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!
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!
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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews · July 14, 2016

Homewood Park Hotel and Spa Review

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

There is nothing like a spa break with a good friend and when I was invited to stay at the Homewood Park Hotel and Spa I took Hayley along too. Homewood Park is just outside of Bath and situated in beautiful countryside. When I walked from the car to the hotel it felt so lovely and peaceful, I couldn’t wait to get inside.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

Homewood Park Hotel and Spa is a beautiful old building with so much character. The main room houses the restaurant, bar and lounge – as well as bedrooms and we were given a Garden Suite, located just outside of the main hotel building in the gardens.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

The garden suite was amazing. The perfect place to relax and unwind. The main door opens into a foyer with a bathroom, toilet and bedroom leading off. It’s like having your own apartment. We were impressed from the very start.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

The bathroom was beautiful with a big freestanding bath and a wet room style shower that felt amazing after a long day. There were so many towels and complimentary toiletries – easily one of the nicest bathrooms in any hotel I’ve stayed at.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

The main bedroom was a really good size with a sofa, comfy chairs and plenty of storage space as well as big doors that led out onto a terrace with a seating area, perfect for an evening drink.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

Our main aim of our stay was to make the most of the spa facilities, unwind and relax and we couldn’t have been happier to see the heated outdoor pool, the perfect place to relax in the sun. It felt like we were abroad and not in the middle of the Somerset countryside.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

Next to the pool was the Homewood Park Spa, a sauna and steam room as well as plenty of loungers and comfy seats all around a hydrotherapy pool. There really isn’t much else you need from a spa and it was perfect. There were magazines to read, treatment rooms and water when we needed it. Hayley had a massage which she really enjoyed and would definitely recommend.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

We had dinner in the Homewood Park restaurant but before that we were shown to the bar to order cocktails and relax whilst our table was set ready for us. The menu was amazing – full of such a great variety of dishes, all with culinary twists.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

We were brought out a bread board and humous whilst we waited for our mains and the combination of bread, olive oil and humous was incredible. It was the perfect prelude to our meal.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

For our mains Hayley chose the Downlands Farm Pork “BBQ”, Sweet corn, Baby Gem and Ranch Dressing with a side of Hand Cut Chips. The dish was beautifully presented and although Hayley initially thought there wasn’t enough meat she found it really filling and the perfect portion size. The flavours worked well together and made a really lovely meal.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

I had the New Season Lamb, Falafel, Cucumber and Pink Peppercorn Yoghurt. It was a really nice dish, cooked perfectly and with a really lovely, minty flavour to it. I had Jersey Royal potatoes as a side and the gravy was wonderful too. The falafel was a bit of a random addition – more of a side dish than part of the meal but really enjoyable too.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

For dessert I went for the “Amedei” Chocolate Pave, hazelnut and salted caramel. This was beautiful. The main part was a chocolate cake with a really crunchy middle which was accompanied by ice cream and caramel sauce. It couldn’t have been any nicer although it was very rich and so I couldn’t finish it all.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

Hayley went for the Baked Cheesecake, Passionfruit, Lychee and Vodka Sorbet. It was such a colourful and vibrant dish and the cheesecake was perfect – although Hayley’s favourite aspect was the sorbet! The food at Homewood Park was wonderful and a definite highlight of our stay.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

The communal areas inside Homewood Park – the lounge, bar and restaurant – are all really nice and inviting, with big windows, comfy chairs and even window seats. It really is a home from home and you can relax and order food and drinks throughout the property. There’s even outdoor seating areas too so you can make use of the beautiful scenery and lovely weather – when it shows itself!

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

Hayley and I both slept really well. The curtains made our room really dark, and even when we woke at 8am not a peep of light was coming in – perfect for two mums wanting a lay in! We spent the morning relaxing. We lazed around our suite, read, drank tea and just spent time doing not much at all – it was bliss!

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa
Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

We went down to breakfast at about 9:30am and ordered full english breakfasts from the menu and then helped ourselves to the continental buffet too. There was a great range of cereals, fruit, yogurt and pastries. It was perfect.

Our cooked breakfasts arrived and were equally lovely – served with a rack of hot toast and plenty of tea and coffee. There wasn’t anything else you could want from a breakfast, everything was cooked perfectly and it was a really nice start to the day.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

After breakfast it was time to head home so we packed up, checked out and had one last wander round the grounds. Homewood Park was the perfect place to stay for a relaxing break away. They’re really family friendly – with a ball on the lawn outside, traditional lawn games and things like highchairs readily available. But, they are also great for a break with friends or as a couple and I’m sure Homewood Park would be perfect for a wedding too. It really was just a wonderful place to stay.

Review: Homewood Park Hotel and Spa

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Comments

  1. Plutonium Sox says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Oh my flipping goodness, that place is just beautiful! That bath! I’m so glad you had such an amazing time, I bet you really needed it at the moment.
    Nat.x

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  2. Tracey Williams says

    July 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Wow this looks amazing Donna and I love the idea of having a garden suite. It would be perfect for a romantic getaway as well as a girls night away. The food and spa looks amazing, and I always love reading your hotel reviews. What a wonderful place x

    Reply

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