Locations '12

ArtBreaks Photography, Painting and Walking
in the Cotswold Hills of Gloucestershire
various dates throughout the year
The green, rolling Cotswold Hills of Gloucestershire are the base for our creative courses in Photography and Painting. They also provide the setting for our many walks, including Walking with Artists.
These beautiful, undulating limestone hills are at the heart of the English countryside and offer some of the most attractive and visually inspirational scenery in the country. Our Cotswold creative workshops offer a unique opportunity to draw, paint and photograph the landscape, experience small hamlets, ancient monuments and delightful market towns.
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Newton House, Dovedale

Monk Coniston, Conistonwater

Larpool House, Whitby

Hotel Albergo Palazzoulo, San Quirico

HF Holidays | Photography Courses '12
9th April 4 nights
Develop a Photographic Eye
Dovedale, Derbyshire Dales
Lying in the heart of the Peak District's rolling landscape, Newton House is a former coaching inn that has 21 en-sute bedrooms.

22nd September 4 nights
Introduction to Digital Photography
Whitby, North York Moors
We stay in an elegant Georgian Mansion which commands splendid views over the Esk Valley and towards the sea at Whitby. Larpool Hall has 29 en-suite bedrooms, many of which overlook the tranquil, wooded grounds.

7th October 7 nights
Landscape Photography
San Quirico, Tuscany, Italy
San Quirico is an ancient, walled town, set in wonderful Tuscan countryside. Built around an original farmhouse, the Hotel Albergo Palazzoulo has 39 en-suite bedrooms, many of which look out over the gardens and outdoor pool.

29th October 4 nights
Digital Photography
Conistonwater, The Lake District
As a historic National Trust property, Monk Coniston is full of romantic, gothic-style charm. With a most attractive Lake District setting, it provides a fabulous location for photogrpahy as well as a relaxing holiday.

Other Course with HF Holidays
Other courses are run troughout the year at HF Holiday's unique country house hotels. These are situated in some of the country's most scenic areas and offer fantastic food and accommodation.

Monks at Angkor Wat

Marianne and Anna drawing at Angkor Wat

Temple of the Golden Buddha, Bangkok

February 2013
Sketching | Photography in Cambodia.

Temples & Jungles - Images of Cambodia
A Cambodian Overland Tour with Skyros

We were delighted to offer this new 10-day overland tour from Phnom Penh to the world-renowned ancient Khmer temples of Angkor Wat.
It incorporated many of the familiar Skyros holiday structures to ensure a great community atmosphere. The tour includes half-board, shared room, all ground transfers, entrance fees and guides. The tour is co-facilitated by Michael Eales and Kel Portman, who led courses amid the ancient sites.
Starting from Pnom Phen, we stay at the Sunway Hotel which is 20 minutes drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. The Hotel is set amidst the city's most exclusive addresses and is surrounded by many famous Cambodian landmarks.
Next the Stung Sanke Hotel a Deluxe 4-star hotel in the charming city of Battambang, where we spend 3 nights.  From here we visit Phnom Sampov mountain and visit caves near Ton Le Sap lake.
And to Siem Reip's Sokha Angkor Hotel – a 5-star hotel with extensive facilities including a fitness centre, spa and salt water pool.
Here we visit the temple complexes of World Heritage site at Angkor Wat and then travelled to one of the main centres of the ancient province of Isaan to visit temples which pre-date Angkor Wat. Phimai Historical Park lies far off the beaten track where we had a glimpse of Cambodian rural, life quite different from anything experienced a simple way of life informed by Buddhist teachings.

Please contact us for further details of future tours