30s ‘Things to Do’ – Hare Farm, Twyford, Near Winchester, Hampshire, UK.

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Hare Farm, Twyford

For the Canine Crew

  • Off Lead Walks from Site – There is extensive off-lead walking straight from Hare Farm. Access the lane adjacent to the entrance gate to Hare Farm and half of Hampshire is open to you!
  • More Off Lead Walks – Twyford is on the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park and close to The New Forest National Park where wild ponies roam free. Dogs can run their paws off in both of these Nationa Parks! See also the Hangars Way in ‘You May Not Have Thought Of’
  • Dog-Friendly Pubs to Walk To – The pubs in Twyford village; The Bugle  The Duke of Wellington and The Phoenix were all dog-friendly when we visited.
  • Dog-Friendly Links
    • Dog Friendly Britain is a website bursting with dog-friendly cafes, restaurants, parks, gardens, country walks and days out. Every one is searchable either by location or by using the interactive map.
    • Dog Friendly is “The largest database of dog-friendly places to stay and play in the UK.” Dog-friendly county guides to the UK can be downloaded electronically for a small charge. The Dog-Friendly County Guide to Hampshire can be downloaded here

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Avanton, Poitiers – Pays du Futuroscope

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Poitiers. Named after the famous actor, Sidney and a battle in 1356.

Well, I have earned my Yorkie bar! I have driven The Big Rig in France for the first time, including a successful reverse and a few incipient snakes when overtaking lorries.

As we left Penthievre, the plan was to go down the coast of Brittany to the Atlantic islands; Iles de Ré, Noirmoutier and Oleron. We decided on a whim to turn east instead of south and go inland. Our happy 6 weeks in Penthievre meant that it was now the mad, mad month of August and we figured that inland would be a bit less busy than the beach.Continue reading “Avanton, Poitiers – Pays du Futuroscope”

A Postcard from Quiberon – Part 2

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Don’t get Lost at Sea!

Lost At Sea; French by Numbers; Culinary Capers..

images (1)Greg, our Best Man asked us if we think we will survive this trip and I must admit, I do wonder. Our caravan learning curve has certainly involved a lot of destruction, although Mark calling me clumsy is like the pot and the kettle. He came in from windsurfing looking a bit sheepish. “I just had to self-rescue…” he admitted. He had forgotten to screw his sail to his board, so when he gained a bit of speed, the whole rig had come away in his hand!

Rosie has developed incredible skill an escape artist. Continue reading “A Postcard from Quiberon – Part 2”

10 Tips on Letting Out Your House to Fund your Travels

Updated with new information November 2025 in light of the Renters’Rights Act due to start implementation on 1st May 2026 for properties let in England.

For us, the key to funding our travels without having to work was renting out our house.

In financial terms, your house is probably your largest asset, so you need to protect it!

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An Englishman’s Home is his Castle – until he rents it out. Then it is just a business which generates income to fund his travels… Image by Kevin from Pixabay
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