Hotel Plaza Athénée always offers its smallest guests a brilliant stay, but now there’s an extra-special reason to stop by this swish Parisian haunt. Following the success of last year’s Barbie room, a new Hot Wheels bedroom – complete with a

views of the area while they enjoy a luxury picnic or three-course dinner.   For where to go in Europe in every month of the year, see Your Continental Year, and if a trip to the mountains in summertime appeals, see Awesome Austria. Both in our brilliant

night (free if you book a family room; cots are also free). Rates €135–€240 per room, per night, based on two sharing, including tax. Breakfast, €13. Tel: 0033 (0)2 3327 5471; www.chateau-saintpaterne.comFind fantastic destinations to visit in our Europe

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

’s club. Activities include everything from cookie baking and painting to a pirate treasure hunt, plus there are plenty of sports on offer. Prestige Holidays is offering seven nights in two Deluxe Garden View rooms, including B&B, flights, private transfers

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

all set in 850 acres of spectacular countryside.Best of all is the great selection of family offers for children aged 14 and under, including a free room for up to three children with breakfast for each full-priced room booked, or up to two children

Christmas every day at the city's Villa Kennedy, as children are presented with a gift and sweet treats on arrival. Families are asked to provide names and ages of children when booking so rooms can be kitted out with pint-sized bathrobes and slippers

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

, riding and marvelling-at-nature opportunities – hosts Nicky and Mark will help to arrange any outdoorsy outings.- Best rooms One of the benefits of staying in a castle is that, generally, all of the rooms are big; however, if you want large, Suite One