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Review of the Manor House and Ashbury Golf Hotel

Away with the Kids took a mini break at Easter to the Manor House and Ashbury golf hotel complex in Devon where we were blessed with a sunny few days for our planned, action-packed break. The Manor House Hotel was fully booked so we stayed at the sister hotel, the Ashbury Golf Hotel just a five-minute drive down a country lane. Read our review to see how we got on.

Stay Play Explore Leicester - UK Family Break

Away with the Kids visited Leicester February 2017, during our half term school holiday, and enjoyed a short break staying at the Hilton Leicester with a Stay Play and Explore ticket. The combination of days out activities with a stay at a 4-star hotel complete with indoor swimming pool meant that the kids never had a dull moment.

Alfresco Festival - It’s a Family Affair

There can be few better ways to link the generations than with a family fun day out at music festival that has something for all. Alfresco is very much that festival. It takes place from May 26th to 29th 2017 and the first thing that stands out about the festival is its location: set on the shores of the blissful Colebrook Lakes in Royal Tunbridge Wells, the whole site is surrounded by lush green forest and plenty of the action spills over into those woodland areas.

Child Friendly Holidays in Cornwall: Things to do

Cornwall’s coastline is the longest in any English county and measures around 433 miles. Naturally, it’s home to many sandy beaches, as well as an amazing range of watersports. Cornwall is regarded one of the most child friendly holidays in England - that’s great news for your family then… The following is our featured child friendly accommodation in Cornwall set in some of the most splendid areas.

Child Friendly Glamping UK: Back to Nature with More Than a Few Creature Comforts!

Glamping in the UK has seen a significant rise over the last 5 years. Yes, we may have unpredictable weather but we have an impressive range of beaches, mountains, hills, countryside and little pieces of unheard heaven! All of which, is easy to access and doesn’t cost the earth. However, any mention of the word camping may bring back early memories of trying to find the toilet block in pitch black, cold showers, burnt camp food, all of which seemed exciting as a child but not so much as an adult! The good news is family Glamping doesn’t have to be all of that. In fact, glamping came to be so popular because we wanted to claim back some creature comforts as well as immersing ourselves in nature! So yes, you can have a warm shower, a kitchen to cook in, a real bed and even a hot tub! If you’re not convinced, here are our reasons why we love child friendly glamping in the UK.

The Lake District and a B & B

Sometimes just a quick night away makes a world of difference - two nights all the better, particularly if there's not far to travel, with delicious food and lush bedrooms…

Road Trip Tips with the Family in Brittany

Brittany, France, is a popular family holiday destination. With over 2800 km of scenic coastline, there’s a spectacular view for everyone. Weekly food markets satisfy even the most fussiest of eaters. The most curious of minds can learn about Brittany’s fascinating history and it has plenty of it, since it has the 2nd largest historical heritage after Paris.

Top Tips for a Family Ski Holiday

Are you looking for family holidays in France and have always wanted to try a family ski holiday? In this article, we'll be giving you the rundown of some top tips for a family ski holiday.

How do you balance a busy family life with running a business?

We all know how it feels to be spread too thinly in our hectic modern day lives. Too many jobs to do and too little time without feeling we're neglecting our gorgeous but demanding offsprings. We asked our super busy and successful holiday owner, Fiona Cambouropoulos from Coombe Mill Farm, how she manages to keep all those balls up in the air. Not only does she have six lovely children to contend with but she is also oversees the smooth running of Coombe Mill Farm in Cornwall, with eleven holiday lets and daily animal feeds, she happily shares an insight into how she manages to balance time between her business and her family life.