Reasons to visit the Isles of Scilly …
Tempted by the thought of empty beaches and a slower pace of life, this summer I dragged my extended family to one of Britain’s most remote but alluring destinations: the Isles of Scilly. We stayed…
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Family Friendly Stays #3
Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #3 Here in the UK we’ve had an incredibly sunny summer, the best I can recall and it’s not quite over yet I hope. We took our children to Cornwall…
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Longstone Lodge, St Mary’s, Isles of …
On our trip to the Isles of Scilly this summer, we called in for coffee at Longstone Lodge on the island of St Mary’s. Hidden away in the peaceful centre of the island, Longstone Lodge…
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The best walled cities to visit in …
Taking a city break with children can be tricky. There are car-filled streets to contend with and there’s generally a lot of walking involved which not all children find appealing. However, I discovered last year…
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Family Friendly Stays #2
Thanks to everyone who linked up to last month’s Family Friendly Stays. It was great to have so much support from others bloggers, so even if you didn’t manage to link up, thanks for helping…
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Camping at Nettwood Farm in Somerset
A lot of my friends hate the idea of camping in the UK. The weather is unreliable, sleep can be patchy, discomfort can be considerable. Camping involves a lot of packing and unpacking and depending…
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The best beaches in Sicily to visit …
If you’re visiting Sicily with kids, no doubt you’ll be spending a fair bit of time at the beach. As with many Mediterranean islands, the beaches in Sicily are never far from an historical city…
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Family Friendly Stays #1
Welcome to the first ever Family Friendly Stays link up! What is Family Friendly Stays? Family Friendly Stays is a monthly blog link up where you can share blog posts about brilliant places you have…
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Our stay at Milia Mountain Retreat in …
The approach road to Milia Mountain Retreat is not for the fainthearted. It involves a narrow 3km zigzagging track up through the mountains. The views if you look up, are jaw-dropping. The views below are…
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Walks in Herts with kids: Heartwood Forest
It’s rather telling of the times we’re living in that woodland “den building” has become an advertised activity. But if that’s what has to be done to get kids playing outdoors, then so be it.…
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