Hoseasons Darwin Country Park, Derbyshire – Holiday Review
Hoseasons invited us to review one of their holiday parks this Summer, the Darwin Forest Country Park just outside Matlock, Derbyshire. We are always happy to hear the words ‘holiday’ and ‘review’ and nodded vigorously, cleared some time in our diary and set to planning our trip to the Derbyshire Peak District. Before the holiday I had a good browse of their website and was delighted to see a Certificate of Excellence 2013 Winner from...
Travel Tuesday – HomeAway.co.uk’s last minute holidays with the kids
Getting it right when it comes to the big summer holiday can be stressful, especially if that final decision has been left to the last minute, but HomeAway.co.uk still has plenty of options available that will tick all the boxes. The UK’s leading rentals company lists many last minute family friendly properties with the facilities and standards of a hotel but without the crowds, costs and need to run to the pool at 6am to save a...
Spotted! PERFECT Traditional Bucket & Spade set…
One think I positively loathe is the way every child’s toy has been turned into a plastic monstrosity. So when I find a little gem of old-fashioned style and build quality, I whoop with glee. Just look at this bucket and spade set! Gloriously bold and bright, with sheet metal construction that will last for years and wooden handles that are just waiting for small hands to love them (no more awkward rubbish plastic bucket handles...
Travel Tuesday – we’re all leaving it ’til the last minute…
The vast majority of us Brits are leaving it until the very last minute to book their summer holiday, according to the UK’s leading holiday rentals site HomeAway.co.uk. To cope with the last minute summer rush (and to provide extra convenience for travellers all year round), HomeAway.co.uk has introduced an instant online booking system for travellers. The fast, safe and secure online bookings and payments system gives instant...
Spotted! Fabulous Den Kit from the BattleBox Co.
I’m in love. I am. And if my children find out, my bank manager is going to hate me. Have you SEEN the Battle Box Company’s site? Properly brilliant and inspiring outdoors adventure gear – total child heaven. Everything they want, need or desire for months of fabulous outdoors play. This is the ‘Bear Grylls Dangerous Den Kit’, and it contains all the basics to create a brilliant Den; tough military...
Travel Tuesday – Caravanning in Norfolk
Norfolk is a great destination for a family caravanning holiday at any time of year. Of course, most of us prefer the warmer months, particularly with the family, but the endless unspoilt coastline of this eastern county can offer something for walkers, birdwatchers and nature-lovers all-year round. But it isn’t all about the dramatic and unspoilt coastline. Norfolk also offers the famous Broads National Park, of course, as...