Roadmap out of Lockdown…Countdown to Explore!
Finally…with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown in place, we can dare to hope…and start looking forward (with cautious optimism!) to making plans. Our B&B Hosts can’t wait to open their doors once more and …
Walking in the Footsteps of our Literary Heroes…Post Lockdown!
Whilst the past year has been difficult in so many ways, on a positive note, with more time on our hands (and a desire to find comfort and/or distraction from the current reality!), many of …
Lambing Weekends – A Special Time ?
For a memorable break, a stay on a working farm during lambing season is one to be recommended, a great experience for those lucky enough to witness this magical spectacle. Unfortunately, whilst this may not …
Glimmers of Hope…and Cornwall’s Spring Story!
With Lockdown in full swing, we are all looking for glimmers of hope to see us through the next few weeks! Have you heard that spring arrives in Cornwall earlier than the rest of the …
The Magnificent Houses in Netflix’s Bridgerton
With Lockdown in full swing, many of us are indulging in some escapism ‘viewing’ with Netflix’s Bridgerton proving to be a popular choice. With that in mind, we thought we would take a look …
Sir Walter Scott – 250th Anniversary
2021 is the year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), considered one of the most influential Scots in history, he captured the spirit of Scotland in his literary …
New Year…New beginnings…New plans
As we bid 2020 a ‘not so fond farewell’, 2021 looks set to start with some serious challenges, but it does begin to feel like we can look ahead with cautious optimism to better times. …
The Beauty of Snowdrops…
‘’The snowdrop and primrose our woodlands adorn, And violets bathe in the wet o’ the morn’’ – Robert Burns (1759-1796) Whilst the country may be shut down as we face …
This year, it’s winter’s job to remind us what a wonderful world we live in
This year, it’s winter’s job to remind us what a wonderful world we live in. The dark season will take us to the end of an awful year, but one that ends with great hope …
Scottish Castles…Step Back in Time!
Whilst a certain Gwrych Castle in Wales may be in the limelight for the next three weeks, we thought we’d take a look at some of Scotland’s great castles too… ready for when once more …
Nature Reserves for Autumn Days
As autumn provides the platform to showcase some of nature’s most spectacular sights, we have chosen to highlight a selection of nature reserves known for their beauty and wildlife at this time of year. So, …
Woodland walks this autumn
‘’The sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy, walk and be healthy’’ – Charles Dickens As autumn approaches, no doubt …
For North Wessex Downs AONB read ‘spoiled for choice’.
A horseshoe of rolling chalk hills covering the Berkshire Downs, the Hampshire Downs, the White Horse Hills, the Lambourn Downs, the Marlborough Downs, the Vale of Pewsey and the ancient Savernake Forest…all magnificent in …
There are Many Areas of Outstanding Beauty and The Suffolk Coast is one of them!
The Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB has recently grown! It’s been enlarged to include the Stour Estuary, in Essex, and ‘Constable Country’ between Brantham and East Bergholt. The AONB is a …
Set on the eastern flanks of the Pennines, in the heart of Yorkshire, the NIDDERDALE AONB is a land of wild moorland, secluded dales, spectacular wildlife and cultural heritage!
Go back 320 million years to appreciate the bizarre Brimham Rocks. Then underground into the Stumps Cross Caverns with their colourful stalactite and stalagmite formations before plenty of fresh air at …
The North Devon Coast AONB – A stunning coastline to visit!
The North Devon Coast is an ‘area of special places’ – from traditional family friendly resorts to rugged headlands to sandy beaches and rolling dunes! There’s Ilfracombe, with its harbour, grand villas and cottages …
Looking to explore County Durham? The NORTH PENNINES is one of the numerous Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty!
Step this way to High Force, at 75 feet England’s highest waterfall…and centrepiece of the North Pennines AONB. It’s a stunning landscape of moors and dales, rivers and woods, wildlife and heritage. Explore Hamsterley …
BLACKDOWN HILLS AONB – Has much to offer! Here’s a taster!
For many, the Blackdown Hills epitomise the English countryside. Set on the Devon/Somerset border, its steep wooded ridges, river valleys, meadows and mires are rich in wildlife and heritage! Hembury is a Neolithic settlement, …
Hills and Mountains, Moorland and Cliffs, Steep River Valleys and Ancient Woodland! With its fascinating heritage, Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB lives up to its brief!
A chain of Iron Age hillforts looks down on the medieval beauty, Crucis Abbey, with its rose window and vaulted chapter house. Chirk Castle is the last Welsh castle from the …
Visit Northumberland and Enjoy some Terrific History & Scenery
Sweeping sandy beaches, rocky headlands, flower rich dunes and wild islands, steeped in 7,000 years of human history The Holy Island of Lindisfarne – to give it its full name – is the jewel in …
Woodlands and wetlands; Historical and cultural heritage; Tranquillity and remoteness: THE KENT DOWNS.
Stretching from the Surrey border to the White Cliffs of Dover, the classic chalk landscape of streams and rolling hills is one of the UK’s most wooded. Perry Wood is a gem. Enjoy an action-packed …
Cornwall is unique in that nearly a third of the county is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Made up of Spectacular coastlines, Rugged uplands, Stunning beaches and Tranquil wooded river valleys! – Twelve separate areas make up this AONB. Let’s take a quick tour, starting in the north east… HARTLAND Features …
Fabled for its stunning scenery, wildlife and so much more, if birdwatching is your thing then a visit is a must!
Arnside and Silverdale is a special place Sitting on the Cumbria and Lancashire borders, overlooking the shimmering sands of Morecambe Bay, its landscapes and wildlife are awe-inspiring. From the heights of Arnside Knott see the Lakeland …
Described as the forgotten corner of England, the Lincolnshire Wolds lie between Lincoln and the coast, rising up from the fens and coastal marshes.
Lincolnshire is such an amazing county and so worth a visit. From Lincoln’s cathedral to outstanding countryside just waiting to be explored, will you? The rolling hills have amazing views to the Pennines and …
