Family Holiday Reviews And Special Offers

A Tots To Travel Holiday in Italy 

We wanted a family holiday where children are well catered for so even though Alice is 6 we booked a stay in an apartment in Italy with Tots To Travel - Il Sol in Umbria. We were very impressed with the ease of selection via their website and the comprehensive information available. Knowing someone has checked out the places gives you a good level of comfort. 

We received a thorough pack of info before we left and everything lived up to our expectations. The setting was stunning and much better than the photos! The accommodation was very good and with all the equipment and facilities promised. We took advantage of the arrival shopping that meant we could relax from the word go. We enjoyed the pizza making evening to meet our holiday neighbours, which made exchanging pleasantries around the pool during the week a much more relaxing experience. Our hosts couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming so we just soaked up the sun and even managed a couple of days out thanks to the local attraction info provided. 

We recommend a look at Tots To Travel if you are holidaying with young children as a lot of the stress is taken away and the standard is very high.

Pool House, Witley Court, Worcestershire with English Heritage

"Built in the seventeenth century, Witley Court was once one of the great houses in the Midlands.  Following a devastating fire in the 1930’s, it remains one of England’s most stunning ruins, with glorious gardens.

The Scott clan couldn't wait to descend onto the English Heritage run Pool House set in the delightful surroundings of Witley Court. Pool House was roomy enough to accommodate four adults, four children and one dog, a great place for a family get together with two bedrooms providing en suite facilities.  We were welcomed with a lovely hamper of essentials and a bottle of wine (which is great as the nearest grocery shop is a five mile drive away). Every attention to detail has been focused in this four bedroomed house, from the well chosen naturally coloured walls to the excellent fitted kitchen. The children kept themselves occupied with games in what we called the playroom and exploring the large private garden, whilst the adults relaxed in the comfort of the lounge and barbecued in the evening.

We explored Witley Court at our leisure, the helpful staff answering our questions, the audio tour is a must as the children found this helped set the scene of the hay day of Witley Court. The Perseus and Andromeda fountain was amazing, a real beauty.  We then explored Witley Parish Church, which untouched by fire still conveys the grandeur of the buildings. A stroll from the church is the lovely tea room, where we felt we had earned our lunch. To book now visit the English Heritage website here

Pool House is available for rent for long weekends (3 nights, Friday - Monday), mid-week breaks (4 nights, Monday – Friday) and a full week (7 nights).  It's the perfect venue for a family gathering, don't forget your camera!

Hoseasons has launched 'Go-Active Breaks,' at five flagship parks across the country (Gwynedd, Inverness Shire, Devon, Isle of Wight and East Sussex). Capitalising on the increasing interest into sports in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games, the breaks have been designed to provide customers with a range of outdoor and indoor active experiences for all ages and types, in an ideal environment. The range of activities on offer include white water rafting, rock climbing, fencing, snorkelling, horse riding and short mat bowls, allowing all holidaymakers to enjoy their favourite sport, kick off a new interest, or simply have fun and get active whilst on holiday.

Butlins visited in September 2009 by Mums, Sam and Juliet, and kids, Alice and Max (aged 4) and Callum (almost 2)

"Pros: affordable, in the UK, indoor and outdoor attractions for children of all ages throughout the day and evening, comprehensive facilities, everything one place.  Cons: basic accomodation up two flights of outside stairs, tiny bathroom, busy, not very much to keep grown-ups occupied, basic food avaliable.  We went to Bogner Regis but think one of the other sites with a spa might have been better for us Mums.  And our appartment was on the top floor, not great to lug everything, buggy and 3 young children up and down several times a day.  I would have expected Butlins to be a bit more considerate.  Bathroom was also the size of a cupboard.  In summary, fantastic for the children, but not for Mums."  Visit www.butlins.com

Haven Combe Hastings visited in May 2010

"On our arrival we were greeted as we entered the gate, told where to park and where reception was by a very helpful member of staff. Reception was well staffed, so check in was quick and I was told  about all of the facilities and where our caravan would be by a very friendly team member.  Our caravan was exceptionally clean and roomy.

The facilities really kept the kids going, the pool complex with space bowl entertained the older children and if you're going to choose one activity to book make it the  fun inflatable session, as the children raced over the inflatable assault course the adults rolled with laughter, the team member in charge of this session was great fun and got to know the children instantly. The adventure playground was a good size and the football pitch kept the children going for an entire evening. The on site shop had everything we needed and the Mash and Barrel Bar was very well kept.

I would recommend a visit to this holiday park, it gave the children constant entertainment and gave adults the chance to sit back and relax, what else could you ask for?"  Visit the website here