dreamed up by Disney, but the interiors are more polished Philippe Starck than spider-webbed Sleeping Beauty. A sexy boutique getaway that caters well for older children, this grand getaway takes the 16th-century drama of a château and injects a modern

flavoured interiors feature scrubbed-deck floorboards, bold red and blue stripes and framed fishing paraphernalia, and feel-at-home touches include help-yourself jars of pick ’n’ mix jelly sweets and mountain bikes to borrow. Rooms are thoughtfully laid out

beautiful resort with exceptional family facilities. Alpaga is an idyllically located luxury lodge, with mesmerising valley views and interiors that evoke all that’s charming about Alpine decor, without a hint of flouncy gingham to ruin the view. Rooms

, Portugal is a very special place indeed. Located in an unspoilt, idyllic area in the western Algarve, just steps from the beach and a protected national park, it is perfect for a relaxing family holiday. Martinhal aims to become Europe’s finest family

store Merci at 111 boulevard Beaumarchais. The brainchild of the former owners of Bonpoint, expect all the style the French are renowned for in fashion, furniture, books, interior design – and then some. It’s also worth making a pit stop at the Bonpoint