This week my family and I are holidaying on the beautiful Solway Coast in Cumbria. We always bring our dog on family holidays, and we like to explore new places, new areas in the UK that we haven’t yet discovered. Last year it was Northumberland, the year before it was Norfolk. This time we chose somewhere a little closer to home, straight up the M6 motorway, not quite as far as Scotland. We can see the Scottish coastline across the bay, which is gorgeous, and the small town we are staying in is perfect for a quiet getaway. Our dog is recovering from life-threatening illness just over a week ago and has only been home from hospital for a week, so it was lucky we had chosen a nice, quiet place for our holiday. My father-in-law has a brain injury and is disabled, so we are always mindful that he needs somewhere less crowded when we go away. And I just needed a break! All I want is some time to relax on the beach, read my book, and allow our children to play in the sand and paddle in the sea. Delightful!

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