Children’s Product for her cushion designs – hardly a surprise, perhaps, after winning a First Class Honours degree from London's University of Arts. Her distinctive designs are a blend of inspiration from an early childhood spent in Asia, favourite toys

, the store is a visual treat for the eyes, with gorgeously upholstered chairs, row upon row of sumptous fabrics and wallpapers, nicknacks and desirables for the modern family home. Tucked away downstairs is a tiny alcove entirely devoted to children, a

Mini Figures who stand to attention behind the reception. Stay in one of three types of themed bedroom – Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure – all with interactive challenges to keep children mesmerised for hours on end, not to mention a box of Lego to play

importantly, with a brilliant Our Space children’s club, catering for children from eight months to 13 years, and a special games area for teens, which (once the children are happily entertained) leaves parents to indulge in a Roman Bathouse-style spa

.Fast-forward a decade, however, and we have a brooding 17-year-old Andy sighing as his mother nags him about clearing out his bedroom before his imminent departure to college. While Andy wistfully ponders whether to bring Woody, his best-loved toy (what will his

.Fast-forward a decade, however, and we have a brooding 17-year-old Andy sighing as his mother nags him about clearing out his bedroom before his imminent departure to college. While Andy wistfully ponders whether to bring Woody, his best-loved toy (what will his

seaview Junior Suite for myself and the children, and a Deluxe Bedroom (at a reasonable distance from ours) for my parents. Then we kicked back for a leisurely evening of drinks in the bar before retiring to our suite for a room-service supper, which