If you thought North Norfolk was just a summer holiday destination, think again. We enjoyed a short break in North Norfolk at the end of October, exploring two of the region’s loveliest country estates. With…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #6 Although I’m typing this whilst a Christmas tree flashes its lights at me from the corner of the room, I feel remarkably unaffected by the craziness of this festive…
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This is a guest post by my friend Penny Metcalf who runs Mindfulness for Beginners in Hampshire. Torridge House Farm Cottages is a collection of nine family-friendly self-catering properties set amid tranquil farmland in north…
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The Minack Theatre and the nearby beach of Porthcurno are tucked away at the very edge of south west Cornwall, just four miles from Land’s End. I’d read about the Minack Theatre countless times so…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #5 So, here we are with November’s edition of Family Friendly Stays. I totally loved October, I spent lots of time outdoors soaking up the last rays of our Indian…
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The Isles of Scilly remain a bit of a mystery to even the most seasoned British traveller. You might know someone who went many years ago or perhaps you’ve seen the Isles’ turquoise waters and…
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If you’re looking for a fun walk for young children in Hertfordshire, the Broxbourne Woods Sculpture Trail near Hertford takes some beating. The walk is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs and is a fairly flat…
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We split our 2018 family summer holiday between the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With warm summer weather and incredible beaches, both destinations were perfect for our little family. The Lizard…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #4 Did anyone else think that September flew by at quite an alarming rate? Autumn isn’t my favourite season: the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are falling so…
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The first stop on our spring 2017 trip through eastern Sicily was Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian), in the south east of the island. I wanted to give my boys a perfect introduction to Sicily and my…
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