The Woodfield Arms, Chepstow – accommodation review
The Woodfield Arms couldn’t be better positioned. Directly opposite the ancient building is Chepstow castle – the oldest stone fortress in the UK – and a huge car park. Even on an early August afternoon, we were able to easily…
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams Book Review
This is my first completed book in my Books and Tea reading challenge. Recently, I’ve become a serial ‘Did Not Finish’er, but Queenie has broken my habit. Related: New year, New me Challenges I first discovered the book through a…
8 Tips for a Cosy Home: The Dos and Don’ts of Cosiness
Guest Post| Amy, founder of Aubrey Bay, shares her top tips for a cosy home, including luxury candles, wood and Hygge. Click here to see her ideas.
How to meet someone you’re dating online safely
Dating online is a social revolution, but can be risky business. Here are some tips for keeping yourself safe when meeting potential partners online.
Pupdates with Ted: One whole year
Almost one whole year ago (as technically it was the 2nd February) Dan and I collected our little fluff nugget and brought him home. A whole year! In that time, both Dan and I have had some great times, some…
Fighting Back the January Blues
January is the most depressing month. As someone who feels the effects of SAD, I've built a list of ways to tackle the cold cloud.
The Cursed Child Review
Independent Review| We’d been waiting over three years to get tickets to the production of The Cursed Child, at the Palace Theatre, the latest (chronological) instalment in the adventures of Harry Potter. Both Dan and I had tried on multiple…
Personalised Socks: The Pawfect Present
Gifted| As September rolls in, it becomes birthday season in my family. Over the next six months, I have to organise gifts for seven birthdays and Christmas. Let me tell you, it’s an exhausting job. Each year, I find it…
Five Ways To Annoy A Dog Owner
Dan and I have had Ted, our cute as a button Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for around six months now, and have had quite a few run ins with the general public. In fact, just about anyone with a cute…
Transforming our garden in just three Days
Today’s post is a little different, and not something I originally intended to publish, but as BritVoyage is a travel and lifestyle blog, there’s nothing wrong with sharing some home updates. Last year we were settling into our house, spending…