In stark contrast to my holiday in Sardinia a week or so ago it’s been nothing but rain and chilly autumnal style weather. What’s going on? We should be basking in glorious sunshine but instead I have spent the last week dodging downpours. I started my week with a little clothes swap party at Tara’sRead more
I started my week in Bosa. A small town on the western side of Sardinia. Nestled alongside the River Temo, I found a place in my heart for this this town. Steve and I stayed in a narrow house that spanned 4 floors in the old town. We couldn’t have hoped for a better location.Read more
With views to die for, Windout Barn is nestled on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park. This 11th century farm is owned by the lovely Felicity and Sam and has been transformed into a haven for city dwellers looking for a complete escape or local country folk, like myself, wanting a great afternoon out. WindoutRead more
Greetings from Sardinia! As you read this I will be halfway through my Sardinian adventure. I always get away at this time of year because I’ve finished teaching but the schools are yet to break up for the summer. It means for me that the price is slightly better value and destinations are a little quieter.Read more
Alongside the amazing weather there has been some amazing eating experiences. Last Sunday being one of them. Steve and myself alongside our friends Nick and Harry of Devon Food Hour fame headed off to Windout Barn near Tedburn St Mary. What an afternoon. The sun was beating down which made it perfect outdoor eating weather.Read more
I am not going to lie. My love of a well baked cake or scone is well documented. I am partial to a Devonshire cream tea and I adore a strong pot of tea alongside a great sponge. It was during one of my cake eating moments that the idea of “Let Them Eat Cake”Read more
Steve and I visited Hotel Du Vin, Exeter to sample their Twilight Spa package recently. The package includes an hour long treatment of your choice, use of the heated pool and a three course dinner from the Prix Fixe menu. We made our way through the hotel and the grounds to the spa which isRead more
I started my week surrounded by cakes, baked good and friends. I had set up a little event at Berloni to celebrate my love of cake and baking. “Let Them Eat Cake” brought together fellow baking enthusiasts and cake eaters to swap recipes and generally have a great time drinking coffee and sampling the deliciousRead more
I feel like I haven’t stopped this week. It’s been a non stop mission to fit everything in. The week has been mostly centred around work with my Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams. Every term the dance school I work for holds ballet exams where our students get the opportunity to showcase what theyRead more
What would you class as a staycation? A holiday in your own country perhaps? Maybe a neighbouring county? Or perhaps even closer to home? I recently had the pleasure of staying the night at the City Gate Hotel which happens to be a ten minute walk from my house. Now, that has got to beRead more