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Accommodation - only in Britain
Book the perfect group getaway in Britain; take either the entire Country House accommodation or a selection of the rooms.
 Our prices for 2009 start from just £118 for a two-night weekend break. We include all your meals, use of the facilities from indoor pools and painting studios to boot and drying rooms and spa pools. Whether you're a party of walkers, cyclists, dancers or bridge players - whatever your activity - our warm welcome atmosphere will ensure your stay is well organised and relaxing.
For more information on our Country House accommodation, click here.
Click here for our Group Organiser Guide.
Details of group holiday costs can be found in the price list on the right. Included in these prices is:
- A FREE place for you, the group organiser on most dates.
- £100 HOLIDAY DISCOUNT VOUCHER for the group organiser towards a future HF Holidays' break.
- ALL YOUR MEALS commencing with afternoon tea and biscuits when you arrive, evening meal, picnic lunches and breakfast each day.
- CANCELLATION PROTECTION in case you need to reduce your party numbers by up to 10% of the original size.
- HELPFUL, EXPERIENCED STAFF, to help you plan all your arrangements. For large groups a free preview visit may be available - ask for details.
- NO EXTRA FOR premium rooms if sole occupancy.
Below is a selection of 2009 dates where we currently have good availability. Please call our Groups team for further details or to book - 0845 470 7557
| South Downs, Abingworth |
Fri 20 Nov 09
Fri 20 Nov 09
Mon 23 Nov 09 |
7
3
4 |
| Northumberland, Alnmouth |
Mon 19 Oct 09 |
4 |
| Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water |
Sat 5 Sept 09 |
4 |
| Brecon Beacons, Brecon |
Sat 3 Oct 09 |
6 |
| Southern Lake District, Conistonwater |
Sat 5 Sept 09
Fri 9 Oct 09 |
2
3 |
| Snowdonia, Conwy |
Sat 10 Oct 09 |
2 |
| Northern Lake District, Derwentwater |
Sat 5 Sept 09
Sat 19 Sept 09
Wed 23 Sept 09 |
7
7
3 |
| Derbyshire Dales, Dovedale |
Mon 31 Aug 09 |
6 |
| Isle of Wight, Freshwater Bay |
Sat 6 June 09 |
7 |
| Dartmoor, Haytor |
Sat 31 Oct 09 |
6 |
| Northern Yorkshire Dales, Sedbergh |
Sat 3 Oct 09
Mon 9 Nov 09
Mon 16 Nov 09 |
6
4
4 |
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Go for GOLD
Take a holiday with your group every 12 months and we'll give you and your group up to 15% off the price of your holiday.
Our groups Loyalty GOLD Plan provides excellent value for your group members.
- After you make your first booking, your next booking within 12 months could earn a 5% discount, a third booking within another 12 months could receive a 10% discount, and a fourth booking within a further 12-month period could give a 15% discount on the total value of the booking, excluding any supplements.
- Each booking must be for a minimum of 25 adults for at least two nights and the holiday date of each booking should be no more than 12 months apart to qualify for the increasing discount.
- If, in any year, your group booking does not meet the conditions above, then your next booking will again be treated as your first booking for discount purposes.
- The GOLD scheme is subject to availability and only available to groups booking accommodation only in Britain with HF Holidays and not for Classic Walking and Special Interest holidays. Group leader FREE places continue to apply. This scheme is not available to travel agents, tour operators or for accommodation only groups with less than 25 adults.
Celebrate in style
Special occasions, whether it’s a significant birthday, anniversary, christening or a wedding, need beautiful venues. What better places to bring your friends and family together than in one of our welcoming Country Houses for a celebration weekend or short break.
Relax in the knowledge that through our dedicated staff and an absolute commitment to providing excellent service, you and your friends will have an event to remember. Click here to see what we offer.
Booking your group getaway
Just as soon as you have decided on your group requirements and the dates you would prefer, telephone our Groups Team direct on 0845 470 7557 (outside UK +44 (0) 208 732 1260. Your enquiry will proceed as follows:
1. Availability of your chosen date will be confirmed, any additional information you may require will be given and it is recommended that you make a provisional reservation.
2. Your provisional reservation will be acknowledged in writing and you will be sent a booking agreement to sign and return. At the same time you will be issued with a record of the accommodation provisionally booked for your party.
Your provisional booking will be held for up to 4 weeks without obligation after which time a non-refundable holding deposit of £100 will be required to secure your reservation. On receipt of this holding deposit you will receive a group leaders pack.
3. Further non-refundable deposits of £35 per person are required one month after the date of holding deposit.
If your booking is made within 12 weeks of the start of your holiday no holding deposit will be required and the non-refundable deposit per person will be required within 10 days of the provisional booking being made. No deposit is required for free place entitlement. If both deposits are paid by the original due dates a discount of £2 per person will apply.
4. Receipt of the deposit will be acknowledged within 14 days and a confirmation invoice sent (this will confirm accommodation reserved). Final payment should be made at the latest 6 weeks prior to the date of travel.
5. Your final details will be required approximately 12 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. At this time the names of the members of your group will be required with any special requirements or additional needs they may have.
6. Upon receipt of the final payment, your travel documents will be dispatched. Should there be any charges to your original requirements, notification should be in writing from the group organiser. As you will appreciate excessive amendments constitute extra administration and may be subject to an amendment fee.
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Further options for your group
Additional nights
For groups who wish to extend their group booking from the packages shown in the prices list, please click here to ask for rates.
Walks directions
If you are a group organising your own walks, we will be happy to make available for hire detailed walks directions to help you in your planning.
Each walk has been thoroughly researched by our own leaders for our Classic Walking holidays and a small hire charge of £50 will be detailed on your invoice. Maps are made available on arrival.
If you are sharing the Country House with a walking holiday, availability of certain walks directions will be dependent on the requirements of the holidays running at the time of your visit.
For more information please contact our Groups Team.
Extra meals
3-course lunch in House on departure day - £16.00 per person.
Children's prices
Sharing with two adults or other children in a family room (bedroom which includes three or four beds, which might be occasional beds).
- Under 5's FREE NEW
- 5-16's 50% off adult price NEW
- 17-21's 30% off adult price NEW
Insurance
The current rates below apply to UK residents only. For details of the policy and cover click here.
- Up to 4 nights - £11.00 per person
- Up to 7 nights - £16.00 per person
- up to 17 nights - £20.00 per person
Travel arrangements
Transfers between the local station and Country House accommodation can also be arranged. If your group wishes to travel from your home town to the Country House accommodation by coach, quotations can be supplied on request.
Further details are available from the Groups Team.
Please note, ABTOT bonding applies to packaged arrangements and not accommodation only arrangements.
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