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Armathwaite Hall Spa review – A relaxing haven in the Lake District

May 12, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, Spas, weekend breaks

A visit to Armathwaite Hall Spa is the perfect way to relax during a holiday in the Lake District. Described as a “sprawling affair” by…

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A weekend at The Dairy at Spring Barn Fram

December 1, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, England, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

Now that winter is officially here (sad face) I’m all about cosy weekends away and we had the perfect escape a few weeks ago when…

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Participants in Lewes Bonfire Night

Lewes Bonfire Night 2022

November 17, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Festivals, Sussex, UK, UK travel, Uncategorised

Lewes Bonfire Night 2022 is sure to be another November 5 extravaganza. With street parades, processions, music, bangers, torches and fire, lots of fire. It’s…

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How to travel when you don’t have much time

November 1, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Sabbatical, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

Last week at work my contract got renewed and I breathed a lovely sigh of relief as I saw next year’s holiday allowance appear in…

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Afternoon tea at Soho Secret Tea Rooms in London

October 25, 2015
emilyann.elliott
afternoon tea, London, UK, UK travel

I have a nickname among some of my friends of Old Mother Hubbard. This is mainly due to my love of vintage furniture, clothes and…

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Why it’s good for me to travel alone

September 24, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, Female travel, Travelling solo, UK, UK travel

On a recent weekend break to Haworth in Yorkshire, UK, Mr A went off to do a photography course, while I explored the small village…

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A literary nerd's weekend in Haworth

A literary nerd’s weekend in Haworth

September 21, 2015
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, books, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks, Yorkshire

It’s a never ending source of amazement to me, that there is so much to see and do on our own doorsteps here in the…

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Truck Festival: My first festival

July 24, 2015
emilyann.elliott
camping, Festivals, music, UK, UK travel

Psssst…I have a bit of a secret to share and I really have to whisper this as I feel like I inadvertently missed out on…

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The Old Vicarage in Llangenny – a home from home

November 6, 2014
emilyann.elliott
UK, UK travel, Wales

I usually class myself as a City Girl, but if living in the country meant living in a house like this then I could probably…

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