Feather Down Farm Holidays define themselves as posh camping with children. There’s an excellent choice of farms across Great Britain, France, Netherlands and the United States including Locks Farm on the Isle of Wight. This farm is the first Feather Down site on the Isle of Wight and is situated on the tranquil western side of the island.
Camping in one of the two fields behind the farmhouse there is a tidal saltwater creek less than 100 metres from the tents which is part of a protected nature reserve where huge bass and mullet hang out. From the farm you can walk along road and path to the sea at Thorness Bay and the sand and shingle at Gurnard Beach. Rent your own chicken coop, explore the farm and its surrounding area on two wheels (child bike hire), guided nature walks and baby equipment can be provided.
A typical mid week break costs £259 for 3 nights starting 22 April 2014 in a frills tent that sleeps 6 (max 5 adults and 1 child up to the age of 12).
Holland family cycling holiday that combines a hotel barge with easy safe cycling on flat cycle ways – next trip leaves 5 July 2014 with further dates during July and August 2014.
Designed for kids from 7 to 11 the pace is relaxed so all family members can fully participate in the days cycle. Discover pretty canals, visit castles and towns such as the famous cheese town of Gouda and see the 19 windmills of Kinderfijk.
Prices from £570 for a family a four and includes most meals and 7 nights barge accommodation, bicycle with gears and pannier plus extras.
Trawsfynydd Holiday Village has some great offers on this February half term. Spend the day exploring Snowdonia’s mountains, beaches and tourist attractions and then curl up at night in one of their cosy cabins. Coed y Brenin biking centre is only 2 miles away.
Worldwide Expeditions has an incredible 10 day Costa Rica family holiday which brings together some of the country’s best highlights. Explore the Monteverde cloud forest with its 400 species of birds, 2500 species of plants, 120 species of amphibians and 100 species of mammals. Challenge yourself on the 3 kms of treetop walkways and 8 suspension bridges. Take a more leisurely boat trip across Lake Arenal as well as a guided trek to the base of the volcano. The adventure highlight is whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River with an overnight stop at El Nido del Tigre.
The next trip departs 9 March with further departures monthly throughout the year. The trip starts and ends in San Jose. Prices start at £1,190 and exclude international air fares.
