British Isles
Cotswolds Hotels vs Airbnb for Budget Travel – Family of 5
Like other families with three kids or more, we sometimes use AirBnB for both the value and space. That said, we have recently found that AirBnBs are quite expensive in higher tourist areas. And, in fact, we have found traditional hotels and B&Bs can offer the same value with greater convenience. It’s worth a little research…
Read MoreSleeps 5, 6, 7 in Cornwall
Our family just returned from a lovely holiday in Cornwall, England at Heath Farm Cottages. The farm is located near Coverack, a charming fishing village on the southeast side of the Lizard. Heath Farm Cottages Amenities Some of the cottages can accommodate 5 guests with two bedrooms for a family of four plus a…
Read MoreCharming Guesthouse in Derbyshire: Sleeps5
Quick Post: The cheerful bed and breakfast, Rennie Rose Guesthouse, has been brought to our attention. With two family rooms that can accommodate families of five, it is conveniently located on the edge of the charming village of Belper, England. Belper is within the Derwent Valley World Heritage site. Historic Belper was one of the…
Read MoreTop Family-Friendly Cities for Europe Travel
Photo above is a view of Tuileries Garden in Paris. Trying to assess which cities are popular for family travel tourists, we rely on news media accounts and travel industry figures. But there are so many factors, like things-to-do, kid-friendly places to eat, open space parks, or family-friendly hotels, and so on. And so many…
Read MoreSummer by the Sea in Llandudno, Wales: Sleeps 5 Hotels
Llandudno, Wales is a quintessential seaside town on the west coast of Great Britain. I have written about it in the past (Llandudno, Wales) as the vacation place of the real Alice who inspired Alice in Wonderland. The website www.visitllandudno.org.uk has more information about Alice, as well as about the many sites and attractions around…
Read MoreBath, England: Family of Five in Bath (pronounced “Bawth” if you’re an American)
Our family of five took a lovely foray into Bath one summer. In fact, it was possibly the highlight of our trip to the United Kingdom. So many serendipitous moments, kindness extended by local folks and beautiful weather made for special memories all around. Places to See: Among the various places to visit was a…
Read MoreConwy, Wales
Holly’s family of 5, with 2 girls and 1 boy, ages 9-10, went to the UK in the summer of 2004. Conwy Castle This was the penultimate castle ruin of our visit in the U.K. It greeted us directly as we arrived by train in the walled village on Conwy. The children insisted on climbing…
Read MoreLlandudno, Wales
Alice in Wonderland Museum (Update: This attraction closed in 2008 but some local business developers have purchased the little museum which they plan to reopen soon. Other Alice features in Llandudno are pending. Here is a related local news article in the Daily Post. Also see: Visit Llandudno for info about the Alice in Wonderland Trail.…
Read MoreOne More “Sleeps 5” in Cornwall
Tagging on to my last post, I have a late addition to the Cornwall cornucopia (thank goodness for spell check). The Hotel Victoria located in Newquay has a standard room with a view of the sea that will accommodate a family of five. There is a set of bunk beds and an extra bed for…
Read MoreCornwall With The Family
Here in Seattle we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo–not sure why, but we love an excuse to celebrate. Nonetheless, I have romantic yearnings for windswept seascapes and charming villages. Cornwall it is . . . in England of course. For the intrepid family of five, I have found the following Cornwall locations that can house…
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