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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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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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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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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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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10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

Outdoors is the thing these days so finding places with space, things to do, coffee and loos is key! Here's Little P's top 10 in Hampshire

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HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

Because if you haven't then now is the right time, especially in an odd period of life when it is so hard to focus and reflect on priorities

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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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THE POST-COVID FAMILY HOTEL DREAM

THE POST-COVID FAMILY HOTEL DREAM

Staying in a hotel again does feel like a dream right now! I've created my dream hotel from the places we've loved on our travels. I really loved writing this, we've been lucky to stay in some amazing places and when the time is right I can't wait to start showing Little P the world again!

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GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

Thank goodness for Green People and their hand sanitiser and hand foam. So useful at home as well as out and about. And my toddler loves the foam too!

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PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

'You love Daddy this much' and 'dared to dream' are 2 excellent personalised Wonderbly books that we were kindly sent. Toddler and Mummy very much approve!

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PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

PUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

"Put Yourself First" - a book review but also an instruction. Marianne Killick takes the complexity of the working mum and sets out some excellent ways to put yourself first for the benefit of you and the whole family! Very timely indeed.

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FAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

FAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

Lepe Country Park is by the sea on the Solent in Hampshire and is lovely for a day out. Good food, play area, beach, history and plenty of good walks.

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FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

The Bedruthan Hotel in Cornwall is truly family friendly. What it lacks in beauty it more than makes up for in facilities, family focus, wine lists and views.

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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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SUN CARE: GREEN PEOPLE SUN & TRAVEL COLLECTION

SUN CARE: GREEN PEOPLE SUN & TRAVEL COLLECTION

Green People kindly sent us their Sun & Travel lotions to try and some organic sun cream for baby. We're big fans of these organic and ethical products.

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THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

We were sent the Nowababy Cool Breeze Seat Liner to try just as the heatwave arrived. Here's my review. I think it is fantastic and it keeps my baby cool.

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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

Another day, another bluebell hunt... Living where we do we're spoilt for choice and baby loves a forest stroll! As well as coffee, cake and a play date!

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