Ye Olde Belle Hotel near Retford was a fantastic last minute, mini, day getaway. It’s a beautiful old hotel with a restaurant and spa, so we indulged in some spa treatments and afternoon tea. Ye Olde Belle Hotel is a 4-star hotel, beautifully situated in the village of Barnby Moor, near Retford. My grandma was …
There are some places that instantly make you stop talking for a moment, and the Needles on the Isle of Wight is definitely one of them. Between the towering chalk stacks, the dramatic coastline, and the sea stretching endlessly into the distance, it feels like standing on the edge of a postcard that suddenly came …
There are some places that feel grand the moment you arrive, and Osborne House definitely has that feeling. From the sweeping grounds to the stunning interiors and peaceful beach views, it is easy to understand why Queen Victoria loved spending time there. We only had around three hours to explore, but honestly, this is somewhere …
A late Medieval castle, Raglan Castle has been called “the grandest castle ever built by a Welsh man”. Most grand Welsh castles were built by the Normans or English during times of war and conquest. This was built as a statement of power and wealth after the turbulent war years were over. It was built …
On a very foggy December morning, I went to visit Chepstow Castle. Often described as one of the great castles of Wales, it lies, unusually for a castle, at the bottom of the town centre. Usually, a castle is erected on a high point. The castle is the oldest post-Roman stone fortification still standing in …
Day One (Friday) – Plane and Travel Day I travelled with the Managing Director and Company Director to the annual World Health Exhibition in Dubai (I work for a Medical Device consultancy). This was a work trip so I won’t be able to showcase Dubai in full holiday “mode”, as I was there for business, …
Today’s adventure took us to Ingleborough Cave and Nature Trail, a hidden gem burstingwith natural beauty, history, and a real sense of peace. From start to finish, it was the kind ofday that reminds you how grounding it feels to be surrounded by nature. Our journey began at The Old Saw Mill Café, the perfect …
After coming home from spending a week in Woolacombe, we’re already looking at booking our next holiday there! Although Woolacombe has a huge award-winning beach, we found that the smaller beaches along the bay (Barricane Beach and Combesgate Beach) were much more interesting, and ideal for small children. With plenty of rock pools to explore …
Years ago, we decided to spend each Christmas day in one of the oldest towns or cities in the country. This year, Bakewell was the choice. Bakewell is the only town within the Peak District National Park. Founded in Anglo Saxon times, Bakewell was part of the kingdom of Mercia. The name dates back to …
I’ve always struggled to find something to do on my birthday. Being born towards the end of the year, with miserable weather and short days can cause some limitations if, like me, you fancy doing something different on your birthday. Completely at a loss this year, and unable to get tickets for anything else I …
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