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Pentewan Beach House Review: A Tiny House Holiday in Cornwall

Published on June 11, 2025December 1, 2025 by Victoria1 Comment

We recently spent a weekend at the very popular Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, located on the southern coast of Cornwall in the village of Pentewan, near St Austell. This five-star resort boasts its own private sandy beach and a wide range of accommodation options.

We’re no strangers to the Pentewan holiday resort, having previously stayed twice in a mobile home and once camping in a tent—but this time we finally experienced something we’d been eyeing up for years: the Pentewan Beach House!

In this review, I’ll share our thoughts on the beach house accommodation, what we loved, what could be improved, and what’s nearby to do during your stay.

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Center Parcs Longleat Review: A Family-Friendly Break in the Forest

Published on June 4, 2025April 1, 2026 by Victoria4 Comments

We recently returned from a four-night family break at Center Parcs Longleat, and it was a mix of nostalgia, new experiences, and plenty of fun.

This was our second time visiting Longleat – our first trip was back in 2018 when the kids were just three and six.

A lot has changed since then, including our budget, the kids’ swimming ability, and how we holiday.

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Villa Kambos Dio Review: Honest Insights from our Family Holiday to Polis, Cyprus

Published on April 21, 2025October 27, 2025 by VictoriaLeave a comment

Thinking of booking a peaceful villa holiday in Cyprus? Villa Kambos Dio looks like an ideal option on paper — surrounded by nature, spacious, and close to the coast. But what’s it really like to stay there as a family?

Read on for my honest family holiday review, including the good, the bad, and everything in between…

If you’re looking for a peaceful, spacious villa surrounded by citrus groves yet close enough to explore the coast and countryside of Cyprus, Villa Kambos Dio offers a fantastic setting. We stayed for one week in April and enjoyed a quiet, relaxing holiday in a well-located base that’s ideal for families.

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Bluestone Twixmas Review 2024 with Preteens

Bluestone Twixmas Review 2024: Returning With Preteens After 5 Years

Published on December 30, 2024May 13, 2026 by VictoriaLeave a comment

As the festive season winds down, there’s no better way to recharge than with a Twixmas break at Bluestone. This year, we returned to the picturesque Pembrokeshire resort for the 2024 Twixmas celebrations, five years after our last visit.

Back in 2018 and 2019, our children were little, and the Bluestone resort in Wales felt like the ultimate family escape. Fast forward to today, and we couldn’t wait to see how the experience would measure up now that our kids are preteens (ages 9 years and 12 years for this trip). Would the magic still be there?

Here’s our honest review of Bluestone’s Twixmas break in 2024, exploring how it caters to families with older children.

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Heligan Night Garden Review 2024

Published on December 24, 2024September 18, 2025 by VictoriaLeave a comment

The Heligan Night Garden at The Lost Gardens of Heligan offers an enchanting festive experience in Cornwall, and our family had an enjoyable evening exploring this illuminated wonderland. Here’s my honest review of the Heligan Night Garden, sharing both its highlights and areas for improvement, as well as photos and videos so you can experience it virtually for yourself!

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