, and balconies and terraces backing onto the deckchair-strewn garden lawn at the back mean you can make the most of the outdoor feel of this beach house. If you fancy a soothing massage or reflexology session in the Wellness Centre, just ask the concierge

through the countryside on their way to find the beastly bear. Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street WC2B 5LA. Tube: Covent GardenSHOWS FOR CHILDREN OVER FIVECarrie's WarThe stage adaptation of Nina Bawden’s classic novel tells the tale of two young siblings

resort, and if you are looking for stylish luxury combined with a laid-back vibe, it’s already hard to beat. There’s a 38-room ocean-front boutique hotel and holiday villas set in lovely landscaped gardens with a lively village square at its heart where

Clermont Ferrand, is also a great day out. Accommodation at Auvergne Naturelle is in a luxurious yurt, with plenty of activities from woodland crafts and fire-making to gentle wildlife walks and a visit to a delightful fairy garden. A seven-night stay costs

Art Gallery, Liverpool.Time: 1–4pm. Cost: Free.
William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EN.Christmas at Muncaster CastleDecember 5, 12, 19, 27, 28, 29Muncaster Castle will be arrayed in splendour for the festive season, with the gardens transformed into a

. The whole hotel is built around a ‘village square’ in the style of an old Byzantine village, in lush gardens sloping down to a spotless sandy beach. There’s a children’s club, a beautiful thalassotherapy spa, tennis, squash, loads of watersports

tales on the beach, or take part in an organised hike into the Grand Etang rainforest. Maca Bana comprises seven villas in lush tropical gardens with hot tubs, yoga, t’ai chi and cookery. Tel: 01373 814214 or visit www

included cute little soaps wrapped as eggs in a carton and body lotions, and shampoos decorated with Joules' tasteful prints. The Ninja Hamsters (which are predicted to be huge this Christmas) and their new bedding and night sets for children were also

lovers can see white lions roaming free. The Gondwana Family Lodge resembles a typical thatched Karoo homestead and has children’s activity rooms, a spacious lawn, an outdoor play area and pool. A guide will even take children through the gardens

with acoustic guitars, electronic drums, a keyboard and amps to play with. - Worth getting out of bed for Beautiful gardens beyond the heated swimming pool offer five acres of romping and roaming pleasure – anyone for hide-and-seek and a picnic? Angoulême, 30