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10 Essential Items to Pack for a Spa Break

by Steph Fox 12th May 2017

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A North East blog run by a 30-something, social media manager and travel lover based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect inspiration for days out, dog friendly adventures, UK breaks, European getaways and more. Passionate about good food, beautiful hotels and travel photography.

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Newcastle to North Yorkshire 🛣️ ad| At the

Newcastle to North Yorkshire 🛣️

ad| At the weekend Arthur and I went for a quiet, country escape to Masham, North Yorkshire, where we stayed at the Kings Head, a @chefandbrewer pub with excellent dog friendly rooms and facilities.

Masham itself was gorgeous, quaint little streets and local shops. The Kings Head is right on the main town square so after checking in we went for our evening walk around the town, found the Theakston Brewery, and back through the churchyard for golden hour.

From countryside to fireside, the pub was so cosy to warm up in afterwards, with a real local welcoming atmosphere and a menu full of traditional British favourites. Exactly what you need in a freezing cold January!

Arthur snoozed on a blanket while I tucked in to the steak and ale pie with mash and gravy👌🏼 I would go back just for that again I’ve been talking about it ever since.

After a lovely hotel breakfast the next day we pottered around the town for a while, sadly I wasn’t there for market day though, before checking out and heading to nearby Richmond for a river walk along by Richmond Falls.

The Kings Head was perfect for me and Arthur, far enough away for a change of scenery but not too far - it took just over an hour to get there. Plenty of scenic country walks nearby, good pub scran and the Yorkshire hospitality that never disappoints.

Chef & Brewer have pubs all over the UK that fit with this same character, and I’d absolutely stay with them again.

🚗 free parking right outside
📱 wifi if you need it
🍻 a brilliant pub, atmosphere and food
🛎️ lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for you, and they love dogs!
🥾 lots of walking routes and trails, including the Masham leaf trail, circular walks through other nearby towns, Richmond Falls, Fountains Abbey and close to the Yorkshire Dales
📍 you could also visit towns like Harrogate, Thirsk, Ripon and Richmond
🐾 blankets, treats and bowls in the pub

#chefandbrewer #masham #northyorkshire #dogfriendly #pubstay #ukstaycation

The Scott Stack 😋 A bit ashamed to admit until

The Scott Stack 😋

A bit ashamed to admit until I moved further along the coast this way I hadn’t ever been to @scottandwilsonbar

I went for breakfast and was a big fan of the Scott stack breakfast in a bun, extra side of hashy bs obviously followed by Bloody Mary’s and mimosas 🍹

🐾 dog friendly

#weekendbrunch #bloodymary #northshields #northtyneside #mimosas #brunching

SGC 💕 how to go solo glamping! If you’re not

SGC 💕 how to go solo glamping!

If you’re not yet travelling solo then glamping is a good place to start. Trips like this with Arthur are some of my favourite ones to do especially if you get somewhere really good, more ‘glam’ than ‘camping’!

Here’s my tips for solo glamping, it is harder than you think practically until you get used to it, I still have flashbacks to trying to scramble up a muddy hill in the rain with a wheelbarrow and Arthur.

Full blog post with more details, links etc in the broadcast channel 🏕️

#sologlamping #solotravel #glamping #sologlamping #solotravel #glampinguk #glampingnotcamping #dogfriendly #northumberland #northumberland_uk #luxuryglamping #boutiquestays #uktravel

Ok so I wouldn’t say I’m ‘ready’ just yet

Ok so I wouldn’t say I’m ‘ready’ just yet as there is still forever to go in January and it’s 1 degree today, BUT…

I have seen snowdrops, even a tulip, and people are starting to comment it’s lighter at 4pm.

So I’m not yet ‘ready’, but I am looking forward to my coffee being iced not my hands, sitting outside, Aldi’s seasonal middle aisle, spring menus, a hot cross bun, pretty flowers, the sun rising earlier every day and setting later 🌷

Just me or is everyone still enjoying the bleak midwinter?

#northeastuk #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #tynemouth #whitleybay

Newcastle Mini Itineraries 📝 A feel-good Janua

Newcastle Mini Itineraries 📝

A feel-good January Saturday morning itinerary:

🧘🏻‍♀️Pilates at @hiibalance, so cosy in there first thing
🛍️ Shopping and beauty browsing
☕ Coffee/Lunch at @lanewaycoffeeco or @cafe21atfenwick

Love a slow, productive Saturday morning before an afternoon of football 🖤🤍

#Newcastle #newcastleupontyne #weekendvibes #saturdaymorning

Time can do a lot for a person 🌅 Sunrise walk

Time can do a lot for a person 🌅

Sunrise walks are free therapy, or just a great start to the day. Highly recommended

#tynemouth #tynemouthbeach #tynemouthlongsands #northtyneside #northshields

Hyem 🖤🤍 #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #nufc

Hyem 🖤🤍

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #nufc #newcastleunited #newcastlequayside #northeastuk #geordies

A luxury apartment stay in Bamburgh ✨ ad| You

A luxury apartment stay in Bamburgh ✨

ad| You don’t get many places like this right in the middle of historic Northumberland towns, especially Bamburgh. @theapartmentbamburgh was our fabulous stay at the weekend, taking up the entire floor above @themiddleinnbamburgh it’s been beautifully converted into a self catering apartment. (discount code at the end)

It honestly had everything and it really made our weekend so relaxing, comfortable and easy:

🛌 Two big bedrooms, a gorgeous master with dressing table, tv, walk in dressing area and en suite bathroom, and a second double that could be made into a twin, also with dressing table, tv and wardrobe
☕️ Kitchen with a dining table, smeg fridge, coffee machine, and literally everything in those cupboards you could need for eating in, families (kids plates and cutlery provided) and groups. There was a separate utility with washing machine
🛋️ A big living room also with dining area, corner sofa, TV, window seat overlooking Bamburgh. Board games, wifi, netflix etc all included
🐾 dog friendly with a big bed and bowls provided
🚗 free parking right outside this was a dream for carrying all our stuff and shopping
🧺 the details were also very well thought of for a Northumberland stay, a picnic basket for summer, two golf umbrellas provided, shoe rack for muddy/sandy shoes, just lots of little conveniences
🍻 it’s right above the pub, you don’t even need to leave the building to get a pint or glass of wine, we had some bar snacks by the fire our first night which was lovely. And their beer garden out the back in summer

I can’t recommend this place enough, I think it will book up so far in advance, especially in such an incredible central location. It was a 1 minute walk to the Potted Lobster, Lord Crewe, local butcher and tea rooms all on the same street. And Bamburgh Castle and beach right on the doorstep too.

One of my favourite Northumberland stays 10/10. And speaking of ten, use code Steph10 for 10% off if you decide to book!

#bamburgh #luxuryapartment #northumberland #visitnorthumberland #northeastuk #bamburghcastle #bamburghbeach

Those pink skies though 💕☁️ #sunrise #pin

Those pink skies though 💕☁️

#sunrise #pinksky #bamburgh #bamburghcastle #northumberland #northumberland_uk #visitnorthumberland #djimini3pro #djidrone

Dood Newcastle! ad| For @newcastlene1 restaurant

Dood Newcastle!

ad| For @newcastlene1 restaurant week last night we went to @doodncl on the quayside, I’d been wanting to try it since it opened. It’s gorgeous in there, across three floors overlooking the river.

To start we had hummus and pita, olivier salad of new potatoes, shredded chicken and a greek yoghurt dressing, and padron peppers in chilli - they were my favourite 👌🏼

Mains we shared the chicken kebab marinaded in saffron, and the grilled spiced lamb, with Persian rice and chips. It was all delicious and really good sized portions. I think it will be a popular spot as it was very authentic, and the staff were so lovely.

A great one to try for #ne1restaurantweek 😋

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlefood #newcastleeats #persianfood

Newcastle in Blue!…💙 Blue Monday 🎶 is act

Newcastle in Blue!…💙

Blue Monday 🎶 is actually the 20th but never mind let’s not buy into the negativity and be Monday positive

🩵🧞‍♂️👕🧢🦋🪼🐳💧🫐🌊🧊🥏🎽🚙⛴️🏙️💎🧿📘

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk #northeast #bluemonday #mondayblues

SGC 💕 - 50 things to do solo at least once in 2

SGC 💕 - 50 things to do solo at least once in 2025!

Because there are so many I’ve put a lot more detail and specific recommendations in the blog post which is linked in my stories and broadcast channel, but here’s a summary for each category.

No excuses not to try something! ✨

#solo #solotravel #femaleempowerment #sologirl #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #thatgirlaesthetic

Lasses in Bamburgh 💕 #bamburgh #northumberlan

Lasses in Bamburgh 💕

#bamburgh #northumberland #bamburghbeach #january #girlstrip #girlsweekend #wholesome

Last week I went to The Cove in Tynemouth and had

Last week I went to The Cove in Tynemouth and had some drinks and a few small plates. It’s had a full refit since it used to be Ora, and I think it’s much nicer with a bigger bar and more seating downstairs. It’s also now dog friendly which is great as Ora never was except outside.

We had the calamari, chicken goujons and the garlic prawns and they were all great, with wine and I tried the signature Cove cocktail which was bright blue and tasted like coconut. I’d necked it before I thought to take a pic though sorry!

They have a new menu, and I spotted they also now do tasting events with paired wine flights which I’d really like to try some time.

#tynemouth #northtyneside #coastlife #newcastleeats #northeastuk

Enough about me, which one are yee? 💭 Time fo

Enough about me, which one are yee? 💭

Time for ask the audience - I can only put four in the poll so if you’re the pet friendly wanderer you’ll have to leave a 🐾 or a jet setter you’ll have to leave a ✈️

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northtyneside #northeastuk

🥹 #tynemouth #tynemouthlongsands #tynemouthbe

🥹

#tynemouth #tynemouthlongsands #tynemouthbeach #sunrise #puglove

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week 2025! Always a good

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week 2025!

Always a good week in an otherwise boring month, @newcastlene1 restaurant week is back from next Monday 13th January.

✅ new menus
✅ new deals
✅ new restaurants

I’m excited for what I’ve got booked but places are filling up fast so don’t leave it too late if you fancy somewhere.

#ne1restaurantweek #restaurantweeknewcastle #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlefood #newcastleeats #january

Two new hot chocolate cafes in Newcastle! ☕️

Two new hot chocolate cafes in Newcastle! ☕️

Since both of these places opened recently, I’ve tried the exact same order at both Hotel Chocolat cafe in Eldon Square, and Knoops by Monument, and this is what I found:

• Both have really big menus, with lots of flavours, strengths, hot or cold serves, toppings and milk choices. It’s actually quite overwhelming!
• Both have space to sit in, and both do takeaway
• The staff in Hotel Chocolat were lovely, and they do a discount loyalty card with I think 20% off that you get every time.
• Knoops are more aesthetic if that matters to you and in a great location with the big windows, I find indoors in Eldon Square a bit dingy. But that spot by Monument does always seem to be cursed!

Price wise I paid £3.95 at Hotel Chocolat for my order and £9 at Knoops! Even without the discount at Hotel Chocolat it’s significantly cheaper.

Being totally honest - it tasted nicer at Knoops, despite the OTT price. I would still go occasionally, and I’d like to try their cold ones when we aren’t in minus temps.

Have you been yet? Thoughts? 🤎

#hotchocolate #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlefood #january

If the coast in January was a vision board… Col

If the coast in January was a vision board…

Colour palette: Grey seas, blue boats, orange sunrises, yellow cups and pink sunsets 🩶💙🧡💛🩷

🔥 Looks like cosy pubs with log fires
🥶 Feels like frostbite
🌬️ Sounds like sea dipper screams and wild winds
☕️ Tastes like hot chocolates with extra marshmallows

#northtyneside #whitleybay #tynemouth #northshields #cullercoats #january #coastlife

👩🏻‍💻 Back to work… ☕️ or back to

👩🏻‍💻 Back to work…

☕️ or back to bed?

Always grateful in January that I work from home 😮‍💨

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