We’re in Snowdonia, should we try to climb Snowdon or not? That was the big question we asked ourselves on this trip and it caused a huge amount of deliberation. For a start, as...
Mum’s gone to Wales: Portmeirion
It may only be a short drive from Caernarfon but the little village of Portmeirion could be a world away. It was created by Clough Williams-Ellis, an architect with an extraordinary vision who once said, “Cherish...
Mum’s gone to Wales: Caernarfon
It was a fairly last minute decision to book a trip to Wales. Rory was home for the summer, his girlfriend was happy to come with us but we didn’t know where to go (call...
Recreating a childhood memory at #BML16
Who would have thought that at the BritMums Live #BML16 blogging conference in London I would recreate a precious childhood memory of drinking wine from a traditional Spanish porron. In 1972, aged 8, I accompanied my...
Taking a rest at The Cleveland Tontine
We must have driven past The Cleveland Tontine countless times on our way to and from Newcastle. There has always been something very appealing about this old coaching house which has been providing food and rest for travellers since the...
Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Park
If you have a love of art and food, I can highly recommend a visit to the Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Park on the outskirts of Barnstable in North Devon. We had no idea...
Hop, skip & jump in Ilfracombe
“Let’s see if I can jump as far as Jonathan Edwards,” said Dougie, limbering up on the seafront at Ilfracombe. “I think you’ll struggle,” I cautioned. “His triple jump record stands at 18.29m and...
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...