We awoke to views of a marina filled with speedboats and some very expensive yachts. Then, after breakfast in a dining room that overlooked a landscaped garden with palm trees, we stepped straight on to miles of golden sands. Sounds like we were staying at some boutique hotel in the Med, except that the sea…
As I jogged along the glorious Pembrokeshire Coastal Path it seemed I’d accidently stumbled into Teletubbyland. There before me was a turfed dome which bore a striking resemblance to the home of those colourful characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. I rubbed my eyes but it was still there. I was tempted to knock…
As claims to fame go, it’s not very big. In fact, measuring just 72 inches wide by 122 inches high, it’s the smallest in the UK. The smallest house, that is. The downstairs of this bright red North Wales building has a bench seat, table and chair, fireplace and coal bunker. Upstairs – reached by…
The trouble with planning a family holiday in Cornwall is there are just too many fantastic beaches to choose from. Every couple of miles, it seems, there’s either a cosy little cove or a wide expanse of golden sand just perfect for kite flying or castle building. I couldn’t make up my mind when organising…
A seaside town with links to the Alice in Wonderland story will be celebrating a very important date next year. Llandudno in North Wales will be marking the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s book by bringing to life Alice and her friends White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat like never before.…
Think Anna Ryder Richardson and you’ll probably recall the BBC’s long-running DIY show Changing Rooms. But there’s another, perhaps surprising, string to the TV presenter and interior designer’s bow – that of zoo keeper. Six years ago, Anna forked out £1 million to buy the dilapidated Manor House Wildlife Park, near Tenby in Pembrokeshire. The…
Diary of a beach babe, aged one and a half… little Cerys Caffery stays at Clifton Court, Putsborough, one of north Devon’s most desirable destinations… / Day 1: Arrived at our holiday home. Wow! This place is even cooler than Justin’s House off the telly! The open plan apartment overlooks Morte Bay and its brilliant…
The Somerset holiday resort of Weston-super-Mare has long been a favourite for Brummies and has even been dubbed ‘Birmingham-on-Sea’. But I’m backing a fresh contender for that title. My advice is to do a U-turn and instead of heading down the M5, try motoring up the M6, turning left before Liverpool. Using the quickest route,…
Nelson the one-eyed grey seal was a familiar sight in Looe harbour for more than 20 years. He was fed by the local fishermen and his company enjoyed by townsfolk and visitors alike, becoming something of a tourist attraction. Sadly, Nelson died in 2003 but five years later he made a miraculous return – in…
It’s ten years since Prince William met his future wife while they were both studying at St Andrews University. Being a romantic sort, I’m sure the heir to the throne will want to celebrate the milestone by whisking Catherine off for a quiet break back where their courtship began. And I’ve found just the place…
Holidaying Hack 