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Twixmas Bridge at the Oxford Belfry Hotel

Our base for this tour, the Doubletree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel, is ideally located in 17 acres of beautiful grounds in the glorious Oxford countryside. Take the Park and Ride into the University City of Oxford and visit the Covered Market and Botanical Gardens or less than 30 minutes' drive from the hotel is the Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village. We play bridge in the spacious University Suite and, in your free time, why not enjoy a dip in the pool or pamper yourself at the Elemis Spa?

4 days from £395pp Departure Dates

Your Tour Includes

  • 3 nights half-board accommodation
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and bridge hosts
  • One seminar
Experts
Rob and Rosa Richardson

Rob and Rosa Richardson

Rob and Rosa married in 2014 having met playing bridge against each other. Their most notable success to date is winning the pre-congress pairs at the EBU's Scarborough congress in 2016.

Rob has extensive travel industry experience in both the UK and continental Europe. He is semi-retired, these days working part time. He has formally worked as a Police Officer, a newsagent and in banks (well before banking was considered a disreputable occupation). He is a qualified County Bridge Director, Club Bridge Director and an EBU-qualified Bridge Teacher.

Rosa has recently retired from the civil service.

Itinerary

Our bridge programmes will vary according to the length of your break, and, in addition to playing bridge, we try to include interesting bridge seminars, hosted by your EBU-qualified director.

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 featuring at least one Swiss event during a two-week break.

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, complimenting any included excursion programme.

Masterpoints are awarded on evening bridge 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 the hotel and join our bridge team and fellow players for a welcome drink before dinner and evening bridge. There will be a singles meeting to find a bridge partner if needed.

Includes Dinner

Today, enjoy a seminar in the morning and then afternoon bridge. This evening will include dinner and evening bridge.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Bridge

There will be morning bridge and free time in the afternoon today. Take the Park and Ride into the University City of Oxford and visit the Covered Market and Botanical Gardens. Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village is less than 30 minutes' drive from the hotel.

This evening will include dinner and evening bridge.

Includes Breakfast

Includes Dinner

Included Highlights

Oxford

Today you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing the hotel.

Includes Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel.

Doubletree By Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel

Set in 17 acres of beautiful countryside, the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel is a luxurious countryside retreat. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, an indoor pool and spa facilities. It's the perfect location for a relaxing escape or as a base to explore Oxfordshire's famous attractions.

Hotel Facilities

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Room
  • TV
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe Box
  • Free Wifi
  • Iron or Trouser Press
General
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Sauna or Steam Room
Service
  • Room Service Available
  • Gym
Hotel
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • WiFi Available