Investment Member news
Welcome to your July 2023 edition of Footnotes

Book your Spring 2024 holiday
We're delighted to announce that we're now taking early bookings for our UK country house holidays up to the end of March 2024. Choose from cosy winter stays in unrivalled coast and countryside locations or fabulous springtime breaks, all of which include comfortable en-suite accommodation and full-board as standard.
Save up to 50% off selected breaks when you book in advance.
Watch this space for our Summer 2024 holidays: available very soon.

2024 selected summer holidays available now
Some of our most popular holidays are now available to book for 2024. Whether you want to walk the world’s most famous trails or head out on an island hopping adventure, our selection is a gamechanger.
And as any savvy traveller knows, booking in advance is always key to getting the best deal. Book today and take advantage of the limited number of single rooms we have available.

2024 Discovery Tours on sale now
Our discovery tours have been expertly designed to strike the perfect balance between sightseeing, culture, and activities. Simply put, you’ll explore some of the best attractions and viewpoints a destination has to offer complete with hassle-free coach transport and the help of an HF Holidays Leader.
A limited selection of discovery tours departing next summer are on sale now. To find out more, click the link below. Watch this space for our full range 2024 discovery tours available to book soon.

New for 2023: Christmas Markets & Winter Walking
Guaranteed to add an extra sprinkling of magic to the festive season, these brand-new breaks combine a choice of guided winter walks with some of the best Christmas markets in Britain. And when you’re not busy getting into the spirit of things, you’ll stay in the comfort of our characterful country houses with full-board meals.
Limited places are available, so book your Christmas market break now in the North York Moors, the Peak District, or the Cotswolds.

New for 2024: 13-night Walking & Sightseeing in Japan
What you'll love:
- Marvelling at Japan’s modern side in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
- Walking the historic Nakasendo Path and the Yamanobe-no-michi
- Exploring temples and shrines in ancient Kyoto, Nara, and Asuka
- Spotting the snow monkeys bathing in Yudanaka Onsen’s hot springs
- Staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn
- Trying a variety of Japanese food, including a street food tour in Osaka

New for 2024: 13-night Walking & Sightseeing in Vietnam
What you'll love:
- Discovering the sights of Hanoi on a walking tour
- Exploring the rural north of Vietnam on foot, by boat, and gentle cycling
- Cruising along Halong and Lan Ha bays
- Spending two nights on board a traditional wooden junk boat
- Uncovering historic Hoi An and the imperial city of Hué
- Tasting Vietnamese cuisine and a chance to cook some yourself

Help us celebrate 110 years of HF Holidays
On 5 November 1913, our founder, Thomas Arthur Leonard, officially registered the Holiday Fellowship as a company, and HF Holidays was born.
Almost 110 years later, we’re still leading the way for walking and special interest holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
As part of our anniversary celebrations please join us on the 3rd or 4th November 2023 for a 3 or 7-night guided or self-guided walking holiday at one of our country houses. These country house holidays will include a celebratory meal, plus a live band, and a local speaker.
Call us to book, using code MEMAN23 and save £110 per person.

Join us on an Investment Member break
We reward our most valued members with big discounts on holidays at our UK country houses. Exclusively for Investment and Investment Plus Members only, these breaks are a great way to meet like-minded members who are as passionate about HF Holidays as you are. And as a thank you for your continued support, they come with some thoughtful extra touches, too. Not only will you enjoy a welcome drinks reception, but you’ll also get to share your ideas and opinions with a member of the Senior Management Team or Board. Because by giving you a voice, you become key to our future success.
All our Investment Member breaks include:
Drinks reception
A chance to meet your fellow Investment Members
A choice of guided walks
Attendance by a Board member and Senior Management Team member
A business update presentation and Q & A

Travel in 2023: Exclusive Investment Member offers
As a valued Investment Member, you get an exclusive look at our latest offers and newest holidays before anyone else. And with big discounts on holidays departing soon, your next break is never far away. Search our fantastic selection of holidays with discounts exclusively for you.
But hurry, these offers end on 14 July 2023.

Book a member-only break
Browse our selection of guided, self-guided and tread lightly holidays in the UK & overseas. These are exclusive holidays for members and you can enjoy savings of up to £236 per person.

Single rooms on holidays departing soon
We have a room type for everyone at our country houses. But given that our holidays come with a big focus on sociability, solo travellers are always welcome.
One of the biggest benefits is that there’s no supplement to pay on single rooms in our UK country houses. But be quick, early bookers get the best pick.
Can't find what you're looking for? Call our friendly team for assistance.

Benefit from higher interest rates
In April 2023, the Board introduced tiered interest rates in accordance with our rule (10.3). This means that you can earn up to 3% interest on your shares, depending on your current investment (this additional award only applies to Investment Plus Members with more than £10,000 of shares).
Increasing your shares makes a difference to:
- Maintaining and refurbishing our estate, including upgrading guest rooms and public spaces
- Completing Phase 2 and Phase 3 of refurbishments at Longmynd House
- Repairing the roof at Harrington House in Bourton-on-the-Water
- Investing in renewable energy resources and improving energy efficiency by installing new boilers
Contact our Membership team to increase your shares and benefit from our new higher rates.
Join a board with 110 years of history
As a co-operative, HF Holidays is governed by a board of 12 volunteer directors who are elected by the Society’s members. You can find out more about them on our website here.
This board sets the strategic direction of the company and is made up of members who have a passion for walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. Collectively, it aims to reflect the interests and background of the wider membership.
Applications to join our Board of Directors will open shortly. If you think you’ll make an ideal candidate and would like to join the board of an award-winning British heritage brand in its 110th year, please email our Society Secretary, Manuela Gordea, for more information.

Vote for us in the British Travel Awards 2023
We are delighted to be nominated in four categories at this year's British Travel Awards. Vote for us as your favourite tour operator and you’ll also be entered into a fantastic prize draw.

Vote for us in the Wanderlust Awards 2023
Vote for us as your favourite tour operator for adventure holidays. Complete the 2023 Wanderlust Reader Awards survey and answer HF Holidays to question 21 to be in with the chance of winning over £40,000 worth of travel gear.

Leading The Way: A History of HF Holidays Leaders
Long-standing leader, Chris Steel, has published a book about HF Holidays Leaders throughout the company's 110-year history. Inspired by conversations with fellow leaders, Leading The Way is a fascinating story that includes Olympic athletes, epic overnight journeys, and the personal memories and experiences of leaders going back 75 years.
The book features interviews with more than 70 leaders – the first of whom began in 1947, the most recent in 2016. It also boasts wonderful photographs and documents from both archive material and individual collections. Explore the history of leading for HF Holidays over the decades with a 400-page tale that’s as entertaining and informative as it is enlightening.
Copies of Leading The Way can be ordered from our Membership team, at a cost of £17 plus p&p.
Please note that Chris has published the book himself and copies are only available directly from him. By contacting the Membership Team with your interest in obtaining a copy of Leading the Way, you are consenting to us passing your contact details on to Chris Steel to arrange payment and postage with him. Your purchase of Leading the Way will be a transaction directly with Chris Steel and is not in any way managed or guaranteed by HF Holidays.
For queries relating to your membership, please contact the Membership Team on 020 8372 1290 or click here to email.