yeast, 125g of dried fruit and 110g caster sugar. In a separate saucepan, melt 50g butter and gently warm 250ml milk, whisk in an egg and add to the flour mixture. Mix to form a dough and knead for 10 minutes. Leave to rise in a warm place for one hour

Pretty printed fabric in juicy bright shades provides an eye-catching area for baby to practice tummy time and other developmental play. The mat surface is quilted for extra softness and the multiple fabric textures and interactive activities make

Set amid the old-style charms of the Cotswolds, Bruern Cottages are the perfect combination of quaint charm and homely luxury. Owned by the Hon Judy Astor, the cluster of a dozen residences were formerly stables, though you’d never guess it by the sumptuous interiors – Colefax An...

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nannies and the staff include primary and nursery school teachers as well as maternity nurses. Set up two years ago by former investment banker Nicola Grant, Holiday Nanny won the Essence Of The Entrepreneur Award 2008 from BT Business in January

, Cristiano Ronaldo and Daniel Craig all made the shortlist, the big surprise was the winner, Bill Oddie. Prices for Explore Family Adventures start from £865 per adult and £775 per child, including seven nights’ bed and breakfast. Tel: 0845 013 1537. 

nights.Tel: 0844 8266 266 or visit http://underfives.centerparcs.co.ukLook at our Travel section for plenty more terrific holiday suggestions.

SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try

’ Village children’s club. There’s also a wide choice of luxury accommodation and fabulous restaurants. Read more about Aphrodite Hills in our feature Cyprus: Five Luxury Hotels.Find out the winner of our Best Family Holiday 2012 category and lots of other

If you’re looking to recreate the traditional holiday by the sea, you couldn’t choose a more perfect location than the sunny fishing harbour of Brixham in South Devon. This spacious five-bedroom house, part of Blue Chip Holidays, has stylish accommodation, as well as a play area ...