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We were back in our happy place over half term – Cornwall! Even after 10 or more trips here in the past three years, we never tire of it and always return home refreshed and carrying a little piece of Cornwall in our hearts. This time we were there to…
Read moreIf you have your sights set on a getaway to the South West of England then we have oodles of experience in planning family holidays in Cornwall. Here’s everything you need to know from where to stay in Cornwall to the very best days out with kids and dog-friendly things…
Read moreIf you’re looking for a way to celebrate Christmas with family or friends before the big day we can recommend Santa’s Carvery & Grotto at China Fleet Country Club. We were invited to this Christmas party lunch for families in Cornwall and I wanted to share our experience because we…
Read moreAs one of the UK’s top destinations, Cornwall should definitely be on your family holiday wish list in 2019. During the past few years we have enjoyed so many self catering holidays in Cornwall that I realised that it was time I share some of my favourites to give you…
Read moreSomething that we’ve been very happy to embrace since moving to the South West is a cream tea – even if the ‘jam or cream first’ debate does cause tension! However, if those scones and cream happen to be accompanied by a full afternoon tea then we usually just simmer…
Read moreA few years ago we enjoyed a magical Christmas in Cornwall. We hunkered down in our luxury cottage, ate turkey and only ventured out if there was promise of sparkle and festive fun. And we found plenty. If you are in the South West this December then here are some…
Read moreNovember was a bit of a funny month. Navy life properly kicked in, gobbling up Mr Tin Box for weeks and then spitting him back out for our benefit. A part from that welcome interlude we’ve been hunkering down and getting on with things knowing that the business of Christmas…
Read moreOur obsession with Cornwall continues! If you’re a regular reader you’ll know we hang out there a lot – like, several times a year. But there was one type of break we’d not tried before…until recently. If you’re looking for lodge holidays in Cornwall then you’re going to want to read…
Read moreCornwall is a brilliant UK holiday destination for families with countless sandy beaches, wonderful landscapes for walks and picturesque seaside towns to explore. But what if you’re unlucky enough to visit when it’s wet? The vast majority of the holidays and weekend breaks that we’ve spent in the far South…
Read moreSix months into the year and I’m finally starting to catch up with myself after a hectic first half. If you caught my May travel round up the you’ll know that I wasn’t home much. Thankfully I got to sleep in my own bed quite a bit more in June…
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