Just a short drive from the town of Taunton in Somerset, lies a beautiful house set in 50 stunning acres of grounds. Take a look around the house and gardens of Hestercombe in my photo tour.
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Hestercombe House and Gardens: A Video Tour
This week’s video comes from Hestercombe House near Taunton in Somerset. Take a look around the house and gardens on my video tour.
Step Back in Time on the West Somerset Railway
If you are visiting the Taunton area in Somerset, then a visit to the West Somerset Railway is a great way to spend a few hours. Find out how we got on when we travelled by steam to Minehead.
Hotel Review: The Moxy London Excel
You may be surprised when you step inside the Moxy London Excel hotel. It’s a chain hotel with the ‘heart of a boutique hotel’ and has plenty of intriguing features.
A Weekend in Taunton: My Top Things to Do
Taunton is a wonderful place to spend a long weekend. Here’s my suggested itinerary for a short break in this Somerset town.
Castle House in Taunton, Somerset: Review and Photo Tour
Ever dreamt of sleeping in a castle? Then Castle House in Taunton, Somerset could be perfect for your next UK holiday. I spent a long weekend there recently, thanks to Classic Cottages.
Taunton, Somerset: My Top 10 Things to Do
Looking for a location for your next UK holiday? Here’s my top ten things to do when visiting Taunton, which should definitely put this Somerset town on your UK travel wishlist.
Castle House in Taunton, Somerset: A Video Tour
If you’ve ever dreamt of living in a castle, then Castle House in Taunton, Somerset could be the perfect destination for your next UK staycation. Take a look around with my video tour.
Qatar Airways: A Taste of Business Class Luxury
Qatar Airways offer a touch of luxury onboard their flights from the UK. Read on to find out why they were voted the World’s Best Business Class in 2017.
Hidden Paradise: 7 Stunning Unexplored Beaches of Goa
Are you visiting Goa but want to escape the crowds for a while? In this guest post, Seema from Panda Reviewz suggests some beautiful beaches that you’ll want to visit.