Relaxed New Year Bridge Break in Dartmouth
Join us for a festive New Year bridge break in gorgeous South Devon. With its cobbled streets, artisan shops and cafes, and tasty bistros and tapas bars, Dartmouth is a truly fantastic place to explore. Our itinerary includes plenty of free time, allowing you the chance to see the very best Dartmouth has to offer. Just four miles from this historic naval town is our base, The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa, a First for Bridge firm favourite. Nestled in 225 acres of glorious countryside, it offers a tranquil setting and perfect location, as well as featuring the spacious Dartmouth Suite for playing bridge. Ring in the New Year with fizz and canapes alongside your newfound friends!
Your Tour Includes
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome cocktail
- A glass of fizz and canapes on New Year's Eve
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with sessions and interactive seminars
- Masterpoints and prizes awarded
James and Jane Tullett
James has been playing bridge for over 30 years and is regularly picked for his county. He also enjoys playing in congresses around the country (when his less competitive wife Jane lets him!) James has run his own furnishing business for over 30 years from his base in Norfolk and recently, with his good friend and fellow First for Bridge host, John Barker, has established the Norfolk Bridge Academy. Between them, they have over 100 pupils learning to play and enjoying the wonderful game of bridge.
Jane has worked as a manager for over 12 years at her local university and then the NHS. She brings her organisational and interpersonal skills to the forefront to make an excellent hosting team with her husband James.
Jane and James have travelled extensively in recent years to explore exotic parts of the world, such as Peru, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. They both enjoy meeting new people, with the emphasis on fun and laughter, which may possibly include a drink or two.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 5 day itinerary
Your Bridge Programme
Relaxed bridge holidays are suited to intermediate players who wish to learn new skills, and regular players looking for a relaxed holiday with bridge.
Our bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing bridge, our host will aim to include interactive bridge seminars.
Your duplicate bridge will be available every evening between 7:45pm and 11:15pm. We endeavour to vary these evening sessions, balancing between teams and pairs and playing relaxed and friendly bridge.
Bridge will also be offered some afternoons between 2:30pm and 4:45pm. These sessions are normally given over to open pairs/teams. On UK holidays, bridge sessions may take place in the mornings instead of the afternoons.
Masterpoints are awarded on evening sessions, and on day sessions with over 5 tables.
During your bridge holiday, nothing is obligatory, and you can play in as many or as few bridge sessions as you wish. We don’t forget you are on holiday and our bridge programmes also allow time to relax, giving the opportunity for you to explore the surrounding area.
Arrive at hotel at leisure. Meet our bridge hosts and fellow players for a welcome drink dinner and relaxed evening bridge.
Includes Dinner
Morning at leisure to enjoy the wonderful facilities this hotel has to offer.
Afternoon bridge, dinner, and evening bridge.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
This morning our bridge director will give an interactive seminar. Afternoon is at leisure before dinner and evening bridge.
Join us for a glass of fizz and canapes after our evening session to welcome in the New Year with your newfound friends.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
This morning is free to relax after our New Year celebrations.
Afternoon bridge, dinner, and evening bridge.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
After breakfast, depart the hotel at your leisure.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa.