Vick Hope has shared a rare glimpse inside her and Calvin Harris’ sprawling Ibiza home they spend their summers inCredit: GettyIn a sweet Father’s Day video, Calvin can be seen on the floor of the beautiful villa serenading their young son MicaCredit: Instagram
In a Father’s Day post for Calvin shared on Sunday, Vick shared a video of the musician serenading Mica in a sweet moment.
The clip sees Calvin sitting on the floor of their Ibiza home – which is neutrally decorated with a beige couch and textured nude rug – and playing a ukulele.
His son can be seen adorably dancing along to the tune, bobbing up and down in between his dad’s legs.
The family spend all summer on the White Isle as Calvin carries out his residency at Ushuaïa IbizaCredit: InstagramThe farm, which Calvin bought in 2022, is where Vick welcomed their son and where Calvin is thought to have proposedCredit: vickhope/InstagramThe couple have been married since 2023Credit: GettyWhen back in the UK, the couple have a manor house in the CotswoldsCredit: vickhope/Instagram
In the clip, Calvin and Vick’s sprawling farm backdrop can be seen – with a large window showing the beautiful views and collection of trees.
Vick wrote alongside the video: “Happy first Father’s Day, love from the person you make dance the most”.
A number of celebrities took to the comment section on the post, with Davina McCall writing: “Awwwwwww xxxx my heart”.
“Awwwwwwww ❤️,” said Carol Vorderman.
The clip is a rare glimpse into Calvin and Vick’s life in Spain during the summers, with the couple – who married in 2023 – famously private about their personal lives.
The residence holds special memories for the couple, with Calvin reportedly popping the question to Vick underneath a grand tree there, as well as welcoming their son there.
Calvin bought the Ibiza property after selling his two multi-million pound mansions in Los Angeles.
It can produce veg, eggs, wine and farm-to-table meals, and also hosts special events such as weddings.
At the time, a source told The Sun: “Calvin employs an expert team including farmers and chefs.
“But that hasn’t stopped him getting involved and he regularly gets his hands dirty, helping to plant seeds and everything else involved in running a farm.
“He is really passionate about what he and the team are doing.”
When the couple aren’t spending their summers in Ibiza for Calvin’s residency, they reside in a countryside home in the Cotswolds.
Once complete, it will be the newest stop on the Dartmoor Line since it opened in 2021 and will connect Okehampton to Exeter, as well as Crediton in North Devon.
And if you are travelling from London, it won’t take you too long to get there, making it the ideal escape for the weekend.
You’ll need to hop on a train between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids, taking just over two hours, and then switch to a service to Okehampton.
The single-platform station is planned to open this summer.
I was fortunate enough to grow up within short distance of Dartmoor National Park, which is the ideal spot for hikes and walks.
In my opinion, the Dartmoor doesn’t get the love it deserves.
It is the only place in England where you can wild camp without prior landowner permission, which is an incredible situation that shouldn’t be undervalued.
While tourists head en masse to the Lake District and the Peak District each summer,Dartmoor still feels like an undiscovered gem.
On many of my hikes, for example, I haven’t come across another soul – unless you count the free-roaming sheep or loveable Dartmoor ponies.
To head on a hike from the new station, exit onto Hameldown Road before reaching and crossing the B3260.
Visitors will be able to head from Okehampton Interchange station onto the moorsCredit: National RailOne walk includes seeing a stone circleCredit: Alamy
Then drop onto Fatherford Lane, where you’ll head under the bypass and onto Dartmoor.
For a two-hour round walk, you can venture to Belstone, which is a tiny village at the edge of the National Park.
Once you reach the village, you can stop by for a pint at The Tors Inn.
If you want to head off on a longer hike, you can also use Belstone as a base, as there are a couple of holiday lets in the village.
Points of interest in the moorland surrounding the village include the Nine Stones Circle, also known as the Nine Maidens or 17 brothers.
It is a Bronze Age stone circle that was a burial ground and is mentioned in folklore, where locals are nervous of carrying out restoration work on the circle as they believe those who tamper will become cursed.
If you don’t mind a longer route, you can head to Meldon Reservoir, which dams the River Okement and was built over 50 years ago.
On your walk around the Reservoir, you can expect breathtaking views, and you can also spot Meldon Viaduct, which was built in the 19th century.
For the keen hikers, you might want to visit High Willhays – the highest point on Dartmoor and in southern England.
Or you could head to the nearby Meldon ReservoirCredit: AlamyOr to the highest point on the moors, High WillhaysCredit: AlamyDartmoor National Park has a map of the places visitors can wild camp for freeCredit: dartmoor.gov
Reaching 621metres above sea level, it is no small feat to hike to the top, but once you do you will be greeted by panoramic views.
And depending on the time of year, High Willhays often has snow when the rest of Dartmoor doesn’t.
You can also add in a stop to Yes Tor, which is slightly more rugged.
The best thing about hiking on and visiting Dartmoor is that it remains the only place in England where visitors have a legal right to camp for free, without seeking landowners’ permission beforehand.
The National Park just asks that you do it within the areas marked on their backpack campingmap and that you stay no longer than two nights.
The right to wild camp on Dartmoor was threatened last year when, back in 2021, landowners (and millionaires) Alexander and Diana Darwall claimed that visitors should not be able to camp without landowner permission.
Over four years of back-and-forth debates, the Supreme Court eventually ruled that wild camping was allowed.
Even though wild camping on Dartmoor often means you’re exposed to the elements, there is no way to camp closer to nature in the UK.
But before you visit Dartmoor, make sure to check the live firing times which are posted on the Gov.uk website.
Though this might sound scary, it is nothing to be worried about – the British military use Dartmoor as a training site and have since the 1800s.
This means they will sometimes carry out exercises using live ammunition, but in the areas they do, red flags or lights will be displayed to warn the public.
On several occasions I have come across army cadets hiking and training, as well as seeing empty ammunition shells on the ground – though, The Ministry of Defence advises not to pick them up.
And if you are heading on a hike, you’ll need good boots as a lot of Dartmoor is boggy.
While visiting the park, make sure to keep an eye out for the famous Dartmoor poniesCredit: Alamy
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Some do have set paths through them though that you can use.
There are also so many more places you can explore and hike to on Dartmoor than High Willhays, Meldon and Belstone.
The National Park has been used as the filming location for a number of major productions including Sherlock Holmes’ Hound of the Baskervilles, War Horse and even the upcoming HBO Max Harry Potter series.
As you explore the National Park, make sure to look out for the wild ponies that also call it home.
And if you fancy a bit more of an adventure, there are some companies that offer canoeing and rafting on the moors’ rivers.
Name a better place to enjoy ponies, peaks and pubs…
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A NEW £15million train station is set to open this summer in a pretty English market town, making it easier than ever to reach a stunning national park.
Excitement is already building ahead of its launch, with a brand new billboard unveiled, teasing a summer opening.
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A new station is currently under construction in OkehamptonCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
The new Okehampton Interchange station is currently under construction in Okehampton, right on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Posting online, Devon & Cornwall’s Great Scenic Railways said: “Hurrah! Shiny new billboard in Okehampton to promote the town’s second station, which opens this summer.”
They added the sign will be updated once the official opening date is announced.
Rail bosses say the long-awaited addition will make it far easier for visitors to reach the scenic beauty spot and surrounding countryside.
Thanks to its vicinity to the National Park, the scenic town is the perfect place for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities such as riding, swimming, fishing and golf.
It’s also home to the second oldest Norman Castle in the county. It lies in ruins now but is still a place to marvel at for any history buffs.
The £15million project forms part of wider upgrades to the Dartmoor Line, linking the town with Exeter and beyond.
Once open, the new station is expected to boost tourism by improving access to Dartmoor’s rolling hills, walking trails and outdoor activities.
It will sit close to the A30 and aims to serve the growing eastern side of the town, while easing traffic in the centre.
The interchange will also help reduce pressure on parking at the existing Okehampton station, which will remain open.
Plans for the site include cycle parking, electric vehicle charging points, and better walking and bus links to encourage greener travel.
Construction is well underway, with a footbridge, lift shaft and platform already taking shape.
The new station is expected to boost tourism by improving access to Dartmoor’s rolling hillsCredit: Alamy Stock Photo