rated as one of the world’s top five urban spas by The Sunday Times. Visit www.thebalmoralhotel.comFairytaleScottish icons don’t come much bigger than Shakespeare’s Macbeth, which is why a stay in the grounds of Cawdor Castle is such a magical experience

holidays by the sea. Activities range from pony trekking to gourmet dining and relaxing spa treatments. The Junior Rangers club is for children aged five to 12 and has everything, from making bird feeders to bug hunting. For children aged up to six

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’t be scared – she is a friendly ghost. The hotel is also within easy reach of the famous Nine Glens of Antrim and Giant’s Causeway, and there is fishing and a golf course available nearby. Visit www.hastingshotels.com

wanted to create a sense of suspense and excitement, as though something were about to happen.

Why do you think the Famous Five Books have such enduring appeal? 
Children love to read about children having adventures – and the fact that they were written

Located 25 miles off the Cornish coastline, it features white sandy beaches, azure waters and tropical plants. The club consists of 12 luxury beachfront houses that have been built so you can step out of your house and into a restaurant, a spa or onto the sand. Houses are availab...

At The Seaside by Germano Zullo and Albertine (Tate Publishing, £9.99) 2+You don't need you bucket and spade to take part in the the seaside fun and games that fill this beautifully illustrated book. Simply follow the characters through the pages, in a manner reminiscent of Where...

Thérapie products.The National Museum Cardiff and the Dr Who Exhibition in Cardiff Bay are all within easy reach. Executive rooms for two adults and two children costfrom £149 for room only, parkplazacardiff.comRead more...Wales’s Famous Five

.Incorporating all the best elements of a Famous Five adventure, there’s a train journey, treasure hunt in the grounds, picnic lunch, crabbing off the pier and a Smuggler’s Cove boat trip.The package costs £695 per family and includes two nights dinner, bed

£142 per person per night for a three-night break, while children under 12 stay for free during May.Tel: 0800 056 7434 or visit www.dromoland.ieLook at Ireland's Famous Five locations article in our UK section for more interesting travel advice.