Restaurant Recommendations – St. Ives, Cornwall

A visit to St. Ives in Cornwall is now an annual ritual for us. We went last year, this year and hope to visit next year too! We always choose to stay at Primrose House, as it is close to the beach and train station but still tucked away in a quiet area so you…

UK Food Guide – Where to Eat and Drink in West Cornwall

Cornwall is a popular destination for foodies, especially for fish and seafood lovers. Below is a small selection of restaurants that we managed to visit and recommend during our trip to West Cornwall. PENZANCE The Clubhouse at the Artist Residence During our stay at The Artist Residence in Penzance, we enjoyed some lovely food and…

UK Staycation – Ten Great Places To Stay In West Cornwall

Cornwall in the UK is a beautiful and popular destination for British holidaymakers, especially during Summer. To avoid tourist traps and overpriced hotels, I have listed ten places that you can safely look into booking. We have either stayed in one of them or they regularly feature in the recommended places-to-stay lists. I have done…

Hotel Review – The Birch Community

Last summer, we stayed at The Birch Community, a relatively new boutique hotel set on a 55-acre estate in the English town of Cheshunt, occupying a heritage-listed brick mansion that dates back to 1763. We opted for their Midweeker deal (currently unavailable) where you pay for three nights and get the fourth night complimentary.  STAY…

UK Staycation – Where to Eat and Drink well in Southampton

We only got to spend a long weekend in Southampton but we made sure each restaurant we visited came recommended so that we didn’t lose precious time on bad meals! Here are some of my recommendations if you are spending a few days or an staying overnight to catch one of the cruises. RESTAURANTS Carnicero…

Affordable UK City Breaks with Zeni Stays

We recently had a long weekend in Southampton where we stayed with Zeni Stays.  Zeni Stays is a newly launched affordable accommodation concept to help with the demand in UK staycations. They use off-peak high-end university accommodation, located in major UK cities and towns, as short-term holiday lets. A lot of their properties are in…

UK Seaside Staycation – Places to Eat and Drink in Ramsgate/Broadstairs

Our next stop from Margate was the historic seaside town of Ramsgate, followed by Broadstairs. For our stay in Ramsgate we booked the Albion House, a charming boutique hotel set inside a 18th Century building overlooking the seafront. The hotel is minutes from the coastline, the beach and the main town centre. Situated on a…