Utterly Secluded in the Brecon Beacons – Patrishow Farm Review
We finally threaded through the last gate, switched off the car engine… and silence fell. As we eased out of the car, I think it’s fair to say we gawped a bit at the grand, stern beauty of Patrishow Farm, the farmhouse imposing itself on the land. When we turned to look down the valley we gawped a bit more. The view really was fabulous. We stayed at Patrishow Farm as guests of HolidayCottages.co.uk – they invited us...
New Balance Cath Kidston Trainers? Oh yes. | Review
Yes. Really. New Balance Cath Kidston Trainers. New Balance trainers, in that fabulous ditsy floral (and oh-so-Cath Kidston) print. Okay, so there’s two things you need to know about the latest collaboration between New Balance (makers of best trainers for kids, we personally think) and iconic Cath Kidston.First – the almost-teen squeaked an “oh yes, they’re gorgeous, thanks!” when offered a pair to...
Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Mouse Review
As usual with the gaming reviews, I handed the Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Mouse Review one over to a far better person than me to test and write. I’m passing you over to T – 16yr old Son No. 3, who spends WAY too much of his time on his PC gaming.Here’s what he says about the Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Mouse Review The Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless is a surprisingly affordable wireless gaming mouse with Slipstream...
Create Your Own Happy Review
I’ve been looking forward to this little book for so long now – but the Create Your Own Happy review is finally here! Woot! It’s a pretty universal wish that we all want our children to be happy. Happy It’s such a simple little word. And yet it feels like our modern kids are less happy then they’ve ever been. How has that happened? How have we gone from carefree 12yr old out on their bikes to 12yr olds...
Octopath Traveller Review – Not For Pre-Teens, and Sadly Frustrating.
Not being a real gamer myself (though I’ve completed every Halo on Legendary *proud*), I did what I always do and handed the Octopath Traveller Review over to a local professional. Or teenager, as they’re more commonly known. Here’s what Joe, 17, has to say… Octopath Traveller is Nintendos latest attempt at an old school traditional JRPG. With its HD-2D art style, engaging battle system, and sumptuous musical...
Peak District holiday cottages – Shawside Farm | Review
We feel your pain – if you’re looking for Peak District holiday cottages and you’re vaguely fussy, then it can be tricky, and you need to be booking ahead. With more then 10 million visitors a year to our second smallest national park, there’s stiff competition to nab the best holiday cottages during peak season! NB – the law says I have to tell you that cottages.com provided half the cost of the...