Family holidays that deliver on every level

"The Holiday Property Bond has transformed our family holidays. Instead of looking forward with uncertainty we look forward with confidence, knowing that everything will be perfect.” – Vicky Topps

Mark and Vicky Topps from Derbyshire became Bondholders in 2021.

Like so many Bondholders with young families, Mark and Vicky had struggled to find holiday accommodation that met their needs. 

As Vicky, a Senior Civil Servant, explains; “One of our biggest problems is being tied to the school holidays which, as everyone knows, is always more expensive. Whether it’s here in the UK or abroad the cost of renting is astronomical.  And to be honest, what you get for your money can vary in terms of standard and facilities. With activities often an additional cost.”

And then she heard about the Holiday Property Bond. “It was a strange coincidence,” continues Vicky, “but my brother-in-law, who is a joiner, was doing some work at nearby Blore Hall. He said it was a lovely place, owned by a holiday company called HPB. Then, a couple of days later, one of the mums in the school playground also mentioned HPB and ‘raved’ about it. I was intrigued so decided to find out more. Anyway, Mark and I went along to Blore, liked what we saw so we made an appointment to meet with a representative. Long story short, HPB seemed to offer everything we were looking for, so we became Bondholders!” 

The couple, together with their three children – Lucy, 12; Zoe, 10 and Harrison, 7 – didn’t waste any time booking their first HPB holiday. “First we went to Barnham Broom in Norfolk and Henllys in Anglesey which were fabulous, then to Tigh Mor in Scotland,” says Mark who is a builder, “all in the school holidays!

“We knew from the minute we arrived that we’d made the right decision. The locations were absolutely perfect, the properties beautifully furnished and spotless. Above all there was so much for the children to do.  

“Last year we went to Alfaix in Spain and we loved all the family activities on offer. The children and their grandparents all had a great time. But the real highlight was Constant in the Dordogne at Easter where the ‘Kids’ Club’ was fabulous.”

This year the Topps ‘splashed’ out on a wonderful holiday at Javea on the Costa Blanca,  staying in one of the Bond’s five-bedroom villas on the sought-after El Tosalet development. 

“Our very good friends Gary and Liz and their children Polly, 12 and Edie, 9 joined us, so there were nine of us in total. It was such fun! The children had the time of their lives, in and out of the swimming pool all day long, only getting out for another ice cream. I’m sure they had webbed feet by the end of the holiday. Us adults really chilled too – lots of barbecues and the odd glass or two of wine! ! And because of the HPB user charge pricing, it was more affordable.”

And if that’s not enough, they’re off to Duloe Manor in Cornwall for more fun with another family, and yes, in the school holidays!