BURNBAKE SAFARI GLAMPING WEEKEND

BURNBAKE 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!

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WILD ESCAPES TREEHOUSE HAMPSHIRE

WILD ESCAPES TREEHOUSE HAMPSHIRE

An off the grid treehouse adventure. Scandi-cool design meets gorgeous Hampshire countryside. Parent pleasing and dog friendly, just perfect.

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STAY: THE BARN @ NORTH LODGE

STAY: THE BARN @ NORTH LODGE

I want to tell you about a little place I know - The Barn @ North Lodge - where you can get away from it all in rural luxury

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A DAY AT PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

A DAY AT PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the National Museum of the Royal Navy - there is so much to see, it is a fabulous family day out!

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BLISSFUL STAY AT THE PIG AT COMBE

BLISSFUL 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

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TODDLER IN TOW STAYCATION ESSENTIALS

TODDLER IN TOW STAYCATION ESSENTIALS

The summer of the staycation, with a toddler in tow! What to pack? I've taken one for the team with extensive research to share my essentials!

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HAPPY TIMES AT GITCOMBE DEVON

HAPPY 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!

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WALKING IN THE HAMPSHIRE BLUEBELLS

WALKING IN THE HAMPSHIRE BLUEBELLS

Bluebell season is my favourite season! There is no getting away from just how magical the forest floors across England look for a few weeks each spring, littered with bluebells. A purple haze of delight. I’ve become a little obsessed by it since we moved to a bluebell hotspot. And on our doorstep…

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COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

COFFEE & CAKE, WINE & WALKS NEAR WINCHESTER

Anticipating 'stay at home' being relaxed soon, here's 22 outdoorsy cafes and pubs near Winchester for a coffee, cake, wine & walk fix!

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10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

10 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

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HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

HOME – A LOCKDOWN RENOVATION SPECIAL

Oh how we laughed through our renovations. We didn’t. No: kitchen/oven/sink; dining out; trips away. A global pandemic & national lockdown...

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ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

ANGLESEY WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

Anglesey in the Autumn with a toddler in tow was an absolute dream! Stunning place, beautiful accommodation and so many fun things to do!

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HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

HAMPSHIRE 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!

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2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

Our photos and memories from a fun old fashioned time at home to celebrate a second birthday. There's a lot to like about these simple times!

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WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE?

WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE?

Joining the travel link up again this month to think about what travel looks like now. For me it's about the day trip and reducing our risk of exposure.

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WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

WHEN WILL WE STAYCATION AGAIN?

When will we staycation again? I'm not sure right now, but I can't wait to see more of the UK when it's safe to do so, we're spoilt by gorgeous choice after gorgeous choice!

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AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

AT HOME IN LOCKDOWN

At home in lockdown - without a kitchen, full time parenting and working, but thankfully with a stunning spring and a lovely bit of Hampshire to call home

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FAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK

FAMILY 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.

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CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

Four days in Cornwall in the rain isn't really what you want from a summer holiday. No bother - even a rainy day on the beach is an adventure for a baby.

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FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

FAMILY 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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BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

We were invited to stay at the newly opened Pigsty. Views are all my own… But in summary, book it, tell your friends, then book it again! It was our first night away together without the baby so it had to meet a high standard and it absolutely did! Ten minutes from Winchester.…

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DORSET MINIBREAK

DORSET MINIBREAK

Had you asked 10 months ago if a minibreak with a baby could be relaxing I'd have laughed... Well, a Dorset staycation through a baby's eyes is magical, and relaxing!

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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

Another day, another bluebell hunt... Living where we do we're spoilt for choice and baby loves a forest stroll! As well as coffee, cake and a play date!

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A NIGHT IN LONDON – WITH A BABY

A NIGHT IN LONDON – WITH A BABY

Roll the clock back six months and we’d stay in London every few weeks. A date night supper somewhere fancy and then we would use up a few accumulating hotel points for a free stay, to avoid our commute! Now however… A night in London is a holiday! Not necessarily relaxing. But a…

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WINCHESTER COLLEGE HERITAGE OPEN DAY

WINCHESTER COLLEGE HERITAGE OPEN DAY

There’s a certain allure to somewhere that’s behind closed doors and not open to the public. Winchester College is such a place. We’d catch glimpses of it across the water meadows on a stroll or by peering in the porters lodge door. But that’s it. We got close to spending a day at…

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