AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
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!
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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.

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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews, Travel · February 17, 2018

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

Disclosure: We were invited on this break for the purpose of this review however all opinions are my own.

It’s always lovely finding family friendly hotels to stay at. At the start of half term we were invited to stay at the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and I realised it’s in one of our favourite parts of the country. It has so many National Trust places nearby and is only half an hour from Drayton Manor – so that was our weekend sorted!

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

What were our first impressions of the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel?

From the outside Jurys Inn Hinckley Island doesn’t look like anything special but we were blown away as soon as walked through the main doors into reception. There is plenty of free parking and the location is fantastic. The hotel feels so much grander than I had given it credit for and the staff were so lovely throughout.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

All the rooms were located in corridors off a main communal area. You could see from here that the hotel was pretty big but it never felt too busy. This main area was so nice and bright, full of places to sit and as soon as walked into the space we had a real wow moment. It was so impressive.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

What was our family room like at the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel?

Our room had two double beds, so many pillows and plenty of storage space. It also had tea and coffee making facilities but no bottled water – something I’ve got used to in other hotels. But, there were glasses in the bathroom and the room had everything we needed – plug sockets next to the beds, a hairdryer and enough space for the four of us to be comfortable. plus free wifi and room service too.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

The room also had a really big bathroom with a bath and a shower over it. There were complimentary toiletries, so many towels and the water pressure in the shower was good too.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

What were the facilities like at the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel?

We spent the afternoon relaxing in the room before heading to the swimming pool. Now, I was expecting a typical rectangle hotel pool but the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island leisure facilities are incredible and definitely a huge selling point of the hotel for me. The changing rooms were clean and not too busy and the pool was spa quality.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

It was so nice and warm with ambient lighting and a shape that really worked for the space and allowed a lot of people to use the pool at once without it feeling too busy. There was lovely rattan loungers around the sides and a jacuzzi, sauna and steam room too. The children could have easily stayed in the pool all day. The pool does have family swimming times but these are all day on a weekend and just morning and late afternoon during the week. The hotel also has a leisure club with the usual gym facilities.

What were the dining options like at the Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel?

After swimming the children had a bath and then we went for dinner in the hotel’s Marco Pierre White Restaurant. When you book your stay you can pre-book a 2 or 3 course dinner as well for £20-£25 a head which is fantastic value. The restaurant had such a nice ambience, with low lighting and beautiful decor – and they even had activity packs for the children.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

The children had a seperate children’s menu to order from with one choosing a burger and chips and the other having fish and chips. The portion sizes were great and the quality of the food was perfect – the burger was a really meaty burger with proper cheese on it and the fish batter was nice and crisp and not too oily.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

Dave and I went for the pork belly and a classic burger both of which were really good portion sizes, well presented and so full of flavour. My pork belly was served with crackling, a fondant potato and so much veg and gravy – it was a great meal.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

For desserts the children chose ice cream and sticky toffee pudding which were both lovely and good sizes for the children. Dave chose the cheese with sherry soaked fruitcake and was disappointed that it was literally just cheese and fruitcake. I think he was expecting more on the presentation front. I had Eton Mess which was so rich and creamy, full of fruit and sauce and a really lovely way to finish a meal.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel
A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

After dinner we went back to our room and were impressed with how much light the curtains kept out – our room was pitch black all night, perfect for a family weekend away. We did have noisy neighbours in the room next door which isn’t the hotel’s fault – and we could have complained but the children were asleep and we didn’t want to disturb them. So Dave and I just put up with it until the noise stopped or we fell asleep.

We all slept really well and the beds were really comfortable but our electric radiator in our room clicked repeatedly every few hours, waking me up. Everyone else slept through it though so it may just be me that was sensitive to the noise.

The children woke up at 8am and we got dressed and headed down to breakfast. Breakfast is served in the restaurant where we had dinner the night before and we sat in the lovely bright conservatory. Everything is a self service buffet including hot and cold drinks and the spread was fantastic.

The breakfast buffet had so much fruit and juices, cheeses, meats and bread as well as cereals. There was also a good cooked selection and pastries too. The children love this style of breakfast as there is always something they like and they love that they can have one thing and then go and get something else if they’re still hungry.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

Although it was quite busy, as the buffet is laid out over quite a big area you didn’t need to wait to get food – it was all managed really well. We did find that some of the hot options were overcooked due to how they’re kept warm but we still had an enjoyable breakfast and it really set us up for the day.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

The Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel was a great base for a family weekend away. It has a lake outside it which would be beautiful to relax next to in the warmer weather and there was so much parking making it a really accesible hotel. We were so impressed with the hotel’s amenities and decor and it made for a really nice weekend.

A Family Weekend at Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

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  1. Claire @ The ladybirds adventures says

    February 18, 2018 at 6:05 am

    This looks like a gorgeous hotel. The food looks delicious too.

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