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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Hampshire, Restaurants, Reviews · August 16, 2016

The White Horse – Otterbourne, Hampshire Review

Disclosure: We were invited for this meal for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

We love having meals out as a family and try and grab the opportunity as much as we can. One of the latest places we visited was The White Horse in Otterbourne – Hampshire, part of The Ideal Collection.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

The White Horse is a beautiful country pub in the heart of the countryside. The minute we pulled into the car park we couldn’t wait to get inside, it just had the most welcoming feel to it and I imagine it would be wonderful on a sunny afternoon.

We visited at 5pm on a weekday so The White Horse was quiet as expected but we were greeted warmly and given our choice of table in the restaurant. We picked one in the corner, flooded with natural light and perfect to keep the children out of the way!

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

Our drinks order was taken immediately and then we had time to browse the menu. The children’s menu doubled up as a colouring and activity sheet which kept them entertained until their food arrived.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

The children’s menu had many firm favourites and the children chose Mac and Cheese and Tortilla Crusted Chicken. There were also children’s starters available but LP and Little Man don’t have huge appetites at the moment so we just went with mains and the waitress offered to bring them out at the same time as our starters which is always appreciated when dining as a family.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

Little Man’s Mac and Cheese was served with garlic bread. It was a great portion size and the cheese sauce was really thick and creamy. He really enjoyed his meal and it’s definitely something we would order again.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

LP’s Tortilla Crusted Chicken was served with chips, cucumber and a creamy dip. The tortilla crust made a really nice change to the typical breadcrumbs or batter and there were no complaints from LP. The chicken was good quality and it was another good portion size.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

For starters Dave chose the Chicken Liver Pate which was served in a jar and accompanied with rocket and thick toasted sourdough. Dave would have loved an extra slice of toast but it was a good portion size for a starter. The pate was a really nice texture and full of flavour.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

I went for the Cheesy Potato and Bacon Scotch Egg which was the first time I’d had a scotch egg coated in anything other than sausage meat. It was beautifully presented and came with wilted greens and piccalilli. The flavours all worked well together with the scotch egg having a slight chilli kick and the outside having a nice crunch to it. The egg was beautifully cooked and it really was my ideal starter.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

For mains Dave chose the Beef Burger and added cheese and chorizo. It was served with relish and chips and looked absolutely immense. The flavours of the burger worked really well together and the chips were beautifully cooked. This is Dave’s idea of dinner heaven and he had no complaints at all.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

My main was the Greek Style Quinoa Salad which I chose to have with roast chicken. The portion size was huge and it was so, so filling. The flavours of the olives, feta and beans worked really well together and it made a really lovely main course.

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

Unfortunately, by the time we started looking at our dessert menus we had been at The White Horse for nearly two hours and had to skip pudding to get the children home for bed. The food at The White Horse was wonderful and it was really family friendly but the service was incredibly slow, especially considering that we visited at a really quiet time.

We really enjoyed our meal at The White Horse and would definitely go back again – we’d just allow more time for Sticky Toffee Pudding on a future visit!

Review: The White Horse - Otterbourne, Hampshire

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  1. Plutonium Sox says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Oh it’s always a pity when the service lets down somewhere that does great food. The children’s menu looks good, nice to have something a bit different.
    Nat.x

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  2. A Cornish Mum says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Oh the food looks wonderful! I am so glad I ate before I decided to have a catch up read of your blog, as I would be starving by now after seeing the photos else!

    Stevie x

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  3. Carol Chaffin says

    May 8, 2023 at 10:23 pm

    We had a long wait for our drinks and main meal.
    Service was slow and then to be told there was no mushroom Kiev after we had placed our order. When the food eventually arrived it was only just warm and rather small portions.
    Anyway we didn’t let it spoil our evening. A nice pub with a good atmosphere, just a bit disappointed with the service and portion sizes

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