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If only we had known about HPB before

Janet Eaton and Will Schofield have been Bondholders for 8 years. But it would have been much longer if they had realised when they first heard about HPB just how much it had to offer them.

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Winter in the West Country

Think about the West Country and it's all about summer holidays - sun-drenched beaches, buckets and spades, rolling surf, picturesque little ports nestling in rocky coves and sumptuous cream teas...

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Lodge Yard, the Yorkshire Dales

Lodge Yard is a listed 18th-century stable yard in the middle of the small town of Askrigg in The Yorkshire Dales

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Thanks for the memories – past and those still to come

Robert Ireland knew he would have to make time for holidays – all too often sacrificed on the way to business success. The Holiday Property Bond proved ideal...

Activities and fun for the whole family

Pitching up in Portugal

The winter was fast approaching, the evenings drawing in. Time to consider an autumnal retreat to warmer climes with a round or four of golf added for good measure.

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Walking in Brittany

Few British visitors travel to Brittany with country walking as their prime motivation.

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Where nurture and nature meet

Norfolk is a county of wide open spaces, expansive skies, few (but friendly!) people, and much to see, both natural and manmade.

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Pottering about

The joys of hotel living, HPB-style

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No rain on Bond Companions Club’s Norwich parade!

Bond Companions Club members visiting Norfolk’s county town weren’t about to let the weather stand in the way of a good time.

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Over 180 glorious holidays

“As soon as we had taken our first week with HPB, we realised just how liberating this style of holiday was going to be for us. No more worries about the standard of the accommodation.”

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Walking away from work with HPB

Recession! Redundancy! Retirement! These three words were not on the agenda when Keith and Suzanne Scrivener first joined the Holiday Property Bond.

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Customer care is the ‘HPB extra’

On two recent HPB holidays, Bondholders Hugh and Kathleen Hackett really discovered what HPB’s ethic of service and customer care really means.

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La Reserva de Biniorella

A carefully landscaped development with attractive walkways, terraces, ornamental ponds and patios shaded by orange trees

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The birds of Barnham Broom

There are many delights to be enjoyed on HPB holidays – not least of which is the wildlife. Here Bondholder Jonathan Savory writes about the wild birds he has discovered around Barnham Broom.

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Tigh Mor Trossachs ten visits …and counting

There is a perception that the Holiday Property Bond is geared towards a more mature clientele. Healthcare professionals Eamonn and Caroline McGuire would beg to differ; Eamonn takes up the story…

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Going home - only somewhere else

Perhaps it was the romantic view of turreted Tigh Mor or the seductive Tuscan haze of Stigliano that captivated Bondholder Jill Page. Then again there was the reassuring smile of Judith Chalmers.

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Sibton Park, Kent

HPB’s Kentish home, set in 43 acres in the heart of the serene North Downs

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The Ivy House Hotel, the Lake District

The Ivy House is located in the heart of Braithwaite village in the Lake District, Britain’s largest National Park

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The luxury of choice, thanks to HPB

“With the Holiday Property Bond the choice of holiday locations is as varied as the standards of excellence are uniform.” – John Corbett

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Ben A’an – a summit of surprises

For Bondholder Irene Hrynkow, springtime in Scotland proved a magical experience, particularly the ascent of Ben A’an – small in mountain terms, but no less rewarding than its more imposing brethren.

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The Scenic Route to Stigliano

The summer has been great in many ways – but the British weather has been inconsistent. That’s why this year, our thoughts are turning to where to go to grab a bit of early autumn sun.

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That was the year that was…

Bondholders John and Judith Heath enjoy holidays for all seasons, thanks to HPB

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Keeping good company

“After sitting on an underperforming Individual Savings Account, investing in the Holiday Property Bond was a real opportunity to get some fun from my money."

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Putting the buzz in Biniorella

Dynamic site management makes a good Majorcan holiday GREAT!

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A winter in Majorca

Majorca - a magnet for summer holidaymakers; but no less a draw for "out-of-season" visitors...

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Ospreys over Bassenthwaite

Regular visitors to HPB’s Lake District home of Braithwaite Court will doubtless be familiar with the family of ospreys which have made Bassenthwaite Lake their summer residence.

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Le Manoir du Hilguy, France

Surrounded on three sides by sea – with sandy coves, rocky headlands and windswept rolling hills – the extreme western coast of Brittany, La Cornouaille, is France’s Lands End.

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Jurassic Bond

Bondholders can now discover Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast with geologist and fellow Bondholder Chris Wilson.

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Turkish honeymoon

HPB Bondholder and journalist Charles Rae recounts a rather special villa holiday to Physkos – HPB’s villa and apartment complex in Turunç, Turkey.

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Constant Delight

Here Jonathan Broom describes how his trip to Constant became a journey of discovery through one of the most beautiful regions of France.

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Blore Hall, the Peak District

Standing in three acres of walled grounds, this historic HPB site is dominated by a large 14th-century red-brick house, thought to have been the original Great Hall of Blore Manor.

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A Bondholder's lament...

To the HPB complaints department: Where were you when we needed you? Now the kids keep stealing our points!

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The magic of Disney and the Holiday Property Bond

For Hugh and Ann Craig and family, from Suffolk, their recent holiday at Le Mont de St Siméon, the Bond’s Île de France home, was all about one thing: Disneyland.

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Braithwaite Court, the Lake District

The pretty village of Braithwaite in the English Lake District is the location of HPB’s almost-eponymous Cumbrian home

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Playing the generation game

Peter and Pam Blair became Bondholders at the end of the 1980s.

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Getting set for summer

Knowing a fellow winner when she sees one - Sue sings HPB's praises

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The dream takes shape

1993 investor Keith Morgan looks back to holidays enjoyed - and forward to holidays to come.

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Satisfaction guaranteed

"We'd 'done' self-catering holidays - and had some good experiences, but too many bad ones. We wanted 'guarantees'; and with the Holiday Property Bond, we found them" - Jan Hodghton

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Henllys, Anglesey

The magnificent mansion of Henllys, a mile from pretty Beaumaris, was built in 1853 and looks southwards over a 150-acre golf course.

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Stigliano, Tuscany, Italy

With Florence its capital, Tuscany can rightly be described as the true heart of Italy.

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Voies Vertes around the Manoir

As Bondholders John and Judith Heath discovered, getting on their bikes added a welcome new dimension to their holiday...

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Rediscovering Constant, 20 years on

Bondholders Margaret and David Paul write about their return visit to Constant, HPB’s idyllic private hamlet in the Dordogne.

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Merlewood, the Southern Lake District

Merlewood, a Grade II-listed Victorian mansion with commanding views over Grange-over-Sands and Morecambe Bay, provides a perfect base from which to explore the southern Lake District.

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St Brides Castle, Pembrokeshire

A fine 19th-century baronial country mansion set in 99 acres of mature parkland

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The Bond Companions Club – travelling solo, together…

Spending a holiday or weekend away on your own is not an option most would choose. But there’s no need when you join the Bond Companions Club.

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Discovering Tuscany with Sue Barker

When TV presenter, sportswoman and Bondholder Sue Barker visited HPB’s exclusive resort in Tuscany, she found it has a lot more to recommend it than just sunshine.

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El Pueblito de Alfaix, Spain

El Pueblito de Alfaix, was developed by an award-winning local architect to resemble an authentic Andalucian village.

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Bell End Farm, North York Moors

HPB’s North York Moors home – a collection of 11 cottages set in quiet gardens with stunning views.

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Langton House, Dorset

HPB's Dorset home on the Isle of Purbeck

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Just what the doctor ordered

The Holiday Property Bond has enabled us to spend real ‘quality time’ with our children and grandchildren, surrounded by helpful staff and with all we need to hand for a great holiday.

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A very fishy business

Tigh Mor Trossachs just got even more attractive, with the addition of 'The Lochan', HPB's very own trout lake.

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Brittany - at the eve of the year

The summer is over. The children have gone back to school. The windsurfers have packed their boards and wetsuits away for another year. Brittany’s holiday season is at an end.

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Exploring Anglesey

Bondholder Eleanor Wragg makes the most of a short stay at the Bond’s Beaumaris home…

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An investment to be comfortable with

“Wherever we go, it’s great to know that a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and a beautiful location await us. We – and our holiday investment – are in safe hands.” – Frances Todd

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Great skiing

For Rupert and Emma Checkley the Holiday Property Bond means one thing (for now!): great skiing.

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Flying the flag for Dorset

Langton House site manager Karen Travers's association with HPB's Dorset home is long - but her involvement with Dorset in general, and Langton Matravers in particular, is lifelong.

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Winter Wonderland

When the Littlefair family set out for a leisurely winter break, they didn’t expect the heavy December snowfall. Mary Littlefair tells you how their break turned out to be a memorable success.

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The Kings Arms, Yorkshire Dales

The Kings Arms, adjacent to HPB’s Lodge Yard home, nestles in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Lower Knapp Farm, Devon

HPB's Devon home, sympathetically converted from a substantial 18th-century farmhouse and outbuildings

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Enjoying the moment – and planning ahead

The Park family – Iain and Sarah, and children Rosie and Danny – have been Bondholders since 2008 but their Bond has been in the family for a good deal longer than that.

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God's own county - a trip back in time

There can be few areas of the UK that encapsulate “Englishness” as completely as Yorkshire. In an ever-changing world Yorkshire has retained its traditions and values - and its beauty.

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The greener the better

It’s fair to say that the Holiday Property Bond did not come into the world bristling with eco-credentials; 1983 was a very different time, after all.

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Homes sweet homes

Having bounced around the globe quite a bit, Ken Sugars and wife Sue came home to East Yorkshire. But was that the end of their travels? Far from it!

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Holidays that are out of the ordinary

Ordinary families, extraordinary holidays: the Bond's winning formula.

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A world away from package holidays

“We’re not what you might call ‘hobby’ people. We’re not particularly keen walkers, or avid birdwatchers. We just love to see the world. And the Holiday Property Bond makes it possible.” – Ruth Penny

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Turkish – and other – delights

Brian Nicholls-Lee and wife Valerie invested in the Holiday Property Bond in 1998.

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Something for everyone

“Different age groups have different interests – and finding a holiday that appeals to all generations is not easy. Unless you’re a Holiday Property Bondholder, that is!” – Jill Robbins

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Santa Rosa, Lanzarote, The Canary Islands

205 properties, near the exclusive Costa Teguise on the Lanzarote’s eastern side

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On the move with HPB

Keith and Jennifer McCartney became Bondholders in 2001 – and consider it one of the best moves they ever made.

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The Bond Companions Club – travelling solo, together…

Spending a holiday or weekend away on your own is not an option most would choose. But there’s no need when you join the Bond Companions Club.

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Le Mont de St Siméon, France

Here, set on a gentle hillside near the village of St Siméon – some six miles east of Coulommiers – is Le Mont de St Siméon.

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Buying into the future

“We’ve bought into the Holiday Property Bond not only because of what it offers us now, but because we can really see the potential.” – Mike Dugdale

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Constant craving

“All the Holiday Property Bond sites are fabulous – but for us, Constant takes the cake. It’s almost like having our own place in France!” – Andrew Lucas

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Tub thumping for HPB

During their decade as Bondholders, Keith and Jennifer McCartney have been keen proselytisers on behalf of the Holiday Property Bond.

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Art of the matter

Siena has art and architecture, history, culture and cuisine to rival any in nearby Florence. And HPB’s holiday homes at Stigliano are well placed for visiting Siena.

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Holidays with HPB: Headache-Free!

Stephanie and Nigel Collins love Italy and were seriously considering buying an apartment in Tuscany, but why did they choose the Holiday Property Bond instead?

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Beauty and spectacle – Naturally

Many visitors to south-west France come to admire the Dordogne’s many magnificent châteaux, ancient bastides and picture-postcard villages – and rightly so, they are not hard to find.

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Tigh Mor Trossachs, The Scottish Highlands

The Trossachs offers a romantic introduction to the magnificent scenery of Highland Scotland

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Wildlife in the Dordogne

The pretty ancient hamlet of Constant sits atop the rolling hills of the Dordogne, amongst the traditional mixed farms and verdure of the forest.

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Where excellence is par for the course

“Whether it’s a family holiday you’re after, or a get-together with like-minded friends, HPB has a ‘vacation location’ to suit.” – Gordon Murray

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Family bonds - thanks to HPB

For retired teachers Chris and Linda Spicer, HPB provides a great chance to experience some of the lovliest locations in the UK and Europe - but also to spend some quality time with the family.

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The Spanish isles are just waiting for you

With the UK summer but a memory, now is surely a time for Bondholders to consider flying south – to one of the Bond’s Spanish island resorts.

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Discovering the Garden of England

Jonathan Broom, editor of BOND – HPB’s magazine for Bondholders – recently visited Sibton Park, our beautifully restored and converted Queen Anne mansion in Kent.

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Winter Gardens

Christopher Lloyd believed that winter’s main gardening task was to sit by the fire and read seed catalogues.

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Room at the inns

Bondholders Tim and Diane Beard just love the flexibility of spending a relaxing long weekend at The King’s Arms in the Yorkshire Dales or Ivy House in the Lake District.

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A fount of Scottish knowledge - Meet 'Mr Trossachs'

With his passion for nature and in-depth knowledge of the region, Arthur is delighted to tell anyone who’ll listen the tale of the Trossachs, and the natural wonders to be found there.

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Chilling in the warmth

For Bondholder Jon Pidgeon, Santa Rosa proved a perfect place to relax and explore the magical island of Lanzarote.

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Andalucia’s aviary

For birdwatchers the entire region offers an embarrassment of riches, the biggest and arguably the best is just a stone’s throw from HPB’s El Pueblito de Alfaix: the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.

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My mum's memory lives on through HPB

"My mum's memory lives on through HPB." That, at least, is the opinion of Jane Bentham, who 10 years ago with her sisters inherited her mother's Bond.

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Charmed by Ms Chalmers

In 1989 the Holiday Property Bond was six years old, and developing fast.The future looked bright – but something (or someone) was missing: a ‘face of HPB’…

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When a ‘nice’ holiday simply isn’t good enough

Bondholder Diana Levett shares her experience of the Holiday Property Bond - where fantastic holidays come as standard...