A long weekend in Rural Essex; Oct 2014 part 2

Bluebell the motorhome is safely tucked up at home again after a lovely few days exploring the Essex countryside. We had a pleasant night at BritStop number 209, and a very quiet nights sleep. With the clocks going back it was nice to enjoy our extra hour in slumberland, however we did find ourselves waking […]

A long weekend in Rural Essex; Oct 2014 part 1

Bluebell the motorhome is currently parked up on a lovely field behind BritStop number 209. We aren’t too far from either Halstead or Braintree and the sun is shining for us all to enjoy. Yesterday was my birthday and to celebrate we chose a nice looking Brit Stop to book into for a splash out […]

Cornwall/Devon Summer 2014: Facts and Figures

Trip Stats 13 nights away 1065 miles 3 Tanks of fuel 7 Britstop overnight stops 6 Community car park overnight stops 0 campsites 1 night on electric 3 fab cycle rides on disused railway lines Oodles of local food, ale and cider A few additional scratches down the side A broken indicator And here’s the […]

Cornwall/ Devon – Summer 2014; Part 6

Friday Bluebell the motorhome is parked up at The Plume of Feathers pub “campsite” in Princetown, on Dartmoor. Rain stopped play somewhat today- that along with some absolutely moronic drivers on the road – one of which literally seemed intent on forcing us off the road!! We had a fantastic meal last night and slept […]

Cornwall/ Devon – Summer 2014; Part 5

Wednesday Bluebell the motorhome is parked up at Brit Stop #008, which is a marvellous farm shop full of delights (well less full than before we arrived, seeing as we’ve shopped til we dropped here!) It’s got a fab view, over the pig fields and across to Bodmin Moor, and is the perfect setting for […]