Take one car-loving blogger (me) plus her super-funny Papa G and the breathtaking Bowcliffe Hall in the village I live in (how cool though?), pose in cool cars, shoot, test drive then eat exquisite food- and what do you get? THE BEST DAY EVER that’s what!
With Papa G by my side (he likes to call himself my chauffeur the poor guy- he does do quite a lot of dropping me off at the train station for trips to London), I literally could not wait to get behind the wheel and take the striking red Jeep Grand Cherokee out for a spin.
First up though was an intro in the coolest bunker style breakfast room at Bowcliffe to hear more about this super-cool brand before a quick photo shoot in the grounds and a whole lot of posing on one of the first ever jeeps (!) along the Cherokee-then it was time to zoom off into the countryside following the set route from Bowcliffe Hall to the breathtakingly beautiful Ripley Castle.
The drive was silky smooth with the Cherokee picking up great speed with ease on the open roads-all buttery leather inners and in built sat-nav with plenty of room in the back for babies and bags: I adored it.
I also officially now LOVE an automatic-it was the first time I had a go at ‘lazy driving’ as I like to call it and let me tell you, I want to LAZY drive all day long from now amigos. Automatic is the way forward.
…Pops wasn’t just a passenger either.
After a quick tea and biscuit dunk in the decadent parlour at Ripley Castle, Dad got behind the wheel of the Renegade (another smooth operator-boxier in design and this one was silver) racing (within speed limits of course) back to base, in time for an exquisite lunch with fellow bloggers, journos and vloggers in the opulent car-themed dining room overlooking lawns.
I naturally vlogged the day of course and in 5 minutes hope to have captured a truly fast and fun experience with Jeep below:
Now please let’s just take a minute to appreciate the beauty of the range of Jeeps in all their finest.
My plan is to bid goodbye to our 7 seater (toodles) and get me that red bad boy stat.
How lush though? I can’t even. #Cargoals in overdrive. Get it?!
Right, so I’ve put it out there to the universe, ‘Please universe may I have a jeep?’ and you know where I am Jeep, don’t you. Course you do. Good.
Suits me huh?!
So do you have a jeep?! Say no because I might cry if you do.
Seriously, though wonder this car is the fastest growing car brand in the UK with a staggering 10,800 vehicles sold just last year alone.
DREAMY.
Now go test drive yours today!
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You looked outstanding in your dress and those jeep are awesome. Loved all pics.
Wow, this looks awesome! Great pictures! Jeeps make for really great vehicles, especially if you travel often. They’re dependable, spacey, and drive smoothly!Nice job! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome cars!
Oh yeah! That colour really suits you. Geep should get you in their next ad campaign! xxx
I meant Jeep! xxxxx
Thanks babes, gorge car huh xx
I would love that darling, thank you xx
How glamorous! Great photos! Sounds like an amazing day. #brilliantblogposts
You rocking the Jeep look. Loving the outfit and what a great experience to have X #brillantblogposts
Thanks lovely, a fab day x
cool. I have major envy because I love cars but then it’s not great to see a blind girl driving 🙂
Hey darling, I’d love to take you for a spin x
You are so adorable in that army jeep! I love those photos! I adore the maroon jeep – it is so stylish & sleek. The interior is fab too! Thanks so much for hosting #brilliantblogposts x
So gorgeous isn’t it! I’ve put it out there to the universe! Hoping one is mine soon 😉 x
They look like seriously fab cars, after a day like that I’d be desperate for one too!
I’ve literally been dreaming about them Catherine-so gorgeous x
They make such beautiful cars! I am sure they drive well too. It is fun to just have a day out driving, especially if it’s lazing driving, like you say LOL.
Haha love me some lazy driving, the best day x
You look good in that old jeep. It’s awesome.
Thanks very much, truly awesome cars 🙂
That looks like such a fun day! Great photos 🙂
Fab day Sarah 🙂
Oh my. Total car envy. Problem is I’d have ended up in a car chase ‘cos there’s no way I’d have wanted to give it back! x #brillblogposts
Bahah it was so tough handing back the keys x
Wow that looks like fun! And what amazing photos!! You always look so glamorous, great post! Thanks for hosting #brilliantblogpost
Thanks so much Laura, what a kind comment 🙂
What a great opportunity! Guess what – I don’t have a jeep. Or a lovely coat like that!
Thanks Sara, I don’t have a jeep either. My Mum kindly gave me this 40’s coat, such a beauty huh x
Oh my word! What an awesome day that must of been! Definitely a “mama’s” car… Added to my wishlist! And you looked gorgeous!
#brillblogposts
Aw thank you darling, on the wish/dream list for sure x
The black one looks good! Did you coordinate your skirt with the burgundy one? 😉 glad you and papa enjoyed your day. I could work with cars all day long…I miss it so much! x
Haha I’m THAT cool (I’m not)! We had a fab day! Aw you are a car guru, we need to go for a spin together, girl x
Wow! What a great experience!
It was!
You get such interesting opportunities! Jeeps look great, as do you. Automatic Driving is the Only Way! x
It was so much fun and def an automatic convert now! Just need my jeep! x
They look great. My car is more practical than desire nowadays. How big’s the boot of all the small people parafenalia!!! #BrilliantBlogPosts
The Cherokee has tonnes of space in the back-really does merge practical with beautiful xx
Oh that looks like such a fun day! Ripley Castle looks beautiful – I’ve never been, I do miss Yorkshire when I see your Yorkshire posts you know! PS I love your skirt, it’s lovely on you x x
Thanks so much Mim, a recent purchase from Warehouse, Ripley Castle is stunning isn’t it?! xx
Oh wow! How fun!! I loooove your coat! x #brillblogposts
Thanks, a 40’s number my Mum bought in the 80’s and recently gave me x
What a fab experience – I love the vintage Jeep 🙂
So cool pretending I was GI Jane! x
Looking fab, the cars are nearly as good too!
Haha thank you 🙂
What a fun day, and fab wheels! I don’t have one, but my RR Evoque is an automatic and it IS the best way to drive! I hope the Universe grants your wish 🙂
Aw love the Evoque, we were looking at those last year, so want a jeep-fingers crossed hey!
oh this looks like so much fun! i so wish we could have gone instead of turning it down .. that red one is totally gorgeous! .. what a really great set of photos, looking lovely as ever honey 🙂
Aw next time, such a fun day! Thanks for the kind words x