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christmas breaks knowledge
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Festive train
Sample price: Kinnersley House is a 10-
bedroomed mansion in the Malvern Hills
featured by Hoseasons, with open fires and
views over the Cotswolds. Facilities include
a huge sitting room with open fire, and
of thoughts
there’s a pub within walking distance. It
costs from £1,135 for one week and sleeps
up to 18.
■ hoseasons.co.uk
Festive breaks in the UK and Ireland can be a source of
COUNTRY DELIGHTS.
big business for agents. Dave Richardson suggests
Hotels throughout Britain lay on a festive
some options programme, which is particularly enjoyable
in rural, character properties. Entertainment
is usually provided every day and you may
GO GHOSTLY. pole, St Helier in December, by air from Gatwick. be able to walk off the excess in the country-
■ premierholidays.co.uk side or watch the local (hopefully legal)
Jersey claims the mildest winter climate Boxing Day hunt.
in Britain, and La Fete de Noue festival HOUSE PARTY.
(pictured) from November 29 to December Sample price: Superbreak’s choice of 300
21 offers carol singing, late-night shopping, Country cottages can be appeal- festive packages includes the Legacy Royal
street entertainment, markets, parades and ing at Christmas, and in addi- Victoria in Llanberis, Snowdonia, Wales
late night ghoulish walks on the theme of tion to the cosy there’s a wide with four nights for £350. This includes
Ghost of Christmas Past. choice of larger self-catering op- all breakfasts and dinners, Christmas lunch,
tions for extended families or Boxing Day lunch buffet, midnight mass
Sample price: Premier Holidays charges from groups. Locations are nationwide and Welsh choir.
£193 for two nights with breakfast at the Metro- and properties have all mod cons. ■ superbreak.com/agents Turn to 68
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