WILD ESCAPES TREEHOUSE HAMPSHIRE

WILD ESCAPES TREEHOUSE HAMPSHIRE

An off the grid treehouse adventure. Scandi-cool design meets gorgeous Hampshire countryside. Parent pleasing and dog friendly, just perfect.

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BATMAN’S SUMMERHOUSE – CABIN STAY DEVON

BATMAN’S SUMMERHOUSE – CABIN STAY DEVON

Truly unique, this remote cabin is ideal for a small family wanting to stay peacefully near some of Devon's best beaches

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GLORIOUS RETURN TO GITCOMBE

GLORIOUS RETURN TO GITCOMBE

We've been making holiday memories at Gitcombe for 3 years now, this year we stayed in Yennadon - here's our review

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LUXURY DEVON STAY – THE RETREAT GITCOMBE

LUXURY DEVON STAY – THE RETREAT GITCOMBE

Last spring we stayed at The Retreat on Gitcombe Estate - with wow factor at every step it is ideal for a special group getaway. Take a look!

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STAY: THE BARN @ NORTH LODGE

STAY: THE BARN @ NORTH LODGE

I want to tell you about a little place I know - The Barn @ North Lodge - where you can get away from it all in rural luxury

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BLISSFUL STAY AT THE PIG AT COMBE

BLISSFUL STAY AT THE PIG AT COMBE

So happy to be writing about a hotel stay again, especially this piggy-perfect stay at The Pig in Combe, Devon for my birthday treat #thepighotel #postcardsfromthepig @The_Pig_Hotel

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CAMPING WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

CAMPING WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

We are complete beginners when it comes to family camping. But we've had fun and learnt a lot in the two nights we camped this year!

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TODDLER IN TOW STAYCATION ESSENTIALS

TODDLER IN TOW STAYCATION ESSENTIALS

The summer of the staycation, with a toddler in tow! What to pack? I've taken one for the team with extensive research to share my essentials!

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HAPPY TIMES AT GITCOMBE DEVON

HAPPY TIMES AT GITCOMBE DEVON

Gitcombe is a superb staycation. Luxury cottage accommodation with an indoor pool in the UK. We found this gem and we're going back next year!

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ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

Anglesey in the Autumn with a toddler in tow was an absolute dream! Stunning place, beautiful accommodation and so many fun things to do!

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HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

We're spoilt for choice in Hampshire by countryside, parks, gardens, beaches, pubs and cafes. Here's the places we love not to forget!

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WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

When will we staycation again? I'm not sure right now, but I can't wait to see more of the UK when it's safe to do so, we're spoilt by gorgeous choice after gorgeous choice!

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CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

Four days in Cornwall in the rain isn't really what you want from a summer holiday. No bother - even a rainy day on the beach is an adventure for a baby.

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BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

We were invited to stay at the newly opened Pigsty. Views are all my own… But in summary, book it, tell your friends, then book it again! It was our first night away together without the baby so it had to meet a high standard and it absolutely did! Ten minutes from Winchester.…

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My Monthly Meanderings in February

My Monthly Meanderings in February

February will always be better than January, and this year was no exception (thank goodness). A month that includes the following is good… …A luxury staycation at the Chewton Glen…. It’s where my obsession with luxury travel began, and it was a pleasure to return for Mr P’s birthday! … Weekends exploring more of…

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Chewton Glen – a luxury weekend escape

Chewton Glen – a luxury weekend escape

This fabulous hotel is where my love affair with luxury began.  So we return to visit the Chewton Glen like an old friend on special occasions!  In February, in between our birthday’s, we scheduled a staycation as a little treat.  We really couldn’t have planned the timing better around all things work and life…

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A weekend in the Cotswolds

A weekend in the Cotswolds

Last year between May in Tel Aviv and India in December, we didn’t really take much time off work. We did manage to balance the work mania with the odd long weekend in France, Stockholm and Italy.  In November we fitted in another of these. This time a weekend staycation in the Cotswolds…

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Inns and cottages for a perfect staycation

Inns and cottages for a perfect staycation

One thing I adore about the UK is the plethora of great little inns and cottages on offer. If you want to get off the beaten track and find something a little different when it comes to luxury you’ll find it.  The luxury of privacy, space and charming hosts.  Here are a few…

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Gormley at Winchester Cathedral

Gormley at Winchester Cathedral

Over Easter we took in a bit of culture.  Years back the Gormley human sculptures were lurking on rooftops across London and I loved them (after the initial panic when they first arrived that there were ‘jumpers’ all over London), in fact there is still one right outside our office!  When I heard…

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Mottisfont National Trust

Mottisfont National Trust

As they say, every day is a learning day and that was certainly the case at Mottisfont on Good Friday.  The first learning was that this was ‘the’ place to be on Good Friday, who knew!… It was queueing for entry at 10am opening time, this being the first warm and sunny day…

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Wander-full Wales Weekend

Wander-full Wales Weekend

Wales in winter?  Yes.  The UK is great all year round – and our weekend in Wales in February lays proof to that.  Chilly, yes, and a risk of rain and wind, but look at the picture above.  As one of my friends that lives near here said when she saw the photo,…

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Recharging in Cornwall

Recharging in Cornwall

After a busy few months at work (and Mr P working hard to beat my business airmiles haul) we were unreasonably excited about two nights away – together – in Cornwall.  Surprisingly it is only our second trip down there this year – we were well overdue some cornish charm and R&R. It was…

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Travel Linkup – favourite things

Travel Linkup – favourite things

The Sound of Music is my all-time favourite film, still – as I reach my mid-thirties!!  Imagine my delight when  Kelly, Emma and Rebecca and their lovely co-host Frankie, The Mischievous Mayfairy, announced this month’s travel link-up was about our favourite things.  Instantly I was humming the tune, followed swiftly by ‘Edelweiss’ which is my favourite.  I wondered as I…

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Flashback Friday Travel 37 – Devon and Cornwall

Flashback Friday Travel 37 – Devon and Cornwall

Every May half term when I was at primary school we would go to Dartmouth for a week – we stayed just on the waterfront near to the cannon and chain ferry and the house had a lovely window seat that I used to sit at for hours watching the world and reading…

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Flashback Friday Travel 34 – Anglesey adventures

Flashback Friday Travel 34 – Anglesey adventures

Continuing through 2012 and we had many a trip to the stunning island of Anglesey – just about as far north west as you can get in Wales, attached to the mainland by 2 bridges.  We are lucky to have great friends that live there and so get to visit often (although work keeps…

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