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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COMPARING MARTINHAL SAGRES & PINE CLIFFS

COMPARING MARTINHAL SAGRES & PINE CLIFFS

When we were deciding whether to book Pine Cliffs or Martinhal Sagres for October half term last year, the one thing I really wanted was to find a blog review that compared the two. To help me decide. I couldn’t. So now that we’ve stayed in both, I thought I would write it!…

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THE MAGIC OF MARTINHAL

THE MAGIC OF MARTINHAL

Magical Martinhal, where to start? It truly provided the most effortlessly relaxing holiday our little family could have hoped for. Martinhal have got everything right for a luxury family holiday. Everything. Nothing is missing, nothing is an effort, really it’s perfect. A John Lewis holiday, if that makes sense. It has everything you…

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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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VIEWS OF CRETE – JACOPO VILLA REVIEW

VIEWS OF CRETE – JACOPO VILLA REVIEW

Jacopo Villa has the most magical views of Crete, a wonderful pool and is just 20 minutes from the coast. Let me show you around.

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HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS FOR A 5 YEAR OLD

HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS FOR A 5 YEAR OLD

Packing the right holiday essentials makes for an easy trip. We squeezed a lot of good things into our suitcases this year that were ideal.

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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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GORGEOUS BEACHES OF CRETE

GORGEOUS BEACHES OF CRETE

After two magical trips to Crete, I'm keeping a list of the fabulous beaches. There's far more to Crete than the resorts it is known for.

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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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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY POOL VILLA IN CRETE?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY POOL VILLA IN CRETE?

Then I have just the place for you! Dimokritos villas in central Crete are the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday.

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HOLIDAY PACKING FOR A 4-YEAR-OLD

HOLIDAY PACKING FOR A 4-YEAR-OLD

Packing the right things to keep a 4 year old entertained on holiday is key to a relaxing break for all, here's some tried and tested ideas!

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HALF TERM AT PINE CLIFFS RESORT

HALF TERM AT PINE CLIFFS RESORT

Pine Cliffs Resort is somewhere to which we will return. Peaceful and relaxing it made everything so perfectly simple for a half term getaway.

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Christmas with kids in Hampshire

Christmas with kids in Hampshire

Yes, I'm talking about Christmas in July but unapologetically so! Christmas needs planning and many places are already taking bookings!

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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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A DAY AT PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

A DAY AT PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the National Museum of the Royal Navy - there is so much to see, it is a fabulous family day out!

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PELOTON BIKE REVIEW- IS IT WORTH IT?

PELOTON BIKE REVIEW- IS IT WORTH IT?

After 6 months with a Peloton, here's my honest views on "is it worth the money," "is it as good as everyone says" and "do I really like it?"

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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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SUMMER GETAWAY HAMPER FROM JET2 AND JET2HOLIDAYS

SUMMER GETAWAY HAMPER FROM JET2 AND JET2HOLIDAYS

Last week the lovely people at Jet2 & Jet2holidays sent me a hamper to celebrate their new routes from Bristol Airport to Europe

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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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MY TODDLER-IN-TOW BUCKET LIST

MY TODDLER-IN-TOW BUCKET LIST

My bucket list for my toddler is about adventures and experiences. Sure, I can't wait to show him the world but to experience new things.

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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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WALKING IN THE HAMPSHIRE BLUEBELLS

WALKING IN THE HAMPSHIRE BLUEBELLS

Bluebell season is my favourite season! There is no getting away from just how magical the forest floors across England look for a few weeks each spring, littered with bluebells. A purple haze of delight. I’ve become a little obsessed by it since we moved to a bluebell hotspot. And on our doorstep…

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COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

Anticipating 'stay at home' being relaxed soon, here's 22 outdoorsy cafes and pubs near Winchester for a coffee, cake, wine & walk fix!

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HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

HOSPITAL IN A PANDEMIC

Hospital in a pandemic - a lot of people have asked me what it was like in hospital a few weeks ago so I've written it down. The NHS is amazing under all this pressure, but it's a very different place too.

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