When your children are inexperienced pony riders – in fact, our son, Peter, hadn’t even sat on one, let alone ridden one – it’s reassuring to find stables where the staff make you feel at ease from the moment you arrive; well, that’s what you can expect at the Lakeland Pony Treks (Note: since our visit [...]
If you’re looking for a holiday park in the Lakes boasting stunning views, exceptional accommodation, friendly staff and a genuine “getting away from it all” feel, then Limefitt is for you. Nestled in the beautiful Troutbeck Valley, it’s one of three sites in the Lake District which were owned by South Lakeland Parks (now owned by Park [...]
Everyone, not just fans of Beatrix Potter, will enjoy stepping inside this magical world dedicated to the world-famous author whose wonderful tales continue to entertain adults and children alike. Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, just a stone’s throw from the lake itself, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is open every day (except Christmas [...]
If, like me, you’re addicted to blackcurrant pie, make sure you visit the Miller Howe Café in Grasmere next time you’re in the Lake District – you’ll struggle to find a better piece of pie! But it’s not just blackcurrant pie which is on offer at this café, situated in the heart of Grasmere, one [...]
Ullswater, the Lake District’s second largest lake, is many people’s favourite. A gracious beauty flanked by high-rising mountains, its eastern shore is overlooked by Place Fell while to the west is mighty Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in the National Park. The best way to appreciate the beauty of this stunning spot is to either [...]
Set in acres of lush, rolling countryside on the slopes of Dartmoor, Bovey Castle Hotel has something to offer everyone. Built in 1907 by the Smith family – of WHSmith fame – as a lavish neo-Elizabethan styled manor house, it’s now an impressive hotel offering over 60 comfortable and spacious bedrooms – many with sweeping [...]
No trip to Bristol is complete without visiting one of the city’s most exciting attractions: At-Bristol. Aptly promoted as “an amazing world of hands-on discovery”, it’s a 21st century science centre amid the city’s historic Harbourside. Once inside, children and adults alike enter a world of discovery, excitement and exploration; seemingly every science topic imaginable [...]
So many of Madeira’s hotels enjoy stunning sea views and the Golden Residence, perched atop the rocky coastline and just two miles from downtown Funchal, is no exception. Whether you’re strolling around the landscaped lawns, relaxing on a sun-bed on the terrace or taking a dip in the pool, you can only be impressed by [...]
Legoland’s website enthuses – and quite rightly – about the Windsor resort’s hotel, which celebrated its first birthday in 2013. It states: ‘Staying in the fully Lego-themed hotel is a truly unforgettable experience you really can’t get anywhere else – open your curtains and you’re right in the heart of Legoland!’ And it’s true, whether [...]
Confession time now: it’s not only my two kids who can’t get enough of Legoland, it’s me – oh, and my wife – too. But that’s what the resort at Windsor is all about: fun for all the family, and we definitely had plenty of that. Value for money is so important these days when [...]
