Top Picks! Dog friendly cottages near the beach
We've chosen just a few of our favourite dog-friendly cottages near the coast so you can start planning your next beachside holiday with the pooch!
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The top places to to visit in Pembrokeshire
Full of history, rich in wildlife and diverse in habitats, Pembrokeshire is certainly somewhere that buries itself in your heart and stays with you forever.
Places to Go Lizzie Heather
Your Autumn Bucket List
Some inspiration of things to do on your autumnal get away to Cornwall.
Things to do Abby D
An Adventure in Chichester
Explore the unique attractions that Chichester has to offer for a day out or a stay in the area.
Things to do Hannah Denby
Things to do in Porthleven
Once a quiet harbour village on the south coast of Cornwall, Porthleven is a growing hotspot for visitors to the county who have a zest for all things food and the Great Outdoors.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
50 things to do in May Half Term
50 ideas to keep you busy during school holidays, ranging from fruit picking to wild swimming. There's plenty of ideas to kick start your holiday planning.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Crealy Theme Park
Visit the largest theme park in Devon for the best family day out. Welcome to Crealy!
Things to do Philip Eley
Devon's best family friendly festivals
Embrace all things Devon with this list of family friendly festivals in Devon. From tar barrels and pirate festivals to music festivals galore, there's something for everyone across the county this year.
Things to do Philip Eley
Easter in south Devon
From Easter egg hunts to hot cross buns, there are plenty of egg-citing Easter activities going on in south Devon.
Things to do Philip Eley
How easy is catching the ferry to the Isle of Wight?
Looking for an Isle of Wight holiday but unsure how to get there? We can help you with all things ferry (and catamaran and hovercraft). All you have to do is ask.
News & Offers Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do in Seaview
On the east of the Isle of Wight, Seaview is a great spot for family holidays on the beach, romantic ocean vistas and maybe even an ice cream or two.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do at Easter
New-fangled ideas and old school fun for Easter in the South and West.
Things to do Katie Chown
Our holiday in the New Forest
Do I really only get to stay here for the weekend? Perhaps I will call in sick on Monday and stay just a little longer.
Visitors' Book Faye
How to Spot a Rip Current
It’s best to familiarise yourself with the dangers that come with swimming in the sea so that you can stay safe and happy - how to spot a rip current is important.
Visitors' Book Lizzie Heather
Family Holidays: Outdoor Cornwall with the kids
The great Cornish countryside is a veritable playground, crammed to bursting with adventures to be had. Photography by Annabel Elston
Things to do Sian Pickles
Family Holidays: Best outdoor place to take your kids
Berry Head: ‘The highest and lowest lighthouse in England’
Places to Go Philip Eley
Car Journey Survival: Cow Cricket and Mini Cheddars
Sometimes the travelling really is nearly as good as the arriving.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
What to do in Cornwall on a rainy day
If there’s one thing that can be counted on in Cornwall, it’s that you can’t count on the weather.
Things to do Sian Pickles
Moors Valley Country Park
I cannot recommend Moors Valley Country Park highly enough, in fact I've already sent a number of friends and family along and hope to go back again myself soon.
Things to do Faye
Out to eat in Lymington
Charlotte and I decided to see if we could find a takeaway for dinner. Yes, there was a fully equipped kitchen to cater to our self-catering needs, but being so close to the sea, our hearts (and stomachs) were set on a fresh fish supper. So fish and chips it was to be.
Places to Go Faye
Top tips for a UK beach holiday
We know beach holidays pretty well so we’ve gathered together some of our best hints and tips and put them in one handy blog for you.
Places to Go Kayleigh Hardy
New Year holidays with a view
See in the New Year with something special to see - these holiday cottages have views to feast your eyes on.
News & Offers Katie Chown
Family day out at Longdown Activity Farm in Hampshire
Longdown is an activity farm where you can visit the animals in the New Forest, an enjoyable day out in Hampshire for all the family.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Family Day Out at Paultons Park
Now theme parks may fill some families with dread – the queues, the food, the prices. But Paultons Park is a great fun day out for the whole family packed full of pleasant surprises.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
Family Day Out at Finkley Down Farm in Hampshire
Spring is just around the corner, and it is the perfect season to visit one of Hampshire’s farm animal parks.
Places to Go Kylie Barton
How to take great holiday photos
Follow our simple hints and tips on how to capture your holiday memories. Including composition ideas, group photos and how to snap that all important sunset shot, we’ve got you covered on it all.
Visitors' Book Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do in Lymington
Quite simply, Lymington is an enchanting town for all seasons, for all the family. Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest, it offers the perfect springboard from which to explore the stunning national park.
Things to do Jonathan C
Things to do in Newquay
One of the nation’s favourite seaside towns, Newquay is a fantastic place for a holiday. With a different beach for every day of the week, an emerging foodie scene and a packed calendar of events for the year it’s a must see location if you’re in the area.
Things to do Abby D
Things to do in October half term in Somerset
Somerset brings apples and pumpkins together in an Autumn tumble of Halloween fun.
Things to do Katie Chown
10 reasons to Christmas in Cornwall
With temperature dropping and the nights drawing in, it’s easy to lust after summer. But our sights are set firmly on the good stuff: a return to decent telly, wintry comfort food (hello Shepherd’s Pie, we’ve missed you) and most exciting of all - Christmas!
Things to do Abby D
Cycling the Camel Trail to Padstow
Car parks in Padstow can be busy in the height of August, so I’ve always thought of the Camel Trail as the ideal way to travel there...
Visitors' Book Sadie Phillips
Surviving Car Journeys with Kids
We have tried a whole host of different boredom buster techniques in the past like...
Visitors' Book Gina Caro
From luxury hotels to luxury glamping
The Jewell family experience their first glamping holiday in Devon...
Visitors' Book Jakie Jewell
9 Great Games for Next to Nothing
3 Games... to spice up a dull car journey 3 Games...your grandparents might teach you 3 Games...to play after a bottle or two of wine
Things to do Katie Chown
Colour me in: The Rainbow Chough
(for kids on long journeys)
Visitors' Book Katie Chown
Guest experience: Our stay in Tredhowr, Carlyon Bay
'A lovely family holiday'
Visitors' Book Nicky