WIN! A New Forest mini-break

The lucky winners of this mini-break for two people will be whisked down to the New Forest by 1st Class rail return courtesy of South West Trains.

Once there, the prize includes two nights’ accommodation for two people at the wonderful East Close Country Hotel in Hinton, close to Brockenhurst in the New Forest www.eastclose.com.The stay at this boutique hotel includes transfers to and from Hinton station, two nights in one of their sumptuous garden view rooms, and breakfast on both days. Dinner on one evening is also included, at the hotel’s popular Conqueror Inn restaurant.

The prize also includes two days’ free bicycle hire courtesy of CycleXperience (bikes delivered to the hotel), and waiting at the hotel for the winner and a friend will be tickets for the New Forest Tour bus and two of the area’s most popular attractions – Beaulieu with its stately home and grounds and National Motor Museum, and Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (stops on the New Forest Tour). Reaching the New Forest is quick and easy with South West Trains. Less than 2 hours away from London, it’s perfect for a great day out, long weekend or a full one- or two-week family holiday.

The New Forest Tourism Association offers a wide range accommodation, from cosy B&Bs and self-catering cottages to hotels of all categories and holiday parks. For ideas for things to do and places to visit look and book online at the area’s one-stop-shop: www.thenewforest.co.uk

You don’t have to be a competition winner to enjoy a fantastic day out by train . South West Trains offers advance fares tickets to over 90 destinations from as little as £9 one way. You can save up to 75% if you book in advance. Check our advance fares destinations map and book your tickets at www.southwesttrains.co.uk/advance-fares.aspx

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Closing date: Thursday September 09 2010