I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews, Travel · April 7, 2014

The Coach House – Menheniot, Cornwall Review

We have just come back from a week away in South East Cornwall and I had to write about our holiday accommodation. The last time we thought about having short breaks away, we rented a property in South Cornwall and it was an absolute disaster and so I was nervous about booking any other holiday cottages. I looked everywhere for a holiday home and had trouble finding somewhere available for the dates we needed and also within budget but then I came across a website I hadn’t used before – Blue Chip Holidays and they had somewhere that looked too good to be true. The Coach House at Chy Wheal Honey in Menheniot near Bodmin Moor looked amazing and the price was unbelievable – Under £350 for a whole week for the 3 bedroom property. Dave told me to book it, so I did, and didn’t really think much of it until it was time to go on holiday!

What were our first impressions of The Coach House – Menheniot?

We arrived at The Coach House just after 3pm – The earliest check in time, and were greeted by the property owner Richard, who lives in the main adjoining property. He was very welcoming, showed us around and told us all we needed to know – Not a huge amount as there was a great welcome pack of information left for us as well as brochures for all of Cornwall’s attractions.

The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall

The Coach House was all that we had hoped and more. The ground floor had a spacious entrance hall had plenty of space to leave bags, coats and shoes. It led through the to open plan lounge/kitchen area that had a really comfy corner sofa, TV and wood burning stove in the open fireplace. The kitchen was modern and fully equipped with everything we could need – Including tea towels, washing up liquid, tea bags and other little things that we would never, ever expect from a self catering holiday. The kitchen also included a washing machine and tumble dryer which were a great welcome addition – The only thing that surprised us was the lack of a freezer or freezer compartment as there was just a large fridge.

The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall

From the kitchen there was access to a large games room/dining/living room with a big 6 seater table, pool table and another sofa and TV area. The downstairs living space was fantastic with the right mix of modern and traditional features – A lot of the character of the building has been kept in what has obviously been a sympathetic restoration.

On the first floor there were three bedrooms – two double bedrooms and a single, all have storage space or cupboards and there’s a really nice family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The beds were comfortable and towels were even supplied, again another extra that we weren’t expecting! By the end of the week the slanted ceilings were starting to annoy me slightly after a couple of 3am bangs on the head when getting up for night feeds but this wouldn’t affect most people staying here and is definitely something I’d happily live with for a week – especially with the fantastic views over the Cornish countryside.

The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall

What were the surroundings like at The Coach House – Menheniot?

The Coach House is set in a beautiful location in 3 acres of gardens and even includes a play house with swings, zip wire, trampoline, tyre swing, garden furniture and barbecue. The grounds are lovely and nice enough to spend a day, an evening and entertain or just relax. Menheniot also has a pub and a shop that even sells takeaways. What more could you need? Add to that the fact that most tourist attractions are easily accessible, just a short drive by car and The Coach House really is the perfect base for a lovely holiday – For families, couples or even a group of friends looking to explore the local area. It would be a great space for socialising at any time of year and it’s a dog friendly place to stay too.

The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall

We have been blown away by The Coach House. There really aren’t any negatives, purely tweaks that could make it even better – A dish drainer would be useful, as would a towel rail in the bathroom. We found at times The Coach House was chilly but the log burner fixed that and once warm it retained heat well! A dishwasher would be nice but in all honesty I’d rather have a freezer compartment in the fridge! But all these are tiny things that really had very little impact on our Menheniot holiday – The Coach House was a real find and somewhere I am so glad to have stayed. The only possible improvement would be if there was the option to hire highchairs and travel cots – I’d happily pay £10-£15 a week for each just to save the space in the car!

I can’t recommend The Coach House highly enough – If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Cornwall then definitely stay here! It’s also pet friendly and since we stayed they’ve installed a swimming pool too.

The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall
The Coach House - Menheniot, Cornwall Review

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    April 7, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Thanks for the recommendation – love stuff like this as it really takes the headache out of looking for accommodation and i really want to go to Cornwall soon! x

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      April 7, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      We’ve now been to Cornwall three times and love it! There’s so much to do for all ages and so many gorgeous beaches. I think we’re going to go somewhere different next year but will be going back to Cornwall soon! x

      Reply
  2. Katie @mummydaddyme says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    It looks so gorgeous Donna, a perfect stay for a break away. I love the style of it, it’s definitely like somewhere I would have picked. x

    Reply
  3. Mummygadgetgeek says

    April 7, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    This looks like a gorgeous holiday let! We love Cornwall and it looks perfect as somewhere for our family to stay next time we visit – thanks for the recommendation 🙂

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