MARTINHAL SAGRES TOP TIPS

I feel that after two visits to Martinhal Sagres and answering countless questions that I should be well placed to write some top tips…
View PostTHE VICTORIA HOLKHAM

Norfolk is always a good idea! Even in winter. Big skies, massive beaches, views for miles. Our sojourn to The Victoria Holkham was perfect.
View PostBURNBAKE SAFARI GLAMPING WEEKEND

A weekend under canvas on Studland in a new Burnbake luxury safari tent. Power, running water, beds and no hassle of putting up our own tent!
View PostZAKYNTHOS ZANTE ZEN SEA FRONT POOL VILLA

La Mer villa at Zante Zen - a gorgeous sea front retreat in Zakynthos that really was as spectacular and luxurious as it looks
View PostWILD ESCAPES TREEHOUSE HAMPSHIRE

An off the grid treehouse adventure. Scandi-cool design meets gorgeous Hampshire countryside. Parent pleasing and dog friendly, just perfect.
View PostCOMPARING MARTINHAL SAGRES & PINE CLIFFS

When we were deciding whether to book Pine Cliffs or Martinhal Sagres for October half term last year, the one thing I really wanted was to find a blog review that compared the two. To help me decide. I couldn’t. So now that we’ve stayed in both, I thought I would write it!…
View PostTHE MAGIC OF MARTINHAL

Magical Martinhal, where to start? It truly provided the most effortlessly relaxing holiday our little family could have hoped for. Martinhal have got everything right for a luxury family holiday. Everything. Nothing is missing, nothing is an effort, really it’s perfect. A John Lewis holiday, if that makes sense. It has everything you…
View PostBATMAN’S SUMMERHOUSE – CABIN STAY DEVON

Truly unique, this remote cabin is ideal for a small family wanting to stay peacefully near some of Devon's best beaches
View PostVIEWS OF CRETE – JACOPO VILLA REVIEW

Jacopo Villa has the most magical views of Crete, a wonderful pool and is just 20 minutes from the coast. Let me show you around.
View PostGLORIOUS RETURN TO GITCOMBE

We've been making holiday memories at Gitcombe for 3 years now, this year we stayed in Yennadon - here's our review
View PostGORGEOUS BEACHES OF CRETE

After two magical trips to Crete, I'm keeping a list of the fabulous beaches. There's far more to Crete than the resorts it is known for.
View PostLUXURY DEVON STAY – THE RETREAT GITCOMBE

Last spring we stayed at The Retreat on Gitcombe Estate - with wow factor at every step it is ideal for a special group getaway. Take a look!
View PostARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY POOL VILLA IN CRETE?

Then I have just the place for you! Dimokritos villas in central Crete are the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday.
View PostHALF TERM AT PINE CLIFFS RESORT

Pine Cliffs Resort is somewhere to which we will return. Peaceful and relaxing it made everything so perfectly simple for a half term getaway.
View PostBLISSFUL STAY AT THE PIG AT COMBE

So happy to be writing about a hotel stay again, especially this piggy-perfect stay at The Pig in Combe, Devon for my birthday treat #thepighotel #postcardsfromthepig @The_Pig_Hotel
View PostHAPPY TIMES AT GITCOMBE DEVON

Gitcombe is a superb staycation. Luxury cottage accommodation with an indoor pool in the UK. We found this gem and we're going back next year!
View Post10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

Outdoors is the thing these days so finding places with space, things to do, coffee and loos is key! Here's Little P's top 10 in Hampshire
View PostHAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

Because if you haven't then now is the right time, especially in an odd period of life when it is so hard to focus and reflect on priorities
View PostHAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

We're spoilt for choice in Hampshire by countryside, parks, gardens, beaches, pubs and cafes. Here's the places we love not to forget!
View PostTHE POST-COVID FAMILY HOTEL DREAM

Staying in a hotel again does feel like a dream right now! I've created my dream hotel from the places we've loved on our travels. I really loved writing this, we've been lucky to stay in some amazing places and when the time is right I can't wait to start showing Little P the world again!
View PostGREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

Thank goodness for Green People and their hand sanitiser and hand foam. So useful at home as well as out and about. And my toddler loves the foam too!
View PostPERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

'You love Daddy this much' and 'dared to dream' are 2 excellent personalised Wonderbly books that we were kindly sent. Toddler and Mummy very much approve!
View PostPUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW

"Put Yourself First" - a book review but also an instruction. Marianne Killick takes the complexity of the working mum and sets out some excellent ways to put yourself first for the benefit of you and the whole family! Very timely indeed.
View PostFAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

Lepe Country Park is by the sea on the Solent in Hampshire and is lovely for a day out. Good food, play area, beach, history and plenty of good walks.
View PostFAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

The Bedruthan Hotel in Cornwall is truly family friendly. What it lacks in beauty it more than makes up for in facilities, family focus, wine lists and views.
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