After enjoying a rail holiday with a difference a year or so ago, courtesy of the amiable Lizzy and Dave Stroud, my family and I jumped at the chance of reviewing their latest holiday offering: Mevy, a GWR slip coach. For anyone wanting the lowdown on the Strouds’ innovative business (basically, converting old railway carriages [...]
Wanting a cheap family holiday – if there is such a thing these days – on the sunny island of Kos, my wife, two kids (six and twelve at the time) and I stayed at the Alice Springs Hotel and Apartments in Lambi. I always feel you’ve got to take a balanced view when reading [...]
The sun beats down from a cloudless sky, the aquamarine water breaks gently over the white sandy beach stretching into the distance. I could have been whiling away the hours on an exclusive Mediterranean beach but, no, my family and I were relaxing at the exquisite Sandbanks Hotel, just around the bay in Poole, Dorset. [...]
If you’re booking a hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden’s attractive second city, and searching for a "room with a view", then look no further than the swish Upper House. It might sound rather bizarre, but this exclusive hotel is built atop another: the middle tower of Gothia Towers, which boasts over 700 rooms, five popular bars/restaurants [...]
Talk about a room with a view! Ours at the contemporary, waterside St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff was unbeatable, boasting not only floor-to-ceiling windows but a large wrap-round balcony, too. So, whatever the weather, you’re in for a treat. (c) Richard Webber My family and I spent a weekend in [...]
Plas Cadnant is set in a picturesque hidden valley, overlooking the Menai Straits and Snowdonia on the Isle of Anglesey. The glorious 19th century gardens of this unique 200-acre estate were painstakingly uncovered and restored over 15 years. Visit the traditional tea rooms to wind down after a romantic stroll together around the gardens and [...]
One of the pluses of visiting Norfolk is that you won’t struggle when it comes to sourcing fine accommodation – there are plenty of excellent places to stay throughout the county. But if you’re after some Georgian charm, try Braydeston House in the pleasant village of Brundall – you won’t be disappointed. This fine Georgian country [...]
Norwich, the county town of Norfolk and its only city, is steeped in history. If you’re looking to continue that theme when choosing a hotel for the duration of your visit, look no further than The Maids Head – oh, and don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten the apostrophe in the name, it’s never had one! [...]
If you fancy doing Stratford-upon-Avon in style, then your place to stay must be the four-star Welcombe Hotel, Spa and Golf Club. Situated on the outskirts of the town, you won’t find a grander hotel. Set amidst 157 acres of lush Warwickshire countryside, the hotel was formerly part of Menzies Hotels but is now owned by [...]
Hollins Farm caravan and camping site has been winning awards and earning plaudits all over the place. This year alone, it’s not only won the AA’s “Most Improved Campsite” category but picked up a “Loo of the Year” award, too. The stone built facilities block was completed in 2012 and is very smart with underfloor [...]
