling…)

Interior shot of the bistro at Hawkchurch

 

Ezina spa treatments

Indulge in a luxurious Aromatherapy Associates treatment at the sumptuous Ezina Spa. Our fully trained therapists offer a wide range of treatments to help you relax, including our signature treatments, such as our Ezina Spa Indulgence, 60 minute, full body treatment with a back and neck massage using the luxurious Nourishing Enrich Body Oil. The Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience treatment, can either be a 60 or 90 minute treatment, with your therapist gently applying pressure using neuromuscular techniques to relieve muscular tension and stimulate the nervous system, the 90 minute treatment also includes a rejuvenating facial.

Our wide range of body treatments will help you feel relaxed and refreshed, with treatments such as the Rose Hydrator leaving your skin feel radiant, or the Clear Your Mind treatment using soothing oils to help those in times of stress or anxiety. Our variety of facials helps to boost circulations and cell regeneration, which promotes healthy and radiant skin.

Here at the Ezina Spa, we also offer a wide variety of treatments for men, from the Ultimate Back Massage, which helps to relieve muscular tension, to the Executive Foot Care for Men to help ease the pain in your feet and keep them in good condition. We also have a variety of luxurious Jessica Nails treatments, including pedicures, manicures and GELeration all available, along with a range of beauty treatments such as waxing and tinting. Book a treatment at the Ezina Spa and treat yourself to a wonderful treatment to help you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

Ezina spa treatment beds

 

spa facilities

Hawkchurch Resort & Spa boasts outstanding spa facilities, specifically for over 16’s only, so you can really relax.

Our beautiful Hydrotherapy Pool offers a relaxing swimming experience, with the powerful jets providing a soothing current and the water being heated to a higher temperature than other pools. The pool has been designed and scientifically proven to physically improve circulation and relieve muscle soreness or tension, with the underwater beds helping you to relax and enjoy a healing swim in our pool.

The hammam-style sauna allows you to soak up the heat and open your pores, before clearing your chest and airwaves in the wonderful steam room. The take some time out in the Relaxation Room, or head outside in your robe and slippers, to enjoy the beautiful views of the Devonshire countryside. You can truly have a relaxing time at Hawkchurch and feel all your stresses and strains slip away.

Photo of the hydro pool at Hawkchurch

 

 

gymnasium

The state of the art gym offers fabulous views from the floor to ceiling windows. Enjoy a long run on the wonderful treadmill, while admiring the views of the countryside, or workout on the stationary bikes or rowing machines, which come with VR screens where you can choose a scene to watch while working out, from a sandy beach to a peaceful woodland.

The free weights section will have everything you need for a workout, from a selection of dumbbells and kettle-bells, to a range of medicine balls. We have a fabulous multi-purpose weight assist machine should you wish to work a specific area. We also have a separate room for yoga and Pilates enthusiasts, where you can work out in the peacefulness of this large space while taking in the views of the surrounding nature.

The Gym at Hawkchurch really does have everything you could need for a workout, no matter what your interest or need.

Photo of the gym at Hawkchurch Resort


Hawkchurch Resort & Spa has so much to offer, why not book your holiday escape and treat yourself to a relaxing getaway in the countryside? Take some time out and explore all that the local area has to offer, from the beauty of Axminster, to the Jurassic Coast historic sites of Lyme Regis. You can take full advantage of the 5 star facilities available, kick back and relax in beautiful accommodation, which holds everything you could need for a self-catering holiday in Devon.

Book your holiday today and start planning your spa break to Hawkchurch Resort & Spa.


Ownership at Hawkchurch

Becoming an owner at Hawkchurch allows you to enjoy a new lifestyle and take full advantage of our fabulous 5 star facilities on your doorstep. The beauty of owning your own holiday home means you can escape to your personal, peaceful, paradise whenever the mood strikes you, from leaving work on a Friday afternoon and heading out for a quick weekend spa break, to enjoying endless summer weeks relaxing holidays in Devon.

Exterior shot of a lodge at Hawkchurch

Our ever-changing list of holidays lodges for sale at Hawkchurch, boasts beautiful open plan living areas, sumptuous furniture, fully fitted kitchens and spacious rooms, we are sure to have the home away from home to suit all your needs and wants. Book a park tour to meet our friendly and professional sales team, who will show you our fabulous facilities, the beautiful views and showcase a selection of lodges for sale. Our team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and they will take you step by step through the purchasing process.

For more information about ownership at Hawkchurch, call our dedicated Ownership Team on 01745 858010 or talk to an advisor via our Live Chat service

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Explore the Isle of Wight and all it has to offer while taking full advantage of the luxurious lodges on offer at our beautiful beach-side location…

Woodside Coastal Retreat boasts spectacular views of The Solent and the beautiful shingle beach, perfectly placed on the island in Wootton, you can explore all that’s on offer, including a number of music festivals and the famous Garlic Festival. There is always a full calendar of events available in the Isle of Wight, and guests at Woodside Coastal Retreat can take full advantage of the five star facilities available at Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, including the Woodside Bay Spa and Bistro Restaurant & Bar. Our wide range of accommodation has everything you could need for a self catering holiday, from fully fitted kitchens, beautifully decorated and comfy living areas, as well as sumptuous bedrooms to kick back and relax in. Have a scroll through the images below and have a sneak peek inside our luxurious lodges before you book your holiday at Woodside Coastal Retreat.Interior shot of a Woodside Coastal lodge lounge large open plan kitchen area Interior shot of a bedroom in a Woodside Coastal lodge Interior shot of an open plan living area in a lodge at Woodside Coastal Interior shot of a kitchen in a lodge at Woodside Coastal Interior shot of a Woodside Coastal lodge bedroom Interior shot of a Woodside Coastal lodge twin bedroom Photo of a table of food in a Woodside Coastal lodge Interior shot of a lounge in a lodge at Woodside Coastal

 


Guests at Woodside Coastal Retreat can take full advantage of the first class facilities available at our sister park, Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, which is only a short walk away. These beautiful facilities include The Bistro Restaurant & Bar, which serves mouth-watering meals for all ages to enjoy and hosts a fully stocked bar, also serving a variety of delicious Costa Coffee drinks for those colder nights. Indulge in a luxurious Aromatherapy Associates treatment at the Woodside Bay Spa, where you can book a relaxing full body massage, rejuvenating facial or even a Jessica Nails manicure with our fully trained therapists. Explore the local area and head back for a treatment or relax in the bar at Woodside, while soaking up the views and atmosphere.

With luxurious lodges available to relax in, offering everything you could need for a self catering holiday, plus five star facilities to take advantage of, now is the ideal time to book your holiday at Woodside Coastal Retreat.

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Wareham Forest offers luxurious lodges in Dorset, take a look at our photos below and have a sneak peek inside our beautiful accommodation

 

Located near Poole in Dorset, Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat gives you the best of both worlds, being surrounded by the beautiful woodland of the Dorset countryside and with the stunning Jurassic Coastline only a short distance away, you can explore all that Dorset has to offer.

Our luxury Wareham lodges come fully equipped with everything you could need for a self-catering break, from fully fitted kitchens with all the essentials to sumptuous sofas and wonderful dining areas, as well as beautiful bedrooms to relax in, all decorated and finished to the highest quality as you would expect at any holiday destination in the Darwin Escapes portfolio.

All of our luscious lodges come with private decking, and some have private hot tubs where you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the park amidst the whimsical woodland. You can take a sneak peek of our beautiful lodges before you book your holiday to Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat below.

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Imagine relaxing in one of these beautiful lodges after a day out exploring the Jurassic Coast?

You can book your holiday at Wareham Forest to explore all that the local area has to offer, from day trips into the traditional seaside town of Bournemouth to kayaking around the Durdle Door landmarks. Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is perfect destination for relaxing escapes in Dorset.

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There are some fabulous deals for you to take advantage of this weekend when you buy a UK holiday with Darwin Escapes!

Book your holiday between 17th and 20th January, with your arrival date between 17th January and 28th May to get 15% off the cost of your UK holiday break at selected Darwin Escapes destinations. Our booking partner, Hoseasons, created the Tailor Made section specifically for Darwin Escapes locations and the below selected resorts all offer a fantastic break away with 15% off your holiday.

 

Hawkchurch Resort & Spa

A beautiful resort in South Devon with relaxation at its heart.

  • Hydrotherapy Pool
  • Ezina Spa
  • Sauna & Steam Room
  • Bistro
  • Bar
  • Hot Tubs
  • Countryside Nature Walks
  • Close to Lyme Regis

Beach Cove Coastal Retreat

Our unique boutique beach hut retreat in North Devon with sea views and only a two minute walk to the beach

  • Sea Views
  • Colourful Beach Huts
  • Hot Tubs
  • 1 Bed Accommodation
  • Romantic Destination
  • 3 Apartments

New Pines Holiday Home Park

Along the North Wales coastline, New Pines is in a gated countryside oasis offering the best of both worlds.

  • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
  • Spa Pool
  • Sauna & Steam Room
  • Gym
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Day Family Entertainment
  • Evening Entertainment

Kilwick Percy Resort

Wonderful two storey lodges surrounded by 180 acres of the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds in Pocklington.

  • 18 Hole Golf Course
  • Tranquility Spa
  • The Box Gym
  • Nordic Spa
  • The Glasshouse Restaurant & Bar
  • Hot Tubs
  • 2 Storey Lodges

Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat

Wonderful timber clad lodges in Surrey offering a peaceful escape.

  • Hot Tubs
  • Private Saunas in Selected Lodges
  • Picturesque Duck Pond
  • Duke of Cambridge Pub Next Door
  • 50 Minute Train Journey to London

There has never been a better time to book your UK holiday escape at a Darwin Escapes destination with the exclusive 15% off offer on these selected resorts. Book your break away this weekend, 17th to 20th January, with your arrival date anywhere between 17th January and 28th May for 15% off.

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Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat has been a popular holiday destination for decades, offering a peaceful retreat just a 50 minute train journey away from London. Explore the Surrey countryside, dine in the Duke of Cambridge and enjoy a delicious meal and head into London city for all the sight-seeing you can handle, then return back to your log cabin-style accommodation at our beautiful Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat…

Tilford Woods is home to our family of resident ducks, who have their very own lodge on the pond and can often be seen walking around the park and making friends with all our holiday guests, and if you visit us at the right time of year, you may even get to see the cutest little ducklings you ever did see! Take a scroll through the images below and you’ll fall in love with our wooden cabin style accommodation, some lodges come with private hot tubs to soak up the countryside, others come with private sauna’s in the lodges (complete luxury!) and some are right on the waters edge, book your holiday in Tilford Woods and find your perfect lodge today.

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Our stunning lodges at Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat offer a peaceful escape from the daily grind, but still being close to London city for a fun-filled day of sight-seeing and exploring, from places like Camden Market to the ever popular Harry Potter Studio Tours, which is a short drive away too. Book your holiday and enjoy a lovely break away in our luxurious lodges at Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat.

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Thanet Well Lodge Retreat offers a tranquil retreat with unrivalled views of the Lake District and luxurious lodges to relax in, take a look at the photos below

Thanet Well’s focus is to enjoy the pure peace and tranquillity that the Lake District offers, relaxing in our beautiful lodges while taking in the surrounding countryside. Located in Greystoke, Thanet Well boasts unrivalled and panoramic views of the World Heritage Site, which you can see for miles and explore the countryside at your own pace. Our self-catering lodges have everything you could need for a break away in Cumbria, from fully fitted kitchens, beautiful dining furniture, sumptuous sofas and comfy beds, to the mod-cons you’ll love, including dishwashers, flat screen TV’s and some lodges even have docking stations. Book your holiday at Thanet Well Lodge Retreat to escape the daily grind, take a sneak peek at some of our holiday accommodation below.living room with two sofas kitchen island in open plan kitchen/diner rustic wooden dining table double bed in bedroom tiled bathroom with integrated shower/bath toilet and basin wide view of living room including sofas, armchair, kitchen island and breakfast stools lounge to show sofas and small wooden coffee table wooden effect flooring in the lounge/kitchen showing the overhead extractor fan kitchen area with fridge/freezer, kitchen island and kitchen worktops twin bedroom showing two individual beds two sofas in living room set dining wooden dining table in living room rustic feel kitchen living room with sofa and armchair roll top bath in bathroom double bed in bedroom bathroom with tower rail and dressing gown hanging double bed in bedroom with walk in ensuite l shaped island in kitchen lounge with exposed wooden beams wooden beans in lounge with kitchen area double bed in bedroom

 


Escape the daily grind and enjoy a well deserved holiday in the Lake District, where you can get back to nature and soak up the countryside, while spending time in complete luxury in our wonderful lodges. Our wide range of lodges can accommodate all group sizes, from a romantic getaway to a family or friends get together to explore all that the area has on offer, book your holiday to the World Heritage Site today.

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Visit Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat and explore the stunning World Heritage Site while retreating back to utter luxury with our award-winning lodges

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat is a multi-award winning destination in the Lake District and is home to fabulous first class facilities including the wonderful Ammara Spa, which offers relaxing Aromatherapy Associates treatments to enjoy, along with our Copper Fells Bar & Brasserie serving mouth-watering dishes to indulge in. Our wide range of accommodation offers everything you could need for a self catering holiday, including beautiful kitchens, sumptuous sofas and the comfiest of beds you could ever need, along with all the extra luxuries you won’t be expecting, take a look at the images below to have a sneak peek at some of our luxury lodges, then head over to book your Keswick Reach holiday today.

 

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Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat has so much to offer it’s easy to see why it is one of our most popular locations, being surrounded by the endless countryside means you can explore something new everyday in the local area, there are numerous historical sites to visit, as well as museums, shopping centres and even local cinemas and small community theatres to enjoy too! Our range of beautiful lodges can accommodate all group sizes, whether you’re looking for a romantic escape away in our one bedroom lodges, or if you’re looking for a family and friends UK holiday in one our larger lodges, we will have a luxury lodge to suit your needs!

Book your holiday at Keswick Reach today and enjoy some time exploring the hauntingly beautiful World Heritage Site of the Lake District, Cumbria.

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Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa is sprinting towards its opening date in mid-January and is now taking showing the finishing details of a first class, luxurious destination you can really relax in. Take a scroll through the photos below and see how fabulous Norfolk Woods is looking in our most recent photos!

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How fantastic is our brand-new location looking? You can book your holiday now! Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa also offers holiday home ownership, where you can relax and retire to your home away from home in utter luxury. Call our dedicated Ownership Team on 01745 858010 or talk to an advisor via our Live Chat Service.

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