Never one to pass by a Facebook competition that might encourage us to explore new areas, we were so happy to win a couple of night in the village of Stoney Middleton in the Peak District Airbnb with our host Emily. We decided to extend our stay to give us time to have a decent …
Having lost out on so many planned trips due to Covid as soon as we saw an opportunity to escape Norfolk after being held Covid captive for 144 days we made a break for it. We spent a night in Cambridge at the Hilton before heading to Doncaster for 48 hours. The hotel was fabulous …
When I saw a new venture from Oak Tree cottages while scrolling through Facebook, I was drawn to a new location in Norfolk we were yet to explore. A family-run business located in East Ruston, there are currently three beautifully decorated cottages available, catering for families of four or six plus four legged friends. After a …
When somebody gives you an opportunity to stay in their house in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, you just don’t say no. Even if it means driving over 1500 miles with 3 kids and stealing 2 cousins to keep them company. Because the more kids you have the easier it is, right? Despite …
When we were offered the opportunity to be hosted at Camping Les Fontaines a family friendly campsite in France we jumped at the chance! We had never been to France with the kids and we never say no to an adventure. Damien and Kayleigh from Camping Les Fontaines were quick to communicate all the details …
When for the first year Lara decided against dancing in the Christmas Spectacular, we decided to grab our chance to go away for the weekend and take the kids to Prague at Christmas. We got a good deal through Expedia staying at the Anyday Hotel which looked cheap and cheerful and near enough the centre for …
When we were lucky enough to win a weekend at Bexwell Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, we added a couple of days at the seaside to our half term get away. Apparently we have been to Wells-next-the-Sea before for lunch but I have no recollection of this, clearly due to child induced sleep deprivation. It’s on the …
For October half term we fancied something local that involved lots of outdoor activities and family movie time. I came across this little place Thorpe Forest Norfolk with Forest Holidays and it looked perfect.. A cheaper alternative to Centre Parcs, less than 2 hours drive from home and a hot tub. You can check out …
After the Bear Grylls adventure day we had won we thought we would head to London to fit in some more exhausting experiences for the kids and see if we could stress ourselves out to the point of early retirement or holiday induced breakdowns. After much discussion/arguing we settled on a new Premier Inn in Addlestone. The …
With Craig complaining about not driving far away from home, North Norfolk seemed the ideal solution for May half term. Looking at various properties on Norfolk Cottages, my eye was drawn to Primrose Farm Barns in Roughton. With three cottages sharing an open space, play area and most importantly, a swimming pool, Rainbow Cottage was …
After a year with no holidays abroad the kids were desperate to go on a ‘proper’ holiday which apparently involves a plane. 3 years ago we had a fabulous October half term break in Lanzarote which had perfect accommodation for a family of five which always seems to be our biggest issue. We booked through …
During the October half term break we were lucky enough to be invited to stay at Greenwood Grange Holiday Cottages in Dorset. A six hour non eventful drive from Norfolk, not helped by the wind from Storm Brian, brought us to our destination, broken by a couple of pit stops; Little Chef- adequate but never …
When Lara was invited camping by my very kind friend Leeanne, it became quickly apparent that I was not going to escape with a quiet weekend at home with my boys. Craig began to moan that I had been holding him back for years with from his dream to camp in the wilderness. This started …
Having been instructed that all family holidays were to be taken in the UK this year, we decided to descend on the Lake District in the Summer to see whether we would be able to sufficiently wear the kids out with fresh air to get a couple of hours of peace and quiet a day. …