parents can enjoy the history of the Grade I listed building, indulge at the spa or play a round of golf. Fun family activities include a quiz that will teach you about the estate’s heritage and a tour in the L Hoo 2 number-plated taxi. Prices from £230

). In the afternoon, Grace and I savoured a little girlie time on our own by going on a shopping trip to the Arndale Centre, followed by a visit to the gym and spa back at the hotel, where Grace tried out the running machine and I enjoyed a very lovely and apparently