Dignity barnMore Swallows And Amazons than iPad and Xbox, Crabtree & Crabtree has put together a selection of cottages and activities in the Scottish borders to ensure a traditional and creative family holiday.Think marshmallows around a campfire

Center ParcsThere’s never a dull moment at Center Parcs villages in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, Elveden Forest in Suffolk, Whinefell Forest in Cumbria and Longleat Forest in Wiltshire.Families can enjoy nature walks and aerial adventures

Glamour rating Nestled in the South Ari Atoll, across two private islands, the glam factor is high, whether you stay in a water, beach or spa villa.Who goes there? Paul McCartney and Heather Mills (once upon a time...)What’s best for children? The Ice Cream Spa, where children ca...

can take them for walks during their stay.Family suites are spacious with two bedrooms and a large living room. There’s a delicious Organic Pharmacy Spa, plus golf and fine dining. Children under 12 enjoy complimentry food and drinks and during peak

Aquarium explores the hidden world of UK waters, while The Matthew is a model of the boat used by John Cabot when he discovered Newfoundland in 1497. Bristol Zoo Gardens is another family must.The Bristol Hotel is right in the heart of things by the harbour

• Don't glve your children their big presents just before the family arrives. It's unrealistic to expect small children to share a brand new, longed-for toywith a horde of invaders.• Give the older children their presents while the babies are having

Children will be intrigued by the knights and dragons exterior of Castell Deudraeth and its contrasting 11 contemporary rooms near the fabled town of Portmeirion. The Peacock Suite is perfect for families with a double bedroom and spacious sitting

hotel is sure to impress and pamper all the family with its slick service.Children under 18 can share their parents’ room at no extra charge. There are special children’s menus, pencils, colouring books and games in room, board games and DVDs to borrow

Meribel with VIP SkiLooking at my daughter Molly’s flushed cheeks and bright sparkly eyes as she raced past me on the slopes of Meribel, the realization dawned that this really was a no-compromise family holiday. My husband, Molly and I were all

Polurrian Bay HotelPolurrian Bay Hotel on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula is the latest addition to the Luxury Family Hotels collection. Here parents lap up the designer furniture and wood-burning fires of the new Vista Lounge with vast views across