Heads up glamping fans as I have a fabulous review about glamping in Devon to share with you. When I was approached by a glamping site in Cullompton, Devon, I was gutted that I couldn’t get our diary to work so we could visit. Luckily, my friend Lorraine from Secret Mum Blog was able to …
As far as top European city breaks go Paris is high up there. Aside from the romance, art and historic landmarks, a Paris weekend break is an obvious choice for parents seeking a quick escape thanks to flights from regional airports across the UK. You can even hop on the train in London and arrive …
The Tin Box grandparents had a very special anniversary to celebrate last autumn so they booked an equally special holiday – a river cruise down the Danube. I’d love to say we had the time and money to join them, but sadly it was not to be. And I’m pretty sure we would have cramped …
A family weekend at Moorland Garden Hotel on Dartmoor in Devon. What to expect from the rooms, food and facilities at this 4-star hotel
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 …
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
I’m a big fan of weekend getaways. They are perfect for recharging batteries and injecting a bit of adventure into that short 48 hours between the working weeks. So it was with much excitement that we set off on our first mini-break of 2017. Our destination? The Surrey Hills thanks to an invitation to come …
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 …
Do you know that warm, achy feeling you get when you’re totally pooped but have had the most wonderful time? We had that in buckets and spades as we drove home from our recent trip to Cornwall. This post includes some of the outdoor family attractions in Cornwall that we visited over an autumn weekend. …
If you fancy getting a taste of island living without the long flight to the Mediterranean or Caribbean, we can recommend planning a Jersey holiday in the UK’s own Channel Islands. Things to do during a Jersey holiday Jersey War Tunnels Jersey War Tunnels tell the story of the prisoners of war who built them …