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A large brown canvas tent at Feather Down Farms is surrounded by trees

Feather Down Farms: An honest review

April 24, 2025
emilyann.elliott
camping, family travel

As seasoned campervanners, we weren’t sure what to expect from Feather Down Farms. But we recently had our first glamping experience with the company and…

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A view of the outside of Carden Park Hotel

Carden Park Hotel review: A family-friendly stay in Cheshire

February 13, 2025
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

As the school holidays approach, finding family friendly hotels are often on the top of many parents’ wish-lists. I always find it a difficult balance…

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Birds at Spurn Point

Visiting Spurn Point: Everything you need to know

May 8, 2024
emilyann.elliott
England, UK, weekend breaks, Yorkshire

I’d been keen on visiting Spurn Point, ever since learning about the so-called Land’s End of Yorkshire. The peninsula, which curves between the North Sea…

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Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks: Everything you need to know about the North Yorkshire rock formations

February 29, 2024
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK travel, Yorkshire

Visiting Brimham Rocks is a must-do if you’re on holiday in North Yorkshire. The huge formations are a really fun place to explore, no matter…

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the lake district

Things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District

May 5, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

If you’re looking for things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District you’ll be spoilt for choice. When we were choosing where to stay…

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Bassenthwaite Lake Station sign

A review of Bassenthwaite Lake Station

April 28, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK, UK travel

If you’re looking for something truly unique to do in the Lake District, may I suggest a trip to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. Open for breakfast, lunch and…

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The Lingholm Estate walled garden, one of the Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District

The best Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District

April 20, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District are high on the wish-list of many visitors to the area. Fans of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and…

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The Wild Silence

A review of The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn

November 14, 2021
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, England, UK

If you’re looking for a book to get cosy with, I hope my review of The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn will inspire you. Following…

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Corfe Castle

Camping near Corfe Castle, Dorset

September 28, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, camping, UK travel

When it comes to camping near Corfe Castle in Dorset, there are lots of good options. It’s an ideal location to base yourself in to…

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Amelia Earhart quote at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park

June 27, 2021
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK travel, Yorkshire

The hashtag for Yorkshire Sculpture Park is “art without walls” which perfectly sums up the experience of a visit. The park, located in the 500-acre Bretton Hall estate,…

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