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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect the personal information you supply when you use our website – and when making a booking or general enquiry.

We always take your privacy and security matters seriously. Our website uses industry-standard SSL encryption throughout. All areas of our business comply with UK Data Protection Act 1998, the EU GDPR 2018 legislation and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.  

We do not participate in the disclosure or resale of customer data. No invasive tracking or targeted advertising happens on this website. We only engage in the collection of data essential to facilitate providing products or services to you in a safe and efficient manner

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Any information you provide while using this website will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy. We may review and change this policy in the future and will update this page accordingly. 

This policy is effective from 07/07/2025


The information we collect when you make a booking or general enquiry

We collect some or all of the following information:

Your name

Email address

Postal Address

Telephone number (optional)

Other relevant information in response to your requests and processing your booking or general enquiry.


How we use this information

This information is used to understand your needs and requirements to provide you with the best possible service and holiday experience with specific reasons

Booking and administrative record keeping.
Marketing promotion – from time to time we may send promotional emails or other information we think you will find of interest. You always have the option to unsubscribe from further correspondence.


Market research

We may use your information to contact you for feedback about your holiday experience. We will only contact you by email and you will always have the option to unsubscribe .


Security of your information

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. We have put in place management procedures and both physical and electronic security measures to safeguard your details and comply with General Data Protection Regulations 2018.


Keeping control of your personal information

We will never pass on your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission,  or are required by law to do so.


Third-party booking websites

We use Bookalet in connection with bookings. This means your personal information will be held on record with them. We have a written agreement with Bookalet about how it protects your personal information. They have their own Privacy Policy on their website that can be viewed here www.bookalet.co.uk


Website cookies

Like most other websites, our website uses small tracking cookies and other services to enhance your browsing experience – and to help you use our website. Cookies do not give us access to your electronic device or any other information about you.


Links to external websites.

Our website has links to external websites that we think may be of interest to you. However, we can not be held responsible for the content of those websites or for any personal information you provide whilst visiting these websites.


Access to your personal information.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you may request details of personal information we hold about you. If you would like a copy of the information we have, please contact us through the website.