When: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June 2025 Where: 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport Board: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Line-Up: Already confirmed – BAFTA Award Winner Giovanni Pernice Availability: Good
⭐ If you love Strictly, this is your Ultimate 5* Weekend Break ⭐
⭐ Are you ready to experience a weekend like no other? Spend the weekend with the Stars of TV & Champions of the dance world at the luxurious 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales ⭐
⭐ Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the Strictly Stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other – learn to dance with them, plus hear all about their fabulous journeys ⭐
⭐ There aren’t many holiday companies where 7 out of 10 of our guests return again, and again – mind you, there aren’t any Weekend Breaks like Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends ⭐
⭐ Enjoy 5* luxury accommodation and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel, crowned the Best UK Hotel for the tenth time at the prestigious M&IT Awards.
⭐ Host of the Ryder Cup, this award-winning resort is set in 2000 acres of parkland in Newport, South Wales. This world-class destination features the award-winning Forum Spa & Health Club, as well as 6 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses. ⭐
What’s Included
Floor-side reserved table to enjoy three days of Breathtaking Dance Showcases from the Stars of Strictly & Champions of the Dancing World, all up close & personal on impressive championship dance-floors.
7 hours of lessons with the Strictly Stars & Champions of the Dancing World – all grouped by ability. You can choose from Absolute Beginners, Improvers & Experienced – so you can enjoy 7-hours of fun & informative dance lessons tailored specifically to your experience, not just a handful of lessons in one big group with all levels mixed together!
Fun Q&A sessions with the Stars – find out all about the Star’s journey’s, the latest back-stage gossip plus ask those burning questions.
Two nights of dancing in the stunning, air-conditioned, Caernarfon Suite Ballrooms – featuring two dance-floors and a fabulous selection of music to enjoy and dance the night away.
Enormous 7,000 sq ft championship sprung wooden dance floor, as used at The Royal Albert Hall & British Dance Championships. Not a small crowded party function dance-floor, our dance-floor is vast, bigger than Blackpool Towers in fact, so you can dance the night away on our spacious floors.
Services of the highly experienced and highly rated Donaheys Dance Team. As dancers and dance teachers we all love to dance, and of course love to host our amazing weekend breaks, providing a personal service and creating memories that will last – just checkout our 5* reviews!
Saturday night Black Tie Ball starring the fabulous Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band – you really can’t beat dancing to live music.
Exclusive ‘Red Carpet Photo Calls’ to grab those all-important souvenir photographs of the Stars.
Our Star Studded line-up will be announced in Spring 2024
You can expect another amazing line-up for 2025 that will feature many of your favourite Strictly stars that you see appearing at our 2024 weekend breaks. We’re sure you’ve seen from our fabulous line-up and all our many weekend breaks over the past 20 years, we guarantee an amazing & unmatched line-up!
Plus, if you reserve your places early you’ll benefit from our unbeatable Early Bird Booking Rates and our 2025 Weekend Transfer Flexibility. This means if you book one weekend and prefer the line-up at an alternative, we’ll simply switch your booking to your preferred choice. Subject to availability, free upto 31st Oct 2024, rate differences either up or down may apply.
Current Early Bird Booking Price
3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast £689 per person if booked before 30th June ’24 £699pp if booked before 30th Sept ‘24, £709pp thereafter.
Double, Twin, Deluxe King, Signature Twin & Signature King bedrooms available. Deluxe King £40pp upgrade supplement, Signature King £75pp upgrade supplement.
Book today with just £125 per person deposit – the remaining balance not due until 11th April 2025.
Sorry, no single places or rooms remaining.
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Full Financial Protection – Giving you 100% peace of mind
Donahey’s have been organising Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing for over 15 years.
For your peace of mind and to comply with The Package Travel Regulations 2018, Donahey’s provides full financial protection for all your deposits and payments through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Donahey’s Events LTD (membership Number 5421) and in the event of insolvency, protection is provided for Non-flight packages.
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance during your holiday due to Donahey’s Events LTD financial failure, please call ABTOT’s 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
Personalised Colour Gift Certificate – received immediately on booking, featuring your favourite Stars. Just perfect for presenting the Star Break as a gift for any special occasion, plus a fab keepsake.
Seating at a reserved table in The Ballroom for the whole weekend – no need to change to different tables each day and no need to worry about getting there first.
Complimentary 16-page glossy souvenir programme – a perfect keepsake and great for showing off to all your friends & family after your break.
Weekend Transfer Flexibility – if you wish to change your booking, we’ll happily switch you to any of our 2025 Dancing with The Stars Weekends – subject to availability, available upto 10-weeks prior to your original break.
Welcome souvenir dance bag – sponsored by Supadance, containing helpful & fun goodies.
All tables front row, floor-side guaranteed – offering great up close & personal, uninterrupted views of all the showcases with no need to pay extra to upgrade.
Complimentary water available all day – so you can stay refreshed & hydrated at no extra cost.
‘Stars Of The Future‘ showcase – a superb way to start your weekend of shows. Enjoy a fab performance from some of the UK’s most talented dancers, who knows where you’ll see them next?
Stunning displays of your favourite dresses seen on TV – so you can marvel at the amazing detail of the dresses made by the wonderful DSI.
Donahey’s Adult only weekend breaks are truly inspirational and a great chance to learn to dance, improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps, develop your technique along with a fabulous opportunity to be taught by the actual stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Alternatively why not just sit back and soak up the fabulous atmosphere of this great weekend in this stunning resort. If you’re not sure what to expect, take a look at some of the fabulous testimonials we have received from the actual stars of Strictly & this years guests.
If you’ve never danced before this is an immersive experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, live music to enjoy, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof, who knows who you’ll bump into around the hotel! Plus of course you have all the facilities and activities that Celtic Manor 5* Resort has to offer you.
Celtic Manor’s stunning Air Conditioned Caernarfon Suite Ballroom, at nearly 9,000sq ft, will offer us an amazing 5,000sq ft pro championship sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the country.
Plus, our second 4,500sq ft Ballroom will offer guests a beautiful second daytime Workshop venue, this impressive venue is just perfect to host our weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Dance workshops will be offered for all levels in; Ballroom, Latin American & Argentine Tango. Unlike other similar holidays & breaks where you are restricted to just two 45min workshops with people of all levels in the same group. We guarantee you a minimum of 7-hours workshops with the actual stars and your Donahey’s team at your dance level. Remember though, you don’t have to take part in any of them if you don’t want!
What the Strictly stars have to say about Donahey’s Dance Weekends…..
‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’Anton Du Beke
‘Is it me or do Donahey’s run the best dance weekends in the country….Kevin Clifton
‘What an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for inviting us, we are so happy to be part of your beautiful event. A clear 10 from me!’ Aljaz Skorjanec
‘I know we say this every year, but this really is the best dance weekend in the UK. So well organised and so much dancing. We love working with Donahey’s, you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event. Thank you to Donahey’s for organising such wonderful events’Ian Waite
‘Our 3rd year at a Donaheys dance weekend. Thank you for letting Kevin and I be part of this fabulous event. Lots of love x’ Karen Hauer
‘Donaheys organise the number 1 dance event in the country. We really look forward to Donahey’s dance weekends; they’re so well organised, great venues and a fabulous audience. Thank you so much Paul.’Natalie Lowe
‘What a FAB-U-LOUS event to attend. A real feel good weekend, cannot wait to be back’ Janette Manrara
‘What an incredible event, we loved every second of it. So much on offer from all the Strictly couples & classes, we love being part of it. Kevin Clifton
‘Thank you to Donahey’s, in our opinion Donahey’s are one of the best-organised events we attend, they always look after you the guest and us the artist – thank you’ Vincent Simone
‘Congratulations to the Donahey’s for finding the most amazing venue. How brilliant is Alton Towers – a diamond in the country. We love working with the Donahey’s – you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event’ Ian Waite
“What can I say? What a great weekend. We do shows all over the country but never have we had so much fun and met so many great people. I have to say Donaheys have done an amazing job organising the whole weekend, hope to be back soon!” James & Ola Jordan
‘Alton Towers is a great venue, we love it here’ ‘We’ve had great feedback from a lot of people about your event at Alton towers it was a fantastic weekend’ Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova
‘Absolutely amazing, well organised and an extremely fun-filled weekend. So much to take part in and everyone having such a great time’ Karen Hardy
‘Dance weekends with Donahey’s are a fun and exciting break for anyone who loves to dance or wants to learn. They are very professionally organised and they really look after you. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the team are great. A must for your diary’Flavia Cacace
Dancing With The Stars Weekends supported by Supadance Shoes.
Dancing With The Stars Weekend at 5* Celtic Manor Resort Photo’s
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport, South Wales
Enjoy 5* luxury accommodation and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel in Newport, South Wales.
Beautifully appointed bedrooms and luxury suites enjoy spectacular views over pristine golf courses and the surrounding Usk Valley. Award-winning dining and an array of world-class golf and spa facilities provide the finishing touch for a stay in complete luxury at one of Europe’s finest resorts.
The soaring atrium, distinctive design and traditional luxury of the Resort Hotel combine to create a feeling of understated glamour that is both impressively opulent, yet comfortably relaxed.
Ultimate relaxation and indulgence for body and soul are yours at The Forum Health Club & Spa – Winner of 6 Spa Traveller Awards 2015, including Best UK Hotel Spa. Indulge yourself with personalised face & body treatments or visit Rhys Giles Hair Salon or the Nailbar.
The Resort Hotel is home to flagship 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant Epicure Experience by Richard Davies, award-winning Steak on Six, The Olive Tree, Forum Café and Merlin’s Bar.
Merlin’s Bar is a great place to meet friends and enjoy morning coffee, an afternoon snack or evening drinks in glorious surroundings with its comfortable sofas, conservatory and inviting sun terrace overlooking the Rooftop Garden.
Merlin’s is a fantastic bar at the heart of the Resort, featuring all day dining, live music & late night snack menu, Merlin’s was recently awarded The Welsh Hospitality Awards for 2016 for Best Bar.
Voted Europe’s Best Golf Hotel 2015 in the World Golf Awards, Celtic Manor is one of Europe’s finest golfing destinations offering three world-class championship courses, including The Twenty Ten Course – built specifically to stage The 2010 Ryder Cup, a golf academy featuring a floodlit driving range; plus two luxurious golf clubhouses.
Guest bedrooms are beautifully appointed and decorated with distinctive design and traditional luxury to create a calm and relaxing environment. All bedrooms feature;
Luxury toiletries, hairdryer, iron and board
Laundry, pressing and dry cleaning service
Complimentary telephone calls to national landlines
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
Speakerphone with voicemail service
Large writing desk with reading light
Secure, electronic locking in-room safe
Satellite TV
Minibar
24-hour room service and an ice-maker on each floor
Air-conditioning with personal room controls
Heated towel rail
Safety deposit box service
Complimentary tea/coffee facilities
110 volt shaver sockets
Located just 15mins from The Severn Bridge in Bristol, The Celtic Manor Resort is easy to reach and has fabulous event facilities, just perfect to host our 5* Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
With award-winning Spa’s and championship Golf Courses, you may want to extend your break to include Sunday evening – just so you can take in the amazing facilities and stunning surroundings of this venue.
Download the official Celtic Manor Resort Brochure Here
Please be advised, car parking charges apply for all residents across The Celtic Manor Resort. At the time of writing parking charges are; Outdoor Car Park, a few minutes walk, £5 per 24 hours; Underground Car Park, located underneath the resort hotel, £15 per 24 hours – payment is required upon exit.
Situated on the sixth floor, Celtic Manor’s stylish new Signature Lounge, rooms and suites come with a host of ‘Little Luxuries’ and added services to ensure you relax and unwind from the moment you arrive.
The spacious Signature Collection rooms are designed to the highest standard with a calming, light and modern feel. Designed for adults only, each room features a 6ft king-size double bed, sitting area, marble bathroom with a large vanity unit, bath and a separate shower with a host of Elemis amenities and balcony with stunning views out over the golf course.
Signature guests have unlimited access to the exclusive adults-only* Signature Lounge, situated on the sixth floor, where throughout the day you can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, newspapers and magazines.
Signature Collection guests also enjoy further premium services:
Exclusive Signature check-in service situated on the sixth floor
Guaranteed check-in from 3pm
Evening turn-down service
Complimentary bottle of Prosecco and Welsh Cakes on arrival
Exclusive Breakfast in Celtic Manor’s new 6th floor restaurant
Following a restful night’s sleep, Signature Collection guests will be served breakfast in the exclusive surroundings of Celtic Manor’s new sixth floor restaurant, overlooking beautiful Welsh woodlands.
Breakfast is served in the Signature restaurant from 7.00am to 10.30am daily, for adults only. We recommend that you book in advance with our Reservations Team to ensure a relaxing breakfast experience.
Signature bedrooms are available with a £75pp upgrade supplement.
Guest Reviews & Recommendations
‘What a fantastic weekend we had. Can’t wait for next year. Thank you very much’ David and Barbara
‘Thanks to all at Donahey’s for putting together another amazing weekend. This was our third one, and we are hooked! All the workshops and professional shows were brilliant, as was the Tony Greenwood 15 piece band. Looking forward to the next one’ Ruth & John
‘Dear Paul & Team, I just wanted to send you all a big thank you for last weekend, you have an amazing team and provide a fantastic few days, I just wish it was longer!! This was my first year but I have watched all of Strictly and been to the tour shows, but to see the pros perform up close, is just something else!! You really create a warm and fun atmosphere, along with a seamless programme. See you next March‘ Sian
‘Dear Paul, Thank you for an excellent weekend and yes we have already booked for next year. The weekend exceeded our expectations and it was a real pleasure to meet and talk to your mother and some of your team. You make an excellent team and I know that things only run smoothly with a team who work hard and plan well. Thank you again.’ Andy & Alicja
‘Paul, we’ve had a few great weekends with you both at Alton Towers and in the past in Blackpool; but this one was FAB U LOUS!!! That show on Saturday night moved us to tears and was breathtaking!!! Needless to say we’ve booked for next year! Thanks for listening to clients and continuing to strive to improve. All your hard work was appreciated.’ Christine & Steven
‘The whole weekend was stunning; Thank you for an unforgettable weekend’
Pippa & Kevin
‘We’re looking forward to next year already. Thanks to everyone involved for making a super enjoyable and special weekend’ Simon & Alice
‘Hi Paul, Danny and I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed the weekend. You and your staff never cease to amaze us with how organised you all are and how seamlessly things run. Every year we have enjoyed our weekenders but this year you all surpassed yourselves and it went to a new level. Having a showcase on the Sunday was just the icing on the cake and a fantastic way to end the weekend on a total high. We look forward to joining you on another weekender soon.‘ Brenda & Danny
Your Weekend Programme
What do our amazing weekends truly have in store for you?
Here you can download one of our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekend souvenir programmes – see for yourselves how fabulous our weekends are. This example is our Summer 2023 Celtic Manor weekend….enjoy!
Your Donahey’s Weekend Break Team
Throughout your dance weekend you will have the services of Donahey’s dedicated on-site team of Dance Teachers; Dancers; Helpers & Assistants including Paul, Shirley & Amy Donahey who are all there to ensure your dance weekend runs smoothly and is full of the right kind of memories.
2025 Weekend Transfer Flexibility
During 2025 we’re pleased to be offering 4 fab-u-lous Dancing With The Stars Weekends at stunning venues across the UK. Whichever weekend you initially book with us we are happy to offer you the flexibility to switch your booking between any of our 2025 Dancing With The Stars Weekends.
This added benefit provides you with peace of mind should a personal engagement crop up, or indeed your favourite must-see Strictly star appear at one of our weekends…..
There is absolutely no administration charge for transferring upto 31st Oct 2024, after which point there is a small administration charge of £25 per person. Subject to availability and no later than 10 weeks prior to your original weekend booking. The prevailing selling rate at the time of transfer will apply to your new weekend break, therefore a rate difference either up or down may apply.
Your Weekend Break
This isn’t a weekend break organised by a holiday company or a hotel with some dancing available – this is an exclusive weekend bursting at the seams with dancing, organised by dance experts. Our weekend will give you the chance to be close to the stars of TV – and will be one you’ll remember for years to come.
Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend is a wonderful, relaxed social weekend and would NOT be suitable for competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves!
Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early.
Current Early Bird Booking Price
3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast £689 per person if booked before 30th June ’24 £699pp if booked before 30th Sept ‘24, £709pp thereafter.
Double, Twin, Deluxe King, Signature Twin & Signature King bedrooms available. Deluxe King £40pp upgrade supplement, Signature King £75pp upgrade supplement.
Book today with just £125 per person deposit – the remaining balance not due until 11th April 2025.
Sorry, no single places or rooms remaining.
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel Spa
As well as the non-stop dancing there’s plenty on offer to keep you entertained at this fabulous resort; You could pamper yourselves at the Hotels Luxury award-winning Forum Spa, book a hair salon or nail bar appointment, or choose your very own custom spa treatment?
The Donahey's family have been organising spectacular dance events and teaching children & adults to dance across Manchester & South Devon for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events.
Donahey's hugely successful 'Dancing with The Stars Weekend's' are now in their 15th year - we thoroughly enjoy them and go out of our way to ensure our customers do too.
Donahey’s is recommended by, and affiliated to the world’s largest dance teacher’s organisation, the International Dance Teachers Association - rest assured Donahey's have worked hard to establish a name you can trust along with an exceptional reputation in the Dancing world.
Absolutely, throughout the weekend you can enjoy over 7 hours of dedicated beginners dance classes especially designed for guests who have never danced before or maybe have taken a few classes and want to build their confidence on the dance-floor.
The great news is you will be taught your first dance steps by the stars of Strictly…what better way to learn to dance?
We’ve listened to customer feedback and are pleased to offer a special beginners refresher hour early Saturday evening – before the main Black Tie Ball begins. Here we’ll go over some of the dances you’ve learnt over the weekend – a perfect re-cap for you. Plus, we always teach a fun & easy dance during the Friday evening.
Our weekend is designed for enjoyment for all, whether you've never stepped foot on a dance floor before and want to sit back and enjoy the shows, or if your an experienced dancer and want to take part in the workshops & evening dancing. The level of your participation is entirely your decision, you can join in some of the workshops & dancing, or none at all - the choice is completely yours!
So as well as sitting back and enjoying the spectacular shows and the fabulous live music, you’ll be able to learn to dance with the stars of TV, and of course enjoy the stunning setting of our fabulous venue and all the facilities it has to offer.
This will be an amazing opportunity for you to enhance your dancing and be taught by some of the world’s finest dancers.
You’ll learn tailored new choreography in the core Ballroom, Latin & Argentine Tango dances, developing your technique & style, most of all though you’ll actually be taught by the stars of Strictly Come Dancing – what better way to learn?
We offer you either 7 hours of dedicated Improver/Intermediate dance lessons, or 7 hours of Advanced dance lessons. You’ll enjoy 4 hours of dance lessons with the stars of the weekend, plus 3 hours of lessons with your Donahey’s team, all you need do is let us know which level of lessons you would like to take.
Plus you’ll be able to practice as you dance the night away Friday & Saturday evening.
You really will take away so much from the weekend, just take a look at what previous guests had to say…
The professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will teach 5 of your workshops. 2 hours of additional workshops will be offered by your highly experienced Donahey's team - and there is no need to pre-book these workshops.
Unlike other dance breaks where everyone is simply joined together into one big group, we offer you dance lessons that are suited to your dance experience - perfect to help give you right experience, steps & enjoyment.
Workshops will be offered throughout the daytimes from beginners through to experienced, dance styles will include; Ballroom, Latin & Argentine Tango.
Plus, you'll have the chance to practice all those steps learnt with our online refresher facility available during & after your weekend* available at a small seperate cost
Absolute Beginners 0-3 months
These workshops are especially for those who have never danced before, or maybe taken just a few weeks of classes
Improver 4-9 months
Especially for those who have danced just a little before, perhaps you have a few basic steps in a selection of dances.
Regular Social Dancers 9 months - 2 years
Ideal if you have taken dance lessons for a while and enjoy attending some social dances.
Experienced Dancers 2yrs+
If you enjoy dancing regularly and have taken classes for a while this group is perfect for you.
When considering the above, please bear in mind that we simply wish to split guests into groups of about the same experience so you can all enjoy your lessons with the Strictly Stars - thats it! There is no-one judging or marking you, we simply wish to group people into those that have never danced before, those that have done a little before and those that have done a bit more before.
Please don't worry about holding any class up, the lessons will always progress with the Strictly Stars as planned. You may take away all the steps & technique taught in each workshop or just some of it - the main thing is you enjoy your time with these wonderful stars.
You'll be offered 7-hours of dance workshops, evenly spread across your whole dance weekend.
5 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability. Plus an additional 3 hours of dance classes with Donahey’s highly experienced dance teachers in our second stunning ballroom – again tailored specifically to your dancing ability.
We'll also offer a fun warm-up workshop Saturday morning, such as Latin Line - just to get you started nice & fresh.
Remember you can take part in as many or as few of theses workshops as you like - it's all upto you.
There's absolutely no need to worry about pre-booking any of your workshops, we'll reserve you places in all the workshops for your dance level - so all you need to do is come along and enjoy.
Each of our workshops are tailored to the dancing ability of your group.
A group of experienced dancers in whatever form, we find pick-up new steps & rhythm much easier than a group of absolute beginners. So the overall progress in improver or experienced groups can be more rapid and therefore we can add more content & choreography for you in those workshops.
Don't worry, we don't anticipate everyone in every group will be Improver or Intermediate in that particular dance - just that they are dancers and able to follow and learn within a dance class easier than say absolute beginners.
Based on this, we would reccomend choosing a workshop level you feel most comfortable with as regrettably it is not possible to switch between levels for different dances.
The daytime is casual; the evenings will be smart look your best for some fab pictures! For your enjoyment Saturday evening will be a Black Tie Ball.
For dancing; on your feet something comfortable, dance shoes or flattish shoes - preferably not trainers. Suitable footwear with a non-slip sole MUST be worn at all times whilst on the dance floor. Regular sports trainers are not advised for dancing as they tend to stick to the floor. Strictly no steel, overly high or thin stiletto heels, steel toecaps, flip-flops, wedges or sandals to be worn on the dance floor and no bare-feet, socks or tights.
2 nights en-suite accommodation; Friday & Saturday 3-course evening meal; Saturday & Sunday morning Full English Breakfasts; Dancing Friday & Saturday evening from 8pm till midnight; Workshops Friday evening, Saturday daytime & Sunday until around 1pm; Dance showcases Friday & Saturday evening plus our grand finale showcase Sunday lunchtime, Black Tie Ball Saturday evening.
Absolutely - Donahey's is committed to providing all our guests with Full Financial Protection, giving you 100% peace of mind.
For your peace of mind and to comply with The Package Travel Regulations 2018, Donahey's provides full financial protection for all your deposits and payments through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)
ABTOT provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Donahey’s Events LTD (membership Number 5421) and in the event of insolvency, protection is provided for Non-flight packages.
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled. https://www.abtot.com/
All the hotel's Donahey's chooses for our events are a minimum of 4 star standard. For more information on each of our hotels, visit the dedicated webpage;
Of course, if you have any specific hotel requests whatsoever such as; extending your stay either side at preferential rates, rooms close to your friends, low floors, near a lift or wish to upgrade your facilities simply contact the hotel direct.
Contact No's will be highlighted in your Donahey's booking confirmation letters
There will be fabulous showcases from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, dancing for everyone plus on Saturday there will be live music with our 15-piece Big Band.
You are welcome to check-in to your hotel from 3pm onwards, 4pm at Celtic Manor. Dinner will be offered in the hotels main restaurant from 4.45pm - 7.30pm, our welcome dance commences in the main Ballroom from 7.30pm onwards, the shows commence from 9.15pm.
On the Friday you will be offered a one-hour workshop with the Strictly stars between 4pm - 8pm.
Your hotel will have food, drinks & snack offerings available to purchase at various bars and restaurants across the hotel each day - so you can choose exactly what you would like such as a light healthy snack or something more filling.
Drinks & Lunch are not included in your package price.
Make sure you bring your camera for our exclusive ‘Photo Calls’ with the stars of the show, your chance to take some fabulous souvenir photographs of the stars.
To make a cheque payment, simply post your cheque, payable to ‘DONAHEY’S EVENTS LTD’, and tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter to; Donaheys Events Ltd, PO Box 126, Kingsbridge, TQ7 9BB.
To make a Direct Bank Transfer, our bank details are; Lloyds, Sort Code; 30-98-12, Account No; 14712860, Account Name; DONAHEY’S EVENTS LTD. Please ensure you quote the lead passenger surname & your booking code.
Once you have made a bank transfer, please simply return the tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter stating that you have made the BACS payment and stating the date the payment was made, many thanks.
Please allow us upto 10 days from posting payments/slips to receiving your confirmation receipt email, many thanks.
Sure, to help spread the cost of your dancing weekend we are pleased to offer you the option of paying in 3 instalments. If at any time between now and the balance due date you would like to pay off some of the balance, you are welcome to do so by simply indicating on your payment slip from your booking confirmation letter the amount you would like to pay off, and following the notes above.
Sure, It’s absolutely fine for you to split for the dance lessons/workshops, we do have some guests who do that – just let us know when you book. Naturally, you'll be sat together in the ballroom for the evening's dancing and shows, and of course in the restaurant for your meals - we just find it best to offer guests the options of splitting for workshops if you so wish?
If you choose to split for workshops please be aware we are unable to offer you partners in the workshops. If you choose to take part in all the workshops you are offered, due to the packed workshop schedule spread across 2 ballrooms, you should expect to spend most of the daytimes seperate from each other.
So we don’t overcrowd workshops though, we wouldn’t be able to accommodate both of you taking each others lessons as well – that wouldn’t be fair on everyone else.
Absolutely, many do. We always welcome groups of friends, or family members to our weekends; Mother & Daughter, Best Friends etc - we have a large allocation of suitable Twin & Double bedrooms available at all our weekends, plus Alton Towers has Triple bedrooms available.
In terms of the dance lessons; You can book to take part in the same level classes or different level classes it’s completely upto you. If you split we can’t guarantee you a partner, if you stay together though in the same level often ladies will learn/dance together so they can practice & enjoy some of the dances learnt during the fabulous evenings.
We openly welcome guests without a dance partner, however we are unable to provide dance partners over the weekend.
Donahey's does not have a policy of offering dance partners to those who attend our Dancing With The Stars Weekend without a dance partner and we do not rotate partners during any workshops. We ask you please, not to book our dance weekend under the impression that we supply dance partners, or that you will be dancing with the stars themselves, thank you.
In terms of non-residential, or day passes, unfortunately it's not an option we offer I’m afraid. We don't sell day passes so you won't have different people dropping in and out of your weekend.
It creates a much nicer atmosphere when everyone is residential for the entire weekend. Mainly because you don't have different people dropping in and out across the weekend for certain classes or just evening shows.
Once guests arrive Friday afternoon, guests are shown to their table in the Ballroom, this is your table then for the entire weekend. We try and ensure all the guests on each table are in the same group for their dance classes, and that they have the same evening dining times - it really helps bond everyone, helping create a friendly atmosphere and an enjoyable experience for all our guests.
We've always run our dance weekends along these lines, and receive really positive feedback about this approach - people often book again requesting that they sit with their 'new weekend friends.'
Donahey’s DWTS weekend line-ups are only advertised following exchange of contracts directly with the Strictly Stars confirming their attendance.
Unfortunately, advertised line-ups are subject to change due to changes in artists personal circumstances such as illness, injury, BBC Tour commitments or new TV commitments.
Where a change in line-up is neccessary, Donahey’s will make very best efforts to replace with alternative Stars so we can all continue to enjoy an amazing break.
Donahey’s will always inform you at the earliest possible opportunity if a change in line-up is required.
Similar to other festivals such as Glastonbury, line-ups are subject to change due to changes in artist circumstances. You are absolutely booking a Dancing With The Stars Weekend, not a theatre or concert ticket for a specific named artist.
Absolutely no refund will be due because of a change in advertised line-up.
Please rest assured, Donahey’s will always work tirelessly to ensure an amazing line-up for all our guests. Donahey’s are highly respected in the dancing world and thankfully over the past 20 years it has been exceptionally rare a change in line-up has been required.
Your Dancing With The Stars Weekend, including all the shows & workshops are organised by Donaheys Events LTD - the dance experts.
Neither Merlin Group, De Vere or Celtic Manor have any contractual responsibility towards guests in relation to the delivery of any workshops & shows.
Donahey’s is the trading style of Donahey’s Events LTD
– Company No 4673588, registered in England & Wales.
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