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Exmoor Coaster – Watchet to Lynmouth via Minehead & Porlock

If you want an open-top bus ride you’ll remember for the rest of your life, jump aboard the Exmoor Coaster. Running from the harbour town of Watchet to picturesque Lynmouth, via Minehead and Porlock, you’ll be treated to some of the best coastal views around as you arrive at the top of Porlock Hill and [...]

The Coniston Inn

Newly acquired by The Inn Collection in 2020, The Coniston Inn – formerly The Waterhead Hotel – is located in a stunning position on the shores of Coniston Water. Although a quieter part of the Lakes, it’s easily reached from the motorway network and offers marvellous walking opportunities. The inn has been renovated to the [...]

By |2021-01-14T12:06:07+00:00January 14th, 2021|Accommodation, Hotels/B&Bs, Latest Reviews, Places To Eat|0 Comments

5 Things To Do In & Around Poole

We spent a couple of days visiting Poole and exploring the coastline west of the town. Here are our five family-friendly things to do or see... Poole Park (c) Richard Webber Conveniently positioned within walking distance of Poole town, this attractive park is an ideal place to relax. Onsite parking is available although [...]

By |2020-08-26T12:55:36+01:00August 26th, 2020|Attractions, Destinations, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Christmas at Stourhead

We visited Stourhead over 10 years ago and will always remember it as among our favourite National Trust properties. So, when offered the chance to return, with the added bonus of beautiful Christmas illuminations, we jumped at the chance. Stourhead occupies 2,650 acres of the Wiltshire countryside and includes a Palladian house, designed by Colen [...]

By |2019-12-09T11:52:12+00:00December 9th, 2019|Attractions, Latest News, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

British Airways i360 – Brighton

“Have a good flight!” enthused the smartly-attired stewardess, as she ushered us through security and into the departure lounge. But instead of flying off to some far-flung corner of the globe, we were heading 450 feet into the crisp air for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Brighton and beyond! Welcome to British Airways i360, [...]

By |2019-01-15T09:38:21+00:00January 15th, 2019|Attractions, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Snowman 40th Anniversary Exhibition – Brighton

If, like us, you’re fans of Raymond Briggs’ wonderful festive story, The Snowman, then make sure you head to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery before 6th January for a stunning exhibition celebrating this magical tale. It’s 40 years since the original story of The Snowman was published. Since then, of course, it’s been turned into [...]

By |2018-12-23T09:46:57+00:00December 23rd, 2018|Latest Reviews|0 Comments

7 Family-friendly Things To Do in Bournemouth, Poole & Beyond

The Dorset seaside resort of Bournemouth and neighbouring Poole, boasting Europe’s largest natural harbour, offer something for everyone, regardless of age. Bournemouth, voted UK’s Best Seaside Town in 2017’s British Travel Awards, is a vibrant, attractive, green town with plenty of shops, parks and seven miles of golden sand – and I mean golden! Poole, [...]

By |2018-11-19T14:52:13+00:00November 19th, 2018|Accommodation, Attractions, Destinations, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Hotel Collingwood – Bournemouth

The Collingwood is one of those rare hotels where as soon as you walk in the door, you know everything is going to work out just fine. The relaxed, elegant atmosphere – encouraged by the ever-smiling, extremely helpful general manager, Jana – adds to the sense of serenity running through this first-rate hotel. It was [...]

By |2018-11-19T14:39:59+00:00November 19th, 2018|Accommodation, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

Northumberland 2018

Having thoroughly enjoyed our previous visits to this historical county, we were only too pleased to have the chance to explore further during Summer 2018. This time, we decided to experience what was on the doorstep or within a short drive from our base in Blyth. When it comes to finding a place to stay [...]

By |2018-10-23T12:48:27+01:00October 23rd, 2018|Destinations, Latest Reviews|0 Comments

The Stable – Bristol

As I move more towards a completely vegan diet, it’s reassuring to see an increasing number of restaurants and cafés following in the footsteps of eateries like The Stable in offering suitable dishes on their menus. We were suitably impressed by a recent visit to The Stable’s Bristol branch, just one of 17 restaurants the [...]

By |2018-10-19T13:28:35+01:00October 19th, 2018|Latest Reviews, Places To Eat, Restaurants|0 Comments
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