Child friendly Sands Resort hotel in Cornwall rated best family hotel in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 awards has some fantastic prices on its October half term breaks when booked early. Stay from £70 per night, per adult. Family rooms are spacious and comfortable and come with a free baby listening service in the evenings. The beach is a 5 minute walk away.
The hotel is situated between Padstow and Newquay and activities include an indoor pool, a Soft Play room, kids club, adventure playgrounds, a maze, zip wire, tennis courts, a spa, golf course and various family dining options. Free board and wet suit hire is available too.
Combine a visit to the new Mary Rose museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with a short break at a recently opened boutique hotel in Portsmouth. The Number Four is walking distance from the town and seafront and offers designer bedrooms, complimentary breakfast, free parking, flat screen tvs, high speed wifi.
The new £27 million Mary Rose museum http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/maryrose2013/?gclid=CJWOjve87bcCFUfLtAodQiUA3A opened at the end of May this year. The museum is built around the Tudor ship that was raised from the seabed in 1982 and is the only sixteenth century warship on display in the world complete with artifacts. The museum is located next to Nelson’s HMS victory and the ships of the modern Royal Navy.
Family rooms at Number Four sleeping two adults and 2 children are available. A typical price on a week night during the school holidays is £145 for a family room and £86 for a double room. Children under the age of two stay free of charge in cribs/cots. Children under the age of 16 stay for free when using existing beds in other rooms. The hotel is a ten minutes drive away from the museum. The Blue Reef aquarium is also a major attraction.
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.
It’s always hard to find affordable accommodation when visiting London with the family – now it’s a lot easier with the Fleet River Bakery studio apartments. Set above a delicious bakery serving breakfast, lunch and coffee, the large rooms are loft-style studios with a double bed and sofa bed plus a handy kitchen area with washing machine. The rooms can sleep 2 adults and 2 children easily.
Rooms are £115 (based on 2 people sharing) and for each child over 5 there is a charge of £15 – really great value. The bakery only has three rooms so be sure to book ahead as this place is popular. Located just off Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn just a short walk from Covent Garden.
