With Valentine's Day nearing, we've added an extra special touch to many stays in our romantic holiday cottages - beacause it's the little things that count.

Those who enjoy a holiday with Blue Chip Holidays can now choose from a selection of beautiful hideaways offering an extra something for you and your special someone. 

Many of our properties will be stocked with a bottle of bubbly, a box of chocolates - or even both to strike a special mood for your getaway!

Blue Chip Holidays would like to wish all of our customers and readers a very happy 2011!

Thank you again for all your support during what turned out to be a hugely successful 2010 for Blue Chip, and we look forward to seeing and hearing from you all throughout the year.

We hope to expand even further throughout 2011, and our property portfolio will include new luxury holiday cottages in some exciting new locations, so keep an eye on our blog for all the latest news!

Imagine taking a break in one of the UK’s most popular seaside holiday towns without the crowds. 

Walking along a broad expanse of sand with no-one else in sight.  Enjoying a coastal drive with no traffic jams, then stopping at a picture postcard village for a cream tea and a potter around the antique shop and local art gallery.

This is Dorset in November – away from the main tourist season and the crowds.  Okay, you won’t need the suntan lotion or bucket and spade; you will be better prepared with a woolly hat and flask in fact.  But this is not a beach holiday. 

Anyone who has ever visited the picturesque Devon seaside town of Brixham will be only too aware that it has many secret sides just waiting to be explored. Well now this status has been officially confirmed within the June edition of Lonely Planet’s “5O New Travel Secrets” feature.

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.

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).