Crabbing slowly sideways through the low tunnel I was reassured (and amused) to hear Mr C huff and puff just ahead. The children had scampered through with not a worry, but we suddenly seemed to be feeling...
A few years back now we took our beautiful Blue, a rottweiler, to France for our family holiday. It was brilliant – she was happy being with us, we loved having her, and we...
It’s no secret that we have a small elephant large dog in the house – and last year rather than inflicting her on friends we spent an inordinate amount of time hunting for cottages for...
If you’re still looking for a quick getaway for the May half term, you might like this fabulous little apartment we just spotted. It’s in the Old Rectory, near Heligan in Cornwall, and it’s...
48hrs isn’t much in a city, is it? How on earth could you ‘do’ Paris or London in two days? But in a small city like Lille it’s definitely enough time to cram a lot...
Loweswater is one of the quietest stretches of water in the Lake District, right in the heart of the National Trust estate. Almost on it’s shore, accessed down a long private track that follows the...
This year we opted to spend February half term in Yorkshire. But what did we actually DO in February in the Yorkshire Dales? I know, I know – February is not normally a time...
** How to find the cheap Eurostar tickets – post updated now that Voyages.sncf has become Oui.sncf – and the monthly price calendar is back! ** (PS – In the spirit of full disclosure,...
Villa specialist, Vintage Travel, is featuring a wealth of family-friendly villas in Mallorca this Easter, including Ca’n Demana, a Mallorca Farmhouse with pool which we’ve completely fallen in love with. It comes complete not only with...
A child’s booster seat when travelling – it’s a perennial issue, isn’t it? It’s a pain just on a day out if you want to grab a taxi, or take a lift in a...
