by John Brooks | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
For many people it is a dream to row, row, row their boat gently down the River Wye at Symonds Yat or slightly faster through the man-made grade 2 rapids as I first did as a schoolboy. Many of our guests merrily, merrily include the location for a visit while staying...
by John Brooks | Oct 9, 2021 | Brecon Beacons, dogs, Mountains, National Trust, Shiatsu, Uncategorized, walking
I have a tee shirt with the inscription “Up a mountain, down a beer” which, for me, describes a perfect day out but there are variations. Emma and Neil, who stayed in our Sugar Loaf cottage in early autumn, downed a Welsh whisky before going up the highest mountain in...
by John Brooks | Sep 22, 2021 | dogs, events, family, heritage, Sand and Sea, Uncategorized, walking
Black Rock picnic site on the banks of the Severn Estuary at Portskewett is a special place and I am indebted to our first European guests since Covid restrictions were lifted for reminding me just how special. Brecht and Stephanie arrived from Belgium, after all the...
by John Brooks | Aug 9, 2021 | Bristol, dogs, events, family, Sand and Sea, Surfing
The Smith family from York were riding the crest of a holiday wave when they visited in July. They were blessed with fine summer weather which Jo and Richard, son Jacob 18 and Lydia 13 made the absolute best of. They were surprised just how much family activity they...
by John Brooks | Sep 1, 2020 | events, family, heritage, Uncategorized, walking
No, this isn’t the start of a fairy tale but a blog about things to do when you are on holiday at Upper Glyn Farm with two lively children, even when it is raining. The castle in the headline refers to Caerphilly Castle; the cave is at Clearwell and the enchanted wood...
