the outdoor swimming pool. The village is surrounded by woodlands trails and coastal walks with some quirky sights along the way including a dog cemetery, Victorian viewpoint and Ghost Garden. Family suites from £220 per night with breakfast, portmerion

seasons, a children’s high tea is served. Families can take carriage tours of the 220-acre estate.The children’s club is open during school holidays with a playroom, games room and special family swim times in the pool. Close by are Fota Wildlife Park

to the beach and Tree House children’s club.The multi-level treehouse-inspired club features jungle gyms and a children’s spa for all ages. Elsewhere, the toddler swimming pool ‘tub’ and lazy river will be a highlight, as will the children’s café which serves

body and soul, or simply lounge by one of the tranquil swimming pools and embrace la dolce vita.Prices from £5,300 for seven nights for two adults and two children with two interconnecting rooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Including transfers

Forte village, SardiniaThe well-equipped bungalows at Forte Village have been specifically designed to suit families and have access to three freshwater swimming pools.While parents relax at the spa or on the beach, children are invited to the Citta

Discerning families will be spoilt for choice with 409 rooms, suites and villas, seven dining and drinking areas, the award-winning Angsana Spa where Asian-inspired therapies pamper Mums and Dads from head to toe, a huge free-form swimming pool, a stylish beach club

above is the Minack Theatre, which is well worth a visit. Visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk2. Crackington Haven, Cornwall This ideal spot for families has a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay; the upper beach is mainly pebble, with rock pools along

. Each one has three double bedrooms and an elegant, uncluttered feel, with open-plan living space and a hi-tech kitchen. Environmentally friendly features include built-in recycling bins and underfloor heating. There are no gimmicks or swimming pools

football pitch, bouncy castle, swimming pool, mini amphitheatre, climbing frames, and crèche facility for one month to three-year olds (there’s a fee for the crèche). A week’s B&B in September or October 2010 costs £2,755 for a family of four (excludes

-draped gazebo overlooks the swimming pool and the interior of the house is filled with antique furnishings. The villa sleeps ten and costs €5,050 for a week in June. Smaller properties are also available, to see the full range of villas, tel: 020 7193 0158