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§
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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
A Return to Oxford
Just before lockdown, I returned to Oxford with some great friends and retraced my steps from my last visit; seeing it through different eyes. Itβs a trip I think back on a lot since weβve been confined to our homes; it was a wonderful weekend filled with a great deal of fun and laughter. We … Continue reading A Return to Oxford
The Newt, Somerset π¬π§
Before I launch into all my Autumn fashion and French holiday spam, I thought I better share my most recent stay at The Newt seeing as it's a new opening and quite a few of you have been asking to see more. Of course, being a complete boutique hotel freak, this hotel has been on … Continue reading The Newt, Somerset π¬π§
Postcards from Oxford π¬π§
When we stayed at Mollie's Motel we decided to pay a flying-visit to the beautiful University city of Oxford.We were there on a Sunday which was probably not a bad day to go (particularly by car) as the traffic was not horrendous and we managed to park relatively cheaply off one of the side streets. … Continue reading Postcards from Oxford π¬π§
Mollie’s Motel & Diner, Oxfordshire
It's about time someone revived the roadside cafe in the UK but I never would have thought it would be done by Soho House.Transforming an old service station into an American diner and Motel is such a fun concept and at Β£50 a room (Β£75 for a 4 person bunk room) what's not to love? … Continue reading Mollie’s Motel & Diner, Oxfordshire
Dartmouth, Devon π¬π§
We recently came back from a gorgeous family trip to South Devon. After having done many a staycation in this area when the boys were small, I have to confess I wasn't overly keen on the idea but thankfully this time the sun shone and it was a lovely few days. Travelling down here can … Continue reading Dartmouth, Devon π¬π§
White City House, London
I'm not going to lie, I did have mixed feelings when I first arrived for a stay at White City House in West London (although do read on!).Β I'm all for discreet entrances up to a point, but got thoroughly confused when I arrived as to where Reception was. (I didn't realise before, that Television Centre … Continue reading White City House, London
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire π¬π§
I have recently beenΒ to the beautiful Lucknam Park Hotel for a lovely spa day and dinner with friends & realised that despite it being one of my favourite places to visit - I've never written a blog post about it! So here it is.... The first thing I love about Lucknam is its sweeping tree-lined … Continue reading Lucknam Park, Wiltshire π¬π§
Rick Stein, Marlborough π¬π§
This is the third time I've been to Rick Stein in Marlborough, so I thought I'd do a quick mini-post.Β Based in the small market town of Marlborough in Wiltshire it is not far from the prehistoric site of Avebury (also worth a visit). The restaurant is in a historic townhouse over two floors and in … Continue reading Rick Stein, Marlborough π¬π§