Coach and Horses, Bolton by Bowland, Lancashire

The Coach and Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire

Location: The Coach and Horses is a delightful AA five star country inn located in the picturesque village of Bolton-by-Bowland in the Ribble Valley.  This scenic part of east Lancashire is centred around the prosperous market town of Clitheroe six miles away and is easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Lancaster being 18 miles …

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Asparagus Festival characters, Vale of Evesham

The British Asparagus Festival, Vale of Evesham

Asparagus is a highly regarded vegetable grown in the Vale of Evesham and celebrated in style with an annual festival.  This part of rural Worcestershire benefits from perfect growing conditions with asparagus being widely available from late April to late June. Getting there: The Vale of Evesham is located in Worcestershire, West Midlands 14 miles …

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Blossom sign in Evesham, Worcestershire

The Vale of Evesham Blossom Trail

The Vale of Evesham in rural Worcestershire has been famous for fruit and vegetable growing since medieval times with the delicate blossom from its fruit trees giving stunning displays between mid-March and mid-May.  The Blossom Trail stretches for 55 miles with AA yellow signposts marking the way.  Japan might have its Sakura but by visiting …

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Go Outdoors Chester

GO Outdoors Chester – Grand Opening

Being a lover of the outdoors and walking in the countryside I was delighted to be invited to the Grand Opening Event of the newly refurbished GO Outdoors store in Chester on Saturday 20th May.  We were up bright and early to ensure we would be there on time to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony …

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The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge

The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge, Lancashire

Hotel Review  Location:  The Alma Inn is located in an idyllic moorland setting high above the village of Laneshawbridge on the East Lancashire/ North Yorkshire border. Although seemingly remote, it lies within 5 miles of the M65 motorway and less than an hour from Manchester.  The inn is also convenient for exploring North Yorkshire and …

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Cannes sign

Day 7. A day in Cannes

From our base in Nice it was easy to visit Cannes by public transport as it's possible to travel there either by bus or train.  We chose to take the train (final destination Marseilles) departing from Nice Ville central station (single tickets € 7.20).  Do try to sit on the left hand side of the …

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Menton

Day 6. A day in Menton, France

There are just so many beautiful places that are easily accessible by public transport from Nice that we were able to select a different destination each day.  Our plan for the day was to visit Menton, the pearl of France which lies close to the Italian border.  It's possible to reach the town by either …

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Ventimiglia, Italy

Day 5. A day in Ventimiglia, Italy

From our base in Nice we planned a day trip to Ventimiglia, 8 km across the border in western Liguria, Italy.  We took the 10:36 train from Nice Ville station (single tickets €8 for the 55 minute journey).  As with our visit the previous day to Antibes we opted to buy single tickets as these …

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Antibes Harbour

Day 4. A day in Antibes on the Côte d’Azur

A day in Antibes was our plan so we took a tram to Nice Ville railway station where we paused briefly to admire its beautiful façade before buying tickets from a machine on the station concourse.  As there was no difference in price between purchasing singles or returns we opted for singles so we didn't …

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St Jean Cap Ferrat marina

Day 3. Eze, Beaulieu-sur-Mer and St. Jean Cap Ferrat

After breakfast in our aparthotel we caught Bus 82 to the village of Eze which was included in our 7 day travel card, otherwise a €1.50 single fare.  The journey took just 25 minutes and on leaving the bus it was then just a few minutes walk up to the village centre which dates back …

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