With more than 4,500 square feet of living space, The Knook on the Isle of Wight has five bedrooms and sleeps 12, so is perfect for an English island holiday on a grand scale.The Knook comes with its own cinema, games room, hot tub, sauna, a quarter

starts from £125 per person in a four-bedroom villa, based on eight people sharing, excluding flights.Children will love staying at the five-star Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites. There are lots of children’s activities, while you can relax in the spa

Children can see the goats being milked, tend to the hens and get close to the Shetland ponies on Farmer John’s special tour during a stay at The Dandelion Hideaway at Osbaston House Farm in Warwickshire. You can stay in one of five luxury self

Why go there? See this historic and cosmopolitan city before the Olympics crowds descend next year. Children will love... The Dinosaur Gallery at the Natural History Museum, toy shopping in Hamleys and the hands-on art activities at Tate Modern

A super safari in ZambiaFor a unique safari experience that combines both adventure and luxury, it’s hard to beat the Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia. Its Activities Manager will ensure that children have the opportunity to track wildlife, go fishing

resort: Emelisse Hotel has a dedicated children’s pool, tennis courts, bikes to borrow, open-air cinema, Elemis spa and beautiful sea views. The two-bedroom family apartments (conveniently sited a stone’s throw from the playground) have their own shared