18 Family Short Break Ideas in the UK
With cheap airfares allowing us to jet off to anywhere in Europe for a family short break, it’s easy to forget that we have an endless selection of places to visit in the UK. Despite…
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Family friendly things to do in East …
Family Friendly things to do in East Sussex For two February half terms in a row, we have explored the High Weald area of south east England which straddles East Sussex and Kent. Even in…
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Just off the motorway: family-friendly places to …
Just off the motorway: the best family-friendly places to stop When you’re munching on dodgy fast food with lots of other glum parents at a motorway service station, do you ever wish you’d done a…
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Family Friendly Stays #7
Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #7 Hooray, it’s February! Which means spring is just around the corner, longer days and shorter nights are just a few weeks away now. In the meantime, I’m looking forward…
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Eleonas Country Village in Crete: a review
If you think a family holiday to Crete is all about the beach, think again. Heading inland, particularly in spring, you’ll discover peaceful villages, incredible hospitality and stunning scenery. But will your children appreciate or…
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Family Friendly Stays #6
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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Review of Torridge House Farm Cottages in …
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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A visit to the Minack Theatre and …
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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Family Friendly Stays #5
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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Family holidays in the Scilly Isles: a …
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 Scilly Isles’ turquoise waters…
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