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Win a holiday for four worth £2700!

Lottie Storey April 17, 2017

Breathe in the fresh air and explore the mountains above Lake Lucerne, courtesy of Inntravel. 

The refreshingly laid-back village of Engelberg lies in William Tell country in the heart of Switzerland. With snow-capped, 3,000-metre-high peaks towering above sparkling lakes, gushing streams and green meadows filled with chirring grasshoppers, it’s the sort of place that fills you with a tingle of excitement. We have teamed up with Inntravel to offer you the chance to win a week away with your family exploring the mountains surrounding Engelberg. The winner will stay in the village at the friendly three-star Hotel Edelweiss, where families with children of all ages are made to feel instantly at home.

There’s so much to see and do. The village has an open-air swimming pool with amazing views as well as an indoor pool. There’s a traditional dairy where you can watch cheese being made and the nearby historic town of Lucerne has a superb transport museum to captivate all ages. But, with such stunning mountain scenery on your doorstep, this is a place to get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors, be it walking along a wonderful botanical trail around a lake, mountain biking, kayaking or admiring the simply jaw-dropping views from the Titlis Glacier.

Let Inntravel’s expert guide notes show you the way. You won’t be disappointed.

HOW TO ENTER

 

Enter now!

The prize is for a family of up to four* and includes seven nights’ half-board accommodation and return P&O Ferries Dover-Calais crossing for car and passengers. 
Valid for dates between 17 June and 30 September. Closing date: 1 June 2017. 
Find full terms and conditions at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

* Prize is valid for no more than two adults and at least one child. Find full terms and conditions online.

 

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Win! A canal boat holiday with ABC Boat Hire (closed 30 September 2015)

Lottie Storey August 20, 2015

Do you fancy drifting quietly downriver playing skipper of your own barge? Enter our competition to win a boating break

When you board a canal boat for the week and set sail on the winding waterways, you get a chance to discover the countryside from a different perspective. Ducks and coots paddling beside you, butterflies alighting on waterlillies, woodland wildflowers creeping down to the water’s edge and pub gardens inviting you to moor up.

You’ll be captain of your own ship with no one to bother you. Full training is provided, along with buoyancy aids and a boat license. All the boats have small, fully-equipped kitchen areas, heating in case it gets chilly in the evenings and even waterproofs for the helmsman. You can choose from 14 start locations, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire. Dogs are welcome, too. Hop aboard and see the countryside at your own pace.

Find out more

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Details and how to enter

l The prize includes one seven-night, self-drive, self-catering canal boat holiday for four people, at the winners’ choice of departure location. There must be a minimum of two adults to operate the boat safely. Bed linen, towels, fuel and damage waiver are included. Worth £1500. l Prize must be taken between 15 March and 15 September 2016, starting on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Subject to availability.

l View full terms and conditions and enter by 30 September 2015. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of the September 2015 issue (out 29 September) and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules/ 

 

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Competition: win £500 of Inntravel holiday vouchers (archived)

kevans September 10, 2014

In our competition you could win £500 worth of vouchers towards a Slow Holiday courtesy of Inntravel, the Slow Holiday people. Just click here to ‘like’ their Facebook page, enter your details, and then imagine where Inntravel could take you. Walk the wild undiscovered coastline of Portugal; cycle the back lanes of France; discover the “End of the World” in the Canary Islands; explore the impressive fjords of Norway… there are countless memories to be made. Inntravel’s carefully crafted holidays ease you into the rhythm of everyday life as you journey through wonderful landscapes, discover hidden gems and encounter friendly local people along the way. Slow holidays allow you to travel at your own pace, giving you time to enjoy delicious regional cuisine and relax in family-run hotels and inns. Remember the moment with Inntravel. Enter here.

Please note: £500 holiday voucher is to be used against the purchase of any Inntravel holiday for departure before 24th October 2015, subject to availability.

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Win! A Sawday's treehouse holiday in Normandy (closed 31 October 2013)

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GET CLOSE TO NATURE at Perché dans le Perche, a lovely little home within the branches of a centuries-old sweet chestnut tree in South Normandy, France. Courtesy of Sawday’s Canopy & Stars and Brittany Ferries, you could be enjoying life in the trees – taking in beautiful views over the Perch Natural Park and spotting birds flying over 25 acres of wildlife heaven.

The cosy, comfortable treehouse features a master bedroom, living room, kitchen, shower room and downstairs bedroom. There’s electric heating and lighting, hot water, a large shower and two terraces that are perfect for al fresco dining.

To find out more about Sawday's Canopy & Stars holidays, call 01275 395 447 or visit www.canopyandstars.co.uk.

Sailing from the ports of Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth, Brittany Ferries take you direct to Brittany and Normandy. To book a crossing call 0871 244 1400 or visit www.brittanyferries.com.

HOW TO ENTER Click here to enter now before 31st October 2013!

It's your chance to win a four-night holiday for four people to Perché dans le Perche in Normandy plus a return crossing for a car and up to four passengers, with a cabin, on any Brittany Ferries route to France from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth.

The stay and crossings must be taken before 30th September 2014 (excluding July, August, and all school and public holidays in the UK and France) and are subject to availability. The prize cannot be claimed against any existing bookings. Car hire, additional travel or accommodation costs and travel insurance are not included.

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Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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