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Social Breaks
2021-22 GUIDE
& Holidays
GROUP BREAKS ORGANISED BY MEMBERS, FOR MEMBERS
YOUR 2021-2022 BREAKS 2021 AUGUST 23 – 27 Derbyshire by Design p6 SEPTEMBER 3–6 Scenic Snowdonia Fully Booked; see 2022 break on p34 10 – 13 Kynren, an Epic Tale of England p8 24 – 26 Bletchley Park and the City of Cambridge p10 OCTOBER 1–4 Cheltenham Chase Hotel Autumn Break p12 17 – 21 The Beautiful Lake District p14 NOVEMBER 29 Nov – 3 Dec Potters Midweek Festival Break p16 2022 MARCH 18 – 20 Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires p18 APRIL 25 – 29 Historic Chester NEW p20 MAY 2–6 Springtime in Bournemouth p22 11 – 13 Elegant Harrogate NEW p24 26 – 30 The Beautiful Lake District p26 JUNE 6 – 10 South Devon and the English Riviera p28 10 – 12 Windsor and the Royal Castle p30 27 Jun – 1 July Lovely Llandrindod, Heart of Wales p32 AUGUST 1–5 The Royal Victoria Hotel, Snowdonia p34 14 – 18 The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern p36 SEPTEMBER 12 – 16 Blissful Bournemouth NEW p38 To find out more and see any new breaks and getaways that are added through the year, make sure you check out boundless.co.uk/social
Welcome!
We’re pleased to be able bring you our latest guide, featuring a host of
fantastic breaks to fill your 2021/22 calendar. There’s something for
everyone so we’re sure that you’ll find something to interest you.
For the latest updates and to keep an eye on what new breaks we’re
adding, visit our website regularly at boundless.co.uk/social
We hope to meet you on one of our breaks soon.
Trevor Rudderham, Leader – Boundless Social Committee
Introducing the
Social Committee
TREVOR RUDDERHAM
trevor.rudderham@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
ALAN MURRAY
alan.murray@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
KAREN MURRAY
karen.murray@boundlesscommunity.co.uk
BILL BROOK
billbrook50@yahoo.com
PAUL BACHE
paul.bache00@gmail.com
STEPHANIE BACHE
sjbache@gmail.com
Keeping in touch! We know last year was a very unpredictable time and the majority of our 2020 breaks had to be cancelled. We want to make sure we keep you up to date so, once you’ve booked on any of our breaks, we’ll let you know what’s going on should we have to make any further changes over the next year or so. When you book a break, please follow one of the steps below to let us know so we can send you a welcome letter and contact you with any updates. Fill out a short form at boundless.co.uk/socialform r email us with the break O you’ve booked, including your name and contact number, on social@boundless.co.uk r send a letter with the break O you’ve booked, including your name and contact number, to Social, Member Communities, Boundless by CSMA, Britannia House, Brighton BN1 4DE Join our online group All Boundless members are welcome to join our online communities and connect with other members who share your interests. We have a fantastic dedicated Social Breaks and Holiday Facebook Group just for members – you can ask questions, discuss tips and advice, enter competitions and share your stories and experiences. We also have fun quizzes to take part in and giveaways to enjoy. Find us at: facebook.com/groups/BoundlessSocialGroup
What do our breaks include?
All breaks are organised by members, so you know they’re put together with you in mind.
And, so you can see at a glance what’s included in each break, we’ve added some handy
icons to make your planning that little bit easier.
Welcome drink Porterage
Free parking Free WiFi
Use of spa facilities Admission tickets
Swimming pool Return coach trip
Use of leisure facilities Evening entertainment
Find the perfect room
Many of the hotels we’ve booked have a range of room options, so you can choose the one
that suits you best. These are all subject to availability at the time of booking, and different
hotels have different options. Feel free to give them a call and find out more.
Accessible Room Single Additional Pet-friendly
rooms upgrade occupancy night rooms
Many hotels Some of the Most of our stays With some A few of our
offer accessible breaks have have single- breaks you hotels have
or adapted a selection of occupancy can add an dedicated pet-
rooms. Contact upgrades that double rooms additional night friendly rooms.
the hotel direct you can choose available. These if you’d like Rules and
to make sure when you book. incur a single to extend restrictions vary
they can fulfil supplement – your stay. – please ask for
your booking details on each details when
requirements. listing. you book.
Derbyshire
by Design
2 3 – 27 AU GUST 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby Mickleover Court
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £249pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Four days of relaxing and exploring the dive into Tudor history with a visit to Haddon
county of Derbyshire await you here when Hall. A stop at Chatsworth will be essential for
you book into the 4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby fans of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, as it was used
Mickleover Court, a great base for checking out as Pemberley, the residence of Mr Darcy.
the Peak District National Park.
Take a drive through the Peak District National
Buffet breakfasts are included each morning, Park, not forgetting to test the waters in the
ensuring you’re ready to make the most of famous spa town of Buxton.
the day ahead. Got a sweet tooth? Then an
*Price from £249pp based on two people
essential stop for coffee and a Bakewell tart
sharing on a half-board basis.
is the picturesque market town of Bakewell
on the River Wye. And, if you’re thinking of Single-supplement rooms available on request
living the high life, it’s a short drive to the at an additional £70.
Heights of Abraham in Matlock for a cable
car to the dramatic hilltop park. To book, please call Greatdays Holidays
on 0161 928 3242, quoting ‘NBUA114311
History buffs will be entranced by Hardwick
Derbyshire by Design’.
Hall, a fine 16th-century house. The Grade
I listed house of Calke Abbey in the village
For more information, visit
of Ticknall makes for a beautiful morning
boundless.co.uk/derbyshire
exploring, and you can continue your
6
Do more in Derbyshire
Take a trip out to the Derwent Valley Mills on the River Derwent, the only World Heritage Site in the
East Midlands. The site contains fascinating mill complexes, the watercourses that powered them and
the settlements that were built around them for the workers. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way passes
through the valley’s beautiful and historic landscapes – explore on foot or on a cycling tour.
Crich Tramway Village, with more than 60 trams built between 1873 and 1982, is a real journey back in
time. Many of the buildings in the village have been rescued from elsewhere in the UK – the Red Lion Pub,
for example, came all the way from Stoke and was rebuilt on site, brick by brick.
With a wide range of attractions, historic sites to explore, country walks and outstanding local food and
drink, don’t miss out on this opportunity for the full Derbyshire experience.
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Kynren, an Epic
Tale of England
1 0 – 13 S EP TEMBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
ON REQUEST
Single occupancy
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £259pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Ready to be part of an unmissable experience? Day 3: Spend the day as you wish. History buffs
Join us at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel for will enjoy exploring Durham, and those with an
a three-night stay and a chance to see the award- interest in art and design won’t want to miss a
winning show Kynren, an Epic Tale of England. trip to the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle.
Legends come to life in this action-packed 90- Day 4: Time for one more leisurely breakfast at
minute live outdoor show, as a cast of over the hotel before you say your farewells.
1000 performers take you on an amazing
*Price £259pp based on two people sharing on a
journey through 2000 years of history. Plus
half-board basis.
your days will be free to explore other nearby
attractions, such as the Beamish Open Air Single-supplement rooms available on request
Museum and the cathedral city of Durham. at an additional £15 (£45 for three nights).
Limited room upgrades available at £30 per
Day 1: Make your way to the hotel and join your
person per night. Limited on-site parking –
fellow Boundless members and hosts for a
chargeable parking nearby at £5 per night.
welcome drinks reception and dinner. The
chefs pride themselves on their excellent
To book, call Just For Groups on 01603
menus, which feature an abundance of local
886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA Kynren’.
produce.
Day 2: Enjoy a buffet breakfast and a free day For more information, visit
before an early dinner at the hotel. Tonight we boundless.co.uk/kynren
experience the unmissable Kynren.
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SEE P4 TO FIND
OUT HOW TO KEEP
UP TO DATE WITH
ANY BREAK
YOU BOOK
Out and about in the North East
No stay in County Durham would be complete without a visit to the city centre. Explore the museum
and gallery spaces of Durham Castle (above) and, if you have a head for heights, a climb to the top of the
cathedral’s central tower will reward you with spectacular views.
For a taste of Durham back in the day, head to Beamish and the open-air museum, which tells the story
of life in the North East through the ages. Discover what life was like on the home front during the First
World War and explore the 1940s farm. Motoring enthusiasts will want to take a ride on a historic Daimler
bus or one of the vintage trams that trundle around the site.
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Bletchley Park
and the City of
Cambridge
2 4 – 26 S EP TEMBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Doubletree by Hilton Belfry Cambridge Hotel ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £199pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Unlock the secrets of Bletchley Park on this and mobile computing and the internet, this
two-night stay in Cambridge. Relax in style and is the place to be if you want to trace the
comfort at this wonderful 4-star lakeside hotel. development of computing over the years.
Included in your break is a return coach Following your day at Bletchley Park, it’s back
journey and entry into Bletchley Park, just 45 to the hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner
minutes’ drive away. Once the home of the at the Bridge Restaurant with the group. The
Second World War codebreakers, you’ll have next day starts with a delicious breakfast,
six hours to explore the mansion where the followed by an opportunity to explore the
first codebreakers were based, find out how beautiful university city of Cambridge.
messages were intercepted and decoded, and
*Price from £199pp based on two sharing on a
learn how this top-secret work changed the
half-board basis.
course of the war.
Single supplement rooms are available on
For a small additional fee you can also visit
request at an additional £50.
the National Museum of Computing, home
to the world’s largest collection of working
To book, call Just for Groups on 01603
historic computers. From the Turing-Welchman
886740, quoting ‘Boundless Break’.
Bombe and Colossus, both used during
Bletchley Park’s heyday in the 1940s, through
For more information, visit
the large systems and mainframes of the
boundless.co.uk/bletchley
Fifties to the Seventies, to the rise of personal
10Taking a punt on Cambridge
Avoid the stress and cost of city driving and parking with the local park-and-ride service. The nearest
parking site is at Madingley, just six miles from the hotel, and you can park for up to 18 hours.
Cambridge itself has a multitude of famous colleges and attractions worthy of your attention, including
King’s College (above), the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Royal Botanical Gardens – 40 acres of gorgeous
green space owned by the university. Swot up on your horticultural knowledge or just take in the wonders
of this arcadian paradise at your leisure.
The best way to see the city is, of course, from the River Cam. Try your hand in a punt or perhaps take a
chauffeured punting tour – just sit back, relax and avoid any risk of falling in!
How about a ride over to Newmarket, where you can visit the National Horse Racing Museum? Also under
an hour’s drive away is the splendid Audley End. Built in the 17th century, it’s one of the country’s greatest
Jacobean houses and was used as a secret-agent training centre during the Second World War.
If you choose to add an additional night to your stay, don’t miss out on a trip to the Imperial War Museum
at Duxford, Europe’s largest aviation museum. There are several permanent displays, including one
devoted to the Battle of Britain, where you can see original Hurricanes, a Spitfire and a Messerschmitt.
11Cheltenham Chase
Hotel Autumn Break
1 – 4 OCTOB ER 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Delta by Marriott Hotel, Brockworth
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £207pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
This family friendly hotel makes an ideal base pool, hot tub and gym. A 20% discount on an
for exploring the regency town of Cheltenham extensive range of spa treatments is available
and cathedral city of Gloucester. Situated to our guests booked on this break.
conveniently between the two at the foot of
*Price £207pp based on two sharing on a half-
the Cotswold Hills, there’s no better place to
board basis. One child under 16 can stay for free
spend a relaxing autumn weekend.
in their parents’ room on a B&B basis.
For keen walkers, the Cotswold Way provides
Single supplement rooms available on request at
plenty of local routes to explore, including
an additional £105.
Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.
You’ll find the views simply breathtaking. Room held by providing valid credit card
details. No deposit taken and cancellation
Cheltenham racecourse and Cotswold Hill Golf
up until 24 hours before arrival. Full balance
Club are just a few miles away. Hop on the
to be paid on departure.
bus from outside the hotel to the racecourse
where you can also join the 14-mile heritage
To book, call the hotel on 01452 519988, then
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
choose option 2, followed by option 1. When
Enjoy a three-course meal each evening with you get through to Reservations, quote
the group in the hotel restaurant, where you ‘1 – 4 October 2021 Boundless’.
can take in the views over Cooper’s Hill, an SSSI
nature reserve. Relax in Reflections Leisure For more information, visit
Club, free to guests, with its indoor swimming boundless.co.uk/chase
12Cheltenham and the Cotswolds
Make sure you drop into Cotswold Motoring Museum in the pretty village of Bourton-on-the Water.
Owned by Boundless, a visit to the museum (pictured above) provides a fascinating journey through the
history of 20th-century motoring. With an impressive collection of rare vehicles and classic memorabilia,
you’ll be enthralled by this nostalgic glimpse into life on the road the way it used to be.
Cheltenham boasts a strong heritage and some impressive architecture. The best way to see it is on one of
the town’s walking tours, which highlight the most notable buildings and monuments, history and more.
If you enjoy relaxing in green spaces, Cheltenham has many beautiful parks and gardens. Make sure you
stop by the statue of Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets Suite, in the town’s Imperial Gardens.
13The Beautiful
Lake District
1 7 – 21 OCTOBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £249pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to explore Lakeland Motor Museum is home to a
the Lake District, and the Cumbria Grand Hotel fascinating collection of classic vehicles and
in Grange-over-Sands makes the perfect base motoring memorabilia and is an essential stop
for your adventures out and about. for motoring historians.
The restaurant specialises in local produce and Kendal, Grasmere, Bowness, Ambleside and
a tasty breakfast each morning will set you up Keswick are all nearby, along with some of the
for the day ahead, when you’ll be free to spend UK’s finest scenery and walking opportunities.
your time as you wish. Local attractions include
*Price from £249pp based on two people
Holker Hall and Gardens, Sizergh Castle and the
sharing on a half board basis. Single-
nearby village of Cartmel, famous for its sticky
supplement rooms available on request at an
toffee pudding.
additional £69.
Railway buffs will enjoy a trip on the Lakeside
and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. This To book, call Greatdays Holidays on 0161 928
picturesque line offers fabulous views along 3242, quoting ‘NBUA114245 – Lake District 2’.
the side of Lake Windermere, where you can
pick up a Windermere steamer which will take For more information, visit
you to Bowness and Ambleside. boundless.co.uk/cumbria
14Taking the waters
If you’re planning a cruise on one of the Ullswater steamers (pictured above), why not explore the lake
at your own pace by hiring a boat yourself? Rowing or motorised boats are available, depending on how
energetic you’re feeling. You’ll also find watersports centres at Windermere, Coniston and Derwentwater.
On the western side of Lake Windermere, the Beatrix Pottery Gallery is an enchanting attraction where the
author’s magical stories about Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck and Squirrel Nutkin are brought to life.
15Potters Midweek
Festival Break
2 9 NOVE M B ER – 3 D ECEMBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
5-star Potters Resort Coast Resort, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £399pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: All-inclusive/ Full-board
INCLUDES:
Join us once again the fabulous 5-star Potters has its own bathroom facilities, a huge double
Resort holiday village on the beautiful Norfolk fridge stocked with beers, wines and soft
coast at Hopton-on-Sea. drinks and a large-screen TV streaming live
entertainment from around the resort.
You’ll be staying for four nights full-board with
almost everything included in the price. The And don’t forget to visit the Garden Bar, a brand
resort offers some great menus featuring the new space designed specifically with comfort
best in British food – help yourself to as much and safety in mind for guests.
or as little as you wish.
*Boundless price £399pp based on two sharing
Our spacious Garden and Gallery Restaurants a Standard Bungalow – this is a £70 discount on
are open with table service and social distancing brochure price. Early booking is encouraged,
in operation, so everyone can enjoy their food especially if you’d like to book an accessible
and relax at their own designated table. room. Single rooms subject to availability
and supplements are dependent on upgrades.
Why not upgrade with trusted friends into one
Bungalows and hotel upgrades also available.
of our new ‘safe as it gets’ private lounges?
You’ll be served by your waiter and can enjoy
To book, call Potters Holidays on 03333
your very own dinner-party style evening at
207418 quoting ‘Boundless’.
the time of your choosing. Your private lounge
allows your party of four or more (six or more
For more information, visit
on our Summer Family Breaks) to dine in your
boundless.co.uk/sbh-pottersresort
own secure environment. Each private lounge
16What you thought
This is our fourth visit to Potters – the special price for Boundless
members makes it irresistible.
Alan Larret
Great dining with fellow members and we enjoyed the entertainment.
DF Lorford
Getting to know Norfolk
There are plenty of sandy beaches to explore nearby but, if you want to venture away from your holiday
village, the seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are just a short bus ride away.
For those who enjoy spending time on the water, the Norfolk Broads offer access by boat to various
locations – even all the way to the city of Norwich.
17Oxford, City of
Dreaming Spires
1 8 – 20 M A RC H 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Oxford Spires Hotel ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £174pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
INCLUDES:
Join us in March for a two-night city adventure a stroll away from Magdalen College you’ll
in historic Oxford. A weekend of exploring find the Botanic Garden, a calming oasis in the
and relaxation awaits at the popular 4-star centre of the city. Blenheim Palace is just a
Oxford Spires Hotel, set in beautiful parkland short trip out of town and those in need of a
alongside the River Thames. little retail therapy will enjoy a trip to Bicester
Shopping Village.
The surrounding water meadows and paddocks
make for a wonderfully scenic river walk to *Price from £174pp based on two sharing
the city centre. Buses are also available from half board. Upgrade to a deluxe room for £30
outside the hotel, so you can get around the per room per night. Single supplement rooms
city with ease. available on request at £220. Sunday evening
can be booked for an additional cost. Please
Oxford has many wonderful visitor attractions
note parking is £10 per car per night.
– including gardens, museums, colleges and
historic buildings – and delving into the history
To book, call the Oxford Spires Hotel on 01865
of the 1000-year-old castle is a good place to
324324 or email spires.reservation@ihg.com,
start your tour of this wonderful city.
quoting booking code ‘BNL’.
Oxford is, of course, one of the oldest and most
celebrated university cities in the world. Many For more information, visit
of the colleges are open to the public and just boundless.co.uk/sbh-abingdonroad
18What you thought
Quality hotel in nice quiet surroundings Everything was better than expected,
with an amazing atmosphere and good wonderful. Meeting friends over the
food. Close enough to walk into Oxford weekend was superb and the hotel’s
along the riverside path. rooms, food and location were excellent.
Chris Jarvis John Griffiths
Get inspired in Oxford
Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated university cities in the world, but there are many other
reasons why this beautiful city attracts over nine million visitors each year.
Oxford is also known for its museums including the Ashmolean, world famous for its art and
archaeology. Another must-see is the University Museum of Natural History, which started life as the
university’s centre for scientific study but is now open to the public. You can get up close to thousands
of rocks, minerals, fossils and zoological exhibits. Truly unmissable is the amazing Pitt Rivers Museum,
where you’ll find Japanese masks, Tahitian mourning clothes, Inuit parkas, African pottery, Hawaiian
feather cloaks… The list goes on, and it’s a fascinating collection, well worth a visit.
19NEW BREAK!
Historic Chester
2 5 – 29 A P RIL 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £260pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
INCLUDES:
The hotel is part of Hoole Hall, an 18th-century *Price £260pp based on two sharing a double
manor house which has a smart modern or twin room on a half-board basis. Additional
extension with 12 acres of landscaped gardens night £70 per room bed and breakfast for
and plenty of parking. The popular club and spa one person in a double room or £80 if double
next door can be pre-booked at extra cost. occupancy. Supplement of £40 per night applies
for single occupancy of a double room – this
You’re ideally situated just outside Chester
hotel has no single rooms. Upgrade to a Deluxe
with a bus service into town so it’s easy to
room for £20 supplement per room per night.
explore this historic city.
Full contact and card details required when you
The famous zoo is less than 10 minutes’
book. No deposit will be taken at that time –
drive, it’s 15 minutes to the racecourse or a
balance due two weeks before your break starts.
bit further afield you’ll find Cheshire Oaks
Cancel free of charge any time before then.
shopping centre. National Trust properties
nearby include Erdigg Hall and Chirk Castle –
To book, call the DoubleTree by Hilton on
both make a great day out.
01244 408810 from Monday to Saturday,
Whether you spend your time in Chester or 8.30am – 5.30pm, quoting ‘GGBSB’.
explore the surrounding area, we look forward (Unfortunately this code was incorrect in the printed
to you and your fellow Boundless members version of the this booklet)
joining us for this hosted group break.
For more information, visit
boundless.co.uk/sbh-chester
20The best of Chester
Chester is an ancient place and its historic streets – protected by the most complete city walls in Britain
– are fascinating to explore. The River Dee meanders through the heart of the city and makes a relaxing
riverside walk with its picturesque bridges.
The city’s cathedral is well worth a visit, and shopping lovers will won’t want to the world-famous Rows,
black and white half-timbered buildings with splendid two-tier medieval galleries (above).
Chester Zoo is a popular attraction – there are 125 acres of zoological gardens and some 35,000 animals
to see. You can also learn about some critically endangered species, such as orangutans, lemurs and lions.
If you fancy a trip to a National Trust property, Erdigg Hall and Chirk Castle are nearby, and Tatton Park
is 40 minutes away by car. With its 50 acres of landscaped gardens, it makes a lovely day out and the
estate’s Stables Restaurant is available for coffee or lunch.
21Springtime in
Bournemouth
2 – 6 M AY 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Marsham Court Hotel
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £280pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
INCLUDES:
Come and enjoy the fresh sea air in the lovely *Price from £280pp based on two sharing
town of Bournemouth. There’s always a warm half-board. Sea-view rooms carry a supplement
welcome at the Marsham Court Hotel, with its of £20 per night. Sea-view rooms with balcony
charming seaside ambience. carry a supplement of £25 per room per night.
Each morning you’ll be served a hearty To secure your booking, a £30 non-refundable
breakfast, then you’re free to explore deposit is required, with the balance to be
everything Bournemouth and the beautiful settled on departure.
county of Dorset have to offer. The pier, beach
and promenade are all within easy walking To book, call the Marsham Court Hotel on
distance of the hotel and there’s plenty to keep 01202 552111, quoting ‘Boundless’.
you interested in the surrounding area.
For more information, visit
A three-course dinner with coffee awaits every
boundless.co.uk/sbh-marsham
evening, followed by live music and dancing,
games and quizzes. There’s something for
everyone on this great break.
22What you thought
An excellent weekend! Very good choice of hotel, such
a pleasant and easy walk into the city centre. Everyone
seemed to enjoy it by the buzz of chatter and laughter
at mealtimes. Food very good. Staff very efficient and
friendly.
Mr and Mrs Hall
Excellent choice of venue. Perfect location to see and
explore Oxford. Hotel staff and food very good. Rooms
comfortable with everything we needed.
Mr Shipton
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TO DATE WITH ANY
BREAK YOU BOOK
Out and about around Bournemouth
In and around Torquay
Bournemouth’s miles of golden sands and fine promenade walks are at their best in spring. And it’s a great
place
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use astoa base for exploring
see and Dorset,
do on a break its heritage
in Torquay. andan
Spend picture-postcard
afternoon on the scenery.
golf course, visit the
Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Model Village or take a short drive out to Paignton Zoo.
If you enjoy museums, just opposite your hotel on the East Cliff you’ll find the Russell-Cotes clifftop
museum
Step into with its four
the Stone purpose-built
Age galleries,
at Kents Cavern. Theseone of Bournemouth’s
prehistoric leading
caves are not onlyattractions.
the warmest Around the but an
in Britain
county
importantyou’ll
partfind a host of other
of UNESCO’s museums
English Riviera for everyone
Global withOn
Geopark. interests from dinosaurs
your journey and you’ll
underground mummiesdiscover
to
400 tanks andyears
million steamofengines!
history at a site that was home to several types of prehistoric humans and Ice Age
animals.
For inspiration that will benefit both the mind and body, take a walk along one of the country’s largest
rockeries,
Back up invisit one of Bournemouth’s
the sunshine, those hopingbeautiful
to take inGrade-2
a dose oflisted Victorian
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a stroll in home toaround
the sun a plethora of unusual
Torquay’s plants.
bustling town centre and pretty harbour, or step out
further afield along the esplanade and 22 miles of local walks.
23NEW BREAK!
Elegant Harrogate
1 1 – 13 M AY 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Old Swan Hotel
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £165pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Join us for a two-night break at the Old Swan *Price from £165pp based on two people
Hotel in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate. sharing on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
With the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the There is a charge of £7 per night for parking
doorstep, this is a great location for exploring and £15 a night for single-occupancy rooms.
the river valleys, hills and woodlands in the Upgraded rooms can be requested at a cost of
surrounding countryside. £25 per room per night. There are a few rooms
with walk-in showers and these are available on
Dating back to the 1840s, the Old Swan is
request. All rooms are dog friendly at an extra
right in the centre of Harrogate and offers
cost of £15 per night. A deposit of £30 must be
comfortable accommodation and bags of
paid on booking with the balance paid eight
character. It was certainly good enough for
weeks before your trip. Optional insurance is
writer Agatha Christie – when she mysteriously
available for £20 per person.
disappeared for 11 days in 1926 it was here
that she was eventually tracked down. There
To book, call Just for Groups on 01603
are 136 traditionally styled en-suite bedrooms
886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA
overlooking the town or the peaceful hotel
Harrogate 2022’.
gardens and the magnificent Wedgewood
restaurant, with its impressive glass ceiling,
For more information, visit
is where you’ll be served a three-course meal
boundless.co.uk/sbh-harrogate
with fellow members each evening.
24Tales of the Dales
Located in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate was the place to be in the 1800s, when
the high society of Victorian Britain would come to take the air and enjoy therapeutic spa treatments.
People come to Harrogate today for similar reasons – relaxation and indulgence, plus some quality
shopping and, of course, afternoon tea!
Out and about, the Mercer Art Gallery and Royal Pump Room Museum are just a short walk from the
hotel in the elegant Montpellier Quarter, the cultural heart of the town. The Grade 2 listed Valley
Gardens are also nearby – well worth a visit for the charming Japanese garden.
Out of town, head to RHS Harlow Carr gardens at Beckwithshaw, where you can wander through 58
acres of tranquil beauty getting inspiration for your own green space. Local spots such as the pretty
town of Knaresborough and the beautiful Aysgarth Falls should be on your list and, if you’re feeling
energetic, a ramble in the Yorkshire Dales should satisfy your wanderlust. The possibilities are endless!
25The Beautiful
Lake District
2 6 – 30 M AY 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star Cumbria Grand Hotel, Lindale Road, Grange-over-Sands
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £275pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Just a short drive from Lake Windermere and your journey aboard a historic Windermere
close to the centre of the beautiful seaside steamer to Bowness and Ambleside.
town of Grange-over-Sands, the Cumbria Grand
The famous towns of the Lake District – Kendal,
Hotel is a great base for exploring the Lakes.
Grasmere, Bowness, Ambleside and Keswick
The hotel’s restaurant boasts a varied menu
– are all within easy reach, and a visit to
brimming with local produce. After a hearty
Buttermere (pictured right) offers some of the
breakfast each morning your days will be free
finest scenery and walking opportunities you’ll
to spend as you wish.
experience in the whole area.
There are so many places to visit in this part of
*Price from £275 pp based on two people
the country, including Holker Hall and Gardens,
sharing on a half board basis. Single-
Sizergh Castle and the pretty nearby village of
supplement rooms available on request at an
Cartmel, famous for its sticky toffee pudding.
additional £69.
Motoring enthusiasts won’t want to miss a
visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum, home To book, call Greatdays Holidays on 0161 928
to a unique collection of classic vehicles and 3242, quoting ‘NBUA114682 – Lake District’.
motoring memorabilia. And what better way to
travel than on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite For more information, visit
Steam Railway? Take in the magnificent boundless.co.uk/sbh-grange-over-sands
views all the way to the southern tip of Lake
Windermere, from where you can continue
26What you thought
We enjoyed the freedom of being able to make our own choice of outings each day.
Good breakfast each morning, plus it was lovely to come back to an evening meal.
Mr Bisby
Location was excellent, within easy reach of many attractions.
Mr Marshall
Go your own way
Rain or shine there’s plenty to do around the Lakes. Close to Windermere you’ll find Wray Castle – keen
cyclists will enjoy the trail from the castle to Claife Heights, a gentle off-road route that takes around an
hour and a half to ride, depending on how often you stop to look at the beautiful views.
Or go on a journey of underwater discovery at the Lakes Aquarium, home to the UK’s largest collection of
freshwater fish. You can get to the aquarium by boat from Bowness or Ambleside with Windermere Lake
Cruises or catch a steam train on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
27South Devon and
the English Riviera
6 – 10 JU NE 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
3-star TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay
ON REQUEST
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £212pp*
Additional night
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Join us for a seaside break in Devon at the *Price from £212 based on two sharing on a
3-star TLH Toorak hotel. Just 400 yards from half-board basis. Additional night available on
the seafront at Torquay, this is a great location Sunday 5 June at £42 per person on the same
for exploring the English Riviera. half-board basis. Single rooms with half board
are also available at £212 per person. Single
If you join us for the additional Sunday night
occupancy of a double or twin room is £15 extra
(see right), you’ll be well placed to attend the
per night.
English Riviera Airshow in nearby Paignton,
scheduled for 4/5 June. A deposit of 10% is required at the time of
booking, with full payment required 28 days
The hotel has a programme of daily activities,
before arrival. Room upgrades are also available
a choice of bars, nightly entertainment and
at £6 extra per person per night for a Riviera
complimentary leisure facilities, including a 25m
Front room and £10 extra per person per night
heated indoor swimming pool, outdoor pool with
for a south facing Terrace room.
sun terrace, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Some
additional leisure activities – including the gym
To book, call the private reservations
and spa, are also available at extra cost.
department at the Toorak Hotel on 01803
Whether you spend your time in Torquay or go 400500, quoting booking ID number ‘42630’.
further afield, there’s plenty to see and do on
this hosted group break. We look forward to you For more information, visit
joining us and your fellow Boundless members. boundless.co.uk/sbh-riviera
28What you thought
Very enjoyable and outstanding value for money.
The food was of a consistently high standard and the
staff were friendly and helpful. We’d like to thank
the organisers for an excellent break and hope to go
on another similar break in the future.
Mr Glover
Great hotel and organisation. Lovely four-night break
at a good rate.
Mr Mayger
That Riviera Touch
There’s plenty to see and do in the area. Take a stroll along the esplanade to the town and harbour
(pictured above) or step out further afield with 22 miles of local walks.
How about spending an afternoon on the golf course, or visiting the country park at Cockington Court or
Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Model Village? Maybe take a boat trip to Brixham, head out on a short drive
to Paignton Zoo or bask in the sun on one of Torbay’s 10 Blue Flag beaches.
With many excellent National Trust properties including Greenway – once home to Agatha Christie – and
Castle Drogo, plus the Dartmoor whisky distillery and Tamar Valley, there are so many ways you can spend
your days on this break.
29Windsor and the
Royal Castle
1 0 – 12 JU NE 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 2 PRICE: £199pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Additional night
Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
A two-night royal adventure awaits you in surroundings of Syon Park, designed by
Windsor. Included in your break is a return Capability Brown, and visit the Royal Botanic
coach trip to the centre of historic Windsor and Gardens at Kew, just across the Thames.
entry to the castle. Home to the royal family
*Price from £199pp based on two sharing on
for over 1000 years, Windsor is where the
a half-board basis. Additional night £80 per
Queen spends most of her private weekends
person or £95 for a single person with room
nowadays. So, who knows, you may be in
supplement.
luck with a sighting! The Holiday Inn is also a
great base for visiting the other nearby royal
To book, call Just for Groups on 01603
residences of Hampton Court, home to Henry
886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA Windsor
VIII, and Kensington Palace, where Queen
Castle break’.
Victoria was born in 1819.
Just a short drive or train journey away, you For more information,
can spend an afternoon in the beautiful visit boundless.co.uk/sbh-queen
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Windsor – within these walls
Windsor is host to many formal state events, ceremonial occasions and visits from foreign dignitaries.
St George’s Hall makes a spectacular setting for a state banquet, when a table seating 160 guests is
decorated with porcelain and silver gilt from the Royal Collection.
Since 1660, Windsor Castle has also performed its own changing of the guard. To this day, this event takes
place in the quadrangle outside the Royal Apartments when the Queen is in residence.
During the Second World War, the castle was used as a royal air-raid shelter. Security was tightened,
windows were blacked out and staff were relocated from Buckingham Palace. The roof above the
children’s room, where Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were staying, was strengthened, chandeliers
were lowered to floor level to prevent damage and important works of art were removed for safe keeping.
However, driving daily to London and returning to Windsor each night was a closely guarded secret. It was
considered good for morale to report that the King was staying full-time at Buckingham Palace.
31Lovely Llandrindod,
Heart of Wales
2 7 J U NE – 1 JULY 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Metropole Hotel and Spa
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £224pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
We invite you to join us in scenic mid-Wales, stroll to enjoy the scenery, then visit one of the
staying at the 4-star Victorian Metropole Hotel cafés for coffee and home-made cake.
and Spa. In the evenings after dinner retire to
the hotel bar and lounge or perhaps take a stroll *Price from £224 per person for the four-night
round the nearby lake. A local Welsh choir will be stay based on two people sharing a Classic Plus
performing on one evening and there’s a disco to twin or double room on a half-board basis.
look forward to on your last night. Upgrade to a spacious Superior twin or double
room at £244pp. A limited number of single
Discover the history of Llandrindod by visiting
rooms are available at £264 or one person
local museums, take a walk along the Heritage
staying in a Classic double at £324. A £20 per
Trail or around the lake and woodland, or how
person non-refundable deposit is required to
about a trip on the Heart of Wales train, which
secure the booking – balance due on checkout.
runs between Swansea and Shrewsbury?
A short drive away is the scenic Elan Valley To book, call the hotel on 01597 823700,
(right) with its dams and reservoirs in an area quoting ‘Boundless CSMA June 2022’.
of outstanding natural beauty. Walk some of
the 80 miles of trails which vary from flat to For more information, visit
challenging or drive to each one, take a gentle boundless.co.uk/sbh-llandrindod
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BREAK YOU BOOK
More to explore
You can see local craftsmen at work at the Welsh Royal Crystal workshop in Rhayader, and Gigrin Red Kite
Feeding Station is a popular destination for photographers and nature lovers.
Further afield, there are more than 30 bookshops in Hay-on-Wye, plus some excellent National Trust
properties including Powis Castle, Berrington Hall and Croft Castle.
The town of Brecon has a lovely cathedral and there are boat cruises available along the canal. Head to
Aberystwyth on the coast to take a trip on the Victorian Cliff Railway and the steam-hauled, narrow-gauge
Vale of Rheidol Railway for the scenic journey to Devil’s Bridge.
33The Royal
Victoria Hotel,
Snowdonia
1 – 5 AU GU S T 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £299pp*
TYPE: Half-board
INCLUDES:
Stay in the heart of Snowdonia National Park hikes are all on your doorstep and providesome
at the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis at the some amazing scenery. As well as craft shops
base of Mount Snowdon. As well as full Welsh and cafés in Llanberis, don’t miss the Honey
breakfasts we’ll be dining each evening as a Farm shop in the high street with locally
group, choosing from a three-course menu with produced honey and meads.
a welcome drink on the first evening.
Whether you decide to spend all your time in
There’s lots to do within walking distance – Llanberis or explore the surrounding area too,
including a stroll to the historic Dolbadarn we look forward to you joining us and your
Castle in the hotel’s grounds – and much more fellow Boundless members.
to explore beyond. Perhaps take a trip on the
*£299 per person for the four-night stay based
Snowdon Mountain Railway (pictured right) –
on two sharing a double or twin room on a
the views from the visitor centre at the summit
half-board basis. A supplement of £25 per night
are just breathtaking. Railway buffs will also
applies for single occupancy of a double room.
enjoy a ride on the Llanberis Lake Railway in
The deposit for this break is £30 per person with
carriages pulled by vintage steam engines.
the balance due eight weeks before arrival.
The Welsh National Slate Museum in Dinorwic
To book please contact Just For Groups on
Slate Quarry, and Padarn Country Park with
01603 886740, quoting ‘GAOLLR5’.
its miles of trails from easy to challenging are
also just a walk away. Gentle strolls like the For more information, visit boundless.co.uk/
Llanberis Heritage Trails or more challenging sbh-snowdon
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Action and adventure in Snowdonia
If you’re looking for something different, the Watersports Centre on Padarn Lake provides supported
swimming, paddle-boarding and kayaking. At nearby Vivian Quarry there’s scuba diving offering fantastic
visibility all year round, a perfect location for novice and more experienced divers.
A short drive away, Plas y Brenin Activity Centre offers taster experiences as well as full activity days
including climbing, canoeing and dry-slope skiing.
If you’d prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, other attractions within easy driving distance are
Caernarfon Castle, a dramatic 13th-century medieval fortress, or the spectacular Swallow Falls. Wherever
you decide to spend your days, if you’re passing through the village of Betws-y-Coed, don’t go by without
stopping in for a cuppa at the rather unique Ugly House Tearoom!
35The Abbey Hotel,
Great Malvern
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
1 4 – 18 AU GUST 2022 ON REQUEST
4-star Abbey Hotel
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
Single occupancy
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £276pp*
Additional night
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Treat yourself to a stay at the 4-star Abbey *Price £276pp based on two sharing a double or
Hotel at the base of Worcestershire’s Malvern twin Traditional room on a half-board basis.
Hills, with views over the Vale of Evesham.
Limited number of single rooms available at £336
The quaint spa town of Great Malvern, with its for the four-night stay. Single supplement of £30 per
Gothic Victorian railway station, steep streets, night applies for single occupancy of a double room.
small shops and cafés, is a fascinating place
Thursday night can be added (subject to
to explore. Right next door to the hotel is the
availability) at a set room rate of £85 bed and
15th-century Abbey Gatehouse, which houses
breakfast for single occupancy and £95 bed and
the Museum of Local History. Adjacent to this is
breakfast for double occupancy.
the Priory, founded in 1085, with its beautiful
archtecture. A short walk away are Priory Park Upon booking full contact information with card
and the renowned Malvern Theatres, where you details must be given but no deposit will be taken
can enjoy theatrical productions, films and a at that time. Full balance to be paid three weeks
drink at the popular bar. before the start date of your break which is then
non-refundable.
Motoring fans should book ahead for a tour of
the Morgan Motor Company and off-roaders To book please contact Abbey Hotel
may fancy putting their skills to the test at Reservations on 01684 892332, quoting
Eastnor Land Rover Experience. booking code ‘140822BOUN’.
Guests have free access to the sauna, gym and For more information, visit
pool across the park at the leisure complex. boundless.co.uk/sbh-worcestershire
36The marvellous Malverns and more
Whether you’re interested in a gentle stroll along the ridge from the car parks or an energetic trek up from
the hotel into the Malvern Hills, the area is a great destination for walkers of all ages and abilities. Nearby
the Teme Valley also offers an excellent range of walks in glorious countryside.
Other local attractions include Chase Distillery (vodka and gin), Westons Cider Mill, Lovells and Three
Choirs Vineyards, Croome Court (National Trust), The Firs (Elgar Museum National Trust), Eastnor Castle,
Museum Of Royal Worcester (porcelain), the historic Worcester Commandery and Picton Garden.
37NEW BREAK!
Blissful
Bournemouth
1 2 – 16 S EP TEMBER 2022
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
4-star West Cliff Hotel
ON REQUEST
Accessible rooms
Room upgrade
NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £275pp*
Single occupancy
TYPE: Half-board Pet-friendly rooms
INCLUDES:
Four nights on the south coast await you on There are 83 well-appointed bedrooms with
this seaside break at Bournemouth’s West Cliff light and airy décor, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs
Hotel in September. and wonderfully comfy beds to guarantee you
a peaceful night’s sleep. In the morning, a full
Centrally located and just a short walk
buffet breakfast will set you up for whatever
from Bournemouth’s renowned sandy
you have planned for the day ahead – maybe
beach – recently voted the best in the UK by
a trip to the beach, relaxing by the pool or
TripAdvisor – this lovely spa hotel has much
touring the beautiful county of Dorset.
to offer its guests. The West Cliff’s family
swimming pool overlooks the hotel’s lovely *Price£275pp based on two sharing a double/
gardens and its adults-only spa pool, Jacuzzi, twin room. Single occupancy of a double room
steam room and aromatherapy room offer the £10pp per night. £40 non-refundable to secure
ultimate in relaxation at a small extra cost. booking. Full balance to be paid on arrival.
You’ll be treated to a three-course dinner each
To book, call West Cliff Hotel on 01202
night in the hotel’s contemporary brasserie –
751000, quoting ‘Boundless Stay’.
you can also dine al fresco on the terrace on
request – and some great entertainment is
For more information, please visit
lined up for two nights of your stay.
boundless.co.uk/sbh-blissful
38Bournemouth – the beach and beyond
Bournemouth became known as a spa destination in 18th century and Londoners flocked here when they
needed to get out of the capital.
People do much the same today and the town’s famous beach stretches for seven miles from Sandbanks
in the east to Hengistbury Head in the west. It’s a great place for a stroll and there are many attractions
you can enjoy with your friends or family. The town is also known for its lovely gardens and the
beachfront Boscombe Chine Gardens, originally landscaped by the Victorians, have a café and mini-golf.
Further afield is the open-air Bournemouth Aviation Museum where you can sit in the cockpit of a 1959
Vulcan Bomber, which arrived at the museum in 2003 after long service with the RAF. The museum also
pays tribute to Palmair, a local airline which began with a single flight to Palma in 1958 before going on
to operate to 10 European airports until 2011.
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