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Isle of Wight: A Treasure Island
By Junior on 25/08/2011 15:10:52
Close to home but feels like heaven, the Isle of Wight is the perfect location to create idyllic childhood memories
returning home, you suddenly yearn for the smell of the coal from steam trains, late afternoon walks along forgotten country lanes and that ice cream tasting like… sunshine.RESOURCES Getting there- www.hovertravel.co.uk Crossing the Solent in just ten
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Little Britain
By Junior on 26/08/2011 16:55:13
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
Forss House, The North HighlandsLocated in the far north of Scotland, Forss House is set on 20 acres of woodland and sits below a waterfall, on the gently meandering River Forss. With just 13 bedrooms, the house is informal and friendly and has homely roaring log fires in winter....
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Fun of the farm
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:38:51
Meet the animals staying on a family-friendly farm
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
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Welsh wonders
By Junior on 03/08/2011 16:44:09
Sheepskin, a range of stylish self-catering properties located around Wales
cottage that’s situated in a beautiful valley close to the beach at Aberdovey. Three nights in a three-bedroom cottage costs £700 – whatever time of year you visit.For more information, tel: 01865 764087 or visit www.sheepskinlife.com
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Retallack Resort And Spa in Cornwall
By Junior on 05/08/2011 12:57:05
A stylish Retallack Resort And Spa with fabulous facilities
eight upwards). The resort is close to beauty spots, such as Padstow and Fistral Beach, and the two-bedroom Rock House costs from £370 per week.Visit www.retallackresort.co.ukDiscover other great destinations in our UK and Travel section.
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Sweets in the city
By Judith Wilkinson on 22/12/2012 10:42:22
Enjoy sugar-filled treats at The Dorchester Hotel in London
flying saucers, it is closely guarded by two life-sized toy soldiers and features a carousel. A gingerbread replica of the hotel has also been unveiled for the festive period. Lit from the inside, the identical model of the world-famous building
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Cornish pleasure
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:54:58
Head to Cornwall’s north coast for lots of fun packed action from body boarding to exploring tree-top walkways
Located in Watergate Bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cornwall’s north coast, the Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is a family retreat full of adventure. Nearby is Adrenalin Quarry – an adventure zone featuring the UK’s longest zipwire
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Spend the night in a luxury Scottish chapel
By Junior on 22/11/2012 12:26:36
Escape to bonnie Scotland for a break in a luxurious converted chapel
close by. Seven nights costs from £495, unique-cottages.co.uk.Homeaway is another good source of rural Scottish self-catering rentals, holiday-rentals.co.uk.Read more...The best of British luxuryRetallack Resort And Spa in CornwallCornish pleasure
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Stay at Walter Raleigh's 17th Century manor house
By Junior on 22/11/2012 14:01:12
The Castlemartyr Resort offers luxury and relaxation for the family
seasons, a children’s high tea is served. Families can take carriage tours of the 220-acre estate.The children’s club is open during school holidays with a playroom, games room and special family swim times in the pool. Close by are Fota Wildlife Park
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Cool campsites
By Suzanne Milne on 13/04/2010 13:18:04
There is nothing like a camping trip to bring the family closer together, so try one of these 10 fabulous locations
1. Ruthern Valley, Cornwall Close to Bodmin Moor, this secluded little camp is an idyllic escape for all the family. There are woods for making dens, beaches for building sandcastles, pigs and chickens to feed, and bikes that you can hire
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