Exploring Bath by bus, foot and car
As Bath is hilly you may want an alternative to walking. Here’s options for exploring Bath, from bus, car and boat, all suitable for kids
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How to have a successful short family break
We love a mini break and do several of these a year. We rarely do a full week away, so having a few mini breaks during half terms or Easter holidays, really helps break up the year. It also enables…
A relaxing stay at Bailbrook House hotel Bath
We love going on short breaks. When it’s just the 2 of us, any more than a few days away would probably get a bit tedious, and we rarely go on holidays for a full week. So I’m always looking…
Views of football at Doubletree Hilton Milton Keynes
I always think there’s not much reason just to stay one night in a hotel, so I suggested we add a second night to our recent Chicheley Hall break, and look for another hotel nearby to stay in. I’d suggested…
Enjoy a country house hotel break at Chicheley Hall
*Ad – press trip I always laughed when people went away and stayed in hotels near home. Why stay an hour away when you can just visit for the day quite easily? But now I’ve had that experience, I’m rethinking….
Camping etiquette – the dos and don’ts of camping with kids
Whatever the holiday, even with children, you want to get away from the chaos of home and enjoy a relaxing time. Some people think camping is a lot of hard work. But it doesn’t have to be if you prep…
The best type of holidays for families
We love a holiday, although ours aren’t the normal once a year big foreign holiday. Poor N hasn’t been abroad yet (excluding a trip to Jersey and he didn’t need a passport for that), and given I don’t want to…
Queens Hotel in Southsea – a great location
I hate the pressure of booking a good hotel. Generally because I’ve had 2 experiences in the past where we’ve arrived to find the hotel hasn’t received our booking or has ignored it. But also because when you go away…
Camping at Three Cliffs Bay campsite
When we go camping each year, we don’t slum it. We don’t go glamping either but we have certain criteria for the campsites. Let’s face it, we’re a load of mums with our kids (and sometimes a couple of dads),…
Dunston Hall hotel – family friendly break
I love going away. Home is great, but I much prefer getting out and about. And feeling like you’ve really had a good break. Even more so now we have N, because if we stay at home, holidays would be…
How to choose a tent for family camping
Now spring has arrived, we’re thinking forward to camping again. Our camping trip with friends is booked, although some are dragging their heels about getting organised and actually booking. People are also indecisive whether husbands are going too. Secretly I’m…