Mountain Lifestyle

The Mountain Lifestyle Blog

  • Summer Snorkelling

    Summer Snorkelling

    Back at The Cottage in the North Wales summer sunshine wondering if I really had been in Paris yesterday, or if it had just been a dream! I left Fort Martin after a tour of the grounds, with a big bag full of produce from the gardens. I tried to leave early but the holiday… Read more

  • Parisian Tourists

    Parisian Tourists

    Our room in the hotel was situated next to the roof top terrace, so we took in the morning air and local city views before heading down to breakfast. There was a temptation for a luxurious lie-in given the big day yesterday and nice hotel room, but we voted the night before to get up… Read more

  • First Class to Paris

    First Class to Paris

    A few days ago, my mum and I decided to take a trip to Paris, so I’ve spent the past couple of days planning out an itinerary (with a lot of input from Clare!). We’ve had a fantastic time, seen some incredible sights, been well looked after, well fed, and have even enjoyed a bit… Read more

  • Breakfast at the beach

    Breakfast at the beach

    We rolled straight out of bed and drive directly to the beach this morning in order to take advantage of the heatwave conditions and a lull in the wind. Breakfast by the waters edge and a nice snorkel (without wetsuits!) on a practically deserted beach made for a very nice way to start a day!… Read more

  • Local hiking on Drosgyl, Gyrn & Llfyn

    Local hiking on Drosgyl, Gyrn & Llfyn

    Decided that we ought get a little bit of exercise and see a view that’s a bit further than then edge of The Cottage grounds. So after a gentle Sunday start, with breakfast in the garden, we set out up a few of the lesser frequented local peaks. Llfyn was our first summit after skipping… Read more

  • Cottage Living

    Cottage Living

    We’ve had nearly a week back at The Cottage now and have just about settled in. Nature has taken a strong hold on the garden while we’ve been away, and what was a slate covered driveway is now pretty much a lawn! I’ve tackled some of the knee high grass, but need to employ some… Read more

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