Barn Cottage, NorthumberlandRural Retreats has an extensive range of child-friendly cottages and country houses on offer. Some welcome the family dog, too. All come with free hampers containing useful basics like milk and bread, as well as treats

child can kick a football around and marvel at the Suspension Bridge.In town, @Bristol is an interactive science centre where your child can become an animator for the day or cover himself from head to toe in his own giant bubble. The city's Blue

on the lawn, hire a bike, or try out junior cookery, gardening, and more.Part of the house has been transformed into the ultimate luxurious hotel for families, courtesy of Luxury Family Hotels, with 27 rooms and suites in the main hotel - 21 are decorated in a

Balmoral Hotel, EdinburghThe Balmoral is one of Edinburgh’s most imposing hotels with fine views of the castle. It may be a five-star city centre hotel, but it’s super child-friendly and a massive treat for families. All young guests receive a

communal campfire. The beach is right on the doorstep to explore and there are plenty offootpaths, trails and bridalways with bike hire at the farm from £5 per day and £3 for a child seat.Nearby, families can enjoy pony trekking, fishing, go karting