Character dining inn in the centre of Oakham, Rutland
Plenty of character at this child and dog-friendly dining inn in the centre of Oakham. It's very close to Oakham castle too.
Plenty of character at this child and dog-friendly dining inn in the centre of Oakham. It's very close to Oakham castle too.
A really good Yorkshire pub not far from Whitby and worth the drive. It dates to the 18th century and boasts a fine pint of Theakstons and a blazing fire in winter.
English-speaking staff at this surgery on the Ile de Re. They have two branches, one at La Flotte and the other at St Martin.
An easy route around a reservoir is always a relaxing option if you've been stuck in the car for ages.
A National Trust hall and extensive grounds.
This is a large park, practically an arboretum, and fairly close to the centre of the town.
By this stage of the A7 you will already have driven through the vineyards of the champagne production region, and their discreetly affluent villages.
The renaissance town of Pézenas is an absolute gem, and a wander through the narrow streets here is a definite driver reviver.
Balaruc-le-vieux is a sleepy village next door to the much more touristic thermal spa town of Balaruc-les-Bains.
A very quiet village with a Roman church - and baskets of fruit and veg at people's garden gates with honesty boxes.
Near perfect combo of fun for dogs and people at this medieval castle and the enormous hunting forest that surrounds it.
Enormous lake, with loads of parking and a sailing centre nearby.