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 …
A review of the John Fowler St Ives Holiday Village in Cornwall – a woodland lodge resort close to St Ives and Cornish family attractions
Read our review of the glamping pods at Oakdown Holiday Park in East Devon to find out about the accommodation, facilities and things to do
Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a Someset lodge park within easy reach of the UNESCO Roman spa town of Bath in the UK and is perfect for families
It’s a well known fact that happy kids make for happy parents. During our family holiday at Bosinver Farm Cottages in Cornwall our two toddlers couldn’t have been happier. And it made for a wonderfully relaxed getaway. So what was it about Bosinver and its luxury cottage holidays that our toddlers loved so much? Let …
Top of my wish list for Christmas was that we could relax. This time last year we were in the middle of a move from Hampshire to Devon. Part of this involved bed hopping for three weeks until we got the keys to our Dartmouth house. There were moments festive cheer was in short supply. Jump …
There’s nothing more exciting than planning your next holiday, especially in that lull after the buzz of Christmas and New Year. January is the peak time for families to start thinking about their travel plans for the year ahead. But what to do and where to go? For us, thinking about our must-visit destinations, what …
Earlier this month we were invited to stay in a beautiful holiday cottage in Mumbles on Swansea Bay. Bryn Parc is one of 250 properties that can be rented through Home from Home – a holiday letting agent that specialises in luxury self-catering properties which make perfect bases for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. …
We’re big fans of Wales and have been lucky enough to spend a few short breaks in the South of the country. Swansea Bay, Mumbles and nearby Gower tick all the right boxes when it comes to family holidays. They have award-winning beaches, historic castles and a rich heritage. So what are the best things …
I’m in love with the West County. When we moved to Devon in December last year I had no idea how much I would enjoy exploring the sandy, yet rugged coastline, the quaint seaside towns and the endless variety of family attractions. I feel like every weekend gives us the opportunity to explore some place new. …