Four Years...

This Saturday marked mine and Ben's 4 year anniversary - I can't believe it's been that many years, the time seems to have flown by! Being the ever sneaky (and brilliant) boyfriend that he is, Ben surprised me on Friday night by turning up with a suitcase and the news that we'd being heading out the door on Saturday morning at 7am for a cheeky road trip. Up bright and early we set off in the direction of the M25 with me none-the-wiser, it wasn't until he set up the Sat Nav and I spied that the exit we were taking was for Bristol that I had any idea of where we were going. Ben visited Bristol with work last year and told me how much I'd love it and he wasn't wrong! We stayed just outside the main city in Clifton, in a hotel over looking the Suspension Bridge. We spent the day wandering up and down the hilly lanes of the village before heading past the beautiful Cathedral into main Bristol for a bit of shopping. 

In the evening we had an incredible meal at The Cowshed before heading to Hyde and Co a prohibition bar that has to be one of the coolest places I've been to. Wandering up the road it's on, we actually walked right past it and only realised where it was when we saw some people disappear inside a black door! We somewhat dubiously headed towards where the people had been standing and were presented with a sign that told us to ring the bell and be patient. After a few seconds, the door cracked open slightly and inside where there was the main bar with several snuggly, eclectic rooms off to the sides full of small tables, stalls and comfy chairs. We then spent the rest of the evening sipping on their amazing cocktails!

On Sunday, we were up early again so that we could head to Bath's Christmas Market. We've been to Bath before and I absolutely love the city so was especially excited to see it in all it's Christmas glory! After spending 6 solid hours amongst all the Christmas stalls, it's safe to say that I am well and truly ready for the 25th December. 

There was so many great things on all the stalls but I think these cute reindeer were my favourite! I couldn't have asked for a better anniversary weekend, I think he's a keeper!