02 Jun 2021

THE FUTURE OF THE TEST DRIVE? ALFA ROMEO JOINS FORCES WITH I-ESCAPE TO GIVE BRITS A FIVE STAR STAY WITH A FIVE STAR STELVIO DELIVERED TO THEIR FRONT DOOR

Select i-escape properties will now include the loan of an Alfa Romeo Stelvio when booked
‘Added Alfa’ package will see a Stelvio delivered to the guests’ own front door ahead of their holiday commencing
Offer available on limited properties during autumn half term
To see which properties have this ‘Added Alfa’ package, visit https://www.i-escape.com/added-alfa

Alfa Romeo is joining up with boutique travel company, i-escape, to deliver British staycationers with a 5* getaway this autumn - luxury accommodation with the added bonus of a 5* SUV delivered to their front door for free.

With millions of holidaymakers already booking summer trips and fewer places to stay due to increased demand, Brits up and down the country are now turning their attention to an autumn staycation.

From today, at least five lucky guests will be surprised with an ‘Added Alfa’ package if they book a stay at a select number of properties.

The offer will see consumers enjoy one of i-escape’s boutique self-catered accommodations, available during the October half term (15th October - 1st November).

In addition, i-escape will get in touch with at least five lucky families to upgrade their staycation to include an Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV delivered directly to their door, for free, the day before their trip - an offer that will be sure to add another level of luxury to their holiday.

The featured properties are situated across the UK and will be suitable for a variety of wants and needs, whether guests are after a luxury barn conversion for a family getaway or a cosy cottage for a couples retreat.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio will be included with properties including The Shipton Hideaways; two stunningly renovated Cotswold cottages which marry ancient architecture with contemporary furnishings and Stow House; a laid-back B&B with bold design, kooky art and sweeping views over the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the perfect addition to this year’s UK staycations with its 5* NCAP rating, cavernous boot space, striking Italian style and a whole host of onboard connectivity to help navigate around the unexplored parts of the UK.

“With restrictions on international travel likely to remain in some part for the rest of 2021, it’s no surprise that the majority of the UK are planning on staying a bit closer to home, so we wanted to do something that elevates their holiday to the next level and add another layer of luxury,” said Damien Dally, FCA UK Country Manager for Alfa Romeo.

“For the millions of holidaymakers who have gone abroad in the past and wanted to splash out on a luxury car to hire, now is their chance to travel in style and safety in our five star Euro NCAP rated Alfa Romeo Stelvio.”

Sam Betts, Head of Marketing at i-escape, adds: “2021 has seen a huge increase in staycations, and we believe there are some truly exceptional and spectacular places within these shores for discerning travellers to discover.

“We want to champion all the different kinds of holiday that the UK has to offer, and to show that booking a staycation this year doesn’t mean compromising on your holiday experience.

“Throughout lockdown we’ve been tracking down the best hotels and cottages for when we can finally travel again, and now we’re super excited to share them with you. We think these places are so special that, even if the weather remains resolutely British, you’ll have a totally indulgent break and a wonderful change of scenery.”

To see which properties have this ‘Added Alfa’ package, visit www.i-escape.com/added-alfa and for more information of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk/stelvio.

ENDS

Notes to editors:

The ‘Added Alfa’ package will be offered to anyone who books a stay during 15th October - 1st November. Depending on vehicle availability and prior bookings, there will be a minimum of five i-escape bookings that will include the offer, more if availability allows. This will be at the discretion of Alfa Romeo and i-escape.

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Properties currently shortlisted:

Artist Residence Cornwall, Penzance, Cornwall
From £175 per night, B&B rate
“Fun and funky hotel with good-value rooms and a 3-bedroom cottage, plus a sociable eatery”
https://www.i-escape.com/artist-residence-cornwall
The Rosevine, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall
From £175 per night , self-catering
“Welcoming and relaxed apart-hotel by the sea; ideal for family getaways or walking holidays outside school holidays”
https://www.i-escape.com/the-rosevine
Llys Meddyg, Newport, Pembrokeshire
From £130 per night, B&B rate
“A restaurant with cosy rooms, close to the sea in stunning Pembrokeshire National Park: ideal for foodies, families and walkers”
https://www.i-escape.com/llys-meddyg
Foxham Boutique Barn, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire
From £275 a night, self-catering
“A secluded barn conversion in rural Wiltshire (sleeps 4-5) on a conservation farm with a private lake for wild swimming”
https://www.i-escape.com/foxham-boutique-barn
Berkeley Suites, Clifton, Bristol
From £101 a night, B&B rate
“Georgian townhouse turned boutique suite retreat, in a quiet Bristol square where downtown buzz meets upmarket Clifton”
https://www.i-escape.com/berkeley-suites
Cotswolds Place, Broadway, The Cotswolds
From £144 per night, self-catering
“A lovingly restored, Grade II-listed bolthole (sleeping 2-4) in the centre of postcard-perfect Broadway”
https://www.i-escape.com/cotswolds-place-chancewell
The Chalet Saunton, nr Braunton, Devon
From £575 a night, self-catering
“7 luxuriously minimalist self-catering apartments (each sleeps 2-6) overlooking the stunning, surf-lined beach of Saunton Sands”
https://www.i-escape.com/the-chalet-saunton
Cedar Manor, Windermere, The Lake District
From £145 per night, B&B rate
“A handsome Victorian house overlooking Lake Windermere, with glorious gardens, beautiful breakfasts and faultless service”
https://www.i-escape.com/cedar-manor
Camel Estuary Hideaway, Rock, Cornwall
From £ 321 per night, self-catering
“Vintage-chic cottage for 6-8 with beautiful styling inside, an infinity pool outside, an add-on garden studio, and panoramic coastal views”
https://www.i-escape.com/camel-estuary-hideaway
Antonia's Pearls, Charlestown, Cornwall
From £198 per night, self-catering
“Exquisite cottage & house rentals in a seaside Cornish village, ideal for a family or a romantic break (each sleeps 2-6)”
https://www.i-escape.com/antonias-pearls
At the Chapel, Bruton, Somerset
From £125 per night, B&B rate
“Restored chapel in pretty Bruton with classy comforts, great food and a relaxed vibe”
https://www.i-escape.com/at-the-chapel
Stow House, Bainbridge, Yorkshire
From £110 per night, B&B rate
“Friendly, laid-back B&B with bold design, kooky art and sweeping views over the beautiful Yorkshire Dales”
https://www.i-escape.com/stow-house
The Shipton Hideaways, Shipton-under-Wychwood, The Cotswolds
From £470 per night, self-catering
“Two stunningly renovated Cotswold cottages (sleeping 6-10) which marry ancient architecture with contemporary furnishings”
https://www.i-escape.com/the-shipton-hideaways