Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen you’re house hunting, it’s easy to get caught up in the big things. The location, the number of bedrooms, the garden, the double garage. But once you’ve actually moved in, you start to notice the little details too. Some turn out to be unexpected bonuses, while others leave you wondering what on earth the previous owners were thinking.
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve kayaked at Cotswold Lakes (previously known as Cotswold Water Park) a few times, and I keep thinking about taking Toffee out on the water too.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve dipped your toes into the world of dog friendly hiking you’ll know it’s a hobby that grabs you fast. Here’s what you should know before you start!
Reading Time: 4 minutesEscape to the Cambrian Mountains for a dog friendly glamping break in the Teifi Pod – cosy, scenic and perfect for exploring Mid Wales.
Reading Time: 5 minutesHere’s our tried-and-tested list of autumn and winter dog walking essentials, featuring some fab finds for both humans and hounds.
Reading Time: 5 minutesPlanning a UK staycation with your dog? Discover what to look for in truly dog-friendly accommodation – from secure gardens to pet policies.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA survey conducted by DFS found that 1 in 4 Brits get a better night’s sleep when joined by their dog. Read more now in this blog.
Reading Time: 5 minutesPlanning a dog-friendly holiday? See how the Luther Bennett Travel Dog Pod 2.0 helped our dog feel safe and settled, plus discover other essentials for stress-free travel with your dog.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen I first started hiking with Toffee, I had visions of us exploring new places, scaling mountains together, and sharing a flask of tea and a snack at the summit. And while it has been every bit as wonderful as I imagined, I have learned a few things along the way.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen it comes to travel, it might not cross your mind that you can take your four-legged friend with you and that travelling with your dog brings a whole new level of experience to your travels.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe recently hiked Fan Gyhirych from Penwyllt in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) here’s what we rated it as a dog friendly adventure and the route we took.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether you’re treating yourself, or your dog-obsessed bestie – here’s my pick of gifts for adventure loving dog mums will make everyone happy!
Reading Time: 5 minutesHormonal balance is crucial for women’s overall health and well-being. From menstruation to menopause, hormones play a vital role in regulating various bodily functions.
Reading Time: 5 minutesA good night’s sleep is crucial for our overall well-being, and one of the most important factors influencing the quality of your rest is the mattress you sleep on.
Reading Time: 5 minutesDiscover how to create a travel moodboard online for free. Explore its benefits, step-by-step guides, and creative ideas to plan your dream holiday in 2025.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether you’re exploring markets or enjoying a meal at a cosy pub in the area’s timeless villages and towns – there’s an undeniable charm in dressing up for the Cotswolds.
Reading Time: 3 minutes(AD – this post is sponsored by Serious Readers. All opinions and thoughts are my own.) If you’ve been looking at investing in a reading light for your reading space, you might have come across a Serious Readers reading lamp, looked at the price, and experienced a sharp intake of breath. What sets Serious Readers …
Reading Time: 3 minutesTaking the necessary steps to ensure that your dog is safe on your adventures.
Reading Time: 4 minutesDiscover our top 5 exciting and innovative bits of kitchen kit that are sure to inject some luxury into your next caravan trip.
Reading Time: 5 minutesI love walking with my dog and there are a few dog walking essentials I make sure I have for every walk – long or short!
Reading Time: 7 minutesGetting great photos of your pet can be a challenge, but it needn’t be! I’ve put together these pet photography tips to help!
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’s probably one of the most exciting things you can do. When it comes to bringing your puppy home, you want to make sure that you have all those puppy essentials for that big day. I recently welcomed Toffee home, and whilst I’d had dogs for 16 years prior and perfectly capable of coping with …
Reading Time: 6 minutesSpring has sprung, daffodils are rearing their heads and the days are becoming warmer. There is something about the change in the season that inspires the great spring clean. A spring clean is a deep clean of your home, tackling those areas you might not get to during your regular cleaning sessions. Such as cleaning …
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn this post I consider the benefits of having a personal GPS tracker and how you might use one in your day to day life.
Reading Time: 6 minutesDuring the pandemic, there was a rush of people moving to the countryside. The countryside offers more space, fresh air, fewer people, and no need for the daily commute. It is no surprise that people chose to flock to the countryside. Two years on, are we seeing people regret making the decision to become country …
Reading Time: 3 minutesWondering how to keep your dog active and their joints in good health? Follow these top tips!
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhen I wrote my unique staycation locations post in the summer of 2020 amidst the first pandemic lockdown, I had put down going on a campervan trip as one of the unique ways to enjoy a break away. Whilst camping in a tent has never ever appealed to me, the thought of hitting the road …
Reading Time: 8 minutesEstablishing a bedtime routine can help you wind down properly at night and give you a better night’s sleep. As a result, a better day ahead!
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhether it’s dogs, cats, birds or small furries, keeping up cleaning with pets needn’t be complicated. Here’s how I keep on top of it.
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs they age its important to keep your old dog happy. They love the home comforts, they still like the odd walk but most of all, they love us! Much like we do, old dogs start to get a bit stiff, they feel the cold more and they can’t go quite as far, or fast …
Reading Time: 4 minutesI am very much a beginner runner. I started running shortly after joining the gym last September. Thinking that with the addition of running, it would help improve my fitness levels and help with my sessions at the gym. There are of course other ways to exercise without going to the gym and this post …
Reading Time: 7 minutesI’ve set out some of my favourite unique staycation locations in England. From shepherds huts, to lodges, boats, cabins, glamping pods and containers.
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow to keep your dog cool in hot weather. This is lessons learned from my own experiences with owning a dog susceptible to the heat.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are many benefits to the Staycation. Going on holiday doesn’t mean having to travel abroad, there are many benefits to holidaying in the UK.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWoodchester Park, set in a hidden, quiet valley in Nympsfield, Stroud is a fantastic place to escape the day to day and get some fresh air.
Reading Time: 5 minutesKnowing what to pack for a country getaway. From boots to jumpers, coats and shoes, to hats and scarves, here are a few of my countryside essentials.
Reading Time: 5 minutesFancy a spooky stay at one of the haunted hotels in the South West of England? Check out my top 5 spooktacular stays in the South West.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn a sunny bank holiday, what better way to spend our time than a sedate walk along the Caen Hill Locks canal path. Caen Hill Locks, (pronounced cane) part of the Kennet and Avon canal is a series of 29 locks which is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country. The …
Reading Time: 5 minutesReview of the Helmsley Tweed Coat from Rydale clothing. I see many years of wear in this coat both through its quality and style.
Reading Time: 7 minutesAs summer turns to autumn and then winter, I like to make sure I’m prepared to keep warm without flicking the central heating on. With soaring energy prices, I’m even more aware of keeping costs low but still keep warm without turning the heating on. I have oil fired central heating and oil is not …
Reading Time: 8 minutesInterview with Mary from Trallwm Forest Cottages in rural Mid Wales.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs I look at booking a mini weekend break away, a year since my last holiday, I’ve decided to put together a UK destination wishlist. We wanted somewhere within reasonable travel distance to home, as we’re only going away for the one night, we didn’t want to spend all our time travelling on a motorway …
Reading Time: 5 minutesHallways tend to show their age before quieter rooms. Everyone follows much the same route from the front door towards the kitchen, stairs or living room, so foot traffic stays concentrated in a relatively small area.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWinter conditions can quickly reveal hidden faults in your vehicle. Car servicing is especially important during the coldest months of the year.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast offers a unique blend of rich industrial heritage, buzzing arts scene, hearty local flavours and jaw-dropping landscapes just beyond the city limits.
