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Discover some of Europe’s most glorious gardens
You can immerse yourself in the botanical beauty of dozens of picturesque settings with the Holiday Property Bond
If you love strolling through beautiful outdoor spaces and exploring historic buildings, HPB can offer you a holiday experience unlike any other. As a Bondholder, you’ll have access to more than 1,500 unique properties across 34 locations in the UK and Europe – many of which have stunning grounds or award-winning gardens nearby, so there's a wealth of natural beauty waiting to be explored.
From coastal retreats with sea-view terraces to countryside havens surrounded by wildflower meadows, every HPB site offers something different. And wherever you go, you’ll always have plenty of space to unwind and feel inspired.
Soak up the Spanish sun
Now that nature is in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to explore HPB’s enchanting garden retreats overseas – starting with El Pueblito de Alfaix, a private resort in southern Spain that’s been built to resemble an Andalucian village.
Alfaix is an idyllic setting for a summer escape, with gardens that have been lovingly designed from scratch with great care and attention to detail. In a wonderful contrast to the Moorish-style whitewashed villas and apartments, the landscaped grounds are a riot of colour, with swaying palms, winding pathways and spectacular views of the Sierra Cabrera mountains.
You can even taste the fruits of the garden during your stay, as the oranges are used to make marmalade and fresh juice, and the lemons provide a garnish for drinks. If you visit later in the year, you might spot the luscious dates growing, which can be harvested and eaten from October onwards.
Escapes across Europe
There are plenty of other scenic HPB destinations to explore, too. For instance, Corregia in Puglia, Italy, is home to a small group of traditional trulli dwellings, nestled within the rolling Mediterranean countryside. Due to the warm climate, the area is dotted with lemon, walnut and carob trees, along with countless olive groves, which are the source of the region’s world-famous olive oil.
Further west, you’ll find the clean white buildings of Rocha Brava in the heart of the Algarve. Set against a backdrop of endless blue skies, its gardens are a vibrant haven bursting with vivid pink bougainvillea flowers and lush green foliage.
Meanwhile, over in France, Manoir du Hilguy is not to be missed. Tucked away in Brittany, this magnificent 18th-century château is set within elegantly landscaped gardens, where you can take relaxing afternoon strolls among the rhododendrons. There are many other historic buildings for you to see in the surrounding countryside as well, should you want to explore the area.
Of course, these are just a few of the breathtaking gardens you can visit with HPB – and they’re all available for Bondholders to enjoy every season, year after year.
A lifetime of natural beauty
No matter which location you visit, HPB can bring you closer to botanical gems that capture your imagination – and they might even inspire your own garden plans when you return home.
With flexible stays and lifelong access to beautifully maintained properties, you can immerse yourself in nature, recharge and return as often as you like. So, whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ll always find somewhere new to discover with HPB.
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Exclusive holidays for life: An initial payment from £5,000 and a quarterly fee of under £38 (that is around £150 a year), which can increase in line with, but not exceed, the Retail Price Index Excluding Mortgage Interest (RPIX), gives you access to all HPB’s holiday homes. For each HPB holiday, you will pay a no-profit user charge covering only property running and maintenance costs and use of on-site facilities. The average charge is the same throughout the year, and for a studio is around £372 a week and £569 for a two-bedroom property. Larger properties are also available. After an initial charge of 25% your money is invested in a fund of holiday properties and securities. The fund itself meets annual charges of 2.5% of its net assets at cost, calculated monthly. Your investment return is purely in the form of holidays and, as with most investments, your capital is at risk. You can surrender your investment to the company after two years or more (subject to deferral in exceptional circumstances), but you will get back less than you invested because of the charges referred to above, as well as other overheads and changes in the value of the fund’s properties and securities.
This advertisement is issued by HPB Management Limited (HPBM), the main UK agent and the property manager for HPB, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registered at HPB House, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EH. HPB is available exclusively through HPBM. HPB is issued by HPB Assurance Limited (HPBA) registered in the Isle of Man and authorised by the Financial Services Authority there. HPBM promotes only HPB and is not independent of HPBA. Holders of policies issued by HPBA will not be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if the company becomes unable to meet its liabilities to them, but Isle of Man compensation arrangements apply to new policies.