An Easter Gift To Keep The Kids Busy

This Easter take the healthy option, or maybe just a little chocolate, plus one of these fantastic easy to make model kits at pocket money prices starting from £4.49.

Choose from a range of handy Pen Holders, models of Animals and various forms of Transport. These sturdy wooden models are made from pre-cut plywood sheets that come flat packed, ready to assemble and are ideal for ages 5 and upwards.

Each model is built by slotting the individual pieces together, following the easy numbering system included in each kit and have great educational value and are suitable to paint or varnish.

Ranges include, Horse or Bicycle Pen Holder, Squirrel, Owl, Dinosaur, Motorbike, Helicopter, Boat and more and can be ordered online at www.postapresent.co.uk or by telephoning 0844 8845 463.

www.postapresent.co.uk is the online specialist for a wide variety of Gifts for All Occasions at affordable prices and includes a Giftwrap Service, enabling you to send direct to your friends and family.

Spoil Your Mother With Lycamobile This Mother’s Day

LYCAMOBILE, the international mobile telecoms provider, is honouring mothers all around the world by sponsoring the launch of a special Mother’s Day song. The song in Hindi/Urdu is sung by Raja Kaasheff, a British born Indo-Pak singer, and features the Bollywood legends’ Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Pran, and Dharmendra. This emotional and nostalgic song about the importance of mothers will strike a chord with families around the world.

Lycamobile offers low call rates around the globe including just 5p per minute to landlines and 7p a minute to mobiles in India, and calls to landlines and mobiles in Pakistan at just 9p per minute, which means Lycamobile customers can stay in touch for longer with their mothers and other important people in their world.

“Mothers are hugely important and we should celebrate the role they play in our lives providing us with love and support, not just on one particular day in a year, but every day! I am really pleased that Lycamobile is supporting this song as the competitive call rates it offers enables people to connect with their loved ones wherever they are in the world,” says Raja Kaasheff.

“Mother’s Day is a special celebration; we know how much family means to our customers. For those who can’t be with their loved ones this year we offer everyone the opportunity to call back home to celebrate this event,”says Lycamobile’s CEO Milind Kangle. “With our fantastic low rates it’s as cheap as a national call in the UK, which actually makes calling home for our customers so much easier on the wallet!”

Sending a text message from a UK Lycamobileto another UK Lycamobile is FREE, and calls up to a duration of 30 minutes are only charged a ten pence setup charge. New Lycamobile customers also get an extra 2 credit on registration. Calls can be made by simply replacing an existing SIM card, in any unlocked UK mobile handset, with the Lycamobile Pay As You Go card. Top-ups and SIM cards are available from more than 115,000 UK retail outlets, including newsagents, convenience stores, PayPoint, Payzone and e-pay. Top-up vouchers can also be purchased online at www.lycamobile.co.uk.

Create Your Own Special Gift With Spreadshirt

For Mother’s Day, think Spreadshirt and design your own one-of-kind, customized gift in just a few clicks online at www.spreadshirt.co.uk.

With high quality t-shirts Spreadshirt’s speciality, there are styles and high fashion colours to suit everyone, including organic ranges and fitness wear. For instance, the American Apparel yoga top is cut to fit and flatter, in a soft, comfortable-to-wear cotton and spandex mix and available in a range of colours.

Printing options such as flock and flex are long-lasting and will not fade in the wash, even in bright colours. Orders are dispatched within 48 hours and there’s an option for gift wrapping.

There are 90 items to choose from at Spreadshirt, so you can also select aprons, mugs, underwear, cotton bags and more.

Make Your Mother's Day with a Personalised Bracelet from Nomination

The Composable Link Bracelet - The World’s Most Personalised Bracelet

For a totally unique Mother’s Day present for mum, Nomination’s Composable Link Bracelet has come to the rescue!

Made of stainless steel interconnecting links (which never tarnish), there are over 3,000 links to choose from, so no two bracelets are ever the same.

Not only does the Composable Link Bracelet make the perfect gift, the wearer will be in good company. A-List celebs from around the world have been snapped proudly displaying their bracelets… Britney Spears….Halle Berry….Mariah Carey….the list is endless.

And the best thing about it is that it won’t break the bank either. A bracelet with two 18k gold links retails at £25.00 and additional links range from £10.30 - £18.00. Choose from enamel, semi-precious stones, gems and cubic zirconia and links can be added or replaced at any time, so it will always look fresh and new. A great ‘credit crunch’ gift idea!

To view an example of the Composable Link Bracelet online please click onto: http://www.nomination.com/showPage.php?template=collections&...

Mother's Day Gifts from Boots

Mother’s Day gives you a great reason to spoil your mum and make her feel special. Whether it’s the perfect perfume or a day out to treat the two of you, Boots makes it easy to say ‘thank you’ with these credit-crunch friendly gorgeous gifts.

*Save up to half price on electrical beauty and fragrance
*Save up to £5 on skincare
*Many gifts are under £5

Gifts sets to help her look and feel special:
Make her bathtime blissful with this Natural Collection Vanilla Treat-time bag, £9.78, which includes Shower Cream (250 ml), Body Spray (150ml), Body Lotion (200ml) and Body Polisher.

This FCUK Pure Weekend Bag, £11.75 contains everything your mum needs for that relaxing weekend break. Perhaps you could go with her? Contains Bodylotion (75ml), Bodyspray (75ml) and Showerscrub (75ml).

The Boots Original Beauty Formula Gift Collection, £7.23 (was £12.23) smells as good as it looks, giving bath time a decadent touch. Contains Body Lotion (250ml) and Bath Foam (250ml).

The Natural Collection Bath Fizzer Trio, £4.88 will transform her bath into a fizz of beautiful fruitiness.

Soap and Glory Scent-sationalism, £7.83 will blow you away with a puff of delicious fragrance. Contains a trio of body sprays including Girlgo (100ml), sexy day spray Mist You Madly (100ml), and Glam-a-lot (100ml), a floral scent perfect for post-work refreshment.

Super skin saviours.

Your mum feels young at heart, so help her turn back the clock with N°7’s most talked about range. From left to right: N°7 Protect and Perfect Day Cream SPF15, £19.50 (50ml); N°7 Protect and Perfect Night Cream, £20.50 (50ml); N°7 Protect and Perfect Eye Cream, £16.50 (15ml); N°7 Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum, £18.50 (30ml); N°7 Protect and Perfect Moisturising Body Serum, £24.50 (200ml).

Bring a glamorous, retro feel into the bedroom with Boots Original Beauty Formula Rose Vanishing Day Cream £9.79 (50ml), Boots Original Beauty Formula Pachouli and Lavender Body Cream, £6.85 (200ml). Add Boots Original Beauty Formula Rose and Lavender Bath Oil, £9.79 (250ml) to her bathroom and you have the perfect recipe for a delicious Mother’s Day.

There’s no need to venture far and spend hundreds of pounds, for some Mother’s Day pampering bring a spa to her home with The Sanctuary Spa Covent Garden Body Butter, £7.29 (300ml).

Scrub off winter skin and unleash your A-list glow with Elle MacPherson The Body Self Calming Sugar Scrub, £9.74 (475ml) and The Body Glow Dry Oil Shimmer Spray, £8.78 for 150 ml.

This will give you something to shout about! Dr Nick Lowe The Secret is Out Day Cream, £19.42 (50ml) until 24th March (was £24.42)

Exotic scents evoke the arrival of spring, with these super-soft body butters. Boots Extracts Nectarine Body Butter, £7.34 (200ml); Boots Extracts Cocoa Body Butter, £7.34 (200ml); Boots Extracts Coconut Body Butter, £7.34 (200ml).

Finishing touches.

Bathed and buffed, make your mum look amazing with these cosmetics and accessories for a memorable Mother’s Day.

Give her a weapon to knock ‘em dead, with N°7 Extreme Length Mascara, £11.80 (7ml).

Finish off routine off with N°7 Protect and Perfect Foundation SPF15, £15.20 (30ml).

Make no mistakes with the N°7 Illuminated Make-up Mirror, £19.56 (half price, was £39.14.)

The FCUK Polished Clutch Bag and Mirror, £9.79 makes perfect accessory to her outfit. It contains FCUK Mascara, FCUK Polished Bodyspray (75ml) and FCUK Lipgloss (10ml).

N°7 Perfect Pedicure is the best antidote for tired winter feet. Buff up skin with the interchangeable pumice, file and buffer attachments and beautify your tootsies, all for the bargain price of £7.33 (was £14.67).

Brighten nails with this season’s newest shades - 17 Nail Polish in High Gloss Miami, £2.73.

Help her apply her make-up perfectly with N°7 Ultimate Face and Body Brush, £9.80.

Give your mum the Max Factor with this gorgeous Blushed Beauty Gift, worth £20, when you spend £15 or more on Max Factor cosmetics.

Colour her beautiful with an amazing value palette of colours from Ted Baker with the Haute Ted Kit, £10 until 24th March (was £15). Contains face powder and cheek, lip and eye colours, mascara and an eye pencil.

Help her get fit for spring with the Fitflop Walkster III in Bronze, £45. Only available from www.boots.com.

Burt’s Bees Radiant Gift Set, £24.46 contains bamboo poof, Lip Shimmer, Crème with Royal Jelly (7g), Night Crème with Royal Jelly (7g), Exfoliating Body wash (88.7ml) and Body Lotion (73.8ml).

17 Eye Dazzle Shadow, £3.91 contains a shimmering colours that can be used on eyes and even cheekbones.

The gorgeous Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa in a Box (£21.53) contains Fleur de Vigne French-milled soap (25g), Vine Peach Shower Gel (30ml), Nourishing Body Lotion (30ml), Crushed Cabernet Scrub (60g) and Hand and Nail Cream (75ml). Indulgence to truly make her feel special! Only available from www.boots.com.

Scentsational!

Perfume makes the perfect freshening finishing touch. Whether it’s a floral fragrance, intense incense, or spicy scent, Boots has got it covered. To find her signature favourite fragrance, or a new addition to her perfume portfolio, come in store and speak to one of our fragrance consultants to find the right one for your mum. From left to right: Urban Retreat Rendezvous, £24.42 (100ml), edt; Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs, £12.67 (was £21.53) (30ml), edt; Girard Provence Spring, £21.53 (50ml), edt; Davidoff Cool Water for Women, £20.55 (was £28.87) (50ml), edt; Chanel N°5 Eau Première, £65.58 (75ml), edp; DKNY To Go, £15.65 (was £23.49) (30ml) edp; DNKY To Go Women, £15.65 (was £23.49) (30ml), edp.

Celebrity mothers:

Sarah Ferguson.

Strong, confident and aristocratic - mothers like Fergie have enjoyed a successful and controversial life in the limelight. If your mum is a bold, brave character like this regal lady, allow her to relax and take time out for herself this Mother’s Day, with the luxurious Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa in a Box.

Katie Price

Young at heart and in love with all things pink, Katie Price (AKA Jordan) is the epitome of glamour. If this gorgeous girl reminds you of your mum, help her enhance her feminine charms this Mother’s Day with 17 Nail Polish in Miami, N°7 Extreme Length Mascara and 17 Eye Dazzle Shadow.

Myleene Klass

Wholesome and naturally beautiful, if your mum is also a girl-next-door type then treat her to the Natural Collection Vanilla Treat-time bag and Boots Extracts Coconut Body Butter.

Treat Mum with a spoilingly 100% organic pamper package this Mothers Day

Spiezia Organics, the 100% organic skincare specialists have created three luxury gift sets to reward hard working Mums this Mother’s day. Wrapped in cream tissue with white ribbons and a scattering of fragrant rosebuds, the gift sets feature 100% organic pampering products that are guaranteed to delight as well as a little something extra from Pukka Herbs, the organic herbal expert, or Trenance Chocolates. Credit crunchingly priced from £12.00 to £47.95 these gift boxes offer a 20% to 30% discount on buying the products individually – a gift in itself! Happy Mothers Day!

Luxury Pamper Pack, £47.95

Give the gift of a beautiful Mother's Day. Pamper from head to toe with Spiezia Organics Body Firming Oil and their new Rose and Chamomile Gentle Face Scrub. Rebalance with a cup of 'Pukka' Rose, Vanilla and Shatavari tea. Complete the day with a relaxing bath immersed in Spiezia's Essential Bath Oil with ylang ylang, elderflower and lime flower.

Contents:

Rose & Chamomile Gentle Face Scrub 50ml
Rose & Vanilla Soap 45g
Body Firming Oil 100ml
Essential Bath Oil 15ml
'Pukka' 100% Organic Rose, Vanilla & Shatavari tea

Organic Morning Rose and Vanilla Pack, £20.50

Refresh and re-balance with an Organic Morning on Mother's Day. Rose and Vanilla Face Oil softens and revitalises the face, and Rose and Vanilla Soap to delicately cleanses and treats the hands and face. The delicately sweet Pukka Harmonise Tea, specially formulated with rose, vanilla and shatavari, will help balance women’s health.

Contents:

Rose & Vanilla Face Oil 30ml
Rose & Vanilla Soap 45g
'Pukka' Rose, Vanilla & Shatavari tea

Made for Mother, £12.00

A divine collection of Spiezia Organic skincare and Cornish Trenance hand-made chocolate love hearts to treat Mum on Mothering Sunday. All delicately packed in an organic cotton bag, tied with white ribbon.

Contents:

Rose & Vanilla Face Oil 15ml
Rose & Vanilla Soap 45g
Trenance hand-made chocolate love hearts

These gifts are available online at www.spieziaorganics.com or by calling
0870 850 8851

All Spiezia products are fully approved by The Soil Association and the
Vegetarian Society and are not tested on animals - only on willing people!

The Harley Medical Group launches three new treatments for mothers day

The Harley Medical Group, the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, is offering three new beauty treatments at mini prices for mother's day, so that mums can look a million dollars.

The Harley Medical Group has decided to help mums feel extra special this mother's day with a credit-crunch busting facial taster treatment session. The Group is launching three new mini-treatments across its 26 clinics so that mothers can feel a million dollars - for less than £30.

Included in the new treatments are Microdermabrasion, a gentle treatment that uses fine crystals to exfoliate the skin, providing improved tone and texture and healthy, glowing skin. Alternatively, mums can be spoilt with a vitamin C based Peel to clear clogged pores and tighten skin, giving it a smoother, plumper and more even appearance. There is also the latest in Photopneumatic therapy available, PPX/Isolaz, a pain-free laser treatment that will improve the pigmentation of skin and reduce the appearance of fine veins.

Lisa Littlehales, Clinic Manager at The Harley Medical Group, commented: "A non-surgical treatment procedure is a great, non-invasive treatment that will make mums look and feel fantastic this mother's day".

The group's Chairman, Mel Braham, advised that all patients ensure that their non-surgical treatment is carried out by a qualified professional. All patients at The Harley Medical Group, which has been established for over 25 years, undergo an initial consultation with a fully qualified Cosmetic Surgery Nurse Counsellor.

Mothering Sunday gift? Here's something unique!

Sunday 22nd March is Mothering Sundayu, the day of the year on which we say thank you to our mums for all the wonderful things they have done through the years. We buy cards, gifts or cook a special meal, but this year why not get your mum a gift that will last a little longer?

If you’re fed up of buying flowers that wilt within a few days and your mum insists on no chocolates as part of her latest diet then why not buy your mum something that is actually useful this Mother’s Day!

Don’t let your mum get left behind on the latest trends because she can’t cope with high heels any more. Treat her to Kiwi Smiling Feet cushions so she can keep up during your girlie shopping trips and steal the limelight on her ladies’ lunches. Available in four types of cushion and filled with a transparent gel to make your feet more comfortable in your shoes, Kiwi Smiling Feet are self-adhesive for an easy-to-apply, optimal grip in your shoes.

Essential for her higher heels are Kiwi Smiling Feet ball of foot cushions (£3.29 rrsp), to help prevent the burning pain associated with high heels. Also in the Kiwi Smiling Feet range are cushions for your heels, in between your toes (for toe post sandals) and heel liners.

So make your mum feel extra special this Mothering Sunday, and let her enjoy looking and feeling great. After all she deserves a treat for doing such a good job of looking after you!

Help Your Mum Maintain Her Glamour This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is all about appreciation, but choosing a present that shows how much you care is not always easy. If you need a gift that is glamorous yet practical, personal yet inexpensive, why not treat your mum to her favourite lipstick and a bottle of cult classic Lipcote?

All mothers love time-saving tricks and a quick sweep of Lipcote over lipstick in the morning will give lips long-lasting definition instantly, without affecting the original colour. Lipcote has a unique kiss, water and smudge-proof formula so lipstick remains looking freshly applied even after eating and drinking. Your mum will be able to completely relax on Mother’s Day, secure in the knowledge that her lips look sensational before, during and even after eating the delicious lunch that you treat her to at her favourite restaurant. And when she kisses you to thank-you, her lipstick will stay on her lips – not transfer to your cheek!

Lipcote is a great everyday beauty product, and each bottle contains hundreds of applications. So help your mum maintain her glamour all day, every day with Lipcote, the original lipstick sealer.

For over 50 years, Lipcote has perfected the pouts of millions of women worldwide. Its non-gloss, clear seal guarantees a sensational look and finish while allowing the natural texture of the lips to show through. Recommended by top make-up artists, Lipcote’s best-selling special formula isn’t just kind to lips, it is also kind to the environment as it comes in fully recyclable packaging and the bottle is compact enough to keep in a purse. It includes natural, botanical ingredients, has not been tested on animals and is suitable for vegetarians.

Retailing at £3.49, Lipcote is available at Boots, Superdrug, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and independent pharmacies and boutiques nationwide. As featured on GMTV.

Special gifts for special mums

Still looking for those extra special gift ideas for this coming Mother’s Day? If so, look no further than the ‘Special Mum’ range from Suffolk-based aromatherapy company, Potions & Possibilities.

Many would agree that Motherhood is one of the hardest (yet most rewarding) jobs in the world. Coping with the pressures of juggling a family and a busy lifestyle often means that those precious moments for Mum to relax and unwind are few and far between.

Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts, Potions & Possibilities have a luxurious selection of aromatherapy toiletries for hard working Mums. Designed to lift the spirits, enhance wellbeing and counteract the stresses and strains of modern day life, these wonderfully therapeutic and natural toiletries are guaranteed to please Mum this Mother’s Day.

Choose from ultra-indulgent, Luxury Aromatherapy Bath Oils (150ml £10.99) dedicated to a ‘Special Mum’ or ‘Special Mummy’ – with essential oils of Rose for calming, Sandalwood to lift the spirits, Chamomile and Lavender to promote rest and relaxation and Evening Primrose for its positive effect on the skin. Or, for Mums in a hurry, they recommend their ‘Special Mum’ or ‘Special Mummy’ therapeutic Bath & Shower Gels (200ml £8.99), hand blended with Palmarosa to soothe the mind, Frankincense to condition the skin, Geranium and Ylang Ylang to enhance emotional wellbeing and Grapefruit and Echinacea to energise and protect. Both products are also available with ‘Special Grandmother’ labels.

For that extra special gift they have their Luxury, hand-wrapped Gift Collections which contain only the finest quality aromatherapy toiletries from the Potions & Possibilities range (prices range from £14.99 - £24.99). Thoughtful, therapeutic and beautifully wrapped in hand-made silk paper these wonderful gift selections are guaranteed to make every Mum feel special this Mother’s Day. Gift boxes include ‘Appreciation’, ‘Relax & Unwind’, ‘New Mummy’, ‘Because You Deserve It’ and ‘Time For You’.

Potions & Possibilities are innovative producers of natural toiletries and aromatherapy products. Inspired by nature and packaged with flair our therapeutic products are developed by qualified aromatherapist, Julie Foster, and produced in the UK from only the finest quality essential oils.

What to give Mum on Mothering Sunday this year? A break.

With 1 in 10 women (=1.3 million female workers) working more than 45 hours a week, and almost 30% of adults in the UK having dependent children*,(*Mintel's Balancing Work and Leisure report Sept 2008), it's hardly any wonder the best thing you could give a mother on Mothering Sunday this year is a break.

What could be a more thoughtful way to say thank you to Mum this year than with a few hours for herself?

Mummy PA is a service from Consider it Done especially tailored to mothers under pressure, designed to help with the vast array of organising and everyday to dos that are needed to keep the family household together and running smoothly.

MummyPA

Here’s some examples of things Consider it Done do regularly for mums all over the UK;

- have the leaking washing machine repaired in a hurry
- find interesting things for children to do in the school holidays
- order school uniform and arrange to have the name tags sewn in
- find a babysitter at short notice
- arrange the children’s photos into albums
- find new family friendly restaurants
- source Aladdin party invitations
- arrange to have the children’s bikes serviced now the better weather is here
- find brown tights in 30 denier for a school play Christmas pudding costume

Thanks to Consider it Done’s new Gift Vouchers, it’s possible to buy 4 hours of Consider it Done organising service time, to be used in any way that Mum might like. There’s no commitment, no joining fee, and the time can be used as and when it’s needed over 6 months. A Gift Voucher costs £140 + vat. The ultimate mother’s stress reliever.

2008 research conducted for Eurest by RSGB Omnibus found that on average workers take just 3.3 lunch breaks per week, with women taking less than three. In 2005 the average was 3.5 a week.

One in 14 workers surveyed are not stopping for lunch at all, preferring to eat at their desk. More than three-quarters (76%) of workers admit to grazing throughout the day instead of taking a break. When a break is taken, the average time is 27 minutes.

If breaks are a thing of the past, perhaps it's time to give one to your Mum this Mother's Day.

For more information please visit: MummyPA

What to give Mum on Mothering Sunday this year? A break.

With 1 in 10 women (=1.3 million female workers) working more than 45 hours a week, and almost 30% of adults in the UK having dependent children*,(*Mintel's Balancing Work and Leisure report Sept 2008), it's hardly any wonder the best thing you could give a mother on Mothering Sunday this year is a break.

What could be a more thoughtful way to say thank you to Mum this year than with a few hours for herself?

Mummy PA is a service from Consider it Done especially tailored to mothers under pressure, designed to help with the vast array of organising and everyday to dos that are needed to keep the family household together and running smoothly.

MummyPA

Here’s some examples of things Consider it Done do regularly for mums all over the UK;

- have the leaking washing machine repaired in a hurry
- find interesting things for children to do in the school holidays
- order school uniform and arrange to have the name tags sewn in
- find a babysitter at short notice
- arrange the children’s photos into albums
- find new family friendly restaurants
- source Aladdin party invitations
- arrange to have the children’s bikes serviced now the better weather is here
- find brown tights in 30 denier for a school play Christmas pudding costume

Thanks to Consider it Done’s new Gift Vouchers, it’s possible to buy 4 hours of Consider it Done organising service time, to be used in any way that Mum might like. There’s no commitment, no joining fee, and the time can be used as and when it’s needed over 6 months. A Gift Voucher costs £140 + vat. The ultimate mother’s stress reliever.

2008 research conducted for Eurest by RSGB Omnibus found that on average workers take just 3.3 lunch breaks per week, with women taking less than three. In 2005 the average was 3.5 a week.

One in 14 workers surveyed are not stopping for lunch at all, preferring to eat at their desk. More than three-quarters (76%) of workers admit to grazing throughout the day instead of taking a break. When a break is taken, the average time is 27 minutes.

If breaks are a thing of the past, perhaps it's time to give one to your Mum this Mother's Day.

For more information please visit: MummyPA

Enjoy an Easter break in Wiltshire

If you are looking for a UK holiday this Easter then take the family to Wiltshire where an array of exciting attractions await including Stonehenge, Longleat, Avebury, Bowood Adventure Playground and stately homes Stourhead, Wilton House and Abbey House.

Accommodation providers are offering a range deals as highlighted below:

The Pear Tree at Purton, just a few miles from Swindon is perfect for a relaxing break. The hotel is set in seven and a half acres of land and surrounded on all sides by rolling Wiltshire farmland. From April 5th – 19th the hotel is offering a special Easter deal where for any three night’s visitors can enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast plus entry into Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury for just £199 per person, based on two sharing. The offer is ideal for garden lovers who will enjoy the tulips, daffodils, primula, hellebores and heathers at Abbey House Gardens. For further information and reservations please call 01793 772100 or visit www.peartreepurton.co.uk.

Lucknam Park in Chippenham, Wiltshire is a unique multi award winning unspoilt, country house hotel, ideal for romantic breaks. Visitors to this 5 star property can enjoy fine dining, luxurious treatments and extensive leisure facilities in the new spa or enjoy a day traversing the hotel’s 500 acres via the in-house Equestrian Centre. Over the Easter break between Friday April 10th and Monday April 13th the hotel is offering a special programme. On Good Friday guests will be welcomed from 2pm with an Al La Carte Dinner served at 7pm and accompanied by a guitarist. Breakfast on Saturday April 11th will be served either in the restaurant on in individual’s rooms and in the evening guests will enjoy a dinner with entertainment.

On Easter Sunday following breakfast, is a selection of additional entertainment including an Easter Egg hunt for children and a treasure hunt for adults, followed by dinner and entertainment in the evening. Finally on Easter Monday, breakfast will be served prior to departure, or additional nights can be booked on request. This luxury break costs from £420 per room, per night, including meals and entertainment. Children under 12 can share with parents for just £40 per night, including breakfast. Minimum two night stay applies. For more information or reservations call 01225 742777 or visit www.lucknampark.co.uk.

If you prefer a city break for Easter then why not visit the Medieval city of Salisbury and stay at Albare House. This lovely B&B is just seven minutes walk from the centre of Salisbury and the famous Cathedral. Over Easter they are offering 3 nights B&B (Good Friday-Easter Sunday) for just £165 for a standard room or £195 for an en-suite – both options representing a £30 saving off the standard rate. For more information and reservations visit www.alabare.org or call 07802 631968.

Chippenham Bed and Breakfast is offering £30 off the normal cost on four night Easter Breaks, which are now available for just £250 per person, including free home-made chocolates, between 10th – 13th April. This family run four star B&B is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors as they offer guests the use of their secure workshop to store bikes and walking equipment. Furthermore with all rooms on the ground-floor, it is ideal for disabled guests. For more information and reservations visit www.chippenhambedandbreakfast.co.uk or 01249 656828.

Stanton House Hotel, a beautiful Cotswold stone house overlooking Stanton Lake near Swindon is offering a special dinner, bed and breakfast package over Easter. For just £55 - £85 per person, per night based on two sharing, guests will enjoy a three course dinner, followed by overnight accommodation. The dinner is served in the Rosemary Restaurant which specialises in European and Japanese cuisine. For more information and reservations visit www.stantonhouse.co.uk or call 0870 084 1388.
Ebblesway Courtyard is an award winning conversion of a range of brick and flint farm buildings situated in the heart of the Chalke Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only 7 miles from the Cathedral City of Salisbury, 20 minutes to Stonehenge and 90 minutes from London. The Hayloft cottage (with spa bath) and The Stables apartment each have a 4 star rating, accommodate 2 adults and are both available for Easter week (£425) or a 3 night Easter weekend break (from £225). Prices are fully inclusive and include a generous Welcome Basket. For more information and reservations visit www.ebbleswaycourtyard.co.uk or call 01722 780182.

Chiseldon House Hotel and Restaurant near Swindon is offering a two night Easter special for just £130 per room, per night based on two sharing. The package is based on stays on 11th and 12th April and includes a three course evening meal and breakfast. Upgrades to an Executive four poster bedroom are available on request. For more information or reservations please call 01793 741010 or visit www.chiseldonhousehotel.co.uk.

Fosse Farmhouse, located in the picturesque village of Castle Combe is offering a selection of Easter specials. The Pink Room, a superior twin or double room with en-suite bathroom is available for £125.00 per night B&B. Guests who book in for two nights during the Easter weekend will get the third night free! This offer is also available for The Pine Room, a superior family room with a double bed and a single bed and a room rate of £145.00. Alternatively why not book into a self catering apartment and enjoy four nights for the price of three. The Dovecote studio sleeps 4 with one double bed and a double sofa bed. Three nights costs £390 and a fourth night is free. The Garden House sleeps 6 in two double bedrooms and one double sofa bed. This costs £660.00 Friday - Sunday and get Monday free. For further information please call 01249 782286 or visit www.fossefarmhouse.com.

Jasmine Cottage, in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire is offering a massive £100 off the normal price for reservations between April 4th – 11th. The property offers three large bedrooms, accommodating up to six guests and is available for just £599 for the week. The property is full of character with wooden beams and an open fire. For more information and reservations visit www.jasminecottage.co.uk or call 0121 353 5258.

For families that like everything on the doorstep the De Vere Shaw Ridge, near Swindon is ideal. Easter rates cost just £49.50 per person, per night for dinner, bed and breakfast, based on two night stays between April 3rd and 19th. Children sharing with parents are accommodated for free (food to be paid as taken). The hotel is conveniently located within a Leisure Park which offers facilities including a 7 Screen Cinema, Ten Pin Bowling Alley, Indoor Ice Rink and selection of restaurants. It’s also just a short drive from Swindon with attractions including the Designer Outlet Centre and STEAM Museum. For more information or reservations please call 01793 878785 and quote VM4 or visit www.devereshawridge.co.uk.

For general information about holidays in Wiltshire visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk or call 0845 602 7323.