The coastal city of Plymouth is located in South Devon in close proximity to the Dartmoor National Park and the border with the neighbouring county of Cornwall. Getting to Plymouth couldn’t be easier as the M5 leads onto the A38 which funnels traffic straight down to the town. Plymouth also boasts it’s own airport, mainline trains from London and the Cross Country railway terminates here bringing in visitors from all points North.

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Plymouth is an outstanding city to spend a self catering holiday as not only does it have a wide variety of fabulous attractions to suit all tastes and age ranges, but also, thanks to the major road and rail links it is the perfect base for touring and exploring the rest of Devon.

Plymouth itself has a plethora of outstanding attractions. The historical heart of the city is the Plymouth Barbican here you can call in to the the 16th century Merchants House Museum, or pay a visit to the Elizabethan House, an then there is the Mayflower Steps, symbolical as the point that the Pilgrim Fathers embarked for the New World in 1620. The Old Fish Market is nowadays the home of the Barbican Glassworks, or you take in a guided tour of the Plymouth Gin Distillery, England’s Oldest working distillery.

Pop over the Sutton Harbour Lock Gates to the National Marine Aquarium, this is a must see attraction for the entire family. Kids are bewitched by the seahorses, and adults stare in awe at the cinema screen sized Atlantic Wall. Watch the conger eel and sharks appearing of the gloom to investigate the scuba divers during feeding time. Turtles glide past the window of the Coral Sea and schools of silver mullet of shoal just below the water’s surface in the tidal zone.

A boat trip into Plymouth Sound and past the Royal Navy Dockyards at Devonport is another must, you can even sail up the River Taymar (tides permitting) to Brunels historic Saltash Bridge.

That is just a small taste of that you can see and do in Plymouth a week will not be enough, I guarantee once you have visited this part of the world you will want to return time and time again and there will always be something new to experience.

Blue Chip Vacations have a large selection of Holiday Lets in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

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Primrose Valley on the North Yorkshire Coast near Filey is a veritable holiday haven.

One of Haven Holiday’s flagship parks Primrose Valley recently was awarded a five star award thanks to a £3m investment which has seen it extended and redeveloped.

The park boasts a £6m swimming complex as well as other attractions such as fishing, boating, climbing walls and a funfair.

Also at Primrose Valley you will find a good choice of cafes, bars and restaurants as well as children’s clubs and a full schedule of entertainment including events and shows.

Another major plus at Primrose Valley is the private access to a ‘Blue Flag’ beach.

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Hand Picked Hotels are a privately owned and managed hotel group which was founded with the intention of a leader in the renaissance of the best of British hospitality.

They feel that they have an obligation to the cultural heritage of the fine country houses which make up their portfolio. Hand Picked Hotels endeavour to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests are encouraged to feel completely at home. The hotels are all large architecturally impressive buildings however you will not be intimidated by the imposing splendour of the establishment. The staff encourage guests to kick off their shoes, relax and enjoy themselves.

Set in the bonniest British countryside, the stately accommodation adorned with fine art and furnished with beautiful antiques plus the attentive but discreet service is entirely designed to stimulate enjoyment not dampen it.

Hand Picked Hotels have brought these fine country houses into the 21st Century by creating their own unparalleled “modern regency” style whereby classical architectural features such as paintings, fireplaces and antique furniture are intermingled effortlessly with contemporary comforts, fabrics and technology. This is an entirely new kind of hospitality.

Although these fine country retreats have their own individual characteristics, they do have one thing in common, they were all built for pleasure and Hand Picked Hotels intend to ensure that they deliver the maximum pleasure to their guests.

One attraction you simply must visit during your stay in Cornwall is The Eden Project, near St Austell in South Cornwall, this is a fabulous day out for all the family. Its hard to believe this wonderful place was a redundant clay pit just over a decade ago.

Eden is the very embodiment of a miniature planet, a living, breathing, moving, theatre of plant life and people, therefore in common with every major theatre the things that take place on this virtual stage is spectacular and perpetually changing. Discover the immense rain forest, the most immense greenhouses on the planet, in addition to artistic creation and architecture instigated by nature.

If you look hard enough you will chance upon hidden corners including Wild Cornwall, a micro Cornwall of yesteryear, or the Spiral Garden,and many others. To accommodate the younger visitor  there are trails and endless leafy places in which to play complete with shortcuts, hideouts, stepping stones and sandpits.

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If you require Holiday Accommodation for your stay in Cornwall we recommend Blue Chip Vacations who specialize in self catering holiday cottages and apartments throughout Devon and Cornwall.

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Luxury self catering holiday specialists Blue Chip Vacations have some fabulous offers on prime holiday apartments in Newquay on the North Cornwall Coast.

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Between 20th December 2008 until 4th April 2009 you have the opportunity to enjoy Newquay and all it has to offer prices start as low as £249, this includes stays during the Christmas and New Year period.

Take your pick between Horizons impressive contemporary apartments right in the heart of Newquay and looking out over the spectacular North Cornwall coast, or Pentire Mews, ideally positioned on the more tranquil pentire promontory near to the famous Fistral Beach.

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Offer terms: Short breaks are 3-6 nights. Horizons promotional code ‘HORSB‘, Pentire promotional code - ‘PENSB‘. Week breaks Horizons promotional code ‘HOR09‘, Pentire promotional code - ‘PEN09‘. Promotional codes must be used to claim your discount when booking either online or over the phone. All breaks must arrive after the 20th December 2008 and departing before the 4th April 2009. These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer, and only apply to new bookings.

www.bluechipvacations.com the Devon and Cornwall self catering holiday lets specialist are currently offering all customers who book a holiday in Devon or Cornwall with an arrival date between the 1st and 23rd May 2009 a free copy of The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall by Rough Guide Travel Guides. To Claim your FREE Guide simply quote the promotion code RG09 when making your online booking, * bookings must be made prior to 31st March 2009 to qualify for this offer, click here for full terms and conditions.

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Amongst those who like to spend their leisure time in the United Kingdom, Cornwall has long been a favourite holiday destination. So what exactly does Cornwall have to offer? well for starters there are over three hundred beaches dotted along around four hundred miles of beautiful scenic Cornish coastline.

A holiday in Cornwall is popular with all ages as it crosses the generation gap, as there is so much to see and do for everyone, making it perfect for a family holiday while still being idyllic for a romantic escape for two. At Blue Chip Vacations you are able to choose from an extensive portfolio of luxury apartments, romantic cottage hideaways, town houses and cosmopolitan bungalows.

South Cornwall is celebrated for its hidden coves and serene streams with beautiful vales sweeping down to the ocean. The city of Truro is seeped in history and remains Cornwall’s sole city and the most southerly in the United Kingdom.

North Cornwall is full of history and romance. At Tintagel you will find King Arthur’s ruined castle is this the real Camelot? Enjoy the untamed, windswept moorlands of Bodmin, in addition to fantastic surfing on 60 miles of atlantic coastline with Newquay at it’s heart. Seafood buffs be sure to find you way to the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow, with it’s renowned restaurants.

Because of such impressive natural beauty, copious heritage and delightful cuisine, all in all Cornwall is an ideal destination for a self catering holiday.

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Devon is a popular holiday destination, and when you see it’s resplendent rolling hills, luscious leafy lanes and glorious coastline and shimmering golden sands, it’s pretty obvious why. No matter if you wish to absorb its sensational landscape, partake in one of the many available activities or gratify yourself with some gourmet cuisine, Devonshire is the perfect location for a genuinely unforgettable self catering holiday.

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Blue Chip Vacations hold a comprehensive portfolio of four and five star self catering holiday accommodation in Devon, from stately seaside apartments to historical houses and from modern bungalows to delightful thatched holiday cottages.

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Enjoy a journey on a steam locomotive with the South Devon Railway. Meet sharks face to face at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth. Visit Paignton Zoo a popular holiday attraction. If walking is your pursuit enjoy the delights of Dartmoor and the South West Coastal Path. Babbacombe model village near Torquay is another enjoyable day out…

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