When is the Best Time to Visit England?

When is the best time to visit England? This is one of those annoying articles where I say ‘it depends’. But it really does! The truth is, England has its positives year round, that is why I love the changing

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Country House Hotels in the Cotswolds

Famous for its honey-coloured cottages, the Cotswolds is also home to some beautiful country house hotels. Offering a fantastic introduction to the English countryside, staying in a country house is always a wonderful experience and a fantastic choice for your

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UK Historic Cities Itinerary

If there is anything the cities of the UK can boast about, it’s their history. If only walls could talk, I’m sure we would hear all sorts of tales. Another great think the UK possesses is an excellent train network,

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Navigating Train Travel in the UK

Thanks to its small nature and close together cities, the UK is well-connected by train. Travelling by train in the UK is a must and probably the easiest way to travel for local and international travellers alike, ticking off those

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Best Places For Brunch in London

When you think of brunch where do you think of? Sydney? Melbourne? Well, London is a great destination for many reasons but there are some great brunch spots in London too! When it comes to looking for things to do

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The Homestead with Classic Cottages

There is nowhere in the world that does cottages quite as sweet as in England and that is why I would recommend a cottage stay to anyone coming to visit. I recently stayed at The Homestead, a beautiful 3 bedroom

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in the UK

I can’t believe we are just one month out of Autumn and it’s almost time to put on out hats and boots and make our way to the pumpkin patches ready to adorn our homes for Halloween! Picking pumpkins is

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Cosy Holiday Cottages in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds is one of the most quintessential regions of England, dotted with hundreds of honey-coloured cottages, there are no shortage of cosy cottage rentals for you to enjoy. The Coach House – Kyre, Worcestershire Let’s start off with something

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Things to do in London this Christmas

London is one of the most busy, vibrant cities and in the world, and Christmas is the best time to visit. Restaurants and shops are adorned in lavish Christmas decor, ice skate rinks pop up all over the city, and

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10 Thatched Holiday Cottages in England

Self contained holiday lets are more popular than ever in 2021 and luckily there are no shortages of sweet country cottages that you can rent for the week! Where better to rest your head than under the roof of a

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The Most Incredible Air Bnbs in the UK

Thanks to 2020 there has been a surge in travellers opting for vacation rentals over hotels to avoid sharing germs with others. Lucky for us in the UK, there are so,e incredible Air Bnbs out there for us to stay

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Cosy Cottages to Spend Christmas In

Not everyone wants to spend Christmas at home, so where better than a cosy cottage to enjoy (or even escape from) the most festive day of the year! The Bakehouse, Isle of Purbeck It’s unlikely you will get a white

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The Best Pub Hotels in England

The pub is a huge part of British culture, so why not take it one step further and sleep in one rather than just drink in it? There are beautiful pub hotels dotted all around England and here are my

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Punting in Cambridge

Punting has been an iconic part of Cambridge’s history for hundreds of years. A punt is a wooden boat with a square end and a flat bottom, they are manoeuvred along by the punter who uses a large pole to

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Cotswolds: 7 Day Itinerary

The Cotswolds is a rural area of south-central England characterised by rolling hills and chocolate-box villages. There are many beautiful hotels, restaurants, manor houses and gardens to visit but it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. Days 1 &

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A Guide to Driving Around the UK

The UK is relatively small in size and this means no corner is impossible to reach. We have trains, planes, buses and plenty of motorways, below is a guide on the best transport links in the UK and how you

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Top 5 Winter Getaways in England

When winter arrives it can be hard to enjoy it. Dull skies. Breezy. Cold. No sign of a holiday anytime soon. Sound familiar? It’s not all doom and gloom though, yes it might be bloody chilly but doesn’t that add

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Pretty English Streets

I was originally going to title this ‘The Prettiest Streets in England’ but firstly who am I to decide what the prettiest is, and secondly, there are a ton I have photographed and not got around to editing that should

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Cutest Cottages in England

England is well known for its picture-perfect cottages, especially in places like the Cotswolds. However, there are these sweet homes all over the place, not just in the South West. The cottage style of home came about in the Medieval

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Where to Find Wisteria in London

It’s that time of year, we have seen the cherry blossom, the magnolia, and now it’s time for the wisteria, perfect purple petals cascading down some of the most beautiful houses in London. The wisteria is like a fairytale, and

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Finding the Best Blossom in London

Looking for the best blossom in London? The weather has been a bit odd the last 12 months… we started March 2018 with a lot of snow, summer was the hottest I have ever witnessed, winter was cold, February we

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My Favourite Cotswold Villages

The Cotswolds are fast becoming known as the cutest place to visit in England. And by cute I mean beautiful countryside, charming cottages, and sheep galore! It is the perfect place to stay if you want a quintessential break away,

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Norwich, England

Located in the far east ‘bulge’ of England, Norwich is a city you might not know to visit unless you have a reason to go there. Even though I have lived in East Anglia my entire life, albeit, in the

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Top 5 Day Trips From London

  Whilst the UK has so much to offer any traveller, most will make their way only to London, a magnet to tourists from all over the world. I get so many questions on Instagram from people who want to

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Cambridge Photo Tour

Cambridge is one of (maybe THE) my favourite cities in England. Luckily for me, I only live around 45 minutes away so I can visit pretty often. I could write so many different articles on this city I wouldn’t even

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South West Coast Path and Soar Mill Cove Hotel

Have you ever considered a beach holiday in the UK? If you live abroad then you probably haven’t, most people turn their noses up and assume England’s beaches are filled with tacky arcades, sticks of rock and only see the

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Bradford on Avon and Widbrook Grange

Country hotels are my absolute favourite places to stay and lucky for me Widbrook Grange invited me along to experience their Georgian country house accommodation. The name Widbrook dates back to the 1200s after the brook that still runs through

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Robin Hood’s Bay with Premier Inn

This week I have been exploring North Yorkshire with Premier Inn, taking part in their initiative to help us all discover some of the UK’s best hidden treasures. I chose North Yorkshire because, well, it’s not the easiest place in

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Hertfordshire’s Best Villages

So whilst I haven’t been to every single village in Hertfordshire, I reckon I have ticked off a good chunk! Now everyone knows I love a wonky house and a thatched cottage, but where can you even find them in

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Cambridgeshire in the Sun

It’s always good when you have a friend who understands your strange addiction to chocolate box villages, thatched cottages and afternoon tea. After looking at the weather forecast this week I decided Wednesday was the last day I could enjoy

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Touring Through Lincoln

Located in a quiet corner of the East of England, the city of Lincoln can sometimes be overlooked. Okay so it isn’t the easiest place to get to in the world (although this is soon hopefully changing!) but this almost

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