Although we would probably have been quite happy feasting on local fish and chips for a whole week, we made a family decision before we arrived in Woolacombe to try out Noel Corston’s fine dining
Four on a hike to Baggy Point
There was something very Enid Blyton about our recent trip to Devon, starting with the beautiful accommodation, Tamarisk Beach House. I was so delighted with the house, I penned a few words for the Unique Home
A Unique Home Stay in Tamarisk Beach House
Imagine a house, perched high up above a beach, with views down to the sand and across the horizon. Imagine it’s a 1930s home, lovingly restored by an interior designer, who has kept the authentic
In the Buff
“Can I have a Buff?” “No, what’s wrong with a scarf?” “But look what you can do with them – you can wear them as a neckerchief, a headband, a beanie, a bandana – they
Mum’s gone to Oxburgh Hall
After the great success of our day at Burghley House over Easter, Dougie and I have been inspired to continue with our new game of ‘where to go within an hour of Holbeach.’ It makes
A grand day out at Burghley House
Why is it we often neglect to appreciate the things of wonder which are right on our doorstep? Burghley House, near Stamford in Lincolnshire, is the most beautiful 16th century house set in glorious parkland
A day in Dawlish in pictures
When we first knew that Rory would be spending three years in Exeter at University, all I imagined were long car journeys back and forth. It never occurred to me that this would be the ideal
Backing up your computer files if you aren’t good at that sort of thing…
For someone who spends a lot of time on the computer, I really am quite a technophobe. I’m also not very sensible. Documents and photos have been