If you are celebrating an anniversary, a birthday or just fancy a weekend retreat with the family, take a look at Temple Guiting Barn in the Cotswolds. The barn is set in beautiful country grounds with a range of outdoors pursuits at your fingertips

There’s also an in-house nanny service. The chalet has a sauna and outdoor hot tub and accommodates ten adults and four children. Châtel is 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva airport and a week costs from £649 for adults and £199 for toddlers, including

, at the age of 88, Yanagi redesigned it so that it could be made in recyclable plastic. Looking as wonderful as ever, it now comes in red and grey, too and is as functional outdoors as it is indoors. The Elephant Stool costs £56 from Nest. 

, colourful photographs. As well as projects to get your hands dirty with, Gardening With Kids contains crafts and experiments to inspire a love of the great outdoors. 

for the senses in the heart of Hyde Park. Attractions include an enormous outdoor rink surrounded by twinkly pea-lights, a Bavarian village offering warming winter eats and a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.Ice At The TowerNovember 17–January 6The shiver down

for guests upon arrival – select a cocktail whose flavours will complement your menu, one that can be enjoyed outdoors, and one that will last more than a few minutes. 3. Create an outdoor serving area  In the restaurant business, we call these 'waiting

means parents can enjoy après-ski straight from the slopes. You can also book a packed lunch (baguette, chocolate bar, fruit and drink) for just €5 a day, and all catered chalets have free Wi-Fi, Xbox 360s and outdoor hot tubs. Children’s menus

into the hillside, and is super-green; it’s even Wi-Fi-free to minimise electromagnetic waves. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families, and there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and Paolino’s Club for children aged three and above. A week in July

in their parents’ room (although meals are not free) and will have access to the superb Bears’ Den – a children’s club with activities including cooking and T-shirt painting, as well as lots of outdoors sports.Visit www.theelmshotel.co.uk  Take a look at our Great

it will offer a particularly brilliant holiday. There are several suites and lodges in the grounds, some with their own outdoor hot tubs – all of them ideal for families.If parents want to dine alone, the hotel can also arrange babysitting, and local activities