Fountain Violet Farm Feather Down Glamping: Review
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Fountain Violet Farm Feather Down Glamping: Review

Last weekend, we had one of those short breaks that feels like a proper holiday. We stayed at Fountain Violet Farm, a Feather Down glamping location just outside Dartmouth in South Devon. Glamping is a wonderful way to holiday. All the benefits of camping like being outdoors in the fresh air and that happy, tired…

Dog friendly Tantallon Castle and Seacliff Beach, East Lothian
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Dog friendly Tantallon Castle and Seacliff Beach, East Lothian

This year, we’ve been exploring English Heritage properties with our annual pass. When we ventured up to Northumberland on holiday, we took the opportunity to meet up with my friend Jenny. She suggested meeting at Tantallon Castle, a Historic Scotland property near North Berwick in East Lothian. With Historic Scotland properties either free or half…

10 tips for packing a campervan for family travel
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10 tips for packing a campervan for family travel

Just before the Easter holidays, we finally bought the campervan we’ve dreamed of owning. Its high top means we can use it in all weather and there’s plenty of space for adults, children and canines. Since then, we’ve made the most of the freedom it offers and headed for the coast on several occasions. And…

Dog friendly accommodation around the UK to suit every budget
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Dog friendly accommodation around the UK to suit every budget

For many of us, dogs are part of the family. And when you’re travelling in the UK, you want to bring them with you. But I’ve recently noticed a trend towards accommodation declaring itself dog friendly when, quite frankly, it isn’t. There are so many restrictions that unless you have one small dog that doesn’t…