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Ilona Buttinger
10 tours from £380pp
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Ilona lives in Harrow, north London but grew up in south London. She has eight siblings and her parents are Dutch.
She was a primary school teacher mostly working in west London. She learnt to play bridge as a child round the kitchen table but really started to adopt conventions during lockdown. She went on her first bridge holiday in March 2024 which was the Majorcan congress.
Her favourite hotel is the French chateau in Annecy because, well, it’s a chateau! Her favourite destination so far is Crete. She enjoy's travelling, cooking and diy. Ilona says her most memorable experience was once flying a spitfire!
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Join us in the heart of Torquay and enjoy a fantastic location just five minutes away from the stunning seafront.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Devonshire cream tea
- Welcome drink
- Complimentary car parking
- No Single
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Board
Availability:
- 2026 4th May 19th October
- 2027 22nd March 3rd May 18th October
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Staying at the Royal & Fortescue Hotel in the historic town of Barnstaple, North Devon, you'll enjoy a wonderful, summer bridge holiday.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- New
Venue - Half
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- 2026 15th June
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From the Sprowston Manor, Golf & Country Club, play bridge and visit Sandringham, ride the Bure Valley Railway and cruise the Norfolk Broads.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 morning seminar
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Complimentary car parking
- Excursions
Included - Half
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Availability:
- 2026 5th July
- 2027 4th July
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On this Play & Improve holiday, alongside a learning programme of bridge, enjoy an included visit to Sudeley Castle and a railway ride.
- Services of a friendly director and hosts
- Interactive seminars and set learning hands
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursion, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Excursions
Included - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 10th August
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Staying at the luxury 4-star Grange Hotel, combine relaxed bridge with the delight of exploring the beautiful Lake District National Park.
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions and a seminar
- Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursions and visits with coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Excursions
Included - New
Venue - Half
Board
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- 2026 14th September
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Staying at the lovely Acacia Marina resort, enjoy the beautiful gardens and a short level walk along the seafront promenade.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 7 nights half-board accommodation in your chosen hotel of either Acacia Marina or Acacia Palace
- Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Excursions
Included - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 7th October
- 2027 6th October
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Join us for a Play & Improve holiday on the island of Malta, with an included learning programme of bridge and a visit to stunning Gozo.
- Services of a friendly director and hosts
- Daily seminar and learning boards each evening
- Return transfers between Malta Luqa Airport and the hotel
- 10 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursion and visits as described in the itinerary
- Local tourist tax
- All
Inclusive - Excursions
Included
Availability:
- 2026 18th November
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Staying at the 4-star Cadbury House Hotel, nestled in the rolling North Somerset countryside, this Christmas bridge holiday is sure to be merry!
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- A light lunch on Christmas Eve
- Christmas lunch with a glass of Prosecco and an evening buffet
- Canapés and a buffet finger sandwich lunch on Boxing Day
- New
Venue - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 23rd December
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Escape to the sunshine this winter with our fabulous 5-star bridge holiday in Playa Blanca, set on the stunning Canarian island of Lanzarote.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly seminars
- Return transfers between Lanzarote Airport and the hotel
- 7 or 14 nights all-inclusive accommodation
- Welcome drink
Availability:
- 2027 7th January 14th January
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Join us on our brand new, winter sun bridge holiday to beautiful Gran Canaria, an island of contrasts: sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs; volcanic mountains; traditional towns and lush greenery – and sunshine all year round.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly seminars
- Return transfers between Las Palmas Airport and the hotel
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
Availability:
- 2027 21st January 28th January
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Meet the
Team
We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.
Meet the Team
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane
Anne Wright
Mark Hooper
Gary and Lesley Conrad
Chris and Linda Benneworth
