Last month we were treated to a luxury stay at The Principal Hotel York, as you may have read here. Having been impressed with the beautiful character and charm of both the hotel and…
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When I was younger we would sit down as a family and watch River Cottage on the television, dreaming of a sustainable life where we could live off the land, care for our own…
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A couple of weeks ago my friend Hannah and I had a long overdue catch-up, celebrating with a weekend in the New Forest; consisting of a lush spring lunch at The Pig, Brockenhurst, picturesque…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Amongst shopping for presents, prepping your Christmas day menu, writing cards and exchanging gifts, it’s nice to have a Christmas meal with friends, work collegues or family that…
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During our recent city break in Cork we visited Market Lane for an evening meal and drinks. A city-centre restaurant, close to our hotel and recommended to us by several people (and Trip Advisor),…
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When in Ireland you have to try an Irish whiskey, or two, or even four… and that’s what our trip to The Irish Whiskey Experience, Killarney was all about. On our recent visit to…
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Last weekend, we stopped for a spot of lunch at No. 5 Bridge Street, leading restaurant in Winchester. Winchester has to be of my favourite cities to visit in Hampshire on the weekend. With…
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Last weekend we were invited by The White Star restaurant and bar in Southampton to try their new brunch menu. The White Star sits on Oxford Street, a popular place to grab a drink…
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For Pete’s birthday as a treat, I took him out for lunch at The Pig hotel and restaurant in Brockenhurst. An old country house set in the New Forest and surrounded by trees, quaint…
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Last winter I planned a surprise visit to Edinburgh for Pete’s birthday! It’s such a beautiful, historic City with so much to see and do. I have fond memories of visiting there as a…