Afternoon tea at The Waldorf in London
Afternoon tea at The Waldorf Hilton in London is a special treat you won’t regret booking and the perfect pre-West End show experience
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Seaview Gorran Haven review: a 5 star family campsite in Cornwall
There’s no better cure for the post-summer holiday blues than going on another break. A couple of weeks ago we picked up Tot from her first few days of school, hitched up Tin Box and set off for a mood brightening trip to Cornwall. We love the far south west of England so were excited…
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The Grand Hotel, Torquay review – a Devon hotel for couples and families
A review of The Grand Hotel in Torquay, Devon, where we escaped for a child-free night. Plus it’s family and dog-friendly features
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Just So Festival 2017 review: an ideal first family festival
Do you believe in fairies? We found it hard not to while experiencing the magic and theatrical fun of Just So Festival 2017. This fantastical event happened on the final weekend of our UK road trip and was a wonderful way to end our summer adventures. We were invited to review Just So at Rode…
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An epic caravan holiday in England – our family road trip itinerary
In the summer of 2017 we took an amazing family road trip. In just over two weeks we covered 850 miles, put our legs down in four counties and had more family days out than I care to count. That’s not to mention pitching up at our first family festival. I think it was our…
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Dog-friendly Cornwall: things to do with kids and a pooch
Finding things to do with kids and a pooch while on holiday can be a bit of a challenge. However, we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of dog-friendly days out we’ve discovered during our recent family holidays in Cornwall. Here’s our guide to attractions that will be a hit with kids and four-legged friends…
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China Fleet Country Club review: a spa break with kids
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…
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Hendra Holiday Park review: a top family holiday in Newquay
Find out why we rate Hendra Holiday Park among the best in Cornwall for families
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Woodovis Park review: 5-star family camping near Tavistock, Devon
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…
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Darwin Forest Country Park review – a relaxing spa lodge weekend
The last time Mr Tin Box and I visited Derbyshire was before we started our family – just! Tin Box Tot was ‘onboard’ and we spent a blissful five days roaming the breathtaking Peak District National Park, wandering through the historic market towns and taking luxurious pregnant pauses (literally) to watch the 2012 Olympics. It…
