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. The resort’s myriad children’s activiti...

Beach Retreats chooses all its properties for their proximity to an amazing beach, whether it’s the surf paradise of Watergate Bay, Porth, Polzeath, Fistral, Mawgan Porth or the Camel Estuary. From tranquil beach houses to cottages on rugged coasts, they’re all set in stunning lo...

Set in 13 acres of secluded grounds, the eight idyllic cottages of Glynn Barton in north Cornwall are dedicated to making holidays fun for children – and relaxing for parents. And it doesn’t matter how young your children are as there’s even a five

seats up to 30 for the larger family gathering.From £4,500 to book the whole house for two nights.Visit www.rosevine.co.ukYou may also be interested in reading our Gwel an Mor in Cornwall article to find out about lovely luxury lodges.

Nestled in the harbour of Portreath on Cornwall’s north coast, the five-star Scandinavian-style luxury lodges of Gwel an Mor are not only equipped to be a home-away-from-home, with plasma televisions and wireless internet access, they also come

Resembling palatial log cabins, the lovely lodges at the Retallack Resort And Spa in Cornwall provide the homely feel of your own house combined with the first-class facilities of a five-star hotel. As well as the spa treatments, baby equipment

and a blanket for a perfect picnic on the stunning south Cornwall coastline.Special Events Scrabble for clues on the beach and then mark your territory with a suitably themed abode at the annual Porthcurno sandcastle competition on August 21.Porthcurno

Where? St Ives.Why go there? St Ives is a pretty town overlooking soft white sand beaches. It has also just been voted the Best UK Seaside Town at the British Travel Awards.Children will love... Simply rock-pooling and building sandcastles on the lovely beaches for a start. The E...

Few places are more child-friendly than Cornwall, whether it’s learning to surf, enjoying a pirate-themed boat trip or finding out about the planet at the Eden Project. For adventures with a difference, visit Marazion beach, which reputedly has

Sands Resort in Cornwall has introduced a Mums Just Wanna Have Fun break combining spa treatments with childcare! The perfect Mother’s Day gift perhaps? The three-night, half-board break includes three beauty treatments in the hotel’s Ocean Breeze