A perfect & peaceful mid-winter escape to the sea at Chapel House Hotel in...
GO & STAY We arrived ‘out of season’ at Chapel House Hotel in Penzance, though I’m pretty sure it’s the best time of all to wind up in the far west of the country. With the crowds dispersed, a...
View ArticleRetreating from the modern world at the magical Providence Cottage in Cranbrook
GO & STAY We were badly in need of a bit of an escape from the pre-Christmas whirlwind when we arrived at Providence Cottage near Cranbrook in Kent. Luckily for us, what we found was a retreat from...
View ArticleA taste of the good life at Upcott Farm near Braunton in North Devon
GO & STAY Hidden away in the rolling hills of North Devon, Upcott Farm is the escape-to-the-country dream come true of Ben and Sarah Lambert and their two children. The family have carefully and...
View ArticleCherry blossom, unicorns and swathes of bluebells at Adlington Hall
It’s not often you stumble upon a hidden gem right on your doorstep. But tucked away on a little country road, almost secluded and shaded from modern life, is just where you can find Adlington Hall. A...
View ArticleA window on wildlife at Stonechat Bothy on the Isle of Skye
GO & STAY The eleven-hour car journey was instantly forgotten as we neared our destination and were treated to spectacular views through Glencoe and the Western Highlands. We crossed the Skye...
View ArticleGreat architecture, clean design and wonderful views at The Chickenshed in...
GO & STAY It’s a great feeling to down tools on a Friday, throw some bags in the car and set off for a weekend’s adventure with friends and the promise of escaping the pace of modern life for a few...
View ArticleGlamping at Honeybuns Bakery on a dairy farm in stunning Dorset countryside
I hate camping. There, I said it. Yes, I know the great outdoors is all kinds of good for you and I know you can take airbeds and duvets and a few minor comforts of home to compensate for the hard...
View ArticleA perfect getaway for free-range kids, beach lovers and walkers at Bude...
GO & STAY Nestled between two nature reserves and set within a seven-acre small holding, Bude Hideaways are just a short drive to Bude’s many beaches, but could be a world away. As the name...
View ArticleA free-range summer holiday hidden away in the Welsh countryside on the...
GO & STAY As we crossed the border from England into South Wales we knew we were set for a wonderful week of adventure. The landscape changed from sweeping fields of green and yellow to tightly...
View ArticleAn exquisitely low-key, foodie break in the heart of the city at The Culpeper...
GO & STAY When you tell people you’re going to stay above a pub in East London, they think you’re heading to Albert Square. The Culpeper is about as far from the Queen Vic as you could get –...
View ArticleThe perfect book-lovers getaway at The Pavement Palace in Hay-on-Wye
GO & STAY As a family of book lovers, Hay-on-Wye has been high up our list of places to visit for some time, famous around the world for its literary festival and numerous second-hand bookstores....
View ArticleA luxury lakeside escape for lovers of muddy boots and windswept hair at...
GO & STAY Winding along small Lake District roads, just minutes from the motorway, we turned a corner and caught our first glimpse of Ullswater. Sunshine danced across the surface of the majestic...
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