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Weekend in Wales

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by CharlRose, posted in Places, Travel

To celebrate Dan’s birthday, we decided to take a trip to Wales and stay in the area of Ruthin in a geopod. This was something that both Dan and I had never done. The pictures on the website looked lovely and it seemed like the perfect getaway for a weekend. The accommodation was called Ty Famau Geo Lodges. We had our very own fire pit and fire heated hot tub.

The pods had no wifi or television which was a lovely change and allowed us to have a bit of a digital detox. The hot tub took around 7 hours to heat up on a wintery, January evening. However, we managed to get the hot tub to around 22 degrees, which was warm and bearable.

The next morning we went to Bala Lake, it was an hour and a half drive from the lodges. We got wrapped up and went for a stroll along the lakeside it was quiet and peaceful. The only people around the lake were locals, kayaking.

We then drove to beautiful Betws-Y-Coed, the views on the way there were amazing. Huge pillow-like hills and winding roads.

We were hoping to find an old traditional welsh pub for some food but sadly due to COVID the places that were open were very limited. After a lot of searching we found an old family ran pub which was heavenly to look at but sadly the food was disappointing to say the least.

Betws-Y-Coed was quaint little village, the beautiful forest views in the background were giving me Decode by Paramore vibes. I loved the dark, creepy atmosphere and the misty hills made it perfect for some dark aesthetic photography.

Back at the lodge, we had a dip in the hot tub with a red wine and a night of trivia quizzes and music.

The next day we wanted some late breakfast or some lunch locally, but again the search was strenuous. We ended up at a strange little ‘pub’ at the bottom of mount snowdon. I say ‘pub’ but it was actually a mans home. He kindly offered Dan and I a spot in-front of his fire with a delightful cup of coffee. He recommended a pub in Caernarfon called ‘The Black Boy Inn‘. A very questionable name for a pub but nevertheless the food was amazing! It was exactly what we had been looking for.

We had a wonderful weekend and I would highly recommend the lodges and all of the places I have mentioned in this blog post. To follow my new instagram page click the following link earlgrey_aesthetics.

Birthday Trip to Cambridge

November 29, 2021January 20, 2022 by CharlRose, posted in Lifestyle, Places, Travel

This blog post is highly overdue, considering my birthday was in August. However, since our trip to Cambridge, a lot has happened. I went back to work, my partner and I decided to move in together, and then I caught COVID. So a very busy/hectic few months.

I am so happy to finally get the chance to sit down and write about our trip. It was a lovely surprise to find out that we were going to Cambridge because I have always wanted to go. Dan booked a room for us at Fellows House, which is part of the Curio Collection by The Hilton. The building itself was gorgeous and the interiors were very plush with stylish marbled floors and an exquisite bar and lounge area.

Punting

The highlight of the trip for me had to be our romantic punting along the River Cam. Dan used a company called Rutherford’s Punting which he booked in advance. We chose the ‘romantic experience’ which included a little bottle of champagne. It was such a relaxing experience, floating along the calm waters, taking in all of the beautiful architecture and history. It was a great opportunity to take in the cities heritage and monumental university buildings, I felt like a young Sylvia Plath (literacy/poetry nerd reference).

Food

On the first night, we went to a restaurant called The Old Bicycle Shop. It was a quirky little place with a lovely, relaxed dinner vibe. I have included a picture of the menu below for a sneak peek of what delicious food they have to offer.

The next day, we went to The Giggling Squid, which we didn’t realise at the time was part of a chain. The food they served was Asian cuisine but what was even more impressive was the building. I felt entranced by its fabulous glass dome and botanical interior.

On the last evening, after our punting on the river we went to a fantastic restaurant on the water called The River Bar Steakhouse. We had a stunning view of the river from our table and the service and staff were fantastic.

Exploring the city

I loved exploring the beautiful city of Cambridge, it was a little bit like stepping back in time as a student, although I can only wish I went to the University of Cambridge.