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	Macdonald Resorts
Central Reservations, PO Box 6, Dalfaber Village, Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1YB			MAP
tel: (0845) 601 1734

Formerly Barratt Resorts, renamed after the parent company, Macdonald Hotels.

Where

10 resorts in England, Wales, Scotland and southern Spain.

Accommodation

Apartments of one, two or three bedrooms at most resorts, chalets at Dalfaber and Lochanhully. There is a programme in place for regular up-grading at all resorts. In Spain some accommodation has partial air conditioning.

Facilities

Most resorts have their own leisure clubs with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and possibly gym. At Plas Talgarth, Dalfaber and Elmers Court in the UK, and Dona Lola in Spain there are health and beauty salons, with more due to be added. The resorts include a bar and brasserie.
Other facilities vary from resort to resort. At Forest Hills there is an indoor sports hall which becomes a curling rink in winter, at Dalfaber there is a nine-hole golf course plus in and outdoor racquet sports, fly fishing, and forest trails. Pony trekking and clay pigeon shooting is available nearby.

Activities

In Spain golf is the main option with a separate golfing brochure with competition weeks or tailormade options. Others depend on facilities at the resort. Some of the activities mentioned under Children's Activities are also suitable for adults.

Entertainment

Most resorts have entertainment a few nights each week from live music, to karaoke, quiz nights, and Highland Nights.

For Children

All resorts offer children's play areas.

Child Entertainment

Most entertainment is designed to be suitable for families.

Equipment

High chairs and cots are available for hire and all resorts offer child menus.

Childcare

None offered.

Children's Activities

At all UK resorts except Elmers Court there is a weekly activity programme, most of which is free, including pizza making, sports competitions, nature walks, swimming pool games, and cookery demos. In Spain this operates during the summer school holidays.

Sample Price

A two bedroom property on Dona Lola for seven nights in August would cost £775 per week, flights and car hire bookable separately.