04 November 2009 - Great Escapes - Press Office

The short break specialist Great Escapes releases its new Autumn/Winter 2009/10 brochure this week, offering holidays based in Northern France and Belgium. Highlights of the new programme include:

New 4* Hotel in a Converted Church in Mechelen (page 14)
New for the Autumn/Winter season is a unique and 4* hotel situated within a converted church in the centre of Mechelen. Recently opened, Martin’s Patershof is full of character with many original features retained. The reception is in the nave, the breakfast room is set in the choir and there are stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings and columns throughout which add to its very special atmosphere. A 3 night break costs from £180 per person including a return P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing, based on 2 sharing.

Chateau Returns to Programme, Renamed Hostellerie de Le Wast (page 30)
Hostellerie de Le Wast, a small 19th century mansion hotel, returns to the Great Escapes brochure after an absence of a year. Formerly Chateau des Tourelles, the property’s former owners have returned and the restaurant is back to the excellent standards for which the hotel was renowned. A three night break with two nights on half board and one night room only* costs from £168 per person including a return P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing, based on 2 sharing. 

New 4* Listed Townhouse Hotel In Ghent (page 12)
The Hotel de Flandre is a stylish new addition to the Great Escapes brochure. A 4* hotel situated in a listed townhouse which combines 19th century grandeur with modern comforts, right in the heart of Ghent. A 3 night break costs from £142 per person including a return P&O Dover-Calais ferry crossing, based on 2 sharing.

The Autumn/Winter brochure highlights a number of festive events in cities across Northern France and Belgium including Christmas Markets, which are always extremely popular so customers are urged to book quickly as availability is limited.
The brochure also features DisneylandÒ Resort Paris with fantastic special offers including free full board, free accommodation, free park entry for kids and free Eurostar travel for kids. See page 26 for more details.

For the latest offers, more events, additional hotel choices, worldwide flight packages (in conjunction with a division of Expedia), UK & European Cottage holidays (through Cottages4you), please visit www.greatescapes.co.uk. Great Escapes has been organising short breaks for 30 years and offers its customers financial protection through its AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) and ABTA (The Travel Association) membership. Brochures can be ordered by calling Great Escapes Reservations on 0845 330 2089 or visiting www.greatescapes.co.uk
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*Compulsory breakfast payable locally for third night.