This Mother’s Day, gift something more than just another bunch of flowers, a card, some chocolates, and go beyond the bog-standard Mother’s Day present.
Instead of the ordinary, give her something that will really stick out, something original, that she can hold forever as a treasured memory or a shared experience. Here at Not In The Guidebooks, we have a wide range of experiences, from day-long activities to long-weekend retreats, all designed to help you gift differently and treat your mum to something a little special for 2022.
1. Yoga and Wild Swimming Escape in Anglesey
For something to truly help your mum unwind, reset and reconnect with nature this year, this yoga and wild swimming escape in North Wales could be the perfect gift.
Whether you send your mother with a couple of friends or join her yourself, it’s a chance to get out into the windswept beaches and rolling hills of Anglesey, on rejuvenating wild swimming adventures and relaxing yoga sessions.
You’ll stay in a beautiful country house surrounded by tranquil parkland, along with a group of likeminded travellers which makes this the perfect, cosy base to connect with others after a day spent in nature.
2. French Cookery Break in Gascony
Another chance to escape the rush of everyday life, this short break in a beautiful farmhouse immerses guests in the world of French cuisine, with plenty of time to relax, sit by the pool, and enjoy some top-quality local French wine.
Your hosts, Caroline and Adam, are passionate about their corner of Gascony and will help you get the very best out of local, seasonal ingredients bought from quaint village markets, so that you and your mother can discover the secrets of what makes authentic French cuisine.
The lovingly restored farmhouse is the perfect spot for a mother and daughter getaway, where you can join other foodies in a small group for an unforgettable weekend that includes cooking masterclasses, chateau visits and wine tasting sessions, and culinary excursions to local villages and towns – a mother’s day gift to remember.
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Anglesey
3 Night Yoga and Wild Swimming Escape in Anglesey
Truly immerse yourself in the wild landscape of North Wales, on a luxury wild swimming and yoga retreat on the Isle of A..
Herefordshire
Mrs Higgs’ Woodland Retreat
Stay in this unique and isolated woodland house, take time for yourself and your loved ones, remove yourself from the cr..
London
Secret London Bike Tour
Get off the beaten track in London on a bike tour that helps you find the spots most tourists miss, on London's most com..
3. Secret London Bike Tour
Something a little closer to home now, this bike tour of London explores the secret corners of the capital and uncovers quirky stories and facts that would otherwise go unmissed in a city with countless tales to tell.
It’s the perfect opportunity to take your mum on a unique adventure through the city, with opportunities to stop at a classic East London boozer, discover new favourite spots to eat, with a local guide who clearly has a passion for showing off the lesser-known corners of London.
For a unique day out to remember, this is a great option for those on the hunt for a different gift that’s easy to get to and simply enjoy.
4. Hidden Hot Tub Retreat
Perhaps though, you’d rather take your mother away from the rush of the city, to a secluded corner of woodland where the two of you can relax, surrounded by nature, seemingly far from civilisation.
On this hidden hot tub retreat in Herefordshire, you’ll stay in a hunting lodge that was built in 1835, and is completely off-grid, utilising solar energy and wood-burning stoves to power and heat the cottage.
Of course, you’re not without modern amenities like running water and a flushing loo, but as you soak in the wood-fired hot tub under the woodland canopy, you’ll genuinely feel like you’re as far from the modern world as it’s possible to get in the UK.
Here at Not In The Guidebooks, we are always on the lookout for unique, authentic experiences and things to do that help you travel like a local. So often, we find that these experiences translate brilliantly into memorable gifts that go beyond the material, and create treasured memories that last a lifetime.
21/05/2020 
