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A different kind of desk job: My weeks working from our sea-view luxury apartment
The alarm clock. The commute. The same four walls of the home office. For many, including me for most of my working life, this is the reality of modern work. But what if your backdrop was the endless blue of the ocean, your soundtrack the rhythm of the waves, and your commute a short, blissful stroll to the kitchen? This was my reality for two weeks, and it completely transformed my work-from-home experience. I was fortunate enough to do a "workcation" from our stunning luxu
Steve & Jackie Osborne
4 days ago3 min read


Top 7 Reasons to Escape to Belvedere Lodge or Porth Sands this Autumn
As the bucket and spade brigade retreats and the newly-weds and the empty-nesters take centre stage, the real magic of coastal life is just beginning.

Steve Osborne
Sep 224 min read


Things to do with the kids by the sea over summer: Your Ultimate Guide to Not Hearing 'I'm Bored' at Belvedere Lodge"
Let's be honest, getting the kids to put down their electronic companions these days requires the negotiation skills of a UN diplomat combined with the patience of a saint. But fear not, fellow adventure seekers!

Steve Osborne
Aug 115 min read


Free (or Nearly Free) Things to Do Whilst Staying at Belvedere Lodge
These activities come with an important disclaimer: somewhere along the way, you may find yourself inexplicably holding a Dorset apple cake, an ice cream, or heaven forbid, two rounds of cream tea.

Steve Osborne
Jul 77 min read


Walking the Salt Path: A Journey of Healing and Hope
Unlike the book's heroic authors, we've taken what I'll call the "champagne and slippers" approach

Steve Osborne
May 195 min read


Packing for the South of England: Your Survival Guide to Sunshine and Showers
Listen up, intrepid traveller! You're about to embark on a holiday to the South of England

Steve Osborne
Apr 283 min read


Happy Easter, Spring has Sprung @ Belvedere Lodge Swanage!!!
It's like several celebrations had a rather enthusiastic party and decided to merge into one gloriously confused holiday
Steve & Jackie Osborne
Apr 164 min read


Three Glorious Days in Swanage: A Guide to Coastal Decadence
Here's how to spend three utterly perfect days in Swanage, the jewel of Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Steve Osborne
Mar 75 min read


Walk, Unwind, Reconnect... and Maybe Get a Bit Muddy
And so, because we love a good stroll (and an even better excuse to talk about it), we’re sharing our three favourite walks

Steve Osborne
Feb 78 min read


An Owners Journey
My first visit was as a pale, ginger nine-year-old back in 1977. I fell in love with the sea, the crabbing, the ice creams

Steve Osborne
Jan 164 min read


Booking A Holiday and not getting scammed!
But here’s the thing: the search for the perfect holiday can sometimes feel like a wild goose chase!
Steve & Jackie Osborne
Dec 30, 20243 min read


The joy of slowing down
The holiday season is a whirlwind for many of us. Between shopping for gifts, attending festive events, and juggling work deadlines, it’s...

Steve Osborne
Dec 21, 20243 min read
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