Driving along the A40 after crossing the Welsh/English border, there is no clue about the magnificent site not far off the road. The sign for the castle appears suddenly, and after a very short drive you reach the large car park. Still no sign of a castle. Into the ticket office and still no clue. …
Quick Stop at the Forest of Dean
Staying at the White Hart Inn in the Forest of Dean was a very pleasant experience. It was cheap, so you don’t have high hopes. But I was delighted. The room was spotless. There are lovely little touches. One of the things that annoy me in hotels is a large kettle and a tiddly sink …
Norfolk Family Holiday
We recently went on a family holiday to Norfolk, five adults and three dogs. We booked our accommodation through VRBO, and although it wasn’t perfect, we did enjoy the hot tub, milk frother and ice maker in the fridge, all of which we don’t have at home. Norfolk is a place that we love and …
Gloucester Mini Blog Series
Welcome to part two of Louise’s mini blog of Gloucester. Louise worked with Amy at Brightwake and really helped Amy develop in both her career and with her confidence. Louise has taken a picture of Amy with her on her travels and written mini blogs as she goes. As a family, we’re so grateful for …
Gloucester Mini Blog Series
Welcome to part one of Louise’s mini blog of Gloucester. Louise worked with Amy at Brightwake and really helped Amy develop in both her career and with her confidence. Louise has taken a picture of Amy with her on her travels and written mini blogs as she goes. As a family, we’re so grateful for …
Hunmanby Holiday
Our cottage was in a little village called Hunmanby, not far from Filey. We booked through Yorkshire Coastal Holidays. We were not disappointed. Formally an old dairy building on a farm, now stands a converted two-bedroomed cottage, with a bathroom, lounge, and kitchen. The garden is fully enclosed – a peaceful haven for garden birds. …
Winter Holidays to Beat the Blues
Winter can be one of the most magical times of the year. With Christmas and New Year and often some time off work, people use winter to see friends and family they may not have seen in a while. But, for many, winter is also a season of cold and wet and not much sunshine. …
Nottingham Spirit Tour – Haunted Pubs in Nottingham
With so many historic pubs in Nottingham, including three that actually claim to be the oldest in England, it is no wonder so many of them are said to be haunted. Public houses have been the center of the community for as long as they have been around and with so much activity taking place …
Best places to visit in the Peak District in Autumn
Autumn is a great time of year to visit anywhere in the peak district and with such a wide range of landscapes to explore, it is well worth a trip at this time of year. Autumn boasts some of the most vibrant colours, the most full waterfalls and the crisp, cool weather that is perfect …
Top 6 Countries In Need Of Your Visit
The current situation has put a strain on a lot of things. One thing taking a lot of strain at the moment is the world economy, so there a lot of countries that need your visit when borders reopen. With whole countries in lockdown and strict limitations on global import and export a lot of …
