I'm not particularly fond of lengthy car trips, especially when travelling with toddlers. My struggle with travel sickness, which has intensified since my pregnancy, only adds to the chaos of a car journey with little ones. However, the prospect of a few days away - exploring new surroundings, unwinding and recharging - makes the hassle of packing and travelling worthwhile.
On this occasion, we were venturing to the end of the M4 to west Wales, to stay at Bluestone, a resort that prides itself as "a 5-star luxury holiday destination located within 500 acres of wild Welsh countryside in Narberth, Pembrokeshire ". Bluestone also boasts the title of being the top holiday park in Wales - and third in the UK - for three consecutive years, according to Which? magazine's ranking of the UK's best and worst holiday parks 2024/25, reports Bristol Live . With this accolade in mind, we were all eager for our Welsh adventure.
Our journey there on a Monday afternoon proved to be quite smooth with no traffic congestion, not always the case on the M4 in Wales. Upon reaching the site, we mistakenly joined the queue for check-in before realising that platinum lodges had a separate check-in area. Once we found ourselves in the correct spot, the check-in process was swift and seamless.
As we arrived at 23 Merlin Crescent, it was immediately clear that our choice was a good one. We opted for the St Govan Lodge, a three-bedroom lodge sleeping six, and it handsomely surpassed my anticipations. The .
