Kekaroka Lodge – WIN a Luxury Cabin Hot Tub Stay in Cumbria
byLayers of dusky pinks and pale oranges hung above the horizon, perfectly framing the blazing red sun as it made a last valiant effort…
England
How to spend a weekend in Manchester – a First-Timer’s Guide
byThinking of heading off for a weekend in Manchester and wondering where to start? We have you covered with this post on some of…
How to spend a cheap weekend in York
byThe historic city of York is one of the most popular places to explore in the UK, and is visited by millions of tourists…
A luxury weekend in York – sights, sleeps and scoffs
byThe weary Roman legionaries trudged home to Eboracum one last time, their heads hung low and shoulders slumped. Tired and dishevelled after many miles…
Fun things to do in Mevagissey and the Roseland Peninsula
byLooking for fun things to do in Mevagissey? Cornwall is one of our favourite spots in the UK, and we’ve just spent the perfect…
Rannerdale Bluebells 2025 – parking, walks and more
byUPDATE February 2025: Come back here to find updates about when the Rannerdale bluebells are in bloom this year, we’re keeping a close eye…
A Lake District Autumn – top leaf display locations
byWondering where are the best places to see Autumn leaves in the Lake District? As locals living in this beautiful English national park, we’ve…
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel Review
byMy heart plunged into the far recesses of my boots as I heard those dreaded words: “Welcome to Stanbrook Abbey – we’re pleased to…
Hot tub holidays in Cornwall at Wrinklers Wood Treehouse
byA trail of steam drifted up through the woodland canopy, its wispy tendrils snaking lazily along the concealed valley. Subtle overtones of cedarwood mingled…
Staying in the Chevalier’s Gatehouse at Upton Cressett – a Review
byThe Chevalier wearily climbed the spiral stairs to the top of the gatehouse, legs aching from yet another long day in the saddle. Running…
Historic locations to discover in and around the Lake District
byWith activity dating back over 5,000 years, the Lake District is not only one of the most beautiful places in the UK, it is…
Why You Should Visit the Lake District for Your UK Staycation
byWhy the Lake District? The Lake District is one of the most popular destinations for a staycation in the UK, and with its stunning…