The Stunning Gardens of Mount Ephraim in Hernhill
We hadn’t been to Mount Ephraim in Kent for a few years and I was reminded just how beautiful the gardens were by Julie Wassmer when she was researching her new book in the Whitstable…
A Walk Of Balcary Cliffs – Dumfries And Galloway
Overlooking the Solway Coast, Balcary Cliffs look spectacular in every season. A walk along these clifftops is exhilarating and provides incredible views that are not easily forgotten. Beginning and ending at Balcary Bay, near Auchencairn…
Castle Creavie Farm – A Beautiful Galloway Escape Near Kirkcudbright
Castle Creavie Farm is one of the most special places I have ever stayed. The Galloway area is too often overlooked as a destination but I can honestly say that for me it is one…
The Cheviot – A Walk In Northumberland
A few years ago, I came across a list of the Top 500 peaks in the British Isles, it not only listed the top 500 summits but also included the “non-qualifying” Munros (A Munro is…
Victorian House Hotel – An Eclectic Experience in Grasmere
One of the most wonderful aspects of travel is the opportunity to experience the variety of people and places we encounter along our journeys. For me, that absolutely includes the accommodations we stay in. Rustic,…
Brimstone Hotel & Spa In The Lake District – Treat Yourself
The Brimstone Luxury Hotel and Spa is nestled in the Langdale Valley of the Lake District. I have often passed it on my way to the glorious walks in the area and had heard many…
Visiting The Isles Of Scilly And The Star Castle Hotel
If you are in the mood for some island hopping adventures, with soft white sand, deserted beaches, scenery to blow your socks off and miles of smiles guaranteed, you really can’t do much better than…
Climb Helm Crag From Lancrigg, Grasmere
Helm Crag in the Lake District, Cumbria, is one of the most prominent and recognisable peaks yet is actually quite small in stature when compared to other summits in the Central Fells. If you have…
The Yan at Broadrayne – A Delightful Stay in the Fells Above Grasmere
Anyone who knows me knows how much I adore the Lake District. I fell in love with Grasmere after my first trip to the village on a whirlwind day trip that included a hike up…
Storrs Hall: A Historic Gem on the Shore of Lake Windermere
Pulling into the car park for Storrs Hall on the beautiful shores of Lake Windermere I knew I was in for something special. I hadn’t quite expected what I found in the building or on…
The 14th Century Littlebourne Barn Near Canterbury
We’d been to the Aisled Barn in Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, lots of times for summer and Christmas fayres and also art shows, but I’d never really looked around the empty barn to see how it…
The Old Man Of Coniston – A Walk For All Seasons
The Old Man of Coniston, standing at 803 metres (2,635 feet), is a mountain that has given me so many wonderful memories over the years. Firstly it is where it all began for me. My…
