Want a break from the hurly-burly of modern life and lots of space for your child? Dolly Cottage, in rugged, rural Eire’s Donegal, is a 200-year-old thatched cottage sleeping up to four, set in seven acres of gardens leading to the River Stragar

Tallinn in Estonia has a picture-perfect one in the medieval Town Hall square featuring everything from fine knits to roast pork. Three nights at the Kalev Spa costs from £359 per adult and £98 per child (www.balticholidays.com). The Tivoli Gardens

– handy if you want to go for a beauty treatment.I am hardly adverse to spas on holiday and the Finisterra Spa hit the spot. Meaning “end of the earth” (due to Martinhal being on the southwestern tip of Europe), Finisterra is set in its own tranquil garden

Famed for its luxurious facilities and surroundings, with its tropical gardens and soothing spa, the plush Kempinski Hotel Bahia near the coastal town of Estepona is also a fantastic haven for children thanks to its brilliant children

Italy’s heel, Puglia, is home to the villa Trullo Fico – an ideal place for a relaxing family break. The stylish rooms have power showers, plus there’s a private pool, jacuzzi and children’s entertainment – all surrounded by three acres of gardens

’s national parks or a visit to Copacabana beach with its spectacularly fun sea slides.Parents will love... Island-hopping trips to gems such as Lokrum with its tranquil botanic gardens or exploring beautiful Dubrovnik itself – the Museum of Modern Art has

. exploring the lovely garden and all the other little luxuries, such as slippers and bathrobes. The Fairytale in Bruges package offers two nights in a superior junior suite for two adults and one child from €753 until September 30, 2010, including breakfast

Il Gattopardo, near the pretty resort of Taormina, is a 19th-century manor house with stunning lavender- and hibiscus-filled gardens. Surrounded by a private vineyard and lemon plantation, the villa is an hour’s drive from Sicily’s famous volcano

A 17th-century apartment on the doorstep of the Louvre sleeps four and includes free internet access for £688 per week. Or go for a Left Bank rooftop duplex apartment, from £1,585 per week, near the Luxembourg Gardens where children can sail model

’s Kit of gifts, children’s bathrobes carousel rides per child, use of a toy boat for the Tuileries Gardens pond, and free spa access for parents.Our Insider's Guide To Paris will take you to all the top family friendly places in Paris.