Our Stay at Start Bay

The approach to site was interesting, we should have realised this when the satnav predicted the final 8 miles were going to take 30 minutes. Countless pinch points throughout villages and the occasional blind corner. The Boss didn’t mind too much but remarked that today’s drivers take no pride in skilful anticipation and much prefer... Continue Reading →

Our Ramblings from Exebridge Lakeside

Setting up in stifling heat gets you just as wet as setting up in the rain. First impressions of this site are really good. We receive a lovely welcome from the warden who, it turns out, apparently lived just a few doors away from us, albeit 40 years ago. The site has a gate at... Continue Reading →

The Hurn Lane Leg of our Road Trip.

Waking to rain on a day when you have to pack up is never a good start. Fortunately, we took the canopy down the night before, so at least we didn’t have to transport it soaking wet. Not only was it wet, it was cold too. It was that proper wet rain, the kind that... Continue Reading →

Out and About from Longleat

The next couple of days rolled into one in that lovely way they do when you’re away in the caravan. A blur of sitting in the sunshine, trips out, snoozing, reading and, naturally, crocheting. Some folk climb mountains on holiday. I make blankets. Without even realising it, we’d picked the perfect pitch. The caravan blocked... Continue Reading →

Logos and Longleat

The next trip is planned. Unlike our spontaneous trips to Europe, where we just plan the first night and then wing it, this year we’re staying in the UK, so everything has had to be booked in advance. Apparently, this is what responsible adults do. I can’t say I’m entirely comfortable with it. Now all... Continue Reading →

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