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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Beaulieu is a village in Hampshire that I would describe as being quintessentially English. With old cottages, boutique shops and surrounded by the picturesque New Forest National Park, it is a beautiful stop for…
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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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For Pete and I, the 12th July is always a date of love, laughter; a time to look back on happy memories and a time to celebrate. This year we spent our anniversary in…
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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 week we were lucky enough to go to Cork, Ireland for a luxury anniversary break. Upon arrival in Cork, we checked in to The Maryborough Hotel and Spa, a beautiful hotel converted from…
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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…