Five best ... half term breaks

1. The Cotswolds

Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, UK

From Sun 15-Thur 19 Feb inclusive, two kids stay and eat free at the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, when two adults pay £42 per person per night inc meals. Activities include guided walks, horse riding and canoeing.

Quote "Feb half-term offer". 01285 864000,

2. Brecon Beacons

Bwlch Tre Banau Estate, Breacon Beacons, Wales

The Bwlch Tre Banau Estate comprises three 16th-century cottages with newly-renovated interiors. Kids can explore the 104 acres of private estate with meadows, woodland and hillside.

Cottages (sleep 2-4, 2-5 and 2-6) from £602-£726.75.

3. Devon

The Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Devon

Cosy up and watch the waves at the beachside Soar Mill Cove Hotel. Three-night half-term breaks from £199 per adult, £49 per child (free for babies). Metal detectors available for the coves.

01548 561566,

4. Norfolk

Norfolk Country Cottages

The 30C heated pool at Pilgrims Progress will keep the kids happy. From the restored 16th-century farmhouse, in the village of Bacton, a track leads down to a sandy beach.

Properties 709 and 712. From £407 per week.

5. Cumbria

Springbank Farm, High Walton, St Bees, Cumbria

Give the children a taste of country life at Springbank Farm Lodges. Rare breed Portland and Manx sheep should be lambing by half term. The beach and town of St Bees are nearby.

£300-£350 per week.