Turnberry Resort, ScotlandTurnberry Resort on the beautiful southwestern coast of Scotland may be best known for golf, but it's a hole-in-one for children, too. A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre offers family golf lessons, 4x4 driving, horse

Castlemartyr Resort, CorkThe Castlemartyr Resort is just 25 minutes drive from Cork Airport and is a truly fairytale 17th century manor house. Set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s former estate, the resort has two gorgeous dogs, Earl and Countess, and guests

-village.com.Sports enthusiasts, meanwhile, will revel in the extensive offering at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport South Wales, which has just invested over £500,000 in brand new family leisure facilities.The five-star treatment now includes a high rope course, Forest Jump

The CornwallSeeking a home away from home over Christmas? Opt for one of The Cornwall's five-star Woodland Homes, complete with decorated Christmas tree, chocolates, mulled wine, gourmet hampers and even a visit from the resort's own carol singers

close by. Seven nights costs from £495, unique-cottages.co.uk.Homeaway is another good source of rural Scottish self-catering rentals, holiday-rentals.co.uk.Read more...The best of British luxuryRetallack Resort And Spa in CornwallCornish pleasure

family of four with modern and spacious interiors, log-burning stoves, TVs, DVDs and Playstation, as well as traditional board games; and there is a sea kayak available on a first come, first served basis.One of Britain’s most popular coastal resorts

. Tents sleep up to six (five adults max), featherdown.co.uk.Read more...The best places in the UK for royalty fansThe best beaches for children in BritainCeltic Manor Resort in South Wales