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Live shows and an egg hunt at Devon’s Crealy this Sunday

Apr 04
2012

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysEventsDevonAttractions

It’s all happening at Crealy Great Adventure Park this weekend, as there will be live shows taking place from Friday to Monday and an Easter egg hunt on Sunday!

Devon Holidays Crealy is one of Devon’s favourite family attractions and it will be hosting a live show with Roary the Racing Car on Friday and another with Fifi and Bumble on Monday.

There will also be a Buddy Bear show throughout Easter, and they’ll all take place in the Showdome.

We're shortlisted for an award!

Feb 29
2012

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDevonCompany NewsBrixhamawards

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for a Junior Design Magazine Award in the Best Family Holiday category.

Our beautiful Brixham property Lynhurst has been nominated for the award by the magazine, and we’re very proud even to be on the shortlist.

Lynhurst is extremely family-friendly, with an outside child’s play area, indoor play room and toys.

Burglary in Birmingham Has Happy Ending in Brixham

Jan 26
2012

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDevonCompetitions

A family from the West Midlands, got more than they bargained for on their recent trip to South Devon. Having had their home burgled the week before their Christmas holiday, the last thing they expected to find was a bag full of swag waiting for them in their Brixham holiday home. But that’s exactly what they got.

Devon holiday cottages

However, instead of a haul of stolen items the swag bag in question turned out to be a Santa’s sack stuffed full of Christmas presents that they’d won in a secret Santa sur-prize draw held by Blue Chip Holidays.  This case of karma turned out to be a matter of pure chance.

Make this the season to be jolly

Jan 13
2012

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDog BlogDevonCornwall

Who's finding January a bit of a long month? Well we've been making a list of our favourite things about the first few months of the year to get us out of the new year slump!

Devon holiday cottages With beautiful Devon right on our doorstep we can't help but feel inspired by the many free and simple things to do at this time of year. 

Click here to read our top ten reasons to be cheerful!

A Treasured Time in Brixham

Nov 17
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDevonBrixham

We've chosen a winner for last month's writing competition, and October's winning piece is truly touching.

Brixham Holidays Jack Knights told of his holiday in Brixham with his brother George and their family, and it sadly turned out to be George's last. 

The family stayed in Moorings Reach, and enjoyed precious time together by the sea following George's diagnosis with a terminal illness. 

And the UK's best beach is......!

Apr 06
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDevonCornwallAttractions

St Ives Holiday Cottages

Trip Advisor's poll of the Top 10 Beaches in the UK was revealed yesterday, and users of the site voted their overall favourite...St Ives in Cornwall!

Blue Chip Holidays have luxury holiday cottages in 7 out of the Top 10 Beaches in the UK as voted by users of Trip Advisor, and the results look like this:

  1. St Ives
  2. Newquay
  3. Bournemouth
  4. Weymouth
  5. Tenby
  6. St Brelade 
  7. Woolacombe
  8. Padstow
  9. Shanklin 
  10. Swanage

We've even highlighted the locations where we have self-catering holiday cottages so you can see just how close we are to some of the UK's best loved beaches!

The Green Blog: Not sold on the horse saddle? Why not hire a bike!

Mar 23
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysDevonAttractions

If yesterday’s attempt to coax you into the saddle during a holiday in Devon didn’t quite sway you, how about discovering the county by bike instead?

Devon Holiday Cottages You get to leave the car at home, get into shape and enjoy some of the country’s prettiest scenery the way nature intended (well, nearly!).

When was the last time you enjoyed a leisurely bike ride as a family?

Go on...climb into the saddle during a Devon holiday!

Mar 22
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysExmouthDevonDartmoorAttractions

Devon’s no stranger to the top spot of a poll, and it was recently named the horsiest county in the UK by Horse and Hound magazine.

Devon Holidays If you’ve always harboured secret fantasies of riding along a beach with the wind in your hair this is the place to be brave and make them come true! After all, how hard can it be?!

Not only is taking the reins a great chance to try something new during a Devon holiday, but it also burns more calories than many other sports...so you’ll return from holiday minus the slight vacation bulge we’re all a little prone to.

Three go to an Island

Feb 21
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysAttractions

When a few of us from camp Blue Chip made our way to the Isle of Wight last week we set about finding out exactly what there is to discover on the island, and just why it’s been a favourite with us on the mainland for…well, ever!

Lymington There are a few choices of ports along the south coast for taking the Isle of Wight ferry and we made the crossing from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Wightlink.

There aren’t many holidays where you can see your destination as you board, and the easy 30 minute crossing was certainly a more relaxing start to the trip than bundling through arrivals and queuing for airport security.

Our Top 5 Half Term Attractions

Feb 07
2011

Posted by kelly in Family holidaysEventsAttractions

With the February half term fast approaching it’s time to start pondering some pastimes for your family, so we’ve done the hard part for you and listed 5 of the best attractions in the South West.

Newquay Holidays No matter what your children are into at the moment, our list of attractions includes dinosaurs, new experiences, historic sites (with a fun theme for families) and much more.

The February half term can be a tricky one for entertaining the family, but on the plus side most of the beaches still allow dogs until Easter, so it’s a great opportunity to take your pet along while you try your hand at a new sport...and look out for the discount for Blue Chip customers!

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