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Self catering holiday Ireland: eco-cottage situated in lovely countryside; from 450 euros in May | Leen Organics

County Clare Self Catering Holiday Cottage | Ennis, The Burren, County Clare | Leen Organics

An Ti Glas (The Green House) is a fully restored traditional Irish farmhouse on a working organic small holding in County Clare. There is so much for your family to enjoy here.  The property is situated on the Mid Clare Way a long distance walking route so there are plenty of walks in the immediate area (maps can be provided) and forestry tracks which are ideal for cycling. If fishing is your thing then there are a number of lakes nearby for pike and trout.

Kids will love the big trampoline, swings, mini soccer pitch and plenty of trees for climbing. There is also a dog, cats and chickens on your doorstep and next door are horses and cows. Children will be fascinated by the polytunnels, reed bed and bog. Babysitting is also available. Family friendly attractions include Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Moher Hill Open Pet Farm or why not discover the Burren National Park with its unique limestone features including megalithic tombs, celtic crosses and ruined Cistercian Abbey from the 12th century.

This self catering holiday Ireland costs 450 euros in May and the cottage is available for half-term. Sleeps up to 5 people. Free range organic eggs and vegetables on site. Half day trips can be arranged walking, surfing, kayaking, dolping watching, cycling.

County Clare Self Catering Holiday Cottage | Ennis, The Burren, County Clare | Leen Organics.

Pony trekking & riding holidays; PGL residential 7 nights £619 for 7 – 13 year olds | PGL

This is the perfect residential holiday for your pony mad child to learn horse riding skills as well as getting to grips with how to care for the horse. Perfect for those children who have very little experience of riding.The experience includes six half days of equestrian activities and six half days of multi activity. If your child is already confident cantering then the Powys riding holidays are the perfect choice with its six full days of equestrian activities.

The cost is £619 and there are two different age groups: 7 to 10s and 10 to 13s. The holiday runs during the summer months and already there are only a few spaces left on some of the Centre dates. In Shropshire the emphasis is on school-based riding and instruction whilst at the Isle of Wight and Powys there will be off-site trekking. Also available at the Lincolnshire PGL centre.

Pony Trekking Holiday.

Family ski in Geilo, Norway: reduced ski pass offer & ski packages available April 2013

Winterparadise - Visit Geilo

Halfway between Oslo (3 and a half hours) and Bergen (4 hours) is Geilo ski resort. This is a fantastic place for a family ski holiday and a great place for beginners with its easy runs and a few challenging ones. It is highly recommended as a great place for children to be introduced to skiing. Cheap flights with Ryan Air to Oslo and Haugesund and the special offers detailed below make this a more affordable family ski option especially if you book chalet/apartment accommodation with your own kitchen.

This April, there is a special offer of just 99 Norwegian Krone (approximately £11) per day per person for the ski pass which is a great saving on your overall family ski cost (children under 7 do not need a pass). There is also a great ski package option valid for certain weeks in April including 4-7 days with ski school, ski pass and ski rental from 2130 Norwegian Krone (approx £240per adult for 4 days (reduced prices for children). Season runs through till mid-May.

Ski school is available from 4 years up and there are different classes for  4-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 12-15 years and 15 years up (including adults). All ski school lessons start on Mondays and end Thursdays. Private lessons are also available.

 

Winterparadise – Visit Geilo.

Easter family adventure holiday: discover the Bougmez Valley, Morocco from £445 excluding flights | KE Adventure

Set in the Atlas Mountains and just a 4 hour drive from Marrakech this is a great place to introduce little adventurers to trekking. This Easter family adventure holiday combines three days walking with four days sightseeing and exploration of the Berber culture. Follow shepherds trails, pass mountain villages, walk through a narrow canyon and meander through walnut groves. Perfect for families with littlies happy to walk for up to 4 or 5 hours each day at a leisurely pace. Relax at the end of the trip in the comfort of a 4 star hotel with swimming pool in Marrakech.

This family walking holiday is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Departs on the 30 March and 6 April and througout the year. Price is £445 per person and includes a professional local leader, airport transfers, all land transport, all accommodation (gite/hotel/mountain camp), meals as specified and camping equipment.

via Morocco – Bougmez Valley Family Adventure | Morocco | KE Adventure.

Kids & teens eat & play for free: Atlantis The Palm Dubai from £199 pp 3 nights & flights with 2 for 1 Dolphin Encounter | Southall Travel

We don’t usually feature the big hotels however this is a great offer which the whole family will enjoy.

Southall Travel are offering a great family travel deal to Dubai: 3 nights including half board and return Emirates flights from only £199 per person at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai . Must be booked by the 9 Feb 2013. The offer includes breakfast and dinner for 2 adults and 2 children up to 16 years of age with a choice of 10 restaurants. The kids will love meeting the dolphins at Dolphin Bay, Aquaventure Waterpark and the Lost Chambers Aquarium.

This offer includes 2 for 1 on the Dolphon Encounter; free unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark and The Lost Chambers Aquarium and a free session at Kids Club or Club Rush.

Terms and conditions apply.

Cheap Flights, Hotels & Holiday Deals | Southall Travel – 0844 855 8001.

February half term Robin Hood Experience from £299 for the family | Clumber Park Hotel

 

The Clumber Park Hotel and Spa Sherwood Forest has a activity based Robin Hood experience for families this February half term. This 2 night break includes a family room, one hour introductory Archery experience in their Clumber Jungle; either a family adventure on the thrilling ‘Go Ape’ tree-top course (for adults & children aged 11+ OR a family ticket to access White Post  Farm, Nottinghamshire’s largest animal petting zoo and theme park; full use of the Spa facilities and specific children’s swim times; full English breakfast each day and an interconnecting additional room for only £56 if required.

Price from £299 for the break with availability between 16-24 February 2013.

Family Half Term Break Clumber Park Hotel From £299 Family Half Term Break.

Save up to an extra £100 on Butlin’s family holidays & short breaks 2013; book by midnight tonight | Butlin’s

Book by midnight tonight and save up to an extra £100 on Butlin’s family holidays and short breaks. Butlin’s has a range of fantastic offers at their three seaside resorts at Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness. Offers include:

February half term (8-25 Feb) save up to £100 per booking; first child free on selected breaks; from £44 per person (was £92).

March, April and May term time save £60 per booking; from only £34 per person (was £110).

Easter breaks save £60 per booking; first child free on selected breaks; from £67 per person (was £110).

May half term (24 May-3 Jun) save £60 per booking; first child free on selected breaks; from £69 per person (was £110).

June and July half term save £60 per booking; 3 & 4 night breaks from only £48 pp (was £110).

School summer holidays save up to £100 per booking; first child free on selected breaks; from only £72 pp (was £110).

October half term save £60 per booking; first child free on selected breaks;  from only £59 pp (was £110).

Terms and conditions apply.

Butlins – Book family holidays & short breaks at UK holiday parks | Latest offers.

Save 20% on a Canvas family camping holiday 2013 & enjoy FamilyExtra activities at selected sites | Canvas Holidays

Looking for an action-packed family campsite next year? Canvas Holidays offers a great activity programme for children and parents at selected campsites in conjunction with outdoor specialists In2Action. A range of exciting activities are on offer from watersports to gentle arts and crafts with sessions to suit all ages including Balanceability a ‘Learn to Cycle’ programme for children aged 2 and a half to 6 years old using balance bikes.

FamilyExtra activities are available on 12 selected campsites between 25 May – 1 September 2013 mainly across France but also at atheir campsite in Tuscany, Italy and Interlaken, Switzerland. Also available for the Easter holidays at Berny Riviere, nr Paris.

And if you want a great saving on your holiday book by 13 December 2012 and SAVE 20% on your holiday if it starts before 27 June or after 6 September 2013. If you have holidayed with Canvas before then you can save an additional 3% if this is your second holiday or 5% if its your 3rd. This loyalty bonus can be added to the 20% saving.

Family Camping Holiday Activities at Family Friendly Campsites | Canvas.

Term time family short breaks this October from £204 – oodles of fun | Bluestone national park resort Wales

Take advantage of some great value term time family short breaks at Bluestone Wales. Perfect for families with children under 5 there is free entry to the Blue Lagoon Water Park with its large, shallow paddling area with water jets and Adventure Centre with soft play area, ball pool, lego room, spiral slide and bouncy castle. Toddlers can become Mini Rangers where they can experience a range of hands-on activities and get to grips with nature including medieval adventures, beast hunt, pirates play, hobbit and fairy fantasy.

A 2 bedroom cottage sleeping a family of four is available the 8 October for just £208 for  a 4 night mid week break. A range of accommodation options are available including cottages, lodges and a bunkhouse sleeping 14.

Term Time Short Breaks – Family Breaks – Bluestone Wales.

October half term 2012 holidays: log cabin lodges Snowdonia from £206 | Trawsfynydd Holiday Village


Snowdonia Holiday Accommodation| Log Cabin Lodges in Wales | Holiday Accommodation in Snowdonia

Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Snowdonia and Trawsfynydd Holiday Village has some great October half term 2012 holiday offers.

Trawsfynydd log cabin lodges are close to mountains,  beaches, many of Snowdonia’s tourist attractions  and 2 miles from Coed y Brenin biking centre. Log cabins are graded bronze – ‘simple, practical,no frills’; silver – ‘well presented with fair level of comfort’ and gold – ‘a good level of quality and comfort’. Lodges sleep 4-8 people.

Prices are as follows:

£206/£216/£236 for a 2 night weekend break; £309/£324/£354 for a mid week break (4 for 3 Monday-Friday); £340/£360/£390 for a week’s holiday (start any day).

Snowdonia Holiday Accommodation| Log Cabin Lodges in Wales | Holiday Accommodation in Snowdonia.