Warners review

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May I commend to all our users the fabulous Warner Breaks. For the uninitiated, these breaks are held in top class picturesque locations around the UK, and no children allowed!

We attended a weekend break (Friday to Monday, 3 night break) at Bembridge Coast Hotel, Isle of Wight. Mid-week breaks are also available, (Monday to Friday, 4 night break), and some people actually stay for 7 days or more – excellent discounts are available for longer stays, and also for group bookings.

All locations have the bonus of heated indoor swimming pools, and we can vouch for the clean and comfortable accommodation of a high standard. All rooms are en suite with TV and tea / coffee making facilities and upgrades are available for more superior rooms. We found the staff to be polite and friendly and a relaxing atmosphere pervaded in this superb hotel. Some of the locations have accommodation in chalets close to the hotel, so do check this before booking – the same standard applies. Upgrades are available to more superior rooms. Disabled access is available to most areas, with waiter service in the dining room available to all, including the delicious carvery.

The breaks feature a comprehensive entertainment programme, and Warner’s attract top class stars too – we saw Chas ‘n Dave, and other star attractions include Des O’Connor, Bradley Walsh, Jethro, Bobby Davro, Tom O’Connor and several excellent tribute bands are lined up for the future. The brochure also describes themed breaks which sound good fun; for example, why not try a Bowls break, a Big Band break or a Jazz festival.

A recent innovation is the new Experience Break - a few days away could ensure you improve your painting skills, attend a local Horse Racing meeting, or perhaps enjoy a Hot Air Balloon experience - usual Warner facilities included, i.e. excellent entertainment, and breakfast and dinner.

There is dancing and entertainment every evening in the ballroom; we participated in daily quizzes, learnt how to line-dance, played pitch and putt, bingo, and most importantly had a really relaxing time. There are all the usual things one would expect, e.g. darts, table tennis, snooker, but we did not feel pressured to take part in any activities. Many people we spoke to used the hotel as a base to then go travelling round the local area during the day.

Included in your price will be all the above, plus breakfast and evening dinner, and meals are served to the table or choose from the carvery. The food served was delicious, and we were very impressed with the number of waiting staff in the dining room.

Another guest told us that there are some good value breaks for singles too where single supplements do not exist!

We felt this break was excellent value for money – a short break recharges the batteries, and why travel abroad with all the hassle we experience currently when such good value is available without leaving the UK!

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