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*V'>l^*'J'i-/C'>K*»***-,rt?‘*,W IM*’


SUMMER


Beauty'of our own POLDHUf ‘Riviera’


/ / Ji


ONE of the. extra pleasures of holi­ day's, is to tak e photographs, which recall summer hap­ piness during the long winter even­ ings ■


— and some­ times years after­


wards. Even the mistakes can


be fun. I wonder if anyone other


than me has an 8mm movie film of skin divers swimming around the famous signpost at Land’s End, which points 300- plus miles to Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Clitheyoe or Bar- noldswick (or any other spot you pay the man to add to the signpost). : .


AA** A N G U S H O T E L


50 bedrooms, 26 with Private Bathrooms, Large car park, lawns and r


’ C lose shops, sea and all'entertainments * — ...


Bath Road, Bournemouth. Tel: 0202*26420 - - •* ----------


«i or/M Rotttourani _ ’Large Restaurant« i gQf p a r


children’s play area, radio and Intercom with baby listening ‘ Y CSilalrta*


offers excellent Cuisine


Three lounges, one with coloured TV. Tartan and Thistle Bars — Lift to all floors.


‘Dancing weekly throughout the season*


NO CH A RO E FOR CH ILD R EN U N DER 4 SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS FROM Oct*mid May excluding Eastor and Christmas Dally terms £5.25 — £10.00 All accounts subject to VAT


Write or phone for coloured brochure to N. Porteous M.H.C.I. A.R.S.H.


£36 — £63 Weekly full board. Phone 0202 76CS8G


SELF-CATERING FLATLETS


BOURNEMOUTH SUPERIOR


Six minutes’ walk to the sea, two minutes to the shops. Fully equipped. Children welcome. Large car park. Open all year. Golf course and tennis courts nearby. Resident proprietors. S.A.E. for brochure.


Mr and Mrs Les Florey,’ Elmdon Tower, 4 Cambridge Rond. Tel. 0202 763768 NOW.


CRAVJEN GRANGE


Self-catering fully equipped (holidays Rats. Quiet locations yet within minutes of town centre. Garden and good parking space. Colour TV and radio a t no ex tra cost, lin e n a t no extra cost. Send stamp fo r coloured brochure.


Craven Grange, 17 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6NQ. Tel. (VJ32-23634.


____


JOIN THE PARTY 1 Staying a t Uie


is like having a party every day. Tho food's delicious, the pool is heated, the coffee b a r is convivial and the atmo­ sphere is friendly. Centrally situated* nea r sea, shops, entertainments and p a r k . Dancing. Also- our licensed b a r is nearby when; you're thirsty. 40 bedrooms (baths/ showers available). £25 to £40 per week.


WINDSOR COURT HOTEL Mr Kent, Windsor Court Hotel, 34


Bodorgan Rd, Bournemouth. P.ionc 0202-24637.


Please book early - We're nearly full.


CORBIERE GUEST HOUSE 0202 49654


thing Bournemouth ^h&s^lo ■offer a t the


In the town centre, n e a r to sand, sea, buses, theatres, cinemas and tennis courts. Facilities include: Lounge with colour TV, above ground heated swimming pool. No restrictions Front door keys supplied. Recommended for liberal table and home baking. Friendly atmosphere and moderate terms. Write now to M r G. L. Taylor fo r bro­ chure or phone 0202*21610 be-


O L E N G A JR IF F ' H O T E L Treganwell Road, West Cliff.


SUN COURT HOTEL West Hitl Road


appreciate good homely food with var- ictv Magnificent Victoriana cocktail £30-£o6 weekly. Special twe mini breaks £13 plus VAT. Phone 0202 §1343.


An immaculate modern hotel near town and beach. 36 attractive bed­ rooms with TV, most with private bath/shower, to e toiulett.. F


r or people whvno Ma r k in g .O p e n F eb ru a ry —


All bedrooms hot ana cold, colour television. Part central heating. Free


New owners offer you a persona) service at this quietly situated guest house close to sea. shops and buses. .............................\d c ”


’ ovember. S.a.e. for brochure please:


Mrs Annesley, 7 PlnecHffe Avenue, Bournemouth BH6 3PY


SSBBSBBSHBflEEM


SANDBANKS Attractive Flats close to


sandy beaches. Details of these and


other properties from


AVRIL DAVIS (Holiday Homes)


Ferryway, Sandbanks, ' Poole, Dorset.


Tel. STD 0202 708017.


HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL Luxury Apartotel


Your holiday with a difference.


Hotel aultea, llcenaad reataurant Salt catering apartmente.


Ample car parking.


with tho Spaniah flavour. Close sandy beach, pier and shops. The choice la yours.


wrlt. or P M . « « coloured KELVIN HOTEL


•tunerb family holidays In a well-appointed modern hotel with 100 bedrooms, all with privatXthVooma. Lar^e family room, available. Game. room.. Entertainments throughout the summer months. Heated outdoor swimming cool. Centrally positioned (or town centre and beaches. Please write to the *


manager for 8 colour brochure. - The Kelvin Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth. BH13QQ. Tel. 0202 292244


comfort a re as much a p a r t of o u r tradition as we a r e of Bournemouth's. Of course we a r e n ea r the shopping* centre and) we have free parking in our grounds. We're licensed* ou r menu is excellent and we have a comfortable lounge with colour TV. No res tr ic­ tions. Children and senior citizens with coach parties,


MERRIVILLE GUEST HOUSE


Penzance


special rate s available. B/B and E.M., £32 to £37 plus VAT* acc. to season. SAB for brochure. Mr and Mrs Mike Tierney; TeL 0202*424888 now.


Close to buses, trains, harbour. Bed and Breakfast, evening meal optional. Hot and cold all rooms. S.A.E. 23 Lannoweth Road, Penzance, Cornwall. Tel: 3364


EI^HSBSBEESSESj FLY DAN-AIR


BOURNEMOUTH from


MANCHESTER


8 flights weekly. Contact your Travel Agent or tel. DAN-AIR (061437)5113


NEWCOMBE CARAVAN PARK BURNHAM ON SEA SOMERSET.


Caravans, Flatlets and Flats. Pleasant site situated near sea and town. Small shop, childrens play area. S.A.E. brochure, Westfield Rd., Burnham on Sea, Somerset.


Soutbboumc. O verdue Drive* On a magnificent cliff top position* n e a r the beach* you can be sure of a warm,


T H E O CHAIN H OF J0L F o r Young and Old


The Perfect Holiday “ “


HOLIDAY CHALETS AND FLATLETS


with TV (chalets with own fluafr toilets), Dawli&h Warren.


Caravans Exmoutb and Holi­ day c a ravans Isle of Arran, Scotland. E a r ly reservations


essential for 1976. Send stamp for brochure—


Dept. UNL, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon.


MARTINS CARAVAN CO.


MULLION COVE HOTEL SOUTH CORNWALL*


Sandy cove. Ideal centre. Own swimming pool, tennis court, putting green, sauna and solarium,


bowling, 6uxfing, fishing, golf. Radio and Intercom.


licensed dancing,


Brochure from — COVE HOTEL


MULLION,' CORNWALL


45 Church Rd., Southbourne Bour­ nemouth Tel. 48868


WHITE TOPPS HOTEL


DON’T COME TO WHITE TOPPS if you like a noisy overcrowded hotel. Pleasant detatened hotel on a quiet road. Adults only. Guaranteed park­ ing. Residential licence. No additions for service charge, s.a.e. brochure Bill & Marjorie Titchcn.


CHINE GRANGE HOTEL


Chine Crescent, Westcliff, Bournemouth. Tel. 23021


A hotel of character standing in its __— --------J - ..JiU . . . nn.lr Am,Act tkft


own grounds with car park amidst the pine trees in beautiful west Cliff. Join the many guests who return time after time for our hospitality and excellent food. OAPs welcome at


MOORINGS HOTEL RounoHOUSEHOTEt


ereatly reduced terms April, May, October. Terms B/B, & E.D. £29-£36 • VAT. Colour brochure on request (stamp please) Mr Picken.


built hotel and one of the most modern on the South Coast. All of our


This is Bournemouth's most recently


sophisticated lounges and bars, where the holiday maker or business visitor may relax.


ROUNDHOUSE


HOTEL, LANSDOWNE, BOURNEMOUTH. Tel: 0202 23262.


IN BEAUTIFUL CORNWALL AWAY FROM IT ALL


Weutbourne Close. Wcstbourne, Bournemouth. Tel: 0202 761263


LEAHURST HOTEL


R.A.C. listed. Childrens . colour TV good food in abundance to satisfy the healthiest appetites. Terms, from £25. b.b. and d. One child free May and September. Write brochure, s.a. please to Muriel Brown.


Farmhouse accommodation. Bed and breakfast and even­ Hing meal. Moderate terms.


now 'for


ighly recommended. _ Book Spring H


• 'o ilidays. and


MARHOM CHURCH, BUDE Tel.: Bridge Rule 217


KNOWLE FARM, D. M. CANN. E a ster


bedrooms are tastefully furnished and, have bathrooms attached. Within the hotel there is a quiet air of relaxation and elegance, with several


18 bedrooma* central heating throughout Midweek and weekend booklnga all year round. Please write for brochure and details to: ANGUS R. & SHEILA B. HAMILTON, MsH CIMA, and be assured of a warm Scottish welcome.


Residential Licence AA Cocktail Bar RAC


L A N S D O W N E RO A D , BOU R* NEMOUTH. Tel. 0202 22705.


DEVON


for either coast or moots. Children and pets welcome. A homely. carefree holiday awaits you. SAE please.


(MRS BARBARA DAY* JEWS MOOR. BARNSTAPLE CROSS* CREDITON. DEVON 1 Phone: 036*32*2325


THATCHED FARMHOUSE B/B and Evening Meal. Ideal


TREVADLOCK HALL


HOUliDAY PARK Tel. Coaos Green 988


Six berth holiday bungalows to le t with TV, refrigerator, bathroom, electric fire, etc., on pleasantly situated site and Ideally placed for visits to both ’ the north and south Cornish coast and many places of interest. .


Also 4/8 berth caravans for hire.


S.A.E. for Brochure


A LITTLE PARADISE ROBOROUGH HOUSE.


WYCHCOTE HOTEL


Pre-season budget holiday, bed, breakfast and evening dinner. March £22 inc. VAT, April and May £24.50, inc. VAT. The Wychcote Hotel stands in quiet grounds and is renowned for its good food. S. A.E. to Wychcote Hotel, Wcsthill Rd, Bournemouth. Tel. 0202 27898


PILTON. BARNSTAPLE, DEVON.


offers the highest standards of food, comfort and f?rvice. Beautifully situated. Many r e ­ commendations. Fully licensed.


This lovely little 2-star coun- house hotel and res taurant


Open all year. Telephone 0271 72354 for brochure.


iCARBiSi BAY HO L ID AY PA R K


Laity Farm, St Ives, ’


Cornwall Tel: St Ive. 7580


Modern caravans to let 2/8 berth on a select site enjoying panoramic views of St Ives Bay. Within easy reach of Carbis Bay


Hire all electric 4,5,6 berth large and kingsizc Caravans and Holiday Homes. Private beach, self-service shop, local entertainments. Dog allowed. Motorway or dual carriage­ way from Carlisle, Bristol and Birmin­ gham to within 9 miles of Park. S.A.E. Brochure


SUNNY SOUTH DEVON COAST


SOUTH HAMS CARAVAN PARK Challaborough Beach


Nr Bigbury-on-Sea, South l)c« Devon.


Tel. Bigbury 236


and near all St Ives Bay beaches, half a mile from main road and bus stop. St Ives only 2 miles away. Free H. and C. showers, shaver points, flush toilets, laundry room, children’s play, area, general stores.


S.A.E. for Brochure


LUXURY 4. 6 and 8-BERTH CARAVANS FOR HOLIDAY . HIRE


Electricity, running wate r and a flush toilet in each caravan. Located in a quiet 8*acre park midway between F a l­ mouth and Helston. Ideally situated for exploring West Cornwall. Stamp for brochure.


Constantine (STD 032 64) 406


CHEDDAR/ SOMERSET Luxurious 4/8


berth Caravans


Water, electricity, licensed bar, colour television, launderette and play- ground. Campers welcome


s.a.e. brochure.


THE BEECHES Holiday Site


NCC and RAC Approved Telephone: Washiord 391


Somerset TA24 6JW * ' Nr Minehcad, Blue Anchor,


A sheltered and select Park in delight­ ful surroundings overlooking the sea. Well equipped modem caravans for hire, connected to. water, drain and electricity — Many with bathroom, flush toilet, fridge and all with televi­ sion installed. First class facilities include Lapndry Rooms with Bendix and twin tub washing machines, spin dryers, ironing facilities, baths and showers. Cleanliness guaranteed. Well stocked shop. Mid-week book- . Ings accepted. ■


Personal attention of Resident Direc­ to r , Mr' and Mrt’R. Bosley;


......... ................ £en<j fpr colour .Illustrated brochure.


Mullioi)' Modern Holiday •Bungalows


Fully equipped. Also linen. Overlooking beautiful Mounts Bay. Hotel facilities available.


Brochure—


Mullion, Helsloo, Cornwall. , Telephone 421


POLVRIAN HOTEL COLOUR GUIDETO THE WEST


Planning 3 holiday? Then don't miss this --------- v SO page guide packed jivvith superb colour


FORTREATH HOLIDAYS on thClATLANTIC COAST OF CORNWALL


amalUites, level or overlobking sandy beach: Each with flush toilet, mains water, electricity, TV, paring spac$.


. Details &A.E. m.A- POWpLL


Rockville, Porthreath, Ne# Red­ ru th . Cornwall.’ Telephone: Por- • . treath (0209) 812381


Children welcome and a friendly informal atmosphere at the


CALTHORPE FAMILY HOTEL


Tbp sunshine resort in ’75.f


v/!th2Sp postal order/cheque/national giro to: Rnnm


oo i Kame............................... ••••••..........m , t s \ . . ... ....(cepsplnse). 0803 43149. : / , . Information Bureau, Wtslowr Road, Bournemouth, BH11BIT EUGENE ROAD, PAIGNTON'


Facilities include babysitting, games room.' disqo. launderette, colour TV, parking, childrens playground etc. Wecklyterms: Adults from £28 to £34; Children aharing£14 to £17. B & B, evening dinner. Local amenities, golf,


phone BED & BREAKFAST


In a lovely 18th century house. Colour TV, lounge. H & C. every room.'" Parking facilities. B & B double £2.50 per person. Single .£3.26. E veni ng meal £1.50 , (approx.) : .


Tel: Plymouth 339836. Best in West at


TOR VIEW CARAVAN’PARK. Goodrlngton Road, - PAIGNTON; DEVON.


Personal service counts. 4, 9, 6, 7-bettb c a ra v an ^ small or super large. Gas or electric ana main drains. : Dancing ■ oigbtly, Talent Cu p'we ek ly j fcWdlcs* room,'pool an d 'p lay ­


ground; . Ask for ' brochure and price list from'V. Newton.


white Gates motel •


/COMBE.MARTIN, N. DEVON Phone 0271 88 3511


**★ RAC


• Private bathrooms,, radio, TV, baby listening,-sea views, indobr.pool, bars . and restaurant. Coloured brochure on request. Dept. Lancs. Peta not altow erf. Stamp please.


ENJOY A BREAK — Higher Woodway, Country House Hotel Teignmouih 4414


A small family owned Hotel overlook­


river, sea or game, golf, soiling, Dart­ moor scenery or doing nothing but relax, then telephone us and we’ll bell pleased to help. Temw Room, break- Fast and evening meal from £34 plus •V.A.T.


ing Lime Bay. If you enjoy fishing, .mmmtiu <mlf ortiltnfr. Dart-


S.A.E. LADRAM BAY CARAVAN Srif^(5) NR BUDLEIGH, SALTERTON. EX9 7B2


r~"


Bungalows, chalet*, caravans, .on naif si


England's favourite jiKljy region-from


[ i stately homes, resorts..


|4'Uarholels. J Placestosee-castlos.


, information. B tr 0 and self-catering to


I picturesque villages* coves, hlsfoncof'es. beaches/poruetc I r PLUS p'nees, and travel


SentftSoP© nowfor


WUt COUNTRY TOURIST B0AR0 OCPT 38 ' 37 SOUTHtfINHAY (AST tXrtlR (XI10S


t veutcopyto


BURSTON INN MOTEL BOW toilet. oCfl «


CENTRAL DEVON A t e / j f c f j


pw. All cther’mtals available. Enter­ tainment’s to & nights a week.


t


Apply: John Wells, Burston Motel, Bow, Crcditon, Devon. Tel: Bow 274.


DEVON BEAUTY SPOT MIDWAY BETWEEN^ SIDMOUTH AND BUDLEIGH SALTERTON ON,* COAST. PRIVATE BEACH'ADJOINS SITE."?’ MODERN CARAVAN HIRE, ALL AMENITIES — BATHING, BOATING, FISHING TRIPS. SHOPS | ON SITE. MANY VANS, OWN TOILETS.


COUNTRY 1 photos. Where to stay in


Porthmeor beach and town centre. Mid-week bookings accepted. S.A.E.: Dept. UN, Ayr Holiday Park, Ayr, St. Ives, Cornwall.,


Modern 4/6 berth caravans, many with W.C.s, water and electricity. Superb: co stflastall view an


I'inu-s nnrdl nnlv V.niiln frnm ' only %*mi!e from


Dept F, Broadway House Caravan Park, Cheddar. Somerset


RETANNA COUNTRY PARK EDGCUMBE, HELSTON. - CORNWALL Telephone:


GRAND HOTEL WOOLACOMBE


NARRACOTT DEVON


A.A. and R.A.C. 3 star. Only yards from 3 miles of golden sands. Heated indoor swimming pool, squash and badminton courts. Giant Sun sauna, dancing and film shows. Nursery, games room, launderette, private suites with balconies, roof top sol­ arium. fishing, boating, golf, riding,


Telephone 418/419


TEIGN ST., TEIGNMOUTU DEVON. Tel. 062-67-2970


'Holiday Inn Hotel


Modernised Georgian House absolutely, on level nea r beach, r ive r , swtops. Cosy cocktail b a r , ample free parking. Chef proprietor, several inter­ national awards, outstanding cuisine. Tariff: Bed, breakfast and evening meal from £27:50p


inclusive of V.A.T. Write or ’phone to Mr Downing.


close by. Fully licensed. Excellent table. Special 20% reduction April, _____ May Colour brochure._______


Superbly situated near town and beach on Bournemouth’s West Cliff. ”100 Bedroom. ‘Excellent choice of menu. ‘Cocktail bar. ‘Ballroom and entertainment. ‘Heated swimming pool. ‘Games room. ‘Colour TV. ‘Lift. ‘Car park.


DURLEY HALL HOTEL Durley Chine Road


D U R L EY DEAN HOTEL Westcliff, Bournemouth,


0&H2 5HE. Tea. (0^02) 277111. EVERYTHING FOR A ' FINE HOLIDAY


100 rooms. Games, Billiards, Heated Indoor Pool, Dancing.


Inclusive Weekly Terms irom £46.


;Mx and Airs E. Graham. Resident Directors:


BOURNEMOUTH (Holiday) Caravans


★ Mains lighting, drains, sink, taps, gas.' ★ 4, 5 and 6 berth. ★ Within easy reach of Bournemouth and Christchurch. ★ Special rates for early and late bookings.


★ Near Highcliffe and New Forest. . . High. .


Send stamp for brochure: L. Graves, 68 Field


Place, New Milton, Hants, or Phone 042 52 4931.


......_________ in all rooms


movie. It is entirely due to being distracted by an inquisi­ tive tourist in the Land’s End Hotel, at the vital moment I was endeavouring (in a dark corner) to change the movie- film when one half had been exposed. So the same half was double exposed, and the skin divers were on the rocks.


I have that remarkable


mendously popular, so you are well advised to get there early in the day. But I wouldn’t have missed it, and hope some day to film it again — without that double exposure!


TREASURE


west, in the West Country, without either a boat or aerop­ lane. But along that extensive


You can’t go any further


peninsula of Cornwall and Devon, and adjoining coun­ ties, there is a wealth of holi­ day “treasure” to be found. It’s not very helpful to sug­


That famous spot is tre­


■By- ALLAN HALSTEAD


there are resorts such as'Tor- quay and Paignton (in Torbay) with excellent theatre, and cinema shows, set in a part of the world often called the


"English Riviera.


resorts like Falmouth, where big and little ships can be seen in the harbour; or at Mevagis- sey, a real olde-worlde fishing village struggling to avoid, being spoiled by tourists.


There’s a varied charm at SPENDTHRIFT


spots) you can get a relatively cheap boat trip, or even hire a small boat for an afternoon fishing for mackerel, and even catch a glimpse of small sharks.


There (as at many other In a wildly spendthrift


mood we did that, a few years ago. It cost a fiver (and doubt­ less that’s more now). But one way or another you shouldn’t miss the chance to see some of these fascinating Cornish coves from the sea. If you've watched the BBC


ory you can’t avoid on the grass of the famous Plymouth


■ Hoe. - ' ' Plymouth has been knocked


about a bit in the past. In 1403 the French burned 600 houses and killed or captured most of the people; in the Hitler iwar large areas were gutted.


centre, sometimes described as “more like Dallas (USA) than Devonshire.” But it has a smart post-war shopping centre as a contrast to the few old houses and cobbled pave­ ments around the Hoe.


So there’s a new totyn MOUNTS BAY •«** Once again this is a wonder-


. ful place for a boat trip. For. a moderate charge (it used to be half a crown) you can follow the' last mile or two of the round-the-world voyages as did such adventurers as Sir Francis Chichester. Turning north again, you


' i f


ON BOURNEMOUTH BEACH


These beach es are among best


can get quite a different impression. You couldn't visit


Sunday evening “Poldark” dramas, you've got some idea of this intriguing coastline. The people and the holiday accommodations are more up- to-date in 1976, but Devon and Cornwall still retain much of their ancient charm. On the north coast there’s


ample opportunity for a rela­ tively new sport — surf rid­ ing. The art is not easily mas­ tered, but for the athletic types it’s one sport which can become as compelling as golf


gest spring or autumn holi­ days to the thousands of folk who have to book ahead forv North-East Lancashire’s “Fair” in July. But Devon and Cornwall


are at their freshest from April to June, when prices tend to lower, and (strange though it may seem) October is generally the sunniest month. ' There are several aspects to this Westward Ho type of holiday. On the one hand


the quieter pleasures of resorts such as Woolacombe or Ilfracombe. And I certainly enjoyed Lynton and Lyn- mouth, where you find both the shops and sun and sea bathing.


to a golfer. For the less active there are


GUTTED ' Plymouth is the largest and


most renowned centre in Devonshire. It was a hamlet at the time of the Domesday Book, a naval port by the 14th century, and was made fam­ ous by such sea-dogs as Haw­ kins and Drake, whose mem-


' riding the donkeys. But you can (weight permitting) enjoy those Devonshire cream teas, especially if strawberries are in season.


• SIMILAR Devon’s coastline covers


about 200 miles, Cornwall’s rather more, and the sunken country lanes(designed to les­ sen the impact of sea winds) have a charm which contrasts with our northern by-ways. Yet there are, parts of the


Clovelly without regretting, if you. are ah adult heavyweight, that you have to walk up that famous cobbled High Street, rather than join the kiddies


which are among the best in Britain, add the promenade, free of traffic so that you can walk from the sands to the shopping centre and never cross a road, and then enjoy a variety of shops and stores. . which are noted for choice


BOURNEMOUTH has many claims to holiday fame. It is itself a delightful holiday resort on the eastern tip of the lovely county of Dorset, with all kinds of attrac­ tion for visitors! Start with its beaches,


and quality. There are acres of lovely


West Country not dissimilar to our hill country in general appearance, although there are geographical- and histori­ cal variations. There’s the National Park


at Dartmoor, rolling hills bro­ ken by granite outcrops, where sheep and wild ponies graze, as well as Exmoor and


Bodmin Moor. The p h rase "go west


young man” was coined in respect of America —


bad advice for a British holiday. •


- it’s not


gardens and parks, some of which follow the course of the Bourne stream for more


than a mile. The Lower Gar­ dens link to the Pavilion —


• (passengers only) journey is ■the seven-minute1 Hovercraft trip froiri'Southsea to Ryde.


THERE’S' a touch of the bingo "all the sevens” about getting to the Isle of Wight. There are seven ferry routes across the three-mile wide waters of the Solent and Spithead, and the shortest


an entertainment complex with ballrooms, restaurants, bars and theatre offering summer shows, ballet, opera and plays. The Winter Gardens is the


home of the star-spangled summer spectacular and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; as well as pop concerts, wrestling matches and recitals. The Pier Theatre presents


summer comedy, there’s an aqua show and ice show each sum m er , and cinemas, cabarets, discos and clubs to ensure variety of nightlife.


INTERESTING


ideal centre for car, coach or bus tours, being on the fringe of the New Forest. Five miles to the west is Poole, with its interesting


Bournemouth is also an The cliff-lined isle


The car-passenger.ferry takes 50 minutes — then visitors


1 can enjoy the 60-mile cliff- lined island; with yachting at Cowes, the inland town of


- attractive resorts such as San- down, Shanklin and Ventnor.


- Newport (capital of the island); Ryde, a resort with miles of sandy beaches; or


% w,


small port where visitors can watch cargoes being shipped or unloaded; there are weekend cricket matches, an excellent park and the world- famous pottery, where you can join parties touring the works and buy excellent "seconds” at bargain prices.


Five miles to the east is


ancient Christchurch, a fas­ cinating town, with its ven­


erable Priory, ruined Nor­ man castle, shops and excel­ lent cafes all the more wel­ come after a walk along Hcngistbury Head, where you can find peace and quiet even at the height of the holiday season.


. ous vintage car museum and probably the most fascinat­ ing model railway exhibition in the world.


distant, is Southampton, where day visitors can some­ times have a chance to tour famous liners. There’s a car or coach tour which can include a visit to Beaulieu, the home (stately type) of Lord Montagu, with its fam-


Further afield, 28 miles


of hotels, Bournemouth can truly offer something for everyone in the holiday line.


With a tremendous range


CORNISH HOLIDAY Reclp* No. 1


bay, safe bathing . . holiday home. 11. and C. sliowers, launderette, shops and TV. Idea)., touring centre. S.A.E. FOR Col/ brochure please.'


L. T. Wilson (08045-3320. LUXURY DETACHED


CEDARWOOD BUNGALOWS (Sarves 4-6)


INGREDIENTS: 1 largo comtortoblo Bunglaow, 2 bodroomo, bathroom,


fridge, cooker, TV. SEASONING: Trees, lawns, (lower,,


CAREFREE HOLIDAYS


Self-catering Flats, 2 — 8 persons. Spacious grounds, tennis, swimming pool, billiards, licensed club, near beaches.


KNAPP HOUSE, Northam, Devon, EX39 1NT


space, views. METHOD: Blend Ingredients with cere In beautiful countryside, at


and bake R rlce sotting moderate.


H IN lo : MVOIU s p u n * tmv '■'“ " “ - I - — and bingo as these spoil the quiet rela­


INTS: Avoid spices like crowds, disco, . . . .______il . . .


tk * mildil M i l.


xation of this subtle dish. SER V E : With sunshine and warmth especially In May, June and September.


Stamp f THI


gtBniP lor (IIBIIUi roillun uim wui


RUTHERN VALLEY, Ruthernbrldge, Bodmin, Cornwall. Phone Lanlvet 395.


menu, Patrick and June Bell, ? ............


LAURELS HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB. .


Bed . and Breakfast $3* 'with1 evening meal £5 o r a U carte; !. Reductions for children. censed Club and Restaurant/- Dancing three nights a week*- weekly cabaret. Mothecombe*. beach J mile, Plymouth 10 x


mites. SAE for brochure ori* Telephone:- ’ •


Hobleton 237 (STD 075530) t ! -w {:


CORNISH RIVIERA Luxury Caravans, Flatlets,


Chalets, overlooking St Austell Bay. Electricity, showers, launderette, shop,


d u b , baby sitting. Illustrated brochure.


licensed


M The Mount, P a r , Cornwall. Phone 072681-2616.


Margaret Hoddinott


*Treg!nnIT!l!IiJrK?^ Newquiiy •


, ATLANTIC HOUSE HOTEL. NEW POLZEATH, CORNWALL


AKOSA HOTEL F a lk lan d Road • Torquay


500 yards beach. Central shops, theatres. Excellent food, friendly atmosphere. Parking. From £25. Highly recommended. S.A.E. Br


Brochure. Phone 23538. ' l


8HAN3ELIN TORQUAY


RAC, AA. In own ground overlooking lovely Torbay. 3 mtnutea almost level walk to sea front. Large lounges, games room. Rooms with' private bathroom. Lift. Two colour television rooms, BBC and Independent. Sun deck. Heated swimming pool and dancing in season.' Cocktail bar. Ample car park. Open all the year. Telephone Torquay 23771.


BUTE COURT HOTEL ROSEMARY HOTEL Osborne Road* U e of Wight


{fear lift to pcomeoadc. Bed, H toreafcfest and evening meal.


Perjoaal eepervinion. SAE for brochure.


e . & C. water all bedrooms, uecte* lounge, teteviaioa.


Phone Mrs Robinson ftffflnMin. 2759.,


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Offers a hearty welcome, good food and a happy informal atmosphere to Sand Pie makers and their parents. And all who want to ‘Get away from it all/ To enjoy * * ‘


our safe sandy beaches, excel "len ‘t s urfiir and


glorious Cliff walks.-. Superb and ng


uncrowded in Spring and early Summer. Special reductions for under Fives and children sharing with parents.


Write for colour brochure or telephone Mrs McCarthy, Trebetherick 2208.


Beautiful country nark overlooking'?: RIALTON VALLEY but only t f e miles from the sea and - Newquay? . Fully equipped FLATS & C I IA L E ^ with Tv. 2,4 and 6 berth caravans for- tj hire. Shop, heated swimming poojfy Children's swings and Sandpit, Snow? * era, golf pitch and putt course. Rooqt‘* for 250 touring caravans and camping « units. S.A.E. for brochure.'Mr anau . Mrs R. V. Ford. Tel. Newquay 3257.


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FOR AN ENJOYABLE?-* HOLIDAY' ; /


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on the Isle of Wight, with good foofl^’ and a friendly atmosphere.


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Writc or ring: Ray and Thelma Belli,... Branscombe Hotel, North Road, 11


Shanklin. Tel. 098-386-2l5S~ ^ •*-y.


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Three miles east of Bodmin, in beauti­ ful Glynn Calley. Available from Eas­ ter for Spring and Summer holidays. Easy access to N. and S. Coastal Resorts, Pony Trekking and walking on Bodmin Moor, or just relaxing in Private


FINE OLE CORNISH HOUSES


lovely peaceful aurroundlr 1aV


Please write Glynn Estate, Bod -min, Cornw ll. all.


lake with trout fishing.’ *


to Estate Manager. -


AVIEMORE HOTEL ^ St Margaret’s Road


TORQUAY


St Marychurch TQt 4NW Telephone 0803 37511


Small, comfortable, friendly hotel ^ with separate colour television and^' cocktail lounges, H & C all rooms^C Central heating. Free parking. Easy, walk Babbacombe. beach, shops,> busea. From £22 Dinner, Bed and /. Breakfast. S.e.e.-brochure. -4 ^


chalets and caravans’overlooldng Tor-^ k.i* t..ifa ka(kinw 1 !I/I t/u*ria fmm VAlt,"


Inexpensive carefree holidays ih’Tt' superb setting, self-catering 2-6 berth*,


Fishcombo Cove, Brixham, South} Devon


BRIXHAM HOLIDAY CAMP TORQUAY


HOLIDAYS ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA ,


Enjoy a happy restful break at the


DERWENT HOTEL


Belgrave Road Central position.' Five minutes sea.


Comfortable and friendly.


Tea Makers and Radio in all rooms.


Good English Food. Games Rooms nod TV.


Two Lifts. Licensed. 'Free Parking.


No extras necessary. Write or phone.


, WESTWARD HO! Tel. Bideford 4526 ^


Self-catering, carefree, happy holi- ' days wilh no restrictions. Fullyi equipped self-contained flats, bun-:, galows and bungalettes .sleeping 2 to 8 ; persons. Private and selpct overlook-' ing golden sands with safe bathing and'; surfing. Stamp for brochure. ;$•


MR & MRS EVERS, Stanwell.V Westward llo!, Bideford, .North/. Devon.


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H O L ID A Y CENTRE Eastern Green,


Penzance, Cornwall Tel: 0736-4160


2/8 berth Caravans to let on a modern site on tho Cornish Riviera. Half a mile east of the shopping centre of Penzance, half a mile from tho sea, sands and safe bathing. Also central to many bathing beaches, beauty spot, and near the Heliport for the Scilly Isles.


H. & C. showers, flush toilets, launder room, general stores, bar.


S.A.E. ,for brochure.


LORNX HOUSE HOTEL 'K Devon. Road, Cary Park, ‘ J*' Babbacoinbc, Torquay7 ' ■


Situated on tho level in the lovely Cary* Park, 5 mins walk ohopo, wafront'and,' btues. H. and C. aH'rooma, JV loUnfitl^ licensed, every comfort, no'restrirtidno,: . private parking, excellent cuisine':1 Vi-


Terms £25 +VAT. Reduced rates ea rly; and late. Special terms parties. B.B and' Evening Meal.


* A Tel. Torquay (0803) 39008/'/


MULL ION; SOUTH CORNWALL. ;Tcl. Mullion 339 and 330.


during the off season (October to May) reduced terms- Car-rail,,jj to Penzance.


room. 40 bedrooms (2o private baths), telephones, baby .-listening service and own tea making sets. Enjoy Cornwall a t . l ts . b c s ip


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dinner dandB. i6pacious lounges, dining room aud cocktail b a r a lK with central ‘nealing and fantastic views. Separate colour-TV, &


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A gracious 16th century hotel standing in twenty acres of nifleent coastal land with-cliff walks, golden s a n d s a n d . beacm < cafe. Near to 18 hole! golf course: (1 mile). Large heaterf^pooiL hard tennis court and putting green. Billiards, table-tennis ana??


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Ashley Courtenay and Signpost recommended.';';’' ' AA 3 Star RAC


DEVON


SOUTH SANDS HOTEL £ Salcombe2791 *


Small family hotel right on the beach/) Doga and children welcome. Good . food, fully licensed. Write or phone- for full details Mr & Mrs Clark ^


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Fifty -J/S*berth caravans, a!) with elec-/ tridty, TV, elec, fire, piped waterj' majority with own flush toilet,-many ', with bathroom, h and c water, linen* and fridge hire. Babysitting service* Quiet park, approx. Vi mile from eca;\ S.A.E. colour brochure to: Mrs’Ki* Thomas, Axevale Caravan Park; Col* ••/. yford Road, Seaton, Devon. EX12 ■ - 4


Seulon, Devon. Phone 21313’, / .. 2DF. CARAVAN PARK ; *;•


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IN ST IVES ITSELF.


SEA ACRES C A R A V A N PARK (DEPT. LW)


KENNACK SANDS Nr HELSTON CORNWALL


S.A.E. for brochure, ,


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$ Personally supcrvlsixj "


* Licensed social club*, cub<t dren’s TV room; SclMer-I; vice shop with off-Uccoeofli flush! toilets, showeie.,-;


site 'overlooking safe.' beaches.


--------------- *. modem launderette. / • ' ' ' '


* Separate ' . tour ing. , anct ( eamptno areas.


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. Ideally positioned for a ..ft. i f


family holidays and cxy; plorlnjf Cornwall.


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