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Kefalonia

Spotting throngs of excited tourists jostling for position at the quayside, we half-expected to see an A-list celebrity pulling up in their million-pound yacht. But the cameras were primed to catch sight of a more important visitor in this part of the world – George, the loggerhead turtle. Kefalonia, the fourth largest Greek island, is [...]

By | 2023-09-22T12:47:46+01:00 September 22nd, 2023|Accommodation, Destinations, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

Byron at Woolacombe Bay

From whichever direction you approach the North Devon seaside resort of Woolacombe, it’s hard to miss Byron, a development of stunning, contemporary holiday apartments just a stone’s throw from the award-winning beach. The imposing building facing towards Woolacombe Bay (among the most appealing locations along this stretch of coastline) offers self-catering accommodation in a range [...]

By | 2020-12-23T11:45:00+00:00 December 23rd, 2020|Accommodation, Destinations, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

YHA Hawkshead

So many youth hostels have a fascinating history and it’s one of the reasons we enjoy staying with the YHA. Take YHA Hawkshead, alias Esthwaite Lodge, one mile south of the pretty Lake District village. Its first recorded owner was in the late 18th century and, in 1936, was bought [...]

By | 2019-09-14T08:04:00+01:00 September 14th, 2019|Accommodation, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

Staycity Aparthotel – Birmingham’s Newhall Square

  Aparthotels provide the perfect combination between hotel services and home-style facilities. As a family, we love the freedom and flexibility they provide. Dublin-based Staycity Group, founded in 2004, offers a range of contemporary quality accommodation that's versatile and affordable with all the facilities needed for short and long-term stays in 7,000 apartments around Europe. [...]

By | 2019-09-13T10:35:02+01:00 September 13th, 2019|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

Hengar Manor Country Park – Cornwall

Hengar Manor is perfectly located for those wishing to sample a taste of Cornish life without travelling the full length of the peninsula; and what’s more, it’s an ideal base for families who adore a tranquil break amid verdant countryside. The park is attractively designed with five separate lakes, plenty of lush greenery and attractive [...]

By | 2019-07-20T08:42:03+01:00 July 20th, 2019|Accommodation, Destinations, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

Green Meadow Holiday Park

If I were thinking about buying a caravan holiday home or even a luxurious lodge, I’d want to find a site as well-run, attractive and tranquil as Green Meadow on Wales’ rugged west coast. (c) Richard Webber It’s said that owning a holiday home can enhance one’s life and I can understand why. [...]

Trevella Park – Cornwall

We were delighted when Travellowdown was invited to sample one of Bridge Leisure Group’s holiday parks. The company owns and operates eight sites from Moray to Cornwall and has vast experience in the market. We headed to Trevella Park at Crantock on the county’s northern coast. Just minutes away from Newquay’s seafront and with a [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:53+01:00 April 23rd, 2018|Accommodation, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

YHA Eden Project

Have you ever slept inside a shipping container? Well, if you haven’t but fancy giving it a try, head for YHA Eden Project.  We were visiting Cornwall’s popular tourist attraction and wanted a place to stay overnight so decided to try out arguably the YHA’s most unusual hostel. As the association is now the official [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:58+01:00 July 18th, 2017|Accommodation, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|0 Comments

BridgeStreet Serviced Apartments – Liverpool One

We’d recommend the concept of serviced apartments. Not only do you enjoy all the amenities associated with a hotel room, but you have the space, comfort, privacy and facilities of home. It’s perfect for families who – like us – enjoy catering for themselves. Being a bunch of veggies and vegans, it’s sometimes a chore [...]

By | 2018-10-08T10:31:59+01:00 May 15th, 2017|Accommodation, Latest Reviews, Self-Catering|2 Comments

Cofton Holiday Park – South Devon

Nestled among the lush green folds of South Devon’s landscape is a real gem of a holiday park. Family-owned for over four decades, Cofton spreads over 80 acres of this delicious countryside, offering not just holiday home breaks but self-catering cottages, too. We were lucky enough to sample a recent arrival on the park: the [...]

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