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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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Hampshire, Reviews · August 19, 2015

The Vyne – National Trust, Hampshire Review

We are really enjoying exploring all of the National Trust places in our part of the country and the latest one we visited was The Vyne near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Considering the amount of time I have spent in and around Basingstoke I had never even heard of The Vyne before visiting.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

The Vyne isn’t that big compared to other National Trust sites but it is the perfect size to tire the children out and spend a day exploring. There’s a house to look inside – although we are saving that for another day – a lake to walk around and the usual things you find at National Trust places like a shop and tea room. There were toilets everywhere too making it perfect for families.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

When we first got to The Vyne we just followed the pathways and looked at everything we came to, eventually finding ourselves in the walled kitchen garden which was lovely to look at and spend time in but also had a section of lawn dedicated to children – with tractors to ride on, bouncy animals to hop along on and toy lawn mowers. The children could have easily spent all day in this area.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

We then had a wander around the house and the more formal gardens surrounding it. The children loved looking at the flowers and hiding behind hedges – the simple things in childhood. The house was beautiful too, not too big but still grand and wonderful to look at.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

We had lunch outside the tea rooms and I was impressed by the cake selection – it was hard to choose which treat to pick! They had a great selection of tea and coffee too and lots of picnic benches. I even commented on how quiet it was for a school day, I was expecting it to be busier and so we had a lovely, not too busy day out.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

After lunch we went and had a play in the main play area which is lovely and natural looking, with play equipment built into the ground in wood and covered in grass. There were tunnels, a slide and a climbing part and playhouse – the perfect place for children to explore although it had been taken over slightly by older children although LP and Little Man still had a great time playing!

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

Before we knew it the time had come to go home and we wandered back through the grounds to the car park. At peak times there’s a refreshment hut just before you get to your car and it would have been nice if this had been open to grab an ice cream – especially as it’s school holidays and you don’t get much more peak than that!

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
Review: The Vyne - National Trust

I am sure we’ll be visiting The Vyne in future – to see inside the house and get another delicious cake! All in all a really lovely day out.

Review: The Vyne - National Trust
The Vyne - National Trust, Hampshire Review

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  1. Sarah (@tamingtwins) says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Oh this so looks so beautiful! I am National Trust obsessed at the moment. The properties are so perfect for summer with little ones aren’t they?

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  2. The Reading Residence says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    It looks beautiful there and that play area looks fabulous! x

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