The UK hotels that have ‘dip and dine' daytime packages – with free pool access and dinner from just £16 each
'Dip and Dine' is essentially a
swimming
and eating deal many hotels offer across the UK.
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Multiple hotels across the UK offer dip and dine - where you can swim and then enjoy a meal
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While some are designed for families, there are some more
luxury
options for adults with spa experiences included.
Here's a round up of the top 'dip and dine' experiences across the country.
Merton Hotel, Jersey
Located on Jersey, the Merton Hotel offers two different 'dip and dine' options.
Visitors can opt to head to the hotel for either Friday dinner or Sunday lunch and enjoy time in the venue's subtropical Aquadome.
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Both the Friday and Sunday food options entail a three-course
For a Sunday lunch booking, it costs £30 for adults and £16 for children.
The Aztec, Torquay in Devon
At The Aztec in the
Guests can swim in one of the venue's
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Then they can head off and enjoy some food after.
The way the Aztec works is that you pay for dip and dine, and get
money
redeemable on food.
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For example, for adults and children over 12 years old, it costs £18 each with £10 redeemable on food.
For children over three-years-old, it would cost £10, with £6.50 redeemable on food.
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The bistro menu boasts many different options, many of which are under £10 including baguettes and jacket potatoes.
Alternatively, if you fancy something larger like a burger and chips - you can essentially use what is redeemable from your dip and dine, as a voucher.
For example, if you wanted a burger and chips costing £14.95, you would only needed to pay £4.95 additionally.
The hotel also has an Aztec-themed soft play for children aged 10 and under.
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At the Aztec, you can experience an Aztec themed pool
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Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club, Cumbria
At the Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club in Newby Bridge, Cumbria a dip and dine experience allows guests to have access to the Cascade Spa.
Families can enjoy a leisurely swim, followed by a moment in the sauna or in the
steam
room.
Then between 12pm and 5pm you can enjoy an afternoon tea, with pastries and sandwiches.
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If you want something more substantial though, you can do - just for an extra fee of £5.
It costs £25.95 per adult and £22.95 per child.
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At Whitewater Hotel and Leisure Club in Cumbria, dip and dine includes an afternoon tea
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Cofton Holidays, Dawlish Warren in Devon
Another spot in Devon with a 'dip and dine' option is Crofton
Holidays
park in the sunny seaside town of Dawlish Warren.
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Have a dip in their indoor
pool
before heading off for some food.
Here prices work the same as the Aztec in Torquay, with it costing £16 per adult with £12 towards food and £11 per child, with £8 towards food.
You can even go super early if you wish and enjoy a
Or you could opt for a
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The only downside of this offer is that all of the dishes on the main menu are at least an addition £3 on top of the price you have paid for the experience.
The Headland, Newquay in Cornwall
The Headland hotel in Newquay doesn't offer just one 'dip and dine' experience, but five.
For early risers, you could opt for a
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At The Headland in Cornwall there are five 'dip and dine' experiences to choose from
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You would arrive for your swim from 8am and then have a table for breakfast between 10am and 10:45am.
This experience costs £35 per person, Monday to Thursday or £55 per person Friday to Sunday.
Not an early riser? Well then you can opt for the 'Laze and Lunch' option, which allow guests to experience six AquaClub pools from 11am before having a one-course lunch meal.
This option costs £45 per person, Monday to Thursday or £65 per person, Friday to Sunday.
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As for a classic 'dip and dine' experience, The Headland has that too.
Guests can
Other options include the 'Swim and Tea Retreat', with an afternoon tea or 'Relax & RenMor', which includes food in the RenMor restaurant and a tipple.
The Thames Lido, Reading
Whilst not a hotel, the Thames Lido is a great option for people living in the capital.
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Located in Reading, Thames Lido has an outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and ice bucket.
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At the Thames Lido, you can experience an outdoor pool as part of its dip and dine experience
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For when the sun is beaming and you want to lap up some rays, this is a great option.
The lido's 'Swim and Dine' package allows guests to use the pool and spa facilities, followed by a
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There are three different time slots, starting at 4:30pm and the final slot at 6:30pm and it costs £40 per person.
Harbour Hotel & Spa, various locations
There are a number of Harbour Hotel and
At each hotel, guests can have a dip, relax in the sauna and steam room and then have a meal at HarBar.
This is an adults-only 'dip and dine' experience and each person gets £30 dinner credit, on food only.
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The different locations and prices include:
Southampton, £44 per person
Brighton, £55 per person
Bristol, £45 per person
Richmond, £55 per person
Salcombe, £45 per person
Guildford, £45 per person
St Ives, £45 per person
Christchurch, £55 per person
Sidmouth, £45 per person
Swimming safety advice
Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer
:
How to stay safe at the beach
Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety.
"If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard."
How to stay safe at the swimming pool
"It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life".
An Auqabliss spokesperson added: 'Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool.
'Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in."
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Ali Beckman,
"And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently.
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There are several Harbour Hotels that offer the experience too
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