Family Holidays: Sheep Camels and Man-Eating Chickens
This was called an Imagination Playground and entertained my children for nearly an hour. They made houses and dinosaurs and... man-eating chickens.
Things to do Philip EleySchool Holidays
Holiday cottages with swimming pools for Easter
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, most people tend to make the school holidays a family occasion. Choose a holiday cottage with a pool as an added luxury to your holiday in the South and West.
News & Offers 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
Things to do in February Half Term in Hampshire
If you're staying in a Hampshire holiday cottage for half term, here's our round up of events to keep all the family busy during your visit.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do in February Half Term in Dorset
From dinosaur hunts to medieval adventures, Dorset has got plenty to do this February Half Term. Keep the kids busy with some fun activities.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do in February Half Term in Cornwall
Cornwall has plenty to do this February half term. Make the most of the county with our selection of events worth visiting while you're away.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
Things to do in February Half Term on the Isle of Wight
Enjoy the tranquillity of a treasure island this February half term. Choose a holiday cottage on the Isle of Wight and explore the outdoors of the island.
Things to do Kayleigh Hardy
School Holiday Dates
Whether you are looking for a small, quiet bolt hole during the holidays or a place for an extended family get-together, we have lots of lovely places in the South and West to choose from.
News & Offers Kayleigh Hardy
October Half term Holiday Cottages
The Autumn half term is not until the end of the month, so you no doubt need a holiday after a long few school weeks.
News & Offers Kayleigh Hardy
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 H
5 Family Easter Days out
Wherever you end up in the South West this Easter there are things to do that will entertain all.
Things to do Becky Bye
Spring Recipes for Easter
Things we like to eat around Easter time - staff recipes for blown eggs and boiled cake.
Classic Fodder Katie Chown
Food and Love in February
Feed your imagination with food ideas for Valentine's half term.
Classic Fodder Katie Chown
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
Things to do in October half term in Cornwall
There's a fun-filled week of activities planned if you're looking for things to do this Autumn halfterm in Cornwall - pumpkins feature quite a lot and there are plenty of Halloween plans.
Things to do Katie Chown
Things to do in October half term in Devon
Keep everyone entertained with October events in Devon during Autumn half term, there's plenty of pumpkins to go around.
Things to do Katie Chown
Top 5 children's play parks in south Devon
Philip's poor children were dragged round all the playparks in the area just so he could tell you the top five in south Devon.
Places to Go Philip Eley
Becky Falls family day out
I read on the leaflet that Becky Falls has been open to the public since 1903. A lot of small feet must have walked its trails in that time but my children really did feel like explorers discovering a strange and magical land for the first time.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
Family friendly Things To Do for Free in Devon
We are quite a frugal family so the more free things that we can fill our days with, the better. Since we have lived in the West Country we have discovered all sorts of new, free, places to visit and I thought I would share a few of them with you.
Places to Go Gina Caro
Spring in the South West
Spring arrives early in the West Country so make the most of Valentines February half term.
Places to Go Katie Chown
Family Holidays: The best beaches for families in Cornwall
A trip to the beach with the kids is not always a straightforward affair, there are lots of very important things to consider, take account of and double check
Places to Go Sian Pickles
The best family friendly beach in south Devon
I hesitate to write this because I don’t want too many people to know about THE perfect family friendly beach, but just between you and me, I think I’ve found it.
Visitors' Book Philip Eley
From luxury hotels to luxury glamping
The Jewell family experience their first glamping holiday in Devon...
Visitors' Book Jakie Jewell
Christmas ideas for all the family
Here’s a fistful of Christmassey ideas for all the family to enjoy - events, lights, markets and much more in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
Things to do Liz C
Romantic Activities around the South West
Love-themed things to do during February Valentines half term.
Things to do Katie Chown
August Bank Holiday Cottages
Have a traditional Bank Holiday cottage escape
News & Offers Katie Chown
Summer Short Breaks
A weekend away or a mid-week short break. We have holiday cottages throughout the West Country to get you away from it all.
News & Offers Katie Chown
Halloween half-term in the South West 2011
There's nothing worse than being stuck inside during the school holidays, so here is some inspiration for Halloween themed things to do in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset during October half-term.
Things to do Katie Chown