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A CIVILISED AND RELAXING HOLIDAY FOR ALL AGES GOLF, TENNIS, OUTDOOR POOL, HEALTH SM WITH PLUNGt POOL SECLUDED GARDENS LEAD TO THREE MILES OF GOLDEN BEACH. GROUNDS OF 100 ACRES IN MAGNIFICENT COUNTRYSIDE CONNECTING ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. GROUND FLOOR FOR THE ELDERLY CHILDREN'S RESTAURANT, PLAYROOM AND ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND DAILY FULL BOARD TERMS: £65 • £92. CHILDREN LESS. EXCELLENT LOW SEASON OFFERS. DOGS ALSO WELCOME OPEN EASTER - END OCTOBER STUDLANO BAY DORSET BH193AH 01929 450450 {FAX - 450423) RI'.NTA PKIV/Vri, ISI,AFMI i'stliM£» hi Poolr H.ii hour Dorset. »n i' i I t i s i v i - I1' tit rt's of hiMvt'n C'htilrt accommodation to sii'i-p 10 i*t iv.tir j r t i v Kinn !ol)«n'U'son(()llV())-lV .|(»l loi wrt'ki'iul or wivklv i.iU's ( urt rn( Iv . t . i i l . i M i ' (or Millennium ( hurslnn. Dt-Min, MijvrhK posiiitmed holiJ.i ll.il « u h (v .l.uuLl MM iews. CIift top. htMch& woodland .ulU Sleeps 1. ftivalc parking. Tel: (0180JH 842141 PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AAi C T ~ %s RAC;, IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - 20% discount for Shoreline members and friends • Details contact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K. Jones RNR Retd. Colour brochure and tariff. Plymouth (01752) 227311 Ilfracomhe, N. Devon Coast Spacious Victorian house, sleeps 6. 3 beds.

All mod. cons, sea harbour views. Availahkall u-ar. close to (own. Tel ((H932) 857073 SIDMOUTH SEAFRONT Centrally situ.ili-d on the level stMtront, all r.Hims t-n-suile with col. TV ,ind UM tottee makers l.isti'tul lu nit- lonkmj;, lui'iiM-J C/Htn£. T.irking t.olt, tennis, putting and new pool nearby. Admire the be.i'ititul g.irdons and lovely beaches in this are.i ol Outstanding Natural Beauty.

fp_y colour brochure, tariff anil barain break details, pleasf contact: jllarlborougf) Esplanade Sidmouth Devon EX10 8AR Tel: 01395 513320 Moody 31 Brixham, Devon available for charier. Skippers musl be experienced yachts men and women or have Day Skipper minimum qualification.

Accommodates 6 in 3 double cabins.

A well equipped RYA reg. yacht.

£650-1"2s per «eck. Tel (01633) 7609-Q LYNTON, North Devon E.T.B 3 Crown Highly Commended.

Special Winter 3 day bfc'jk from UK per T-HM. KinglorJ I Jou f (II15W) 7?2361 South Devon, beautiful National Trust Area Situated in rural coastal valley one mile from sandy beach.

Award winning luxury bams converted into thirteen holiday cottages, with heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, dining room and bar, tennis and croquet.

Ideal area for walking, bird watching, horse riding, Ashing and all water sports.

Court Barton Ltd, South Huish, Kingsbndge.

Devon. TQ7 3EH. Tel: 01548 561919 For the best selection of Self-Catering Accommodation in Solcombe coll SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES 3 Island Square. Island Street, Salcombe. Devon TQ6 SDP Tel: 01548 843485. Fox 01548 843489 ISLES OF SCILLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE • superb position overlooking the harbour at St Mary's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station. Run by the same local family since 1945. All rooms H&C and heating, some with en-suite facilities.

Tel. (01720) 422513 or write Colin Duncan Fisherman's Cottage, 'CM Wales.

Beachside location in small village, sleeps 4-h. 1 i ellent lor sailing, walking and dolphin watching. Veks or weekend lets. Tel. ((1966) 510669 lUALITY COTTAGES WALES ABOUND WELSH COAST .•..II.I.V-" Al,;/!.-.! IVSI.f.-lllKI/ SI fVN .-iv/iiMM,- fr.v ,.liil/ri/ Wye Valley AONB. Tintern/Dean Forests.

Charming 19C del. stone cottage. Superb river view. Sleeps 4. CH, open fire, SSSI woodland setting, rich in wildlife. All year.

weeks/weekends. Mr A Thomas, Rosehill, Llandogo, Gwent. (01594) 530418 Anne Port Bag (-"'p. jmo. il - . u m l v i n n counlrv inn neat Si Cuhcrine'l Atlantic 21 station and l.lth cenlun Mont Orgueil castle. I t rooms all with shower Ul . i , , ] , i u i I V ,v lir.iiini;. B&Bor H/B.

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I ' , . , ; . , „ . . . : Mis K l l l l l ( a r TrhOIM-IN.VJO'iSt.is Dl Bon Port Hotel St Martins Guernsey Tel (O1481) 39249 Fax(01481) 39S96 4 Star. AA. RAC Recommended 1O .. discount to RNLI mombors ISLE OF MULL S/C Farmhouse sleeping 7, views over sealoch and chalet studio sleeping 2. Own inter-island wildlife cruises. Also Tobermory seafront S/C flat, overlooking harbour and lifeboat from your window. Sleeps 6.

Tel/Fax (01688) 400264.

Adrioch. Dervaig. Isle of Mull PA75 6QR.

S C O T L A N D 200 holiday cottages - including a lighthouse - in beautiful individual locations. Tel: (01835) 870779 for detailed 100-page col-brochure.

Ecosse Unique Ltd. Lilliesleal.

Melrose. Roxburghshire TD6 9JD w v v.uniquescotbnd.coni Loch Rannoch, Scotland Luxury Timeshare for sale Week 52. owned 19 years, superb facilities and wonderful views.

For full details Tel: (0151) 625 5371 CRUISE THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE Aboard our owner hosted Hotel Narrow Boats on the canals and Rivers of England and Wales. Enjoy fine food, walking and home comforts. Single/twin and double ensuite cabins available for 5 and 7 night cruises.

Inland Waterway Holiday Cruises, Greenhorn Lock Cottage, London Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 SSN.

Tel: (0(31) 110811.

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English Tourist Board Commended (3-4 Key) For brochure. Tel. 015 394 44558.

LAKE DISTRICT - Sa»rc . neat Hiwksheid s [ Vn'MinJ.moiil'.irmcon cisioniirHsihuailc Water. Lovelv walks. Free fishing. Pets welcome.

Short breaks. Open all veal. Tel (III5»4) 4 435 CORNWALL AT ITS BEST Gillan Creek - Hellord area. Private hcach.

C'omlortahlc, well equipped collages, sleep 2 to'). Superb i c w s . ideal all water activities, peaceful u.ilks. Moorings available.

Open all year, fame Haven Holidays - Tel. (01326) 231244 (anytime! CORNWALL - THE HELFORD RIVER Bishops Quay. Romantic waterfront house - Sleeps 4-6. C.H. + Log fite.

Uniaue situation for birdwatching.

walking and boating. Dinghies for your use, balcony + secret garden.

Available all year. (01326) 221297 Bomwlli Ijotel f Hill. halm.Mll IKII 4im RAC Ann X I l k welatnic ou to Itk-n | n .ile ho[L-l set 111 .1 i k ' l l h l l u l e.ililen .' i-il.Miknii.' I .illlloulh Ba). Our uell .ip|ntink l ensiiile t nniis are lastelull ilecoraleil lo assuie oin nnnlnii I V i M n . i l sci kL' [lin ii;:lniul oin sia otir L'li.n.ink'c ol .1 iL'l.iMnij hulkljv or shon hreak Sennen Cove Cornwall Comfortable Dal lor 4 u i i h panor.imk SLM k'Ms .ind onlv 5 minutes ualk I torn sand he.kh ( .irelul pel owners uekomc C L k l v , weekend ,md mid-week rjles ,i .nl.ihk Call lims 1,1, III 14 fur l i i , i , I n n , .

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Hoatint: laeililes. I se ol boat. Own qtia .

slip, heaeh. Spacious houses sleep 4/S.

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Near Pandttra Inn. );ikla htmkiniis.

Peter Satson, Keslroiicuet. Falnniuth T R I I 5ST. Tel:illl ;6) 372722 Mousehole - West Cornwall Harbourside cottage - sleeps 6.

Views over Mounts Bay.

Tel:(O1275) 874846 FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Port Pendennis Harbour Village Luxury waterside apartment in award winning development. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4. also available Autumn.

Overlooking marina, berth available.

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• Slim light tough black resin case guaranteed to 25 fathoms working depth.

* Long life lithium battery (approx 5 years) On a quality diving strap as illustrated C49.95 with pebble grain calf leather in black, tan. mahogany or green, or black stainless steel bracelet C59.95 From leading chamfers or despatch by return ol payment by Credit Card. P0$ or clearance ot cheque from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED.

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Tel: 01572 7476*6 The Sun and the Moon control Time and Tide, be master of both with TIDEMASTER" MOONPHASE * Chronometer accuracy * Luminised hands * Automatic Calendar * Exact phase of the moon displayed * Spring and Neap tides at a glance * Tide bezel© shows daily tides * Guaranteed working depth 150 ft.

* Marine blue diving strap as standard. White Tropic or calf leather look, webbing safety strap or Velcro band options. Blue sharkskin or stainless steel diving bracelet £15 extra.

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