Caradawn reviews
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80 out of 100Champneys Springs - Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom - April, 2008
Spa First Timer (02.05.2008 13:24)
My sister had been planning on taking me to a spa for a while and I finally relented and found time for it this year. I have never done this sort of thing before because it tends to be rather expensive and I wasn't really comfortable with the idea of facials, massages and the intimacy that I imagined was involved in them. We approached Champneys Springs via country roads with fields all around [more...] -
60 out of 100Westfield Derby - Derby, United Kingdom
Could Be Better (18.03.2008 23:35)
In 2007 Derby opened the brand new shopping centre that is Westfield Derby. It is an extension and refurbishment on what was the Eagle Centre. On our visit we chose a familiar entrance through what was the Eagle Centre Market and is now more simply known as the Eagle Market. First impressions were that nothing had changed. It was the same old run down and worn out indoor market. My daughter [more...] -
90 out of 100The Bulls Head - Denby, United Kingdom
Quality Food in Cosy Surroundings (09.03.2008 17:23)
I'm not usually one to wax lyrical about restaurants. In fact I have a tendency to get put off reasonable ones by little things building up over time. I seem to have a particular problem with the restaurants running out of whatever I fancy on the menu. However, The Bulls Head is one restaurant I keep coming back to, particularly for special occasions. My first experience was a "lite lunch" [more...] -
100 out of 100Ripon Cathedral - Ripon, United Kingdom
A Sobering Experience (24.08.2007 00:17)
THE CEMETARY Ripon's Cathdral is located in the centre of Ripon and is fairly easy to find. When we arrived in Ripon it was one of the first places we looked for. As it was approaching 9pm the cathedral itself was no longer open, but the the cemetary was, and we had an atmospheric stroll around. The area nearest to the cathdral seemed to be mostly reserved for the rather grand tombs and [more...] -
90 out of 100Box Tree Cottages - Ripon, United Kingdom - August, 2007
Made to Feel Right at Home (19.08.2007 17:52)
My sister and I had decided on Ripon for our short break and for us money was an issue. However, for the three nights we wanted, all the cheaper Bed & Breakfasts had been booked, so I had to go up a notch price wise and was fairly relieved to get a room with the first one I called, Box Tree Cottages. Off season, this Bed & Breakfast actually matches the prices of the cheaper ones, but the prices [more...] -
70 out of 100Butlins Skegness - Skegness, United Kingdom - May, 2007
Too Much to do in One Holiday Time (02.07.2007 18:32)
Booking It was a variety of circumstances which led me to choose Butlins in Skegness for our holiday, but to cut a very long story a little shorter I will just mention that these circumstances meant that I had £420 worth of Butlins vouchers with which to book my holiday. I went to their site first to try and book our accommodation and after initially getting lost a little bit I was able to [more...] -
70 out of 100Scala Cinema - Ilkeston, United Kingdom
Take A Step Back in Time For A Modern Movie (15.03.2007 12:08)
Once upon a time, there were three cinemas in the little town of Ilkeston and the Scala was its first purpose built one. It was built in 1913 on the burial grounds of a chapel. However, this is not going to be a ghost story and as far as I know the building isn't reputed to be haunted. It was originally built with a balcony and a seating capacity of 1000. The striking front façade incorporates [more...] -
80 out of 100Chucklebutties - Belper, United Kingdom
Relax While The Children Play (13.03.2007 12:33)
Play centres like Chucklebutties have sprung up all over the place in recent years. I was first introduced to them when my eldest daughter was 2 years old and have since experienced five different ones in various towns. They are centres with large, padded play or equipment frames which cater for children usually up to the age of about 11. They are great for entertaining children and allowing them [more...] -
90 out of 100Queens Park - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Pretty and Fun (07.08.2006 12:36)
Queens Park is located behind the Queens Leisure Centre in Chesterfield. When we walked in through the large iron gates, the first thing I noticed was the Cricket Pavilion and I initially wondered if we had walked in the wrong entrance. But walk past this building and it opens out into fields and gardens. The next thing I noticed was the grade II listed glass house, which really is a beautiful [more...] -
30 out of 100Perran Sands - Perranporth, United Kingdom - June, 2005
Chalet Experience at Perran Sands Cornwall (22.06.2006 23:47)
Introduction I chose to use Haven and British Holidays for this year's holiday for two reasons. Firstly I wanted somewhere where if the weather was bad we could do things on a complex / site and secondly, I saw their advertising for half price holidays. Our holiday budget was quite low, so it seemed just the thing. Website and Booking The website was mentioned on the advert I saw, but [more...]
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