Travel with Penelope, Parker & Toddler

29/10/2023

Magical Martinhal where to start? It truly provided the most effortlessly relaxing holiday our little family could have hoped for.

Martinhal have got everything right for a luxury family holiday. Everything. Nothing is missing, nothing is an effort, really it’s perfect.

03/09/2023

Truly unique, this remote cabin is ideal for a small family wanting to stay peacefully near some of Devon's best beaches

25/08/2023

Jacopo Villa has the most magical views of Crete, a wonderful pool and is just 20 minutes from the coast. Let me show you around. Jacopo Villa, untamed beauty

Jacopo Villa has the most magical views of Crete, a wonderful pool and is just 20 minutes from the coast. Let me show you around.

17/08/2023

Newbury recommendation for the next rainy day this summer…

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17/04/2023

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 SEREN Cottage by the sea Malltreath 🏠

A perfect family base to explore Anglesey

🛌 two king size bedrooms with such comfortable beds
🚿 smart bathroom, good shower
🛋️ comfy lounge with fire
👩‍🍳 well equipped kitchen (no dishwasher or washing machine)
📍 ten minutes from Llandwyn and Aberfraw
💤 really peaceful and easy parking
🏖️ spoilt with a choice of beaches
🍴 fish and chips 50 metres away, other fabulous meals or stock up
🎟️ Rainy day visits to nearby sea zoo, foel farm, model village and Tacla Taid

We will definitely stay again, Alison has created a gorgeous home from home in a perfect location

07/03/2023

🌍 💨 The Elements by 🔥 💦

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This week there’s a new immersive light and sound show ******ercathedral which is as spectacular as it sounds.

A very enjoyable and fascinating stroll around the cathedral last night with my lovely neighbour.

Different bits of the cathedral have different lights and music aligned to the four different elements. The nave is a wonderful end to the show but I loved the birds and owl in the chapel behind the main altar.

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04/03/2023

🍴 Estate Lunch at Chewton Glen 🥂

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It’s always a pleasure to be and todays invitation was a treat in birthday week.

We were invited to enjoy the new estate lunch menu which is a well priced three course menu that does not disappoint.

Plenty of the menu is locally sourced with vegetables from the kitchen garden. We devoured heritage beetroot and pork fritter to start; confit duck and fish stew for main; and crumble and treacle tart for pudding. Beautifully presented and as delicious as it looks!

Alongside our food we enjoyed fantastic wines selected by a wonderful sommelier - we and she both remembered each other from our last visit! Particularly big fans of the English prosecco!

The dining room is as elegant as you’d expect from this grande dame and the service superb. Lovely views of the grounds and the new Born Free sculptures.

We’ve long been fans of the and had some magical stays and meals here. Popping down for lunch yesterday reminded us just how close and good it is. Can’t recommend it enough. Always effortlessly elegant whether it’s a meal, party, spa or stay!

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20/02/2023

Gorgeous beaches of Crete - After two magical trips to Crete, I'm keeping a list of the fabulous beaches. There's far more to Crete than the resorts it is known for.

After two magical trips to Crete, I'm keeping a list of the fabulous beaches. There's far more to Crete than the resorts it is known for.

21/01/2023

Last spring we stayed at The Retreat which is one of the Gitcombe Country Cottages - with wow factor at every step it is ideal for a special group getaway. Take a look!

Last spring we stayed at The Retreat on Gitcombe Estate - with wow factor at every step it is ideal for a special group getaway. Take a look!

14/01/2023

Are you looking for a family friendly pool villa in Crete? Then I have just the place for you! Dimokritos villas in central Crete are the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday. Think Villa Dimokritos Villas, homestay experience

Then I have just the place for you! Dimokritos villas in central Crete are the perfect place for a relaxing family holiday.

31/12/2022

Packing the right things to keep a 4 year old entertained on holiday is key to a relaxing break for all, here's some tried and tested ideas!

Packing the right things to keep a 4 year old entertained on holiday is key to a relaxing break for all, here's some tried and tested ideas!

07/11/2022

Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Algarve is somewhere to which we will return. Peaceful and relaxing it made everything so perfectly simple for a half term getaway.

Pine Cliffs Resort is somewhere to which we will return. Peaceful and relaxing it made everything so perfectly simple for a half term getaway.

21/08/2022

🇬🇷 Crete you have been a dream 🇬🇷

Here’s Crete in ten family selfies!! The kind of holiday that ticks every box after 28 months waiting for it to eventually happen!! Already making plans for summer 2023, flight prices allowing…

07/07/2022

Christmas in Hampshire with kids! Yes, I'm talking about Christmas in July but unapologetically so! Christmas needs planning and many places are already taking bookings!

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Yes, I'm talking about Christmas in July but unapologetically so! Christmas needs planning and many places are already taking bookings!

29/05/2022

🏖 South Hams beaches 🏖

📍 Save these beaches for a Devon trip, in photo order:

🐝 Beesands - happily short on parking, sleepy and unspoilt. Pebble beach, sand for castles, steps to swim from. Lovely pub and amazing F&C

🍔 Bantham - blessed with dunes, sand, rockpools and delicious burgers from

🎢 Blackpool Sands - pebbles, pirate ship rocks and great food from including vegan options

🍷 Bigbury - sand, rockpools, Venus and a walk or tractor ride to Burgh Island which has a lovely pub

🏄‍♂️ Mill Bay - dreamy spot. ‘Footpath’ driving to get there but idyllic. Another Venus or the ferry to Salcombe!

🦀 Dittisham for crabbing, SUPing, drinks , coffee from The Anchor Stone (pre book for meals), superb play area and ferries to Dartmouth.

25/04/2022

I want to tell you about a little place I know - The Barn @ North Lodge - where you can get away from it all in rural luxury

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I want to tell you about a little place I know - The Barn @ North Lodge - where you can get away from it all in rural luxury

14/02/2022

A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the National Museum of the Royal Navy - there is so much to see, it is a fabulous family day out!

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A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the National Museum of the Royal Navy - there is so much to see, it is a fabulous family day out!

13/01/2022

After 6 months with a Peloton, here's my honest views on "is it worth the money," "is it as good as everyone says" and "do I really like it?"

01/01/2022

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ What the flipping heck was that?

🚑 Ended it with covid, started it with emergency surgery and had an ambulance ride with pneumonia in between.

💉 Got jabbed.

🥳My 40th wasn’t in the Maldives and there wasn’t a party at the pub, but fun was still had and we didn’t have to share the cake!

🪣 Only one holiday was cancelled this year, and happily we were able to rebook and have two separate trips to Devon that were fantastic and luxurious! We also went to Anglesey again and had all manner of local trips too!

💻 Mr P got an ace new job, I had a ridiculous year of never ending work that took over too often.

⛵️ We introduced the little one to sailing which he seems to like, swimming is proving more difficult with stop start lessons for two years.

🚲 I bought what I wanted, it’s just this year it wasn’t handbags and holidays! My Peloton is the best purchase this year, for health and routine. The hot tub isn’t far behind it and we all love the trampoline!

💡Sitting tight when you’re sure of yourself is the right thing to do and doing the right thing is always right.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ Going to find time to focus on me, us, being mummy, friends, work progression (and balance, ie saying no). Being manically in demand is benefitting none of the important things. Also carry on adventuring finding more fabulous spots and maybe just seeing a bit more of the world again!

Happy new year!

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