Compton Castle is one of those places where you wished the walls could talk. It’s been home to a family of famous explorers, was fortified against French raids in the 15th Century, and has been restored from a ruin. What a tale these bricks and mortar could tell! We visited this intriguing National Trust property during…
This week we’re setting off on a staycation around England that will see us doing an 850 mile round trip towing a caravan. We’ll be stopping in four different counties and clocking up around 20 hours on the road over two weeks. I can’t lie, this epic road trip with toddlers is going to be…
Does anyone else go into a bit of a flap about packing for a UK summer staycation? Will it rain? Will it be sweltering? Will it blinking snow?! All of these are valid questions to ask while trying to minimise the number of all weather outfits you cram into your bag. This summer we are…
As I look out of my window while writing this post, it’s raining. Hardly weather for the height of the British summer?! It’s got me feeling a bit pessimistic as I think ahead to our staycation in the UK, during which we’ll be visiting three counties in our caravan. However, a quick scan through my…
A couple of months ago the girls and I went on a fabulous camping trip to France. We had seven lovely days exploring the coast and countryside of the Vendée region. I mentioned before we left that my French skills were a bit ropy and someone was listening – the language experts at Rosetta Stone….
Yes, you read that right: a spa break with kids. It is possible! Before you reach for the champagne, I’ll level with you. It’s not quite the same as those care-free spa trips with your gal pals before babies. But if you find the right spa – that understands families and knows parents sometimes crave…
Find out why we rate Hendra Holiday Park among the best in Cornwall for families
We’re guilty of driving though East Devon many more times than stopping, either on our way to visit family in Hampshire or returning home to South Devon. Thankfully we had a chance to remedy this when we were invited to review the award-winning Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Devon. It’s a family-run and very family-focussed camping and…
If you’re looking for family cycle routes in Devon then the Tamar Trails are a great day out. We visited during our caravan break at Woodovis Park on Dartmoor and can recommend it as a beautiful place for outdoor fun with kids in Devon. The 25km of trails around the Tamar Valley are ideal for…
Since moving to Devon 18-months-ago we are guilty of hugging the coastline for a lot of our adventures and mini-breaks. Who can blame us with more than 200 miles of beaches, rocky coves and cliff walks to explore? But what about inland Devon with its rolling moors and ancient forests? Last month we had the…