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
Three nights in three counties
After spoiling my son for two whole weeks over the Christmas period, the time came on New Year’s Day to return him to university: cue motherly sobbing and gnashing of teeth. His exams were starting
Mum’s gone to Lyme Regis, Dorset
After a drizzly but delightful day in Dartmouth, (overkill on the alliteration there, sorry) our second day in the south west proved even more dismal, weather-wise. Undeterred, we scooped the teenage students from their
Mum’s gone to Dartmouth, Devon
The pastel houses in Kingswear, seen from Dartmouth quay As Rory has remained in Exeter for most of the summer, Dougie and I decided the only way we were going to ever see our student
Review of The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter
Entrance to The Magdalen Chapter There’s a sign inside The Magdalen Chapter hotel in Exeter which states that visitors are only allowed between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Thankfully this refers to