Congratulations to Craig Garnett, Glasgow, who is the May winner of our writing competition, winning a £50 Marks & Spencers voucher and the chance to win a short stay at one of our finest properties! Staying in Dorset, he and his wife enjoyed the stunning views and fascinating coastline on offer in this beautiful part of the world. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning the aforementioned fantastic prizes, simply email around 500 words on your favourite activity in the South West to ewan@bluechipholidays.co.uk. To read more of Craig’s break in Dorset, click here.

Blue Chip will be getting behind its very own Iron Man, Jon Pressling, who will be tackling one of the meanest and most challenging Triathlon courses in the UK, if not the world.

Jon, a member of South Devon Athletic Club, will be raising money for the RNLI when he undertakes UK Ironman 70.3 next month on Exmoor.  Blue Chip Holidays has pledged to contribute 25p for every booking made in June guaranteeing a minimum contribution of £300 towards the charity.

Fans of the Chelsea Flower Show can indulge themselves with a break at a specially discounted Devon Manor House this month, which boasts landscaped grounds created by an internationally renowned garden designer. The Manor House, near Torquay enjoys sweeping grounds, immaculately presented lawns, blooming flower beds and a wisteria display to wow.

Guest staying up until 26 June can prune 20 per cent off the cost of their visit with Blue Chip Holidays by quoting SB20 when booking.  This brings a seven night stay between 04 June and 11 June down to just £1,339.20 (was £1,699), saving £329 (£134 per person).  A five night stay is also available from 14-19 June, reduced to £1,072.80, saving £263 (£107 per person).

We are offering a fantastic £960 off half-term in Falmouth at Nightingale House, a stunning four-bedroom, waterside property set in the heart of Falmouth overlooking the harbour.

This traditionally styled house sleeps up to eight and is perfect for a large family or two sharing. 

 Imagine waking up to a dawn chorus as golden rays of the rising sun flicker across the sea ushering in a new day. Then imagine this as a location still within walking distance of Torquay’s vibrant and bustling waterfront and you would be forgiven for believing it not possible. The truth is that Kilimani offers guests a haven of tranquillity and privacy, perfectly located to explore Torquay and the surrounding area.

Old Lanwarnick Farm is a stunning new collection of five beautifully restored, boutique, luxury self-catering cottages near Fowey, Polperro and Looe, Cornwall.  Set in 34 acres of countryside within the charming 1,000 year-old hamlet of Old Lanwarnick, each property welcomes dogs and horses free of charge.

Recently the focus for Discovery Real Time’s House Wreck Rescue, this collection of 5-star, Gold Standard Award self-catering barn conversions are now available for bookings though Blue Chip Holidays. 

Blue Chip Holidays is offering holidaymakers worried about flight cancellations over the next month an extended 20 per cent discount across its entire portfolio through to 04 June!

The special offer includes 20 per cent off stays at Manor House, near Torquay, which sleeps ten.  Having only recently been cut in price by £470 per week, the combined discount comes to a saving of £725 for a seven night stay from 21-28 May, (now just £105 per person). 

Congratulations to Julie Cartmell, the April winner of our writing competition, who wins a £50 Marks & Spencers voucher and the chance to win a short stay at one of our finest properties! She and her husband enjoyed a stay at the charming Moorings Reach, Brixham, and managed to take in some of the spectacular scenery and attractions that this beautiful region has to offer. During their spring break in the South West they even managed to spy some majestic dolphins in the bay on a trip to Torquay !If you would like to be in with a chance of winning the aforementioned fantastic prizes, simply email around 500 words on your favourite activity in the South West to ewan@bluechipholidays.co.uk. To read more of Mrs. Cartmell’s break in Brixham, click here.

Congratulations to Kate Singlehurst, the March winner of our writing competition, who wins a £50 Marks & Spencers voucher and the chance to win a short stay at one of our finest properties! She and her husband enjoyed a stay at the charming Linden Court, Brixham, and managed to take in some of the spectacular scenery and attractions that the English Riviera has to offer. During their spring break in the South West they managed to enjoy the quaint charms of Dartmouth, took in the fantastic coastline and even found time to enjoy one of the legendary cream tea’s that this region is so famous for! If you would like to be in with a chance of winning the aforementioned fantastic prizes, simply email around 500 words on your favourite activity in the South West to ewan@bluechipholidays.co.uk. To read more of Mrs. Singlehurst’s break in Torquay, click here.

The opening races of the Zapcat powerboat season will take place in Newquay, Cornwall on 24 and 25 April.

 Up to 16 heats of racing will take place culminating in two divisional finals each day.  Each daily round will earn the competitors vital points towards the prestigious National Championships, the Services, Rookie, and Team, Mixed, Home Nations and Surf titles, all of which will come to their tense finales in October.