and tray of chef’s treats on arrival, a half-hour back, neck and shoulder massage, an Arabian rasul mud therapy in the fabulous spa, a three-course à la carte dinner and a full-English breakfast for just £300. Children under 11 stay for free

 restaurant, led by Head Chef Tom Rains, features a specially created Children’s Menu. Nearby attractions include Cotswold Farm Park with its array of animals, the Tailor of Gloucester Beatrix Potter Museum and Gloucester Cathedral – the setting for Hogwarts

There are town houses, manor houses, converted barns and an old mill that are packed with character as well as facilities including croquet lawns, indoor pools and Nintendo Wiis. There’s also the option of a chef and babysitting. For example

Its collection of timber-and-glass self-catering lodges, set among hills near the north Cornish coast, all have a private terrace with a barbecue and outdoor eating area. But if cooking is off the menu, then a private chef can be requested

Concierge Service will help to make sure all yourfamily’s needs are met, so you can get on with enjoying your break. A concierge can arrange for a chef to cook for you, organise babysitting and ensure your fridge is packed with Christmas fare. A Beach

campsite fun from its heyday! There’s babysitting, too. On-site accommodation includes proper posh options, complete with chefs cooking you breakfast with organic produce from The Goodwood Estate. Choose from the Hotel Bell Tent, luxury tipis in the Indian