Member news
Welcome to the December edition of your e-Footnotes news
Pay now, pay less
A little gift for you and your loved ones.
This Christmas if you choose to pay for your holiday upfront, you’ll save up to £50 off the advertised price. All you need to do is make a booking at any of our UK country houses departing between 31 March and 30 June.
Already got a booking on these dates? Call our Holiday Services team to benefit from this offer. Terms & conditions apply.

New holidays - coming soon
Board Game Breaks in Shropshire and the Peak District. Stay in the comfort of our characterful country houses and play your favourite board games with a friendly group of like-minded people.
Bird Watching Holidays at Nether Grange in Northumberland. Discover the best birding sites on this wildlife-packed stretch of AONB coastline and enjoy talks and advice from a local expert.
Christmas & New Year holiday opening hours
To find out when our Holiday Services team will be working over the festive period, follow the link below.
Please note that phone lines will also be closed on 15 & 16 December due to a staff training event and end of year celebration.

Investing for growth
As the UK’s largest holiday co-operative, all surplus goes back into the business and benefits our members. Every bit of new or increased investment is used to expand and improve our country houses, reduce our carbon footprint, and build financial strength – all of which helps attract future generations with an interest in the great outdoors.

A history of HF Holidays leaders
Calling all leaders and guests, past or present. Do you have a memorable, poignant, or exciting story to share about an HF Holiday? Chris Steel, a current HF Holidays Leader, is writing a book about the history of the role and would love to hear from you. You can email him your memories below.
Building for tomorrow
Thanks to your investment, Longmynd House in Church Stretton is undergoing a £1.2 million makeover. The first phase is already underway and includes an external facelift, updates to the dining room and lounge, plus an all-new outdoor terrace area to replace the pool. Work is scheduled for completion in March 2023 ready to welcome guests once again and bring joy for generations to come.
2023 Annual General Meeting
The 109th AGM of HF Holidays, will be held on Saturday 1 April 2023.
December deals yule love
To celebrate the festive season, we’re offering December deals on departures in 2023. Find out what's behind door number one this week.
Member breaks selected for you
We have a selection of special interest, guided and self-guided holidays in the UK & abroad with exclusive member discounts.
Wightlink discount for visitors to Freshwater Bay
Our partners at Wightlink are offering HF Holidays members a discount on travel to the Isle of Wight. Save up to 15% off car travel and 20% off foot passenger bookings.
Read all about Freshwater Bay, our stunning house on the Isle of Wight

Booking made easy
We are making some changes to our website.
Soon, when you book a holiday online, the process may look and feel a little different. It will now be quicker and easier to select your rooms, flights, travel options, and fill in your details.
We hope you like the changes as much as we do.

New appointment
We welcome Amanda Forsey to the HF Holidays team as our new Head of People & Culture.

discover somewhere new in 2023
We’ve put together an all-new European break and revamped two of our favourite worldwide adventures.
Coming Soon - The Best of Lake Maggiore

Surrounded by the snow-topped Alps, Lake Maggiore’s shimmering blue waters lap the shores of both Italy and Switzerland. Spend a week delighting in this too-good-to-be-true scenery with lakeside walks, visits to postcard-worthy towns, and hikes through the foothills of Mount Rosa and the spectacular Anzasca Valley.
Back by Popular Demand - Galápagos & Ecuador Experience
Read about the eight natural wonders of Ecuador here
New and Improved Itinerary – Jungles & Volcanoes of Costa Rica
HF Holidays Covid-19 information
At HF Holidays, we’re fully focused on the safety of our guests, leaders, and teams. If you’re feeling unwell, please act with consideration for others and always within the laws of the country you are in. Although there are currently no government requirements to do so in the UK, we ask that anyone presenting symptoms of COVID-19 take a test and self-isolate should they receive a positive result. We recommend that all guests have adequate insurance to cover any additional costs should they need to isolate. HF Holidays operates around the world and complies with all local legislation to ensure maximum safety for everyone involved in our trips.
For queries relating to your membership, please contact the Membership Team on 020 8372 1290