Monday, May 9, 2022
Log House Holidays Cirencester - Dog Friendly Stay
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
East Farm Glamping Northumberland - Dog Friendly Stay
Love Kelly & Murphy x x x
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Defender Camping Yorkshire
I don't think I can adequately put into words how epic our experience with Defender Camping Yorkshire was. With a fleet of four defenders to choose from (three of which are dog friendly) they offer the ultimate stay-cation adventure. Bursting with charm and character, these unique, iconic vehicles take road trips to the next level.
It's evident that Tom and his family have a genuine passion for what they do and want to make your defender experience as easy and memorable as possible. A few days prior to our trip we were emailed with an extensive guide that covered every question we had (and even those we didn't know we had!) This simple guide covered everything from arrival information, tips on how to drive the vehicles, emergency info and easy to follow setting up and taking down instructions (with videos). Although a full brief is given when you collect the vehicle, I found this guide really useful, especially when it came to packing and knowing what to take. I was reassured that these guys have literally covered everything you could possibly need and all we really had to take was sleeping bags and food! The thought that these guys have put into their kit is second to none. From power banks and cool boxes, to washing up liquid and sachets of cooking oil. When I say they covered everything, I mean everything!
Upon arriving we were introduced to the stunner that is Sheila, a silver defender 110 (who immediately stole my partners heart). Rugged and immaculate aren't usually words you'd use together to describe the same thing but that's exactly what she was. Tom took his time to talk us through every aspect of the vehicle, roof tent and side awning, even offering us to test drive the vehicle to ensure we felt comfortable and confident before setting off.
With nothing left to do but enjoy the drive and armed with a generous 150 mile mileage allowance per day we headed to the Lake District (under 2 hours away). Now I've heard a lot of things about defenders (not always good) and maybe that's why I was so pleasantly surprised by the comfort and joy of driving down winding single track lanes and over rougher country roads. There's just something about its quintessentially British simplicity, yet all-round capability that you can't help but fall in love with.
Another pleasant surprise was how easy it was to set up the tent box. Arriving in the dark, I wasn't relishing the idea of setting up camp for the night. However it really is the most simple and straightforward piece of kit and was up in under 5 minutes! Plenty spacious for two and with a comfy foam mattress we cosied down for the night. It's worth mentioning here that whilst these campers are dog friendly and have an optional large secure dog crate within the back or back seat hammock and seat belt for travelling, dogs are very understandably not allowed within the roof tent, meaning they must sleep within the crate at night.
The most pleasant surprise of all came in the morning when we wanted to make a quick getaway to try and catch the sunrise over Wastwater. Everybody knows packing the tent away is the worst part of any camping trip right?! The tent box went away just as easily as it went up and we were good to go within 10 minutes.
If you're looking for a unique and memorable adventure of your own, we couldn't recommend Defender Camping Yorkshire more. For me the gear and the vehicle only make up part of the experience. The other part is made by the people behind the scenes who work tirelessly to ensure everything is taken care of and you have the best time possible. We can't thank Tom and Sophie enough for making this the perfect trip and sharing your passion with us.
Love Kelly & Murphy x x
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Seaside Hideaway Scarborough - Dog Friendly Stay
Love Kelly & Murphy x x
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
K9 Connectables Enrichment Starts Here.
We all know that enrichment is a key aspect of any dogs routine and a good mental workout is just as important as physical exercise. Just like humans, dogs need stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. Did you know that 15 minutes of mental stimulation is equivalent to a 3 mile walk! Not only does mental stimulation keep your dogs brain sharp, it will also help eliminate boredom and destructive behaviors.
K9 Connectables have designed a large range of toys aimed to engage and entertain your dog in a variety of ways every day. The beauty of these toys is that they can be connected in so many different ways that you can give your pup a new challenge each time, keeping them active, thinking and busy!
Physical, Mental, Dental
K9 Connectables are designed to work on all 3 elements.
Physical - Connecting together to trap treats inside ensures your dog has to work and play for their rewards.
Mental - Your dog has to use their brain to figure out how to break the connections and get their rewards. With numerous different ways to connect the toys together you can provide a different challenge for your dog every day!
Dental - These puzzle treats can help aid oral hygiene, reduce plaque and tartar build up. When combined with the texture and grooves of the K9 Connectables toys they'll help keep your pups teeth healthy!
We recently got to try out the 'Pro Bundle' which includes the 'Tuff Stuffer Pro', 'The Yes Bone' and the 'Tuff Toothie'. We opted for the toys in a size 'medium' based on Murphys weight and were really impressed by their size and durability. They're super strong and sturdy and have so far withstood hours of vigorous chewing, licking and clawing!
I love the versatility of this range, especially the 'Tuff Stuffer Pro' which is a really good size and can be stuffed with anything! (raw, natural yogurt, pureed fruit and veggies etc)
I was really impressed with how long these keep Murphy engaged and how difficult the treats are to get out once pushed in. Murphy was at it for a solid hour and had only managed to partially get to 2 of the 8 treats!
If you're interested in the K9 Connectables range you can save save 10% with the discount code 'murphythemagnificent10'
Love Kelly & Murphy x x
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
Bike & Boot Scarborough - Dog Friendly Stay