Britain on the Cheap

$83/Wk for Child’s Beach Hut at Bournemouth

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:04:29 +0000

For the first time, Bournemouth had added a beach hut especially for kids to its lineup along Durley Chine beach, a Blue Flag award winner. Bournemouth Tourism and the interior designers at IKEA Southampton designed the UK’s first beach hut...

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More than 65% Off Macdonald Family Rooms

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:04:46 +0000

Save more than 65% when your family shares a room at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, Berkshire, or the Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa, near Camberley, Surrey. The Summer Sensations offer is £99/$153, down from £293/$452....

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$77 Off at St. Martin’s on the Isle, Scilly Isles

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:04:43 +0000

Save 25% or more when you book at least five nights at St. Martin’s on the Isle in the Scilly Isles. The hotel, beside the sea on the island of St Martin’s, has reduced the cost of one night with breakfast and dinner to £150/$232, saving £50/$77,...

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Family Packages at Felin Fach Griffin, Wales

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:04:07 +0000

The Felin Fach Griffin in Powys, Wales, is offering packages for families looking to explore the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains. Prices range from £695/$1,073 for a family of three in a family room for five nights, or from £975/$1,505 for...

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Buckingham Palace Tour and Lunch for $95

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:04:18 +0000

Heading to London to visit the Queen? Or at least the Queen’s main residence, Buckingham Palace? TheatreBreaks will offer a summer promotion from July 27–Sept. 29: £63/$95 for a three-course lunch at the Ritz, a glass of champagne and a tour of...

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$130 for B&B and Unlimited Golf at Dartmouth

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:04:00 +0000

The Dartmouth Golf and Country Club in south Devon has unlimited golf packages available for summer from £85/$130 per person, including accommodation. The package is for one night’s B&B with two days’ unlimited golf, based on a group of six....

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Family Hostel Rooms from $46 for 4 Across UK

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:04:04 +0000

Stretching your pounds this summer? The Independent Hostels UK network has more than 300 houses, cottage and barns across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, some with family rooms as low as £30/$46 for a family of four. In addition to...

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First 35 Free to London Dungeon on Aug. 2

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:04:42 +0000

The London Dungeon is celebrating its 35th birthday in July and August with a 35-day “summer of scare.” Get up early—or brave the spirits and stay up all night—for the Dungeon’s actual birthday on Aug. 2. The first 35 customers will get in...

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Join Honeymooners Henry VIII and Jane Seymour

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:04:59 +0000

Love is in the air at Hampton Court Palace. Join King Henry VIII durng his “Honeymoon with Jane Seymour” July 24. Imagine: Henry VIII has just married his third wife, Jane Seymour, and celebrations are underway to welcome his new bride to his...

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Focus Hotel Family Deals from $26 pp/night

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:04:30 +0000

Focus Hotels has launched family value inclusive packages at each of its 10 hotels across the UK. The deal is £160/$233 for two adults and two children for two nights, including full English breakfast each morning, a light lunch or packed lunch to...

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