It’s so cold that my chest tightens and I battle the urge to retreat to the warm car. The rain feels like it’s passing straight through my ears, falling in long, wind-whipped filaments. The water is the same slate grey as the sky. Right in front of me a man is wading into a loch. This is Dave of Sconser Scallops, and he does this for a living.
Walking ‘long-loved Duddon’ with Wordsworth by Christopher Somerville
3rd October 2016With 25 years exploring the UK on foot under his belt, Christopher Somerville has a plethora of tales from the various landscapes he’s walked. Continue Reading…
Autumn sunshine, olive harvesting and wood fired pizzas in Umbria
24th November 2015Sawday’s marketing team headed to La Cuccagna, one of our Umbrian special places to stay, to experience the olive harvest. Continue Reading…
From long sojourns in Europe to stolen weekends in glorious Britain, all of the folk at Sawday’s love to get away to meet hospitable hosts, eat fabulous food and stay at some very special places. Here are some of our most recent stays. Continue Reading…
Alastair takes on The Camel Trail: lush scenery, award-winning ale and heartfelt encounters
12th August 2015The Camel Trail is one of the easiest and most delightful cycle trails I have encountered, a gentle 18-mile meander along the old railway track from the heart of Bodmin Moor, through Wadebridge and beyond to Padstow. Continue Reading…
From London to Lyon: the French trip of a lifetime! Our lucky competition winner shares the highlights of her trip
10th July 2015Last year we held a competition for a lucky Sawday’s fan to take an unforgettable trip from London to Lyon (with a few very Special Places to Stay in-between). Winner Emily and her boyfriend Robin reminisce about their trip. Continue Reading…
Last month, Toby spent a blissful week inspecting some very special places to stay and exploring the picture-perfect island of Sardinia. Continue Reading…
Pescaturismo, aristocracy and magical sunken gardens: Alastair and Em tour Sicily and Favignana
2nd June 2015I have for years wanted to go to Sicily again, after a long-ago visit to the Aeolian Islands and after constant encouragement from our Woman In Italy, Nicole. I had been told it was rich beyond measure – in history, archeology, magnificent architecture and scenery. So Em and I managed to get there this May. Continue Reading…
From fairytale castles to Bonaparte parlours; Carolyn Boyd’s historic adventures in France
28th May 2015Wales’s best seaside walk – Vincent Crump takes us on a coastal adventure
29th April 2015From craggy cliffs to golden sands, Vincent takes us on a journey along the glorious Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Continue Reading…