Are you planning on taking a short break in Devon this year? Forget the bucket and spade, here are some uniquely different, cool and exciting activities and things to try that are ideal for your next holiday, from outdoor adventures to family days out: 1. Tree-top thrills in the hills A fine place to monkey around (Image: Go Ape Haldon Facebook) Do you love a physical challenge? ...
Easter is an important festival, with deep spiritual roots – one we love to celebrate as the sun returns. We share Easter eggs, as a symbol of new life, marking winter’s end and the coming of spring with its lush growth and vitality. Today most Easter eggs are made from chocolate, wrapped in coloured foil, but traditionally they were hard boiled chicken eggs decorated by hand. Normally...
The coronavirus pandemic is becoming a strain on all of us, especially parents. The superhuman feat of juggling work and home school needs acknowledging. Parenting can be intense under normal circumstances, but during a pandemic, when everyone is in the house almost 24/7 it can be a genuine struggle. With the demands of paying the bills and education taking precedence, sometimes it can be difficult...
As the last leaves spiral from the trees under pink skies and chimneys chuff like steam trains, we know winter is here. Bake Off has ended (which is saddening) and we’re in need of our baking fix. Good job Christmas is just around the corner. The cold season is one for comforting, rich, and boozy bakes—to be enjoyed beside crackling hearths as flurries of snow swirl outside. At Long ...
We are delighted to announce that we have now taken ownership of Long Barn Holiday Cottages. It’s a very exciting time for us as a family and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful cottages in the near future....
