the kite-surfing fun or ride the train that cruises up and down the prom. Located directly on the beach is the stylish Sandbanks Hotel, a family favourite with heated pool and dedicated children’s restaurant. Seven nights’ half board costs from £1,470 for a

Located in Watergate Bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cornwall’s north coast, the Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is a family retreat full of adventure. Nearby is Adrenalin Quarry – an adventure zone featuring the UK’s longest zipwire

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

The Tudor FarmhouseThe Tudor Farmhouse is a converted 13th Century former working farm surrounded by 13 acres of landscaped garden.Food-lovers can indulge their taste buds in the award-winning hotel restaurant, while children are perfectly situated

and the vast greenhouses of the Eden Project.  Dine out at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall restaurant in the delightful Watergate Bay or Rick Stein’s outfit The Seafood Restaurant in the picturesque fishing port of Padstow where fresh, local delights abound

the modern day luxuries you could wish for and offers easy access to all the nearby historical attractions, including the RSC and its fabulous Rooftop Restaurant, which was Highly Commended for family dining in our recent Junior Design Awards. After all

Beneath the stunning white facade of the Chapter Hotel in Montpellier, Cheltenham, beats a child-friendly heart with a new Family Package that sees children under 12 stay for free. Facilities include baby baths, high chairs and cots, while the restaurant

of the safari-themed Holiday Inn where there’s a spa, indoor pool and family restaurant. Children can even meet the meerkats at breakfast. The Roar and Snore package costs from £153 per night for a family of four, including breakfast and entry to the theme park

restaurant on one of the evenings and entry to Kew Gardens. To book, quote the “Kew Family Package”.There are lots of other great UK travel ideas in our Travel section – check out Great British Treasures for our favourite days out in the UK.

Coworth ParkSet within 240 acres of picturesque Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park offers an ideal festive retreat for families. Featuring an equestrian centre, polo fields, two restaurants and an award-winning spa with swimming pool, both children