HPB provides holidays for life. As it is an investment product, however, it is subject to charges, your capital is at risk and you may not be able to cash in during your first two years. Please read "How HPB works" for a summary of the principal risks and benefits.
  • Lucker Hall

Lucker Hall, Northumberland, England

Lucker provides an excellent base from which to explore the Northumberland coast. It is 3½ miles south of Bamburgh and 13 miles from Alnwick, whose fairytale castle is the seat of the Dukes of Northumberland. This is a fabulous new development in one of the most unspoilt corners of Britain.

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle occupies one of the most beautiful spots on the Northumberland coastline, with acres of long sandy beaches and dunes as far as the eye can see. Bamburgh has been the Royal Seat of the Kings of Northumberland since 1894 and is now owned by the Armstrong family. Steeped in history, the castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in Britain, with evidence of occupancy on this spot since as early as 10,000BC. With a very good café and shop, the castle is well worth a visit and can be followed by a lovely walk along the beach.

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne

On the extreme north-east corner of Northumberland, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, lies the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne is a small tidal island of just 160 people, but is visited by over 650,000 people across the year. Famous for its paved causeway that is completely covered by a rapidly rising tide twice a day, the island becomes completely cut-off at high tide, so time your visits well or you could be staying longer than you anticipated! Lindisfarne was named as such following a bloodthirsty Viking attack in 793AD when the Durham monks named it “baptised in the blood of so many good men – truly a Holy Island”. There is so much to see, from Lindisfarne Priory with the famous rainbow bridge spiralling skyward, to the famous castle, a picturesque village and an incredible array of wildlife including internationally important wildfowl.

Alnwick Castle and Gardens

After Bamburgh, the second largest inhabited castle in the UK and home to the Percy family, Alnwick has seen film crews from Harry Potter, Robin Hood and Blackadder create their magic within its walls. Alnwick has plenty of attractions for Harry Potter fans such as broomstick training, alongside special events year-round such as music concerts, Burns Night suppers and festivals. The state rooms are lavishly decorated in Italian Renaissance style, with richly carved, painted and gilded ceilings, silk wall coverings and spectacular artwork.

Grace Darling Museum

This fascinating museum is a fitting tribute to the lady who famously spotted and saved the survivors of a shipwreck during a storm with her father. She was 22 at the time and living in the lighthouse when she saw the ship. Realising it was too dangerous for the coastguard to approach the wreck, she rowed out to the survivors with her father in an open boat for over a mile, saving the 9-remaining crew of the original 62 from the SS Forfarshire. She received an RNLI Silver Medal for Gallantry in her lifetime and the museum celebrates her bravery whilst offering a sober reflection of the perils of the sea.

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Home to the biggest man-made lake in Northern Europe and a 250-square mile forest, the largest working forest in England, at the heart of Northumberland is Kielder. Kielder Castle used to be a hunting lodge for the Dukes of Northumberland and is now an exhibition centre where you can also enjoy miles of mountain bike trails, either on your own bike or by hire. The forest hosts red squirrels and visitors can explore the life cycle of salmon at the Salmon Centre. The Forest Drive is the longest in the UK!

Seahouses

Seahouses is a pretty little fishing village where you can take boat trips out to the Farne Islands to see the 150,000 seabirds that cluster here in the breeding season. The brightly coloured houses are very picturesque, and the promenade offers a variety of shops to browse through. Visit one of the oldest smokehouses in Britain – The Fisherman’s Kitchen, try your hand at crazy golf or horse-riding on the sands or simply potter in the rock pools with a bucket and spade.

Hadrian’s Wall

Hadrian’s Wall used to be the Northern Frontier of Roman Britain. Stretching nearly 80 miles cost-to-coast and built by a force of 15,000 men in under six years, it stood for around three centuries, testament to its ambitious vision and engineering. Walking any stretch of the wall is a spectacular experience, with beautiful, far-reaching views. There are ramparts, forts, barracks and milecastle dotted along the wall, with bath houses, turret and shrines to visit too. Awe-inspiring for all the family.

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Take out a Holiday Property Bond before 31st October 2024, and not only will you be giving yourself, your friends and your family a lifetime of top-quality holidays. You, and the family, could also be spending a day in a winter wonderland; and meeting Father Christmas himself

For a party of up to six (a mix of adults and children), this day-trip to Lapland includes snowmobiling, husky sledding, and a reindeer sleigh ride – plus the highlight: a private family meeting with Father Christmas, where you can tell him of your Christmas wish list!

After an overnight stay at Birmingham airport’s Novotel (parking included), your flight to Finland’s northernmost region departs early in the morning of 16th December – to give you and the family as much time as possible enjoying Lapland’s Christmas magic. And after your day playing in the snow you’ll return tired but happy, to another night in a comfortable hotel bed before heading home with a boot-full of happy memories (and perhaps a gift or two).

Meals are provided on the outbound and inbound flights, plus a hearty lunch in Lapland, thermal snow suits, winter boots – everything you need to keep warm and get the most out of your day.

Invest before the end of October for your chance to win this fantastic prize. And don’t forget to keep 16th December free. Good luck!

Prize Draw rules
1. Invest by 31st October 2024 and you will be entered into the draw. 2. The winner will be drawn by a solicitor. 3. The winner will receive the prize of a day trip to Lapland for a party of six (mix of adults and children) on 16th December 2024 from Birmingham Airport. Return flights with hot meals, a range of activities and overnight accommodation and parking at Birmingham Airport at the start and end of the break is included. The trip is not suitable for infants under 2 years old. 4. The winner will be drawn from those who invest by 31st October 2024 and existing Bondholders who top up their Bond or refer friends. 5. The prize can only be claimed by those who are 18 or over and is not available to HPB employees, associates or those in their households. 6. No cash alternative available. 7. The winners will be notified by 22nd November 2024.

User Charge

The no-profit user charge is all you pay when you book your holiday. It covers the actual costs of servicing the properties, including housekeeping, laundry and maintenance of the many free-to-use-onsite facilities. It is charged per property - NOT per person. And it does not vary with the season: instead, the user-charge remains constant all year round.

For example:
A week for two in the Scottish Highlands could cost around £324 user charge, including VAT*, even at the height of the season.

A week for a party of eight in a four bedroom villa at Physkos, Turkey in August could cost around £577 in user charge

We're so confident you'll be delighted with HPB that we offer you a 'Money Back Promise'!

In regular surveys, Bondholders tell us how happy they are with HPB holidays. That's why we feel confident in giving you the extra reassurance of our unprecedented 'Money Back Promise':

If you take your first HPB holiday within three years of investing and are not, for any reason, entirely happy, you can cash in your HPB investment within 14 days of your return.

Whatever the encashment value, the parent company of the issuer of HPB will make up any difference so that you get back the full amount of your original payment, including charges.

This offer applies to a holiday at any HPB owned property which is taken by at least one of the Bondholders themselves.

Full details of the offer will be provided before you invest.

Restrictions

If you do not use our "Money Back Promise" offer explained in "How HPB works", you may cash in after two years at a value linked to that of the properties and securities but you should not expect to get back the full amount you paid because of charges and changes in the value of HPB’s properties and securities. In exceptional circumstances cashing in may be deferred for up to twelve months.

Your inflation-protected Holiday Points

HPB's holiday benefits are provided through a Holiday Points system. Each £1 you invest (including any adviser charge) adds one Holiday Point to the allocation of Holiday Points that you receive every year for as long as you hold your bond. Each time you book a holiday, you exchange Holiday Points for the accommodation you want, with the number of Holiday Points required depending on the location, size of property and season.

Here are some examples of how it works in practice (2022 rates):

For two people, holidaying out of season:
A week in Stigliano, Tuscany from 1,530 points
A week in The Trossachs, Scotland from 2,430 points
A week in St Brides Castle, Pembrokeshire from 2,260 points

And in the height of summer:
A week in Rocha Brava, Portgual from 8,190 points
A week in the Lake District from 9,760 points
A week in Le Mont de St Siméon, France from 14,180 points

If you have a minimum qualifying investment you can also book Short Notice Points Free holidays, subject to availability. Bookings can be made up to 28 days in advance for UK holidays and up to 56 days in advance for overseas. Even if you do not have a qualifying investment, you can still book Short Notice Points Free holidays up to 21 days ahead in the UK and up to 42 days ahead overseas.

Inflation protection: Your Holiday Points allocation is re-valued every year in line with the cost of providing additional holiday accommodation for new investors. This means your holiday accommodation booking power is fixed and protected against inflation. So you can look forward to top quality holidays for life.

A unique way to enjoy exclusive holidays year after year

Q. How does it work?

A. The way the Bond works is simple. Families like yours invest from £5,000 for exclusive access to a portfolio of over 1,500 top quality villas, cottages and apartments in 32 locations across 13 European countries, including over 600 properties in 19 locations in the UK. For each £1 invested you will receive one Holiday Point each year which you can use to book the properties. And when staying in them you do not pay a commercial rent, just a no-profit user charge covering actual running, maintenance and refurbishment costs. This charge is level throughout the year so there are no high season premiums. The average charge for a studio is around £360 and around £540 for a two bedroom property, for a week. Larger properties are also available. This no-profit user charge is only payable when you want to go on holiday. Your only ongoing commitment is a quarterly fee under £38 (that is around £150 a year), linked to RPIX.

Q. Will there be more properties in the future?

A. As we attract more investors the more properties we will add to the portfolio – increasing your holiday choice still further.

Q. How long can I holiday with HPB?

A. For life if you wish – the holiday benefits last as long as you hold the Bond. In due course you can pass it and the holiday benefits to your children and grandchildren, as many of our earlier investors have already done. If, however, at some point you and your family no longer wish to holiday with us you can surrender your Bond back to the company after two years or more (subject to deferral in exceptional circumstances). You will not get back the full amount you invested, although we would hope that you will have had some wonderful holidays. What you do get back will reflect initial charges (25%) taken before your money is invested in the HPB fund of holiday properties and securities. The fund itself also pays annual charges of around 2.5% of its net assets at cost, calculated monthly, as well as overheads. The value of the fund’s properties and securities can also go up or down and so, like most investments, your capital is at risk.

Q. Is the Bond available anywhere else?

A. No. HPB is available exclusively through HPB Management Limited.

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