LLangrannog
Beach Breaks, UK Breaks, Uncategorized, Wales, Walks

Our family holiday in Cardigan Bay

We’ve just returned from a fantastic week exploring the beautiful Cardigan Bay. After many trips to Pembrokeshire and the Gower we couldn’t wait to explore this part of Wales. Although our foreign holidays have been on hold for a while it has been a great opportunity to see more of the UK and luckily, we… Continue reading Our family holiday in Cardigan Bay

Symonds Yat
UK Breaks, Uncategorized, Walks

Family walks in the Forest of Dean – Symonds Yat

Another great place to go for a family walk when the weather is hot, Symonds Yat is a beautiful area to visit for the day. We decided to park down on the riverside at the Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre, Symonds Yat East and then follow the shady woodland trail along the river to Biblins… Continue reading Family walks in the Forest of Dean – Symonds Yat

Woodchester Park
UK Breaks, Walks

Family walks in the Cotswolds – Woodchester Park

We had a great morning walking around the grounds of the haunted Woodchester Park near Stroud this weekend. With temperatures at around 30˚c and miles away from water, a shady woodland family walk was just what we all needed – Coco included. This unique unfinished gothic property has beautiful grounds to explore with different trails… Continue reading Family walks in the Cotswolds – Woodchester Park

Carreg Cennen Castle
Beach Breaks, UK Breaks, Uncategorized, Wales

Family break in the Gower – finally some sunshine!

We've visited the Gower many times for a family break and it never disappoints. Even in Covid times, with most of the UK descending on the coasts of Britain for May half term, the beaches didn't feel crowded. Getting there early is a good idea to avoid traffic jams on the narrow country roads though.… Continue reading Family break in the Gower – finally some sunshine!

Sidmouth
Beach Breaks, South East Devon, UK Breaks, Uncategorized

An Easter family holiday in South East Devon

We had a great family holiday in South East Devon this Easter and were so lucky that the spring weather had finally come. Post lockdown, we couldn’t wait to be by the sea and it was Coco’s first trip to the beach. She loved racing around and helping the children dig in the sand. It… Continue reading An Easter family holiday in South East Devon

Polignano
Beach Breaks, Italy, Uncategorized

The beauty of Italy without the crowds – a summer family holiday in Puglia

It’s still a bit uncertain but looking much more promising for summer holidays in Europe to be possible this year. The heel of Italy, Puglia is a wonderful region to explore and without the crowds and price tags of other more exclusive areas, it has everything for a family summer holiday. Even at the height… Continue reading The beauty of Italy without the crowds – a summer family holiday in Puglia

Lisbon
City Breaks, Portugal

A treat for the weekend – Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)

I've always wanted to make Pastéis de Nata but thought they looked quite difficult but I found this recipe which was really easy and they've come out really well. It's a bit of a cheat recipe as it uses ready to roll puff pastry but still tasted delicious. Give them a try! A long established… Continue reading A treat for the weekend – Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)