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Island Adventures – the Isle of Wight

As soon as you board the ferry or hovercraft to the Isle of Wight you know you’re in for a fantastic holiday. It’s only a short distance across the Solent from Portsmouth, but once you’ve arrived mainland Britain will seem like a distant memory.

The Best UK Events and Half Term Activities in February

Depending on your location, this year’s February half term dates are either Monday 12th - Friday 16th February, or from Monday 19th-23rd February. There are loads of events in the half term weeks – and plenty more going on throughout the month. Here’s a selection of some of the best…

Dates for your Diary: The Best 2017 Events, Anniversaries & Activities in the UK

The United Kingdom is arguably the cultural and sporting capital of the world – after all, it is the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the Glastonbury Festival, and tennis! Every year, thousands of festivals and sporting events all across the country celebrate this rich history, but 2017 offers a host of one-of-a-kind celebrations too. So rediscover […]

September Events in the UK

Roald Dahl’s City of the Unexpected, Cardiff, 17-18 September. A cast of thousands are set to transform the centre of Cardiff, Dahl’s hometown, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of his birth. Expect incredible sights, performances, pop-ups and spectacle, culminating in an evening finale! http://cityoftheunexpected.wales/ Scarborough Jazz Festival, 23-25 September. Enjoy live performances ...

Cottage of the Week – Luccombe Chine Lodge, isle of Wight

Luccombe Chine Lodge (ref PRRN) is nestled within the grounds of Luccombe Chine Private Estate, not far from picturesque Shanklin and located in an AONB looking out to the English Channel. The House is one of the most impressive, prestigious manor house properties on the island, set within its own natural and partially landscaped grounds […]

Most Remote Music Festivals

Tiree Music Festival Location: Tiree Island, Scotland Date: 17-19 July Link: http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ For most of the year, the tiny island of Tiree is home to 650 people, and at least as many cows. But for three days each July, the population triples as hundreds of music fans arrive for the award-winning Tiree Music Festival. This […]

Summer 2015’s Must-See Music Festivals

Forget Glastonbury. Britain’s festival circuit is buzzing with a slew of young pretenders, all vying for the business of the festival-going public. There has never been so much choice, with festivals ranging from the very small (Boomtown Fair) to the absolutely massive (V Festival); from the serene (Womad), to the challenging (Wilderness); and from the […]

Summer of Cinema – 6 of the Best Open Air Screenings for 2018

Summer is coming! Time to evenings full of fresh air, friends and a cheeky glass of Pimms (or three). All you need is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the particular pleasures of a British summer evening: an open air cinema. Here are our pick of the best outdoor cinema experiences that will add a […]

Cottage of the Week – Captain Cook’s Cottage, Seaview, Isle of Wight

Nestled near the seafront in the delightful fishing village of Seaview on the Isle’s northern coast, this charming holiday cottage is the perfect place to relax, unwind and soak in the sights whilst you breathe the wonderful sea air. Captain Cook’s Cottage is one of several family-sized holiday properties set within the same development. Enjoy cycle […]

Cottage of the Week – Apple Tree Cottage, Isle of Wight

If you’re after the ultimate, idyllic village break then we’d like to recommend our new featured property of the week on the Isle of Wight. This charming Grade II listed thatched cottage is located along the village road, close to the local shop, post office and pub. It’s been lovingly restored and modernised to offer […]

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