We've just returned from the most amazing fortnight in Andalusia - doing the golden triangle - Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Accommodation Yet again we settled on an Airbnb (they really are the only way to attempt a city break with children in tow!)- choosing a 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of the old town.… Continue reading Seville with children
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Dove Villa – Our very own slice of paradise
Here is my guest blog entry for Tots to Travel. We've just returned from an idyllic two weeks exploring the delights on offer in Andalucia, Spain. The first week was spent seeing the moorish sites of Seville and Cordoba (more about that at some point) but the second week was spent having some much needed R&R… Continue reading Dove Villa – Our very own slice of paradise
Product review – Solarbuddies
When I first saw this product doing the rounds on Facebook I instantly saw the appeal. I'm always keen to test out travel gadgets that make holidaying with little people easier and/or more enjoyable and I feel very strongly about teaching safety in the sun. Solarbuddies is a child friendly sunscreen and lotion applicator designed… Continue reading Product review – Solarbuddies
Top 10 tips for hiring a car abroad
So unless we're doing a short city break (like Porto, Hamburg or Rotterdam) we tend to hire a car when we go abroad. It gives us the freedom to visit sites off the beaten track and means that we don't have to struggle with public transport and the kitchen sink! That said, whenever I speak with… Continue reading Top 10 tips for hiring a car abroad
Ragley Hall with children – CLOSED
We've been living in Alcester for just over 3 years and whilst we've visited Ragley on a number of occasions to attend some of the wonderful events they put on we'd never managed to find the time to visit the grounds and the house. When we received an invitation to spend the day experiencing the delights… Continue reading Ragley Hall with children – CLOSED
Pittville Park – Cheltenham
Pittville Park - GL52 2DX Pittville Park is to the north of the town and straddles Evesham Road. The park borders Tommy Taylor's Lane to the west and Pittville Lawn to the east, and the narrow southern section of the park stretches as far south as Wellington Road. Parking - We've been to this incredible park on a… Continue reading Pittville Park – Cheltenham
Hillers Farmshop
Hillers Farmshop Dunnington Heath Farm Alcester Warwickshire B49 5PD Opening Times Farm Shop 8.30-5.30 (Sun 9.00-5.00) Gifts & Interiors 9.00-5.00 (Sun 10.00-5.00) Restaurant 9.00-5.00 Garden 9.00-4.00 Cost - Free (although there is a charge for the train and the maze). Hillers Farm shop is an all time favourite of ours as a family. This is so… Continue reading Hillers Farmshop
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP Public Transport The Park is difficult to access via public transport. The nearest bus stop is 2 miles away on Burford High Street, so you would need to get a taxi from there to the Park. Price Accomodation We live an hour away so… Continue reading Cotswold Wildlife Park
Evesham Country Park
Evesham Country Park The Valley Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4TP Price - free (although there is a charge for the train) Evesham Country Park has changed a lot over the years we've been living here. It has expanded its shopping area, sadly, sometimes to the detriment of independent shops and cafe's, but has also added some great… Continue reading Evesham Country Park
Bruges and the Belgian Coast
With half term looming and a holiday addiction to satisfy my husband and I got thinking about where we could spend a few days. Various other family commitments (parties and weekend visits!) meant that we only really had 3 nights to play with. To complicate matters, my husband set me the challenge of planning a… Continue reading Bruges and the Belgian Coast