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12 quirky holiday cottages in the UK
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This blog was updated: 14 Feb 2022 by Donna Duggan With more than 13,000 holiday homes in England, Wales and Sco…
How to have a foodie cottage holiday in the UK
Pub grub or Michelin star meal? A bit of both would be delicious, thanks. As schools and churches celebrate harv…
Slime: our half term guide to keeping the kids entertained
Have your children or grandchildren discovered slime yet? We’re on the fence about it. Yet with half term loom…
17 family days out in Devon
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6 autumn activities celebrating the great outdoors
Autumn is a mouthwatering time for foodies. With the harvests come a plethora of food festivals celebrating grea…
Are you a food fan? Visit Derbyshire
Having put on a stone in weight following a recent jam-packed trip, I can confirm that Derbyshire is now a must-…
6 quirky Derbyshire attractions
When deciding on a location for a staycation, I have often travelled south to the seaside. However, more recen…
6 must-see attractions in Derbyshire
Chatsworth House and gardens You can’t visit Derbyshire and the Peak District without heading to Chatsworth Ho…