A view overlooking the rose garden, sunny days and exquisite food; our anniversary stay at the boutique hotel Backwell House outside of Bristol was a memorable treat. Greeted with a cream tea (fresh, warm scones, thick…
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As you may have seen previously, we spent a snowy week in January exploring Norway, spending a couple of days in Oslo and a few days in and around Bergen. Our final night before…
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In September we went to Munich, the Bavarian capital, which just so happened to coincide with the onset of Oktoberfest 2017. Munich Centre Munich city is home to impressive buildings, numerous museums and, of…
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York is a place I’ve always wanted to go. The historic city of culture is steeped in a wealth of history and has many charming features from shopping along the narrow cobbled lanes to…
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Continuing on our UK road trip after a lovely stay in the Peak District, we made our way north to another scenic favourite, the Lake District. A childhood favourite, I have fond memories around…
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For 18 years (life before university) the Peak District was my home. Rolling green hills, quaint market towns and villages, deep blue reservoirs and expanses of moorland, covered with purple heather. I have so…
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I love independent, boutique hotels so when I came across Number 38 Clifton, near Bristol, I knew I had to visit! Arriving at the historic townhouse hotel we were welcomed in the lounge, greeted…
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It’s always nice to get away to celebrate special occasions, so that’s what we chose to do last week for our 3rd wedding anniversary, with a stay at New Park Manor Hotel. Being mid-week, we…
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In December I turned 24 and Pete, ever the romantic, whisked me away for a couple of days for a surprise luxury stay, fine dining and perfect pampering at Harbour Hotel and Spa in…
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You may have seen from recent posts that we went to Ireland near the beginning of July for our anniversary, with flights courtesy of Southampton Airport. The last two nights of our holiday were…