, such as horse riding. You can even bring the family dog. The hotels are set in idyllic locations in Bath, Dorset, Cornwall, Worcestershire and at the Ickworth hotel in Suffolk, which is set in 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland.From £355 per night for a

including Devon beef, Lyme Bay lobster and line-caught seafood. A cottage for four costs £400 per night and you can even take the dog. Tel: 01803 327110; www.caryarms.co.ukSee our UK section for lots more superb travel ideas.

in South Wight. The five-star converted Haven Cottage is full of character yet contemporary in design, welcomes children as well as dogs and is heated by green sources. You can even arrange for a hamper of delicious local meats, cakes and wine to greet you

Barn Cottage, NorthumberlandRural Retreats has an extensive range of child-friendly cottages and country houses on offer. Some welcome the family dog, too. All come with free hampers containing useful basics like milk and bread, as well as treats

the outdoor swimming pool. The village is surrounded by woodlands trails and coastal walks with some quirky sights along the way including a dog cemetery, Victorian viewpoint and Ghost Garden. Family suites from £220 per night with breakfast, portmerion

Castlemartyr Resort, CorkThe Castlemartyr Resort is just 25 minutes drive from Cork Airport and is a truly fairytale 17th century manor house. Set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s former estate, the resort has two gorgeous dogs, Earl and Countess, and guests

money, which may be why a recent survey revealed that more than half of us will stay in the UK for our holidays this year.The good news is that while a break in the UK may not seem like the most exciting prospect to you, to your children there is a world