PACKING OUR WELLIES FOR BLUESTONE NATIONAL PARK
Anyone that knows me knows how much I love Wales,
having spent four of my most favourite years of my life there, reading law and playing rugby in the valleys. So, this week feels like returning to the mother ship.
My parents are coming with us to help, and so there will be four adults, two children and a baby staying in the very beautifully advertised Grassholm Lodge which sleeps 8.
We leave on Monday morning and so we’re in the process of determining what to pack into the very limited boot space that we have.
What to pack?
Obviously, wellies. It’s bucketing down here in Hampshire and so I can’t imagine what it’s like in Wales! Thankfully, before I started brainstorming, I discovered that there’s a handy list on the site. Recommended items include towels for the pool [although you can buy these there for £4], a torch for night-time nature rambles and bug hunts, your driving licence [for hiring golf buggies] and toilet roll. One toilet roll is provided which made me laugh for some reason.
Additional Activities and Dining
In addition to packing, in preparation for our stay we are also able to prebook dining and chargeable leisure activities. Sadly their online booking system for these is experiencing problems at the moment, although there is nothing on the site to alert holiday goers of this. I assumed that most things were booked up and had I not had a contact to email, who informed me of the problems, I would have felt very disappointed indeed to see what was available for my stay. Thankfully that’s not the case and we are excited to be adding some extras to our break.
So, with three days to go, I’d better get packing.
Have you visited Bluestone Wales? How was it for you? If not, have you been anywhere similar and you have a packing tip for us?
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That sounds like it's going to be quite an adventure for your family. I can't wait to hear all about it and HAVE FUN!!!
Thank you! We are packing right now!!
Sounds like you are going to have an amazing time. I can not wait to see some of your fab photo's of it. Now off with you all to jump in puddles!
You know Jen, I have no wellies! Everyone but me has a pair. I'm going to be soggy, aren't I? 😉
Have a great time, Wales is beautiful. I think my tip would be that you can never really pack too many clothes especially when the weather is likely to be changeable so take at least one more outfit than you expect to need (if you can fit it in!). Have fun, look forward to seeing your photos xx
Thanks Louise! We have very little space in our car but thankfully my parents are bringing lots of essentials for us so I can fit more sweaters in!
We are going too at the end of the month, can't wait! Have a wonderful time huni X
I look forward to reading about your adventures there too!!!
What a great adventure, have a fabulous time and take lots of photos xx
Thank you! I'm polishing my lenses!
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this will be a memorable adventure, indeed! I can't wait to read more about it!
I hope it's memorable for all the right reasons and not me falling in mud as I often seem to in the forest!!
Sounds like a perfect break away, Wales is gorgeous any time of the year.
Wales really is. I am so excited!
We totally have to check this place out! Looks like you'll have fun!
Thank you so much! We'll be posting daily 🙂
Sounds like you're going to have a great time! We went last year and F loved it especially the pool. Can't wait to see pics. x
It sounds like you'll have a fun time. I've never been to Wales but I'd love to go some time!
Sounds like it will be a great breakaway. I will look forward to your post as I really want to go back to Wales but am struggling with finding somewhere nice to stay!
Sounds like an adventure! I'm not one for roughing it and also laugh at bring your own toilet roll! Haven't been to the UK since our honeymoon and we are itching to return!
You will have a blast on your trip!! We have done a cruise there and loved every part of the world!
Sounds like an awesome trip! I have never been there before. I'm looking forward to see your post about how your trip goes. I'm determined to take a vacation this year with my family. I just haven't figured out the right place yet. I'm going to keep this place in mind though!
I'm reading your post with amusement. So many expressions that are foreign to my daily vocabulary but not to me. I love the picture and the Wellies. One day I hope to see Wales. How lovely.
What a fantastic outing you have planned! I would just love to visit Wales some day soon.
It really does sounds like a wonderful time. I can't remember when my last visit to a National Park was but I am long over due.
I can't wait to get out there and have adventures like this with my family. Here's hoping it requires Wellies!
To be honest I haven't heard of it or visited it …lol I'm in South Africa so hopefully one day I will get to visit this lovely place you mentioned however I hate packing hehe. Good luck and enjoy!
Have a great time at Bluestone! I've seen other blog reviews and they all loved it there so I hope you do too. How did you get that rainbow on your picture – seriously, do a photography masterclass post and enlighten me 🙂
I'm thrilled for you and the family. Take your Willies and tons of photos. Enjoy!
Elizabeth! Ha ha ha! That made me laugh so much!
Pardon the auto correct typo. I meant to write: take your wellies and a ton of photos on your trip. Thanks!
I'm still laughing….!!!
I would love to visit Wales someday! My preschool teacher was from Wales and my mom told me that I used to try and speak with a Welsh accent.
You know, my A Level economics lecturer was from Wales, that's why I went to Uni there, because I loved the accent so much!
I hope you have a great time, can't wait to hear what you think x
A torch means a lantern? I've seen some great LED lanterns that really light the way. 🙂 In any caes, what a wonderful place to visit!! I'd love to go to Wales.
Packing is never fun for me. Every few months my husband and I take a few days away from life and find a place to go in-state. Sometimes we drive out of state, but no more than 5 hours -which was Niagara Falls in Canada. We only go for a few days and I never know what to pack because I don't know where we will go once we get there and what if there is a sudden change in the weather? And shoes. What if me feet start to hurt?
Enjoy, I've heard wonderful things about this place
Thanks Clare! We keep watching the advertisements on TV, my boys are so excited!
Ughhhh I so hate packing!!!! But y'all I'm sure are going to have a beyond fabulous time!!!! Have funnnn 🙂
I love packing – it's the unpacking I hate [and the laundry after]! Thank you so much!
It sounds like you are going to have a great time with your family. Wales looks very beautiful. I love the color as well. Its one of my favorite. Enjoy your trip.
Thank you Lisa – Wales is my favourite place in the UK!
Those wellies are utterly adorable! I hope you have a wonderful adventure.
Thank you! The wellies are really green but they didn't go with the photo so I changed them to blue 😉
Hope you have a marvellous time and that the weather is kind!
Sonya, after four years in Wales I'm prepared! My boys look like mini fishermen in their slickers. Me, I'll be the drowned rat.
Have a wonderful time! Love the photo! How did you add the rainbow? x
Thank you Charlotte! The rainbow is added in Photoshop, I've gotten a bit carried away with them lately!
Nope never been there but sounds like its the perfect place for a family
Let's hope so! We're very excited!
We had an amazing time at Bluestone and are desperate to go back
Oh have a great time – we haven't been but would love to visit. Looking forward to your pretty pictures.
I've never heard about Bluestone Wales but I'm sure your family will have loads of fun!