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18 July 2015

WIN 1 of 5 Bluestone National Park Resort Breaks

Bluestone National Park Resort has something to offer for everyone. Whether you're seeking a fun filled family holiday, a romantic getaway for two or an action packed break with friends, it's the perfect location to create magical and unforgettable memories.
 




Not only is the accommodation luxurious but there are activities to enjoy whatever the weather for those after some rest and relaxation or adventure. The spectacular 500 acres of stunning Pembrokeshire countryside where Bluestone is situated has a variety of great restaurants, including the newly opened Oak Tree, an exclusive spa and also the incredible Blue Lagoon Water Park and Adventure Centre to enjoy.
 
- wave machine
- rapids river ride
- two water flumes
- splash pool
- warm outdoor pool
- lazy river
- seated spa pool
- wet play






Bluestone have kindly provided 5 Monday-Friday breaks to give away so you could have the amazing opportunity of visiting for yourselves (we are hoping to later this year also). 
They will provide a lodge to sleep up to 4 people for the week commencing 30th November 2015 to provide a nice pre-Christmas escape.




 For your chance to win 1 of 5 midweek breaks to Bluestone National Park Resort you can enter via the Gleam entry form below.

The giveaway ends at 11.59pm GMT on 29th August 2015.

Leaving a comment is mandatory but there are additional entry methods available also.

Good luck!
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  1. I would love to win a Bluestone Break so we could enjoy a family holiday this year. Thank you :)

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  2. Wow, I'd love to visit Bluestone one day, it looks like an amazing place to have a 'staycation'. x

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  3. I would love to win just to spend some time with my daughters away from home :) xx

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  4. Lorraine Crighton18/07/2015, 20:04

    I'd love the chance to rediscover my husband now our children have flown the nest

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  5. I would love a break with bluestone my boyfriend has had a stressful year he nearly died a year ago and we haven't be able to afford to get away as yet xx

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  6. Would be a great treat for the boys

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  7. Wow a great holiday for all the family and the pool looks awesome

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  8. Nice Break ,Somewhere Different For Me & my Girls To Explore x

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  9. Would love to be given this brilliant opportunity to spend some quality time together with my little family. Not only that but this seems like the perfect place to make special summer memories for the wee ones and us 😀

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  10. Would love to be given this brilliant opportunity to spend some quality time together with my little family. Not only that but this seems like the perfect place to make special summer memories for the wee ones and us 😀

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  11. Would love to be given this brilliant opportunity to spend some quality time together with my little family. Not only that but this seems like the perfect place to make special summer memories for the wee ones and us 😀

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  12. Fantastic Giveaway, Fingers Crossed xxx

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  13. I would love to go there to spend some quality time with my family.

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  14. I would like to win it for the time when my mum comes to visit it would be a great break for us all

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  15. Would be lovely to take my family there. Have read good things so far :-)

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  16. We've never had a family holiday, and this looks just perfect!

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  17. We have been before and really enjoyed it,I'd definitely like to again.

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  18. Katie Arnold18/07/2015, 21:52

    This looks amazing! I'd love to win because a) I pretty much never win anything b) we're not having a holiday this year to save ££ and c) did I say it looks amazing already?! Thanks for the chance :)

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  19. I'd love a break away from everything, looks like an amazing place to go

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  20. oh this would be lovely. the lodge looks so homely, would love to holiday in a national park. away from all the hussle and bussle. some quality family time.

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  21. My daughter keeps nagging me to take her to a water park : think this would fit the bill !

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  22. We've had a tough 18months and some R and R as a family would be fab! 😀

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  23. I love Bluestone. We've been before but would love to return for some more countryside walks and time in the swimming pool!

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  24. Amanda jaggard19/07/2015, 05:26

    After a tough pregnancy it would be lovely for our little family to have time together to bond now our baby girl is here. Plus I know our son would have a whale of a time.

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  25. it's such a magical time of year to visit bluestone. would love to treat my family to a first special getaway together after baby arrives :)

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  26. Maria Rogers19/07/2015, 09:53

    quality time with my family after a mega tough year!

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  27. First class accommodation winch any generation can enjoy in a beautiful area of the country's

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  28. i would like to treat my younger children to a hoilday

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  29. After visiting earlier this year I would love to return and take along my sister and her family and have a big family holiday!

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  30. We had a great time in Bluestone a few years ago, it is a fab place for the kids and even though it rained all weekend there was so much to do we still had fun. My kids enjoyed wizzng around in the golf cart and scooting up and down the hills. We really got to spend quality time together.

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  31. id love to win to have the chance of a lovely family holiday with my partner and are two sons amazing giveaway x

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  32. we would love to win our first family holiday ,me my son daughter and 3 year old grandson , my 50th in sept and daughters b/day in nov so would be a fantastic treat to end the year x

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  33. There's lots to do for all the family.

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  34. Would love a breakaway too have time spent relaxing enjoying ourselves.

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  35. Why would you like to win a holiday to Bluestone National Park Resort? . . . . . . . we live not far away but have not YET been on holiday there

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  36. We would love to win a holiday to Bluestone as we are saving for our wedding and all money for holidays has been saved for the big day!

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  37. It is always great to get away, and there are some awesome walks around Bluestone which we would love to do!

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  38. Bluestone looks amazing!!!

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  39. I'd love to take the children to Wales, I loved visiting there when I was younger

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  40. I would love to win so my hubby and I can have a break away together, no spare pennies with me not able to work due to ill health, so this would be amazing!

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  41. It looks amazing and I think my Daughter would have an awesome time!

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  42. Hubby has had to work away during the week for the past 18 months and now is working back close to home so it would be nice to just spend some quality time together

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  43. I have never been but it looks a lovely place to visit! :)

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  44. My daughter and I would love to try out those water Flumes!

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  45. I would love to win because it looks amazing!!

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  46. We would love to win a holiday to Bluestone because I have heard some really good reports anout it from friends, and would love to be able to see for myself

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  47. It looks so beautiful and perfect for a relaxing break!

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  48. we went about 6 years ago when son was toddler and not made it back yet and love to see how its grown as park was quite new then

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  49. It is not too far from home. I have visited on two previous occasions and whether the weather is good or bad it is a pleasant experience. The spa facilities are amazing. You come away feeling totally relaxed.

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  50. I would like to win because it looks to be a beautful place for much needed family R&R

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  51. Because due to moving house we haven't had a holiday, and we are in desperate need, a few days in beautiful pembrokeshire would be fantastic

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  52. with a toddler holidays are always difficult as it's hard to keep them entertained. Bluestones look like they have loads for the kids to do so looks like a great option.

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  53. Because my family deserve it

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  54. because it would be nice to have a break this year, and it's nice and cosy to go away in the colder months

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  55. Would be a lovely family getaway

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  56. Would love to getaway from the everyday humdrum

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  57. This place look amazing & it has loads of things,

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  58. A complete technology switch off is what I need right now... been a long year!

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  59. I've heard the location has fantastic facilities and haven't yet been on holiday this year x

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  60. I've never been to Wales and the place looks so amazing, I feel like a little kid again.

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  61. I've had a few friends visit Bluestone over the last couple of years and they've loved it - a great combination of relaxation and entertainment. I'd love us to experience that for ourselves!

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  62. I choose to be a full time mummy, rather than work and put my baby girl in nursery. This means holidays are very few and far between, it's simply a luxury we can't afford.

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  63. It is awesome. I have seen this in so many people's blogs. I would definitely enjoy a lot here. Let me have this.

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  64. Douglas Millard20/07/2015, 09:13

    I have heard so many nice things said about Bluestone I would just love to go and experience it for myself.

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  65. we had a choice this year, save for a deposit for a house or get the kids away on holiday, we decided having our own home is more important, as the kids nan is taking them away to her caravan for a week instead, but would love to have our own family holiday still, this would be a great prize for us!

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  66. I would love to win this so myself & my family can enjoy the gem of bluestone while we can still holiday as a family. We have never been to bluestone but would love to try it for our selfs. My eldest son will be 16 on the dates of the holiday so this would be a lovely treat for us all as this May be the last holiday he comes on (hopefully not). Bluestone looks amazing and has everything to suit all families especially mine with the big age gaps between the kids, no one is bored or left out. There is so much to do and enable us to spend quality time as a family building lasting memories.

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  67. We have only ever been on 1 holiday as a family, that was in cornwall, we would love to go on holiday but weve been doing our home up, so this would help us unwind and relax after stressful months of doing the house up ! :)

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  68. We haven't had a holiday this year but we love staying in lodges at parks like Bluestone where there is lots to do for all the family

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  69. A break at Bluestone would be a new beginning for us both as we have not had a holiday for the last 2 years due to various emergency treatments; I had to cancel last years holiday and lost money. The lodges look great. The feedback from friends and family is amazing.

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  70. I would love to win to take my son away he is Autistic and loves the outdoors and swimming but dislikes planes so this would be perfect x

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  71. Paula Readings20/07/2015, 10:39

    I have never been before, it looks a great play to stay, especially with little ones.

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  72. I love a UK holiday and I know our children would love the wide open space in which to play

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  73. A chance to sit quietly would be so welcome

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  75. A chance to have a fun, exciting & active holiday in one of the most beautiful locations the UK has to offer - Yes Please!

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  76. To make fantastic memories that'll last forever :)

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  77. Jeremy Andrews20/07/2015, 12:43

    We live in Wales but due to disabilities can not travel long distances very easily. West Wales is a beautiful part of the world we would enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside there.

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  78. Bluestone is amazing for kids! I would love to win a fantastic break like this so that my son can have some freedom in a safe environment and we can spend time as a family!

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  79. Because despite having been as far north as Inverness and as far south as Falmouth, I'm ashamed to say I've never been to Wales! Pembrokeshire looks a beautiful place to start! - Jodie Cook

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  80. I'd love to win this amazing break to treat my boyfriend after a really difficult year! :)

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  81. would be good to take grand-kids

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  82. I'd love to win so that me, my husband and our little boy could spend some quality time together.

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  83. emily henderson20/07/2015, 14:30

    This would be great for a first holiday for my baby girl

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  84. Richard Moore20/07/2015, 14:33

    I'd like to win so that I could spend some quality time with my family in a beautiful environment.

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  85. A trip to Bluestone park would be a dream come true. My minimes would be overjoyed as there's so much to do. The Blue Lagoon water park will go down a treat. I could go to the spa and sort out my feet. Please pick me minimesandme:) My family would love this it was just meant to be...

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  86. Never been to Bluestone but have heard good things about it and would love to see for myself

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  87. we love this place and part of the world - leanne w

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  88. We would love to win this because we need a well deserved fun break. We've all been working very hard at work and school so the little ones deserve a well needed rest!

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  89. I 'd love to win because we live in wales but have never been to Bluestone! Would love to go! xx

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  90. I would love to spend sometime with my husband

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  91. It would be lovely to have time as a family without worrying/thinking about other things (work, housework etc!!)

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  92. I would love to go as it looks absolutely stunning


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  93. I'd love to spend some time with my kids before the oldest starts school full time. These early years are so precious and go far too fast!

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  94. it looks a lovely fun place to have a holiday, and I've never been to Wales

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  95. It'looks like a fantastic holiday park, the ideal place to have some good old family time together and make some wonderful memories

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  96. I would love to win because a bit of peace and quiet, quality time with my hubby and a change of scenery are a few of my favourite things.

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  97. Because I would love to have some quality time with my family and forget about our every day worries.

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  98. My daughter went to Bluestone once and told me it was lovely, so I have always fancied going there.

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  99. not had a holiday for 5 years---this place looks amazing

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  100. BabaBumpNo3 is on the way now (due Oct) so a family hol is out of the question this year - we only ever have holidayed in the UK, I think it's the best place to go, there's so many amazing places - Bluestone looks amazing :)

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  101. We havent had a holiday in a good few years and as I am not a fan of heat we rarely go abroad. Would love to take the kids to this beautiful area

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  102. Since hearing about Bluestone I have always wanted to go. I would love to take my boys, it would be amazing.

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  103. Would love to have a break with the family, what a lovely pre-Christmas treat this would be!

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  104. To get away from it all, and to make some amazing memories as a family :)

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  105. i would love to win and take the kids on a lovely family holiday so we can spend some quality time together as a family

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  106. Fantastic Giveaway

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  107. We would love to win a staycation because we love Bluestone!

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  108. It just looks like a great resort for relaxing and having fun

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  109. I would love to win as we recently moved home so cant really afford a holiday this year. It would also be great as my birthday is 30th November so this would be an amazing present

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  110. Some friends stayed there a few weeks ago and told us what a great time they had, we would love to go there.

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  111. Would be to have some family time without any worries of home

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  112. Because the place looks amazing and i'm sure my little family would love it!

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  113. To escape from the hustle and bustle in London

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  114. Always wanted to visit Wales, never actually been! The Water park looks decent too!

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  115. Our last holiday was 7 years ago (our honeymoon). Now we have our son we would love to have a family holiday & the Bluestone resort looks amazing xx

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  116. Because I have 3 kids and they are full of energy so a break like this would give them loads of chances to run off all the spare energy and also allow us to try new things as a family :)

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  117. It would be a perfect chance for us to spend time together as a family which we don't do often enough

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  118. It is a lovely place to visit, it's not too far to travel with 2 little kids and they have tons of activities for the little monsters.

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  119. Would be a lovely treat for wife, daughter and granddaughter

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  120. Wow, what a lovely competition <3
    We would love to spend some quality time together as a family. Both myself and my partner work hard for everything we have and this would be a dream come true if we could escape away from our hectic lives with the kids for a lovely break away. Thank you xxx

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  121. Would like to get away with the family.

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  122. Because I know my 2 year old would love the activities and the setting! He's game for anything and so relaxed on hols.

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  123. I would love to win so we could have a nice and peaceful retreat :)

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  124. It looks like a very nice place to go

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  125. it would be a great anniversary!

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  126. It looks amazing from the reviews and I would very muxch like to have a week off in comfort :)

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  127. I would love to take my nephews there.

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  128. It's been a stressful year for us and we could really do with a break!

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  129. Id love to win a holiday for my husband and toddler to enjoy some family time together. Bluestone looks fabulous and isnt too far away from us in Wales either.

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  130. Claire Elizabeth Noke22/07/2015, 22:11

    Id love to treat my family to this sort of break. We really could use some quality, family time at the mo..... xx

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  131. I would love to win as who doesn't love a mini break! Time away to just chill and appreciate time together. I would also love to treat my little boy to a mini break as he has been a fantastic big brother since his little sister came along, hes taken everything in his stride and has made me so proud! Hes my little superhero and what superhero doesn't need a holiday now and again! xx

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  132. I would love to win because I don't think the kids would ever get bored here!

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  133. i would love to go because it is beautiful there

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  134. It would be so fabulous to go there to spend my sons 3rd birthday (30th nov) there and celebrate as a family!! We have never been but I have a feeling if we win, we will be back again and again!!! Only heard good things!!

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  135. To spend time together as a family away from work and pressures of life

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  136. to have a nice relaxing break. It looks lovely

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  137. We went a few years ago and my daughter loved it, she's always asking if we can go back

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  138. id love to win this as I love spending time away with my family

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  139. I would love to take the family away on a relaxing break as it has been a stressful year x

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  140. Would be lovely to spend time with my husband and son

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  141. I'd like to win because every year we go to center Parcs and I have often thought I'd like to try Bluestone.

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  142. I love Bluestone and would love to go back with my girls they had a great time there x

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  143. Would be a great way to treat my kids to a fab holiday before the eldest starts school this year.

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  144. Thank you so much for your lovely post! I had never heard of Bluestone National Park and now I feel like I’ve discovered a hidden treasure! Without a doubt, the most perfect place to whisk my girls off for a luxury getaway.... So many activities and experiences to make those memories of a lifetime  I can picture them splashing away and whizzing down the curly wurly slides in the Water Park… jumping in muddy puddles…. Toasting marshmallows over the fire… Adventures to be had outdoors…. And Spa retreat for me…. (NEEDED!!) Just. Magical.

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  145. I would love to take my family away its been a long year. Bluestone sounds amazing!!

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  146. I would love to spend some time with my boyfriend - we are the biggest kids going. It has been a busy year and this would be the perfect break from everyday life!

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  147. We've not had a holiday this year and now that my husband is out of hospital we'd love the chance to go away and enjoy ourselves :)

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  148. We have not had a holiday this year and I would love to take my grandson there

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  149. I would love to go to Bluestone, we were about to book a holiday there last year and then the company my husband was working for liquidated, so we couldn't go. Fantastic prize!

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  150. Bluestone looks stunning! I do love that part of Wales. I would go there with my boyfriend if I won as we haven't had any time off work yet this year - Bluestone looks like the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

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  151. My adventurous boys would love it!

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  152. Thanks for adding your competition to this weeks #Competitionlinky

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  153. I would bring my two daughters and my grandchildren.

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  154. inwould love to take my grandchildren

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  155. Debbie Kilroy27/07/2015, 14:38

    The family needs a holiday where no-one is suffering from food poisoning! This could definitely fit the bill!

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  156. ive got two yr old twins and they would have a ball of a time. plenty of fresh air and freedom what more could we want

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  157. Its been a few years since we have been able to have a holiday together as a family and this would be perfect to spend some time together.

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  158. @sootyshrew I'd just like a break to reflect on things, while mucking about with watersports etc

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  159. Lindsey Kent28/07/2015, 13:01

    It sounds like a dream haven!!

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  160. My sister in law did a review and said it was amazing so i would love to be able to take my nephew, my parents and my fiance.

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  161. This looks like an amazing holiday for all the family, plenty to keep everyone entertained!

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  162. To have a break with the family after a stressful year.

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  163. We hadn't planned on a holiday this year as we are expecting another baby and need to buy a double pram! So this would be a lovely treat :)

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  164. I would like to take my grandson.

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  165. This looks amazing

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  166. sophie hunton28/07/2015, 21:54

    for something different, love nature also :)

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  167. I would love to win this to take my girls away and create some memories x

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  168. To relax and spend some quality time with my partner

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  169. id love to win to have the chance of a lovely family holiday with my partner and are two children amazing giveaway x

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  170. Because it looks a fantastic place to take my family

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  171. Kelly Summerfield29/07/2015, 13:21

    Would love a week away with my family, bluestone looks perfect for us all because there's such a variety of things to do! Xx

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  172. Would love to come and have some family fun at Bluestone. It would be our first family break together with the addition of our baby son Charlie!

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  173. It'd be great to get out to Bluestone with my friends for a relax in the middle of the Christmas carnage!

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  174. Elizabeth Hinds30/07/2015, 15:40

    It's been absolutely ages since we had a break as just the four of us. Would love to spend some quality family time with the hubby and daughters :)

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  175. It looks a lovely place to stay and not too far from me.

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  176. It looks like such a fun filled place to stay and unwind

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  177. some quality family time @msedollyp

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  178. Im celebrating my 40th on December 16th this year. Id love to have an early celebration

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  179. As would love to surprise my daughter and son with this only ever go on one holl per year if lucky

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  180. It would be nice to have a break from work and just have some fn

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  181. for a well needed escape to make some special memories to keep

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  182. At the age of 52 I am about to take my driving test- I owe my teenage children a holiday at last and this would be perfect to drive them to !!!!

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  183. It looks like so much fun and my boys would love it!

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  184. It is a holiday the whole family could enjoy. Is Bluestone dog friendly?

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  185. Would love to take my OH on a romantic holiday and this looks just the place for lots of fun

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  186. Id love to win because im a single parent with 3 kids, moneys been really tight and ive not been able to take my family on a holiday for afew years so this would be amazing x

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  187. I jusr realised i pressed the annonomous button on my comment^^^ above .my name is michelle mccall x

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  188. It looks very luxurious and I would love to go just before Christmas. x

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  189. It is beautifully laid out, superbly well maintained, the staff are lovely and it is surrounded by the most gorgeous countryside.

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  190. it looks like great fun x something for the adults to relax and the kidz to play best of both worlds x fingers crossed x

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  191. I'd love to win this holiday as we've never been to Bluestones before and it would be great to check out what they have there

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  192. Bluestone looks amazing. I'm so envious of all the people who go here. It's perfect for us as we're a larger family.

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  193. I would love to win and get away with the 2 kids, I have t been away for years and after recently having a baby it would be great to have some fun myself instead of trying to please everyone else

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  194. i would love to win as we haven't had a family holiday so far this year. Between a car crash, an operation and family illnesses we haven't had time to plan one!

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  195. I would love to win so my oh and I can treat our nieces to a lovely holiday!

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  196. This would be a perfect break! Been ridiculously busy at work so this would give us a great opportunity for time together to relax.

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  197. Amazing prize, fingers crossed x

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  198. It looks like a break where you can get really close to nature which would be wonderful!

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  199. I have been to the Blue Lagoon which was amazing but have never stayed in Bluestone, it looks fantastic :)

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