Manchester Golf Club: natural wonder within sight of the city
You might think the sight of a deer scampering down the 5th fairway at Manchester Golf Club would be a surprise given we’re within sight of the city centre. And yet amid the natural splendour all around us, we barely pay it a second glance: it’s very much at home – as are we. Manchester Golf Club sits on 247 acres of heathland and moorland on the sprawling Hopwood Park Estate to the north east of the city. Wildlife is abundant with deer, rabbits, hares and a myriad of birdlife on show around this vast Harry Colt layout. The course…
Things to do Belfast: the ultimate city getaway
Gone are the days when people travel to Belfast to see a city emerging from a turbulent past. Impressions of once-abandoned industrial sites have long since been replaced by this vibrant, pulsating, modern metropolis which is clearly packed with visitors from every corner of the world as we walk the streets here. Belfast will never escape its recent history, of course, nor does it wish to but this is a city embracing all the ingredients that make it what it is, a place rich in heritage, alive with incredible cultural offerings, and bursting with new hip food and drink offerings…
Causeway Coastal Route: one of the world’s great road trips
Embark on a journey along Northern Ireland’s breathtaking Causeway Coastal Route, where rugged cliffs, golden beaches, and world-class golf courses meet ancient legends and historic landmarks. From the iconic Giant’s Causeway to Royal Portrush Golf Club, every twist of the road reveals another unforgettable view, promising adventure, culture, and pure magic.…
Cliff Hotel Cardigan: wonderful Wales and the perfect family break
It’s an hour before sunset at The Cliff Hotel, Cardigan and we’re watching a pod of dolphins play in the water below us. This stunning corner of Wales has unquestionably taken a piece of all our hearts during our time here – our two-year-old will spend the much of the journey home screaming the words ‘I don’t want to go home; I want to go back to the hotel!’ The local wildlife doing tricks on our last night as we sit on the clifftops in front of this beautiful property is just the icing on the cake after a fabulous…