Renowned for its sweeping coastal views and lush hills, Devon is one UK destination benefitting from the ash cloud as bookings are up 70 per cent. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to cycle trails, there is simply loads to do. Visit www.visitdevon.co.uk

– golf, fishing, hot-air balloon rides… Prices start from £250 per person, per night.Find more beautiful holidays in our UK and Travel section.

GrandThe mighty Gleneagles Hotel has just undergone an £18 million redevelopment and now has a redesigned leisure area for children and teens, a world-class destination spa and a Mediterranean food market-style restaurant. It also has the Spirit

destination, Ard Nahoo has a full range of chill-out breaks, retreats and holistic treatments. For 2009, they have launched an eco family retreat summer workshop with a children’s yoga theatre, a fairy gardening workshop course as well as a Mother and Baby

at Feather Down Farms. There are several across the UK, but Pant y March Farm near Bala in Wales is the one that offers an idyllic rural experience. This 180-acre working farm overlooks Wales’s largest natural lake, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), with views over

GrandThey don’t come much grander than The Elms. Built in 1710, the imposing Queen Anne Mansion is set in ten acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of rural Worcestershire. Recently refurbished, the hotel is the newest member of the Luxury Family

of other family activities on offer, many with a nautical, seafaring spin. Fowey Marine Adventures (tel: 01726 832300; www.fowey-marine-adventures.co.uk) offers wildlife cruises with added oomph, as the 12-seater Kernow Explorer whisks you out of Fowey

appealing with the new pool side offering drinks, food and chilled-out music while you sit on a luxury lounger.From £405 per night for a family of four.Tel: 01242 870900. Our UK section has a wealth of information on fascinating travel destinations.

place on Tuesday 15 March, Wednesday 16 March and Thursday 17 March with morning sessions from 10am-12pm and afternoon sessions from 2-4pm. To book your exclusive place call 020 8682 5065 or email popup@scottdunn.com. Pre-booking is essential as places

of activities on offer or places to stay within the UK.Yes, the weather can be temperamental at times, but it doesn’t rain constantly. In any case, Britain is a great family holiday destination whatever the weather. Children can have just as much fun exploring