Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Cottage In The Wood Hotel sits high in 8 acres of peppered cliffs with wonderful views. Built before the 1870s, it was probably supplied with water, piped for domestic purposes from the Holy Well. The original iron outlet pipe can be found on the bank behind the car park, where today, the water runs […]…
Rediscover the Charm of British Coach Holidays with Alfa Travel
There’s something refreshingly nostalgic about the quintessential British coach holiday….
The Isle of Man, a UNESCO Biosphere known for its sustainability
Small enough to explore in one visit – although there is so much to see and do that it left me wanting to return….
Belmont House and Gardens deserve to be better known
Belmont House and Gardens deserve to be better known than they are: I’ve visited many times as it’s not far from where I live so it’s a good place to take friends and family who haven’t yet seen it as the garden is open all year round; I also went to the Antiques Road Show […]…
Great Hotel
We were impressed with this new hotel in Paignton, reception staff friendly and helpful. Own parking although small very useful in Paignton. Stunning position right on the seafront….
Sleeping Your Way to Scotland
Geoff Moore has a snooze on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto
“Hurry hurry hurry!” A new tranche of tickets is available from tomorrow; the exhibition has been extended, but if this experience is anything like ours when trying to book it will be hectic. Most Silver Travellers will have at least a hazy recollection of the 1950s and the New Look. It was followed by the […]…
Canine Cottages
Canine Cottages provides a pawesome range of dog-friendly cottages across the UK. From sea view apartments to countryside lodges and large townhouses set in beautiful locations, you’re sure to find somewhere suitable to stay. You and your four pawed pal will love exploring a range of landscapes from […]…
Holiday Cottages UK
Book your next UK holiday with holidaycottages.co.uk! As one of the UK’s leading holiday cottage agencies, with fantastic properties across Cornwall, Devon, Wales, Scotland and beyond, you’re bound to find a great place to stay with holidaycottages.co.uk. All our properties are personally checked to ensure they […]…
Hoburne Bashley
Great Location, super warm pool, sauna, steam, very clean, friendly helpful staff, handy shop on site, nice restaurant….
Hebridean Princess – a magnificent Scottish cruise
Alan Fairfax visits historic homes in Scotland on a Western Isles cruise with Hebridean Island Cruises….
Battersea Revisited
A couple of years ago we visited Battersea Power Station while it was still being redeveloped. There has certainly been a transformation today. Now the building has been repurposed and is surrounded by modern apartment blocks. There is also a calendar of leisure events. This December, when we visited again, it was all about Christmas. […]…