With all the recent bad news its good to finally hear some positive news. GMTV prediction was for a warm dry summer. The BBC predict a ‘Hot and Dry Summer’ while the Summer forecast from the Met Office states. ‘The coming summer is ‘odds on for a barbecue summer’, according to long-range forecasts. Summer temperatures across the UK are likely to be warmer than average and rainfall near or below average for the three months of summer.
2009 is proving to be a very busy year as guest are choosing to avoid unfavourable exchange rates abroad and expensive hassle filled flights in favour for good quality UK holidays.
Hillfield Cottages & Country House is a great place for a restful break to recharge the batteries - whether you want to rent a cosy romantic cottage for two or a large cottage for up to twelve will find wonderful accommodation at Hillfield’s.
Caroline & Michael Edwards look forward to welcoming all our old friends and hope to meet new ones this year at Hillfield Cottages and Country House the luxury holiday cottages at Hillfield Cottages in Dartmouth have been created in an idyllic setting surrounded by peaceful South Devon countryside. The self catering cottages possess spectacular views across soft rolling hills and are close to the glorious South Devon beaches, pretty local towns, delightful waterfront villages and picture postcard hamlets for which the area is so famous. Dartmouth, an ideal location to get the most from the numerous local attractions, activities, fine food and dining.
Nestling on a secluded south-facing hillside; the luxury cottages are peacefully situated and landscaped with all the tranquillity for a relaxing holiday in Dartmouth, South Hams. Hillfield is only two miles from historic Dartmouth, an ideal location to get the most from the numerous local attractions, activities, fine food and dining.
Five Star Accommodation is available in the twenty two self catering cottages and six apartments (one to five bedrooms sleeping from two to twelve guests). The luxury accommodation have designer kitchens incorporating contemporary appliances, stylish furnishings, stylish Calidou cast iron radiators with some under floor heating, and luxury bathrooms most with whirlpool baths, some with outside hot tubs and Sauna’s. Entertainment is at your fingertips with cinema surround sound TV, DVD and CD players.
Hillfield Cottages in Dartmouth is open all year including winter and is the perfect location for your weekend short breaks for family groups or special occasions. Hillfield Cottages – Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dartmouth, South Devon
Rent a Scooter
Is your agility not what it used to be? Does your freedom and independence suffer because of a lack of mobility? Rent a Scoota may be able to help get the most out of your Holiday with some of the best deals for mobility scooter hire in South Devon. Their friendly staff are always on hand to advise you of the best package for you. Short-term hire and longer-term rental can be easily arranged so if you require a mobility scooter hire for a family holiday, they can organise this for you. Why not hire one of their mobility scooters next time you go on holiday? Folding models are available to fit in the back of your car to enable you to get the most from your holiday in South Devon.
Holiday Buggies for Hire
Holiday Buggies give you time to breath. Have you ever packed up your car to find you haven’t got any room for your pushchairs? Or managed to get the pushchairs in only to find you’ve got no room for the kids? Holiday Buggies aims to provide a highly professional and reliable service at all times.
For your peace of mind we have sourced Childcare and other Services to further enhance your holiday
Mothers Angels
Mother's Angels have been set-up to offer a unique opportunity to new parents - the time to bond and enjoy the precious early weeks and months following birth without feeling stressed, guilty or shattered. Mother's Angels operate a baby-sitting service for evenings throughout the year. A fee is charged by Mother's Angels to organize a sitter for a family and this is payable in advance for each baby-sitting occasion. If you are looking for a baby-sitter, we can find one for you. The family can then arrange nightly payment with the baby-sitter directly according to the hours worked, Mother's Angels fees will be invoiced by email with a 'pay now' facility accepting debit/credit cards. For further details, please contact Mothers Angels on Tel: 01803 752 376
Holiday Sitters
Ofsted registered childminders bringing you professional child sitting and child care services. For more detail about their services they can be contacted on Telephone 01803 712199 Mobile 07804 534661. The Holiday Sitters are part of the Devon Childcare Associates Partnership, a group of Ofsted registered childminders, that have come together to offer a professional childcare service for you. They can offer a baby/child sitting service in your home or holiday hotel / apartment. We can also offer longer weekly childcare in your home providing ofsted are notified. All the childminders working with Devon Childcare Associates are fully trained in childcare and have many years experience. Being a registered childminder they must have up to date paediatric first aid training, a full criminal bureau check and childcare training. All these certificates and their Ofsted registration will be produced for your inspection.
NATURAL THERAPIES & HOLISTIC TREATMENTS
Sally Muttons is ready to welcome you to remedial and holistic massage at the
Garden Rooms in Strete close to Dartmouth and Totnes which will give you an insight to the benefits of complementary therapies. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of a luxurious treatment by our qualified therapist Sally, soothing sounds and the aroma of essential oils. With our range of treatments for both men and women, where you can leave behind your stresses and strains and rebalance your mind and body. We particularly specialise in the following areas of natural therapies and holistic treatments: Treatments can be arranged in the comfort of you Hillfield Accommodation. Sally particularly specialise in the following areas of natural therapies and holistic treatments:
Hot Stone Massage
Therapeutic heat is slowly released into the belly of the muscle for a completely new body experience. Small warm stones are used to massage the body and then gently placed on key energy points, whilst luxuriously warmed oils are massaged deeply into the rest of the body for maximum relaxation.
Hot Stone Massage with Essential Oils
As above, but with beautiful essential oils to suit your mood and aid relaxation.
Reflexology
Reflexology works on the pressure points of the feet that represent the organs and energy channels of the body. Using gentle pressure point massage on these areas, tension and congestion are identified and eased, balancing body and mind and it leaving it in a total state of relaxation.
Indian Head Massage
The shoulders, neck and scalp are massaged to ease stress and tension creating a feeling of well-being and total relaxation.
Hopi Ear Candles
This deeply relaxing natural ancient treatment is a painless alternative to ear syringing. A must for people who suffer with ear and sinus conditions.
Back Neck Shoulder Massage
A relaxing massage concentrating on easing the tension from the back neck and shoulder area, a great treatment for those who sit at a desk all day.
Prescription Facial
This is a perfect starting point to creating a personalised, effective skincare regime, which is tailored just for you. After analysing your skin we will choose the combination of products to suit your skin’s needs. The treatment starts with a deep cleanse, a gentle exfoliation, a steam, a mask to suit your skin type and then a luxurious, relaxing neck, shoulder and facial massage using essential oils. A day cream is then applied to complete your treatment.
Aromatherapy Massage
Our aromatherapy treatments will soothe the soul and comfort the body with their infinite gentleness. The treatment will relax, balance or energise depending on the aromachological fragrance chosen.
Holistic Facial
On the same principles as hand and foot reflexology, our face corresponds to different areas of our body. Using Oriental pressure and zone therapy, this firm key point massage helps cell renewal, muscle and skin tone. Includes cleanse, tone, mask, exfoliation, and specially blended essential oils for a luxurious face neck and shoulder massage.
Holistic Full Body Massage
A combination of traditional Swedish and advanced techniques to achieve a deep stimulating massage, helping to release tension and ease tired aching muscles. Ideal after sporting activities or simply for relaxation.
Full Body Massage with Exfoliation
This soothing massage, which leaves your mind relaxed, and your body as smooth as silk. Gentle exfoliating grains are combined with the oils to gently exfoliate the whole body.
Sally (our qualified therapist) can be contacted on 07989 341611
Sarah Pope ' Food Glorious Food 07977 451 729
Sourcing the best quality ingredients from my favourite local producers and suppliers I can cook and prepare fresh seasonal unfussy food for you in your holiday property or for larger groups getting together for special occasions.
Claire’s Kitchen 01548 560191
We pride ourselves in providing imaginative cuisine of impeccable quality and presentation using only the freshest & finest of ingredients and using local produce wherever possible. Our kitchen work follows a strict code of practice during preparation, handling & storage and adheres to all the E.E.C. Health and Hygiene Regulations.
Kate's Cuisine 01548 521 753 or Mobile 07734 694 967
Using the freshest of local produce, Kate’s Cuisine offers the ultimate experience in the comfort of your holiday accommodation. Choose from a wide selection of dishes to create your unique menu and sit back and relax as your meal is prepared, served and cleared. Arrive and be welcomed by your chosen selection of local produce and freshly prepared meals to start your holiday. Enjoy your holiday in South Devon to the full by having freshly made meals delivered to your freezer ready at your convenience. Relax and enjoy a summer BBQ freshly prepared by Kate’s Cuisine. You will be provided with all the food needed for a great BBQ. Kate’s Cuisine also offers cakes for any occasion. A Sponge or Fruit Cake decorated for that special celebration. Phone for an Information Pack or to place an order ready for your arrival.
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THE LOCAL FOOD COMPANY 01392 24 84 85
The Local Food Company operates from the edge of the Dartmoor National Park in the heart of Devon. The founders of the company were Dee and Simon Rooney who started the business in 2005. In 2008 they sold the business to Nick and James Toms, a local farming family. The company is now based at Country Man's Choice Farm shop, at Ivybridge. We are big enough to know what we're doing but still small enough to care. We ensure award winning service from working hard and being fair! The Local Food Company sells the best regional and local organic produce from Devon and the South West and deliver nationwide. We specialise in the sorts of quality, honest, ethical products which are not widely available in supermarkets but we all know is the way food is meant to be and used to be. Our produce has taken time to source and bring together in one place. All has been chosen for taste and quality.
THINKING OF FLYING?
Why not try Flights to; Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth
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click here to email easyjet.com
click here to email airsouthwest.com,
click here to email ryanair.com,
CHECK OUT OUR PLANNING YOUR STAY section for wonderful walking, sailing and water sports, fantastic pubs, cream teas and plenty of individual shops in quaint streets to explore, come and enjoy the fresh air and the stunning scenery, plus benefit from lower out of season prices too! Please contact us for further details of availability for week or short breaks during autumn or to find out about properties available over the festive period.
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