Win a seven-night self-catering stay for four in Devon at The Lanterns worth £2,250
Your prize is a seven-night stay in one of the two-bedroom apartments for up to four people and two dogs, plus a luxury goody bag. Interiors are coastal chic: oak wood flooring, a blue and white colour scheme, soft throws, patterned cushions and sea-themed artworks. An outside shower comes in handy after swimming.
The apartment will be ocean-facing and have either a balcony or terrace. You'll also enjoy dinner for four at artisan pizzeria Primo in Salcombe, as well as a private rum tasting with the Devon Rum Company. The stay must be booked by April 1, 2026 and take place between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, subject to availability and blackout dates (Christmas, New Year, May 22 to 30 and the month of August). You'll also need to give a minimum of a week's notice.
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For the full list of prizes, see here.Promotion closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Winner and guest responsible for getting to and from Hope Cove at their own expense. Subject to availability, Prize must be booked by April 1, 2026. Prize must be taken between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026, except on the following dates: May 22 to May 30, 2026, August 2026, Christmas, New Year and Easter. Winner and his/her guests must travel on same itinerary. All parts of Prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to The Lanterns terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at newsprivacy.co.uk and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd. Full T&Cs apply — see thetimes.com/traveltermsandconditions.
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