The moment we reached Baslow in the Peak District, we started questioning why we had never been to this area of the U.K. before; it really is the most beautiful place. So beautiful that weβre going again this Summer as we just didnβt have time to see everything we wanted. Baslow itself (where we were … Continue reading The Peak District π¬π§
Category: Family travel
Cottage Inspo, Peak District π¬π§
Our first staycation of the year was to the Peak District; somewhere in the U.K. we had never been before and somewhere we will definitely return to. We stayed in the idyllic village of Baslow, a short walk away from Chatsworth House (Iβll do a separate post on the area itself.) I am constantly looking … Continue reading Cottage Inspo, Peak District π¬π§
Sezincote House and Gardens π¬π§
Due to the pandemic we have not left the U.K. for over a year now. This has been tough as we, like so many other people, love to travel. When we stayed in the Cotswolds last year we visited the magical house and gardens of Sezincote. It is understandably known as βIndia in the Cotswoldsβ … Continue reading Sezincote House and Gardens π¬π§
Bibury, Gloucestershire π¬π§
One the of many wonderful things about staying at Bibury Farm Barns (see previous travel post for further details) was that you can walk to the beautiful village of Bibury. This is probably the most famous village in the Cotswolds as it is so quintessentially English; with honey-coloured Cotswold stone houses and a beautiful river … Continue reading Bibury, Gloucestershire π¬π§
Bibury Farm Barns π¬π§
Having made the decision to not travel abroad this year, like many people we had to do a quick u-turn and book a staycation. We really couldnβt have done better than the Old Hay Barn at Bibury Farm Barns. This is one of 5 beautifully restored self-catering barns on a working farm a short walk … Continue reading Bibury Farm Barns π¬π§
Devon Summer 2020
Travelling in 2020 is a bit different for everyone this year. We took the difficult decision to not to travel abroad considering this was how the pandemic spread in the first place. So Spain has been put on hold and we decided on Devon, in particular; Dartmouth, as we luckily have access to a holiday … Continue reading Devon Summer 2020
Packing for Devon Summer 2020
Weβll soon be off on our first staycation this Summer and although itβs not what we had planned, it will be so nice to have a change of scenery. Devon is not a hotbed of style and I expect weβll be doing a lot of walking, so Iβll mostly be wearing quite casual clothes but … Continue reading Packing for Devon Summer 2020
Beautiful Bordeaux π«π·
The minute I arrived in Bordeaux, I fell in love. It's so beautiful; a wonderful mix of old and new, small enough to walk to most places, it feels safe and everyone seemed friendly and welcoming. We were only here for a few days and stayed at the Hotel Particulier: The hotel had mixed reviews … Continue reading Beautiful Bordeaux π«π·
2019 Favourites
To round up 2019 I've decided to collect all of my favourite things of the year in one post. This includes places I've been as well as cultural experiences, clothes, makeup & skincare I've bought and loved this year. Travel 1. Favourite hotel: The Newt, Somerset, UK. ...and budget/family friendly hotel; Mollies, Oxford, UK. 2. … Continue reading 2019 Favourites
The Dordogne π«π·
Continuing on from our beautiful stop at the Marqueyssac Β Gardens we headed to our bed & breakfast just outside the medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canada. La Belle Plane is based in a former winery and is run by the lovely husband and wife team; Claude and Martine. They only have 4 rooms and offer bed and … Continue reading The Dordogne π«π·