Make the most of your membership by taking a break at one of our Boundless-owned holiday properties. Here's everything you need to know about them, including how much you'll save.
One of the many benefits of Boundless membership is that you can make incredible savings on UK and international breaks. Visit our Travel hub and you’ll find that we’ve partnered with tour providers, holiday parks and hotel companies to bring you a huge range of deals, enabling you to book your dream getaway at a bargain price.
Not only that, but Boundless also owns a selection of desirable holiday destinations here in the UK, which members can book at any time of year at an exclusive discount of up to 20%. Coming under the umbrella of Boundless Breaks, these properties include Whitemead Forest Park and Cotswold Cottages. Both are ideally located close to breathtaking scenery and popular attractions, both provide excellent accommodation and amenities, and both offer a range of fun-filled activities to ensure that your holiday is one to remember.
In this article, we’ll bring you full details of each Boundless-owned destination to help you plan your perfect break. We’ll also give you an idea of how much money you could save with your Boundless membership – not just in terms of the holiday booking itself, but also using your member deals and discounts to get money off travel, meals out, local attractions and more.
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Not yet a member? If you're working in or retired from the public sector or civil service, Boundless has two great membership options to choose from: Boundless and Boundless Plus. As well as getting access to exclusive events, Boundless members enjoy unlimited or discounted entry to many of the UK’s top attractions, plus year-round deals on restaurants, holidays, shopping and much more.
Whitemead Forest Park
Where is Whitemead Forest Park?
Whitemead Forest Park is located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, in between the River Severn and the River Wye. Nestled in acres of ancient woodland, it’s perfect for those who love ‘getting away from it all’ and spending time among nature.
What are the accommodation options at Whitemead Forest Park?
No matter what your party size, taste or budget, you’ll find something to suit you at Whitemead. Options include everything from camping and caravan pitches to luxury lodges complete with veranda and hot tub. If you fancy something a little more intimate, how about a glamping pod, most of which come with comfortable beds, a WC and kitchen facilities. Many of the accommodation options at Whitemead are pet-friendly, and all are within touching distance of the on-site facilities.
What is there to do at the Whitemead Forest Park?
Exploring the woods by foot or bicycle* is a hugely popular pastime among Whitemead’s guests, and no matter which of the many designated routes you take, you’ll encounter a diverse range of flora and fauna along the way.
If you’d prefer to stay in the park itself, you’ll find lots of activities to keep you occupied, from adventure golf to archery, treasure hunts to teddy-bear making. There’s a leisure area containing a large indoor pool, a toddler pool, two spa pools, a sauna, a steam room and a fully equipped gym. And when the sun goes down, you can enjoy first-class entertainment including live music, magic shows and quizzes.
Whitemead is also just a short drive away from a number of fabulous family attractions, including the RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve, the wonderfully quirky forest trail at Puzzlewood, plus Clearwell Caves, a vast subterranean world that’ll enchant adventurers young and old.
*Bikes are available for hire, or you can bring your own
How much can I save at Whitemead Forest Park?
All Boundless members get up to 20% off when booking a stay at Whitemead, with the offer applicable all year round. This means you could save hundreds of pounds whether you’re coming for a short romantic break or a week-long family holiday.
And there are plenty of other ways that you can save money with your Boundless membership while you’re there:
- Using your free subscription to Kids Pass, you can get discounted entry to nearby attractions Go Ape and JDR Karting & Activity Centre, along with many other places.
- While Whitemead’s on-site restaurant offers an excellent selection of delicious food, if you fancy a meal out during your stay, use your subscription to tastecard including Coffee Club to get 2-for-1 dining or 25% off food and drinks at a huge range of restaurants, plus 25% off barista-made drinks at many coffee shops
- Boundless Plus members get free access to some 50,000 Ramblers group walks - enabling you to explore the local area with expert guidance
Cotswold Cottages
Where are Cotswold Cottages?
The phrase picture-postcard could’ve been invented for Bourton-on-the-Water, the stunning Gloucestershire town in which Cotswold Cottages are located. With its quaint shops, stone footbridges and historic pubs, this photogenic destination is like taking a step back in time.
What are the accommodation options at Cotswold Cottages?
Located right next door to the Cotswold Motoring Museum (see below), Cotswold Cottages comprises five residences – four one-bedroom apartments housed within an old mill building, and a three-bedroom cottage for families or larger parties. Each one marries period charm with the latest home comforts, providing you with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
What is there to do at Cotswold Cottages?
While there are no activities at the actual accommodation (unless you want to include cosying up with a good book!), there’s plenty to do right on your doorstep. Bourton-on-the-Water is awash with independent shops selling everything from handmade jewellery to crafts – and be sure to visit Bakery on the Water, recently named among the UK’s best.
Considering the size of the town, Bourton also boasts a surprising number of visitor attractions. Entry to one of these, the award-winning Cotswold Motoring Museum, comes free with your Cotswold Cottages booking, meaning you and your fellow guests can browse the museum’s incredible collection of motor vehicles, vintage toys and other historic gems without spending a penny.
Other attractions within the town or in the local vicinity include the Model Village – which recreates the whole of Bourton-on-the-Water in a remarkable 1/19th scale – the Birdland Park & Gardens, Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre and tours of Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery in nearby Cheltenham.
How much can I save at Cotswold Cottages?
As with Whitemead Forest Park, Boundless members save up to 20% every time they make a booking at Cotswold Cottages. And remember that your booking will include free admission to the Cotswold Motoring Museum for you and all of your guests. But your savings won’t stop there, and you can also cut costs in the following ways:
- With your free subscription to Kids Pass, you can save money at a number of local attractions. Including Go Ape, you can now save 15%, increased from 10%.
- Visit the nearby WWT Slimbridge wetland centre and you'll get free entry - as you do with all nine WWT centres across the UK
- Fancy a meal out during your stay? Boundless members get free access to tastecard including Coffee Club, which will get you 2-for-1 dining or 25% off food and drinks at a huge range of restaurants, plus 25% off barista-made drinks at all your favourite coffee shops
- Boundless Plus members get unlimited access to some 50,000 Ramblers group walks - enabling you to explore the local area with expert guidance
Do more with Boundless
If you're working in or retired from the public sector or civil service, Boundless has two great membership options to choose from: Boundless and Boundless Plus.
With Boundless, you get unlimited access or discounted entry to many of the UK’s top attractions including Kew Gardens and Wakehurst and WWT centres across the UK, as well as year-round deals on restaurants, holidays, shopping and much more. With Boundless Plus, you can enjoy additional benefits, including unlimited access to Historic Royal Palaces sites, National Trust for Scotland places, access to the Ramblers' extensive group walks and routes, and peace of mind with roadside assistance and local recovery by Britannia Rescue.
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