When the TV series went off air in 1979 there was rather a void, that is until a group of actors came up with a plan in 1997 to bring back Basil and company, not on stage but in real hotels around real paying hotel guests.

One could imagine the first hotel asked about this idea might have been a little nervous, but they need not have worried as the Laughlines group were an instant success with sell out performances of this rather unique style of acting based on comic timing and improvisation.

Many of the most famous sketches are mingled into the shows including the Hotel Inspector, the Germans and Basil the rat plus many others which change with each performance…just like the sign in the Fawlty Towers TV series [bet you didn't know that].

Metro calls it “Pure Gold” and the Yorkshire Post said “An absolutely Fawltless performance”.

For more information about these Fawlty Towers Theme Breaks, click here.

Fawlty Towers Factfile:

- There were only 12 episodes ever made.

- The original hotel exterior was Wooburn Grange Country Club, but this has since burned down and been replaced by houses.

- John Cleese apparently based Basil on the [at the time] owner of the Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay, one Mr Donald Sinclair (1909-1981).

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Dine in our cafe and recieve 25% of your room rate.

Winter warmer menu available also.

2 courses £12.50
3 courses £15.50

Link to The Cafe at Porlock Weir

Expires: 30th December 2011

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Luton Hoo will be hosting a Rat Pack Swing Band Dinner on Saturday 8th October 2011. The party at the Grade One listed mansion hotel on the Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire border includes a champagne reception, three course dinner and live swing band.

The cool tunes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior performed by The Rat Attack Trio will be accompanied by The Longtails Orchestra and dancers The Fabulous Vegas Show Girls.  The evening starts at 7.00pm with a Champagne reception, followed by a three course gourmet dinner with wine and coffee, with live swing band until 1.00am.  Tickets start at £100.00 per person for dinner and entertainment or £175.00 per person, including an overnight stay with breakfast.

Link to Luton Hoo

Expires: 8th October 2011

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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CRINGLETIE ‘CARE FREE’ CHRISTMAS PACKAGE 2010

Imagine Christmas even more special and enjoyable, your every need taken care of while you relax in front of an open log fire in a traditional Country House Hotel set the scenic Scottish Borders. Imagine good company, delightful surroundings and the best of food and drink.

Join us for a memorable Christmas at Cringletie House Hotel set in the Scottish Borders yet less than an hour from Edinburgh.
Prices start at £600 per person for the three night package based on 2 people sharing.

CRINGLETIE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 2010

What better way to celebrate New Year than in Scotland, less than an hours drive from Edinburgh enjoying a delightful feast, traditional music, dancing and good company. Take time to explore in the Cringletie estate, relax in front of an open log fire in our lounges and revel in the delights of being part of an exclusive New Year party in our Scottish Borders Country home. Join us for New Year at Cringletie.
Prices start at £700 per person for the three night package based on 2 people sharing.

Link to Cringletie House Hotel

Link to offer page

Expires: 31st December 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

Quote UK Travel Offers to receive a bottle of Scotch Malt Whisky with our compliments

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Lunch and dinner Set Menu…
Ideal for Pre Theatre / Cinema
Lunch 11.30am – 1.45pm (last orders)
Dinner 5.00 pm – 9.30 pm (10.30pm on Fri & Sat)
2 course £13.50 – 3 course £17.50
Starters
King Prawns sizzling in butter and garlic, with mixed leaves. – as a main + £3.00
Mussels gently simmered in white wine, with garlic, chilli, and parsley
in a tomato sauce. – as a main + £3.00
Delicately sliced Parma Ham with mozzarella cheese, rocket leaves and
drizzled with olive oil.
Mozzarella cheese, lightly coated in breadcrumbs and sautéed till crispy,
served with a fresh mixed leaf salad with Parma Ham. – as a main + £.3.00
Pan fried fillet of Sea Bass, garnished with
mixed leaves and a shallot dressing. – as a main + £5.00
Ciabatta garlic bread with mixed olives.
Chefs homemade Soup of the day.
Main Course
Breast of chicken cooked in a Marsala wine, mushroom and cream sauce.
King Prawns, Salmon and Mussels cooked in a sauce of white wine, capers,
garlic, tomatoes and herbs.
Fillet of pork in breadcrumbs, topped with mozzarella cheese,
drizzled with a basil & olive oil dressing.
Traditional Italian Lasagne baked in the oven.
Hake fish, baked in the oven in White wine with cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli,
parsley, with a touch of olive oil, served with New potatoes.
Risotto of the Day.
Chef’s special of the day.
All served with a mixed salad. or Chips, or Broccoli.
Choice of dessert
A la carte Menu always available 01789 297999

Link to Sorrento Restaurant … a taste of Italy

Link to offer page

Expires: 1st November 2011

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Stay with us, have a great 3 course dinner, and relax in front of a roaring fire. Stay the night then wake up to a full english breakfast, all for £80 per person. This offer assumes you are two people sharing a double/twin room.We will also welcome you with a glass of fizz on the house.

Link to Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel

Expires: 28th November 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Claim your free 12 month trial card here. Your Card will be posted out to you in 3-5 days.

****(Please note there is a 99p charge to cover postage costs)*****

Link to My Restaurant Card

Link to offer page

Expires: 1st January 2011

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Get a room for just £20 per person in November.

All we ask is that you have dinner, coffee with petit fours and our full English breakfast.

Four-course evening meal £49.00 per person
Coffee and Petit Fours – £3.95 per person
Full English Breakfast – £16.95 per person

The above offer is applicable to Standard rooms only. Subject to availability, valid until 30th November 2010

Link to Linthwaite House Hotel

Expires: 30th November 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Get a pint of birthday Guinness on us!

A pint of Guinness is yours to help celebrate the birthday of Arthur Guinness, the widely celebrated founder of the black stuff on Thursday 23rd September 2010.

Simply print off the voucher and call in at O’Neills to claim your free pint.

Link to O’Neill’s

Link to offer page

Expires: 23rd September 2010

Terms & Conditions: See voucher.

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50% off over 100 London restaurants with a My Restaurant Card. Annual membership usually costs £25 but as a special offer we are offering you the opportunity to purchase a reduced annual membership for just 99p. Thats a massive saving of 96% off the normal membership rate.

Link to My Restaurant Card

Link to offer page

Expires: 31st December 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability. 1 per household.

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To celebrate the month long Sud de France food and wine festival showcasing the great produce of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, you can enjoy a choice of main course from 10 of our favourite dishes plus a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for only £10 per person.

Link to Café Rouge

Expires: 30th September 2010

Terms & Conditions: See website.

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Get 2011 off to a bang with one of our wonderful New Year Breaks! Staying in a Bay or Coast & Country Hotel, you’ll enjoy superb hospitality, a sightseeing excursion, a gala New Year dinner and festive entertainment – the perfect way to celebrate the New Year.

Link to Shearings Holidays

Link to offer page

Expires: 20th December 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Get 40% off Tuesdays to Thursdays at YO! Sushi. Show the code 281232108 to claim this offer.

Link to YO! Sushi

Expires: 16th September 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer is 40% off your food bill and valid Tuesdays to Thursdays only when you spend a minimum of £10. Offer period is Tuesday 7th September until Thursday 16th September 2010 inclusive. Available at UK YO! Sushi’s except for Harvey Nichols London, Heathrow T3, Brompton Road, Selfridges (London, Birmingham, Manchester Exchange Square, Manchester Trafford Centre) and Westfield White City. Offer valid on food from the conveyor belt only (no orders permitted), up to 10 plates per person and not applicable on miso, drinks, takeaway or delivery. One voucher per person, per meal. Offer valid only when you present this voucher with a unique voucher code on your phone, laptop or old fashioned paper when paying your bill. Voucher only entitles the voucher holder to a discount. Keep this voucher safe as you can use it as many times as you wish throughout the promotional period. Offer not transferable or available in conjunction with another offer (e.g. our Blue Mondays or Student discount) and there is no cash alternative. YO! Sushi Manager’s decision is final.

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How about a great value Autumn getaway? You’ll get more holiday for your money with one of our superb All Inclusive breaks by coach.

There’s so much included in the price…
Accommodation in a Shearings hotel with dinner and breakfast
Included excursions
One lunch (5 day breaks only)
Nightly entertainment
Gala dinner one evening
Included drinks (brands as advertised on arrival) available from 19.30 to 22.30

Link to Shearings Holidays

Link to offer page

Expires: 20th December 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Make Christmas extra special with a Shearings holiday, staying in one of our Bay or Coast & Country hotels. Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch, two excursions, games, music and dancing – all the fun of the festive season. Let us do all the hard work while you make the most of the festivities.

Link to Shearings Holidays

Link to offer page

Expires: 20th December 2010

Terms & Conditions: Offer subject to availability.

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Don’t forget that you can also enjoy your Pizza Hut favourites at home with our Takeaway Menu.

And we have some fantastic offers such as 50% off when you spend £30. Order online and your order will be ready to collect from your local restaurant. Online code: RBDFIFTEK

Link to Pizza Hut

Expires: 31st December 2010

Terms & Conditions: See website.

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Want to catch up on the office gossip? Then bring your colleagues to Pizza Hut for our Weekday Lunch Menu from only £4.99.

Get-straight-in to the chat with our lunchtime buffet, or choose one of our freshly cooked to order pizza or pasta dishes.

Link to Pizza Hut

Expires: 31st December 2010

Terms & Conditions: See website.

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Kids Eat Free has proved so popular that we’ve decided to extend it for the rest of the year!

Our amazing Kids Eat Free offer means for every adult main course purchased an accompanying child receives a free 2 course kids meal or a kids lunchtime buffet.

Link to Pizza Hut

Expires: 9th January 2011

Terms & Conditions: See website.

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The highly acclaimed professional Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company present a week-long run of “The Yeomen of the Guard” with Oxford Castle as its dramatic backdrop. Set in the Tower of London, “The Yeomen of the Guard” is the closest that Gilbert & Sullivan came to Grand Opera and many believe that the musical score is Sullivan’s finest.

The Malmaison Hotel are offering a special promotional package to accompany the performances. Al fresco dining is available in the form of their popular 3 Tenners package – three great food and drink deals so that you can play dinner your way: one note, two notes or three notes.

One Note: £10 for two tasty courses per person (without wine) or Two Notes: £20 for two people.

Or why not go for the full Three Notes? – For £30 you can enjoy a two course meal with wine for two at our brasserie.

Link to Oxford Castle

Link to offer page

Expires: 5th September 2010

Terms & Conditions: Please contact the Malmaison Brasserie to make a reservation, quoting the 3 Tenners offer – 01865 268 400. Offer subject to availability. Opera tickets must be purchased separately.

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hotelshopUK is offering a selection of all-inclusive 2-night breaks at 10 hotels across the UK from £79 per adult (aged 25 and older). The price includes tax and full breakfast, as well as:

* 2-course dinner each night
* Unlimited drinks (draught house beer and lager, house selection wines and draught soft drinks) from 7-11pm, and unlimited house wine by the glass with dinner
* Daily 1-course lunch or soup and sandwich in the hotel
* Tea and coffee in the hotel lounges throughout your stay
* FREE room upgrade (based on availability at check-in)
* Early check-in from noon on first day and late checkout til 2pm on departure (subject to availability)

Free parking, Wi-Fi and use of on-site leisure facilities (where applicable) are also included.

The offer is based on 2 adults (aged 25 years and over) sharing a double/twin room and valid seven days a week until 20 September 2010, subject to availability.

Link to hotelshopUK Ltd

Link to offer page

Expires: 20th September 2010

Terms & Conditions: Minimum 2 night stay. Prices based on 2 adults sharing a double or twin room. Subject to availability, pre-paid and Non-refundable at time of booking. All guests must be over the age of 25. See full terms and conditions on hotelshopUK website offer page.

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