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In Cornwall I would really recommend a place called 'the bay talland'... Beautiful holiday houses overlooking the sea, hot tubs, treatments and lovely indoor pool. Stayed there 3 times and loved it. Also Court Farm Holidays near Bude is fab especially for pre schoolers... I think it is in the 'mums net top 10'.... Great at any time of the year without having to do the whole 'holiday park' thing....

Am watching this thread with interest as have spent weeks trying to decide on somewhere further afield which offers plenty for our 4 year old to do.... Anyone know of somewhere warm ish in March/April but with kids clubs/activities that are actually open at that time? Spain/Greece/Cyprus/Balearics or maybe canaries...

I second nerja... Been twice and it's v child friendly and relaxing... We're staying a little inland this year at this villa near Frigliana which is lovely and still only 5 mins from beach.

Looks lovely franticallty

Wow I forgot I had started this thread, so many amazing ideas and different holidays on here.
We ended up booking our August holiday for 2 weeks in Greece at the new holiday village, it seemed ideal for the kids.
Can anyone tell me about Greece we have never been I believe it's in marmari.

After reading this thread Dubai & the Maldives are on our list.

In the UK we have had brilliant holidays with HF Holidays at St Ives and Freshwater in the IoW. Their Family plus holidays are for younger children and family for older children. Each day they put on 3-4 walks of varying lengths (so you can choose how fit you are lol) although you don't have to go on the walks at all and in the evening there is entertainment of different varieties eg quizes, theatre trips, rounders etc.
It is fully catered including a packed lunch you order sandwiches the night before and pic n mix all the other items you want to take out.
It's quite a communal holiday but we have met some lovely people and I think it would be great for single parents as they would have some adult company as well. All the kids muck in together on the walks and the games and the older ones often create their own table at dinner.
There is an outdoor pool at some locations which all the kids seem to love.
Food is great I would say 'posh pub' standard and the staff have always been very helpful with everything.

Forgot to say children under 11 go FREE, children up to 17 get a 50% discount and grandparents travelling with you get a 10% discount
yes, in the school holidays :-)

Prob a flortilla holiday I had with ex 15 years ago. It was around Greece with Neilson holidays.

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Marking my place here too

We loved the Sani Beach Resort. Lovely restaurant, marina, staff and beach.

The Beach club looked really nice so we will stay there next time!

And a kids club for little ones which is one of the most important things.

Wow this thread has been a great source of info I've bookmarked so many places to research further so thought it only best to include my own. Our best holidays as a family have been in Australia and Florida. In Australia we stayed with family in Melbourne however we also went up to the Gold Coast and Brisbane went to a place called Moreton island where my (then) 2 yr old DD was able to hand feed wild dolphins at sunset. A memory i'll cherish forever although she doesn't remember it! In Florida we stayed at Vista Cay, and I'd be hard pushed to stay anywhere else in Orlando it was fantastic.

The last few years we have stayed in key camp/Eurocamp campsites in France, Holland and Italy. Last June we stayed at bella italia on lake Garda. A fab place for kids and we did day trips to Venice and Verona. Was by far the best holiday we have ever had in Europe. My daughter is now 5 and in primary 1 at school so this is our first time going abroad at peak summer holidays and I'm finding it so difficult to try and book something within a reasonable budget!

Oh… I have been to Domaine de la tour, one of the best place to stay, I really love its surrounding. For more details refer their website: www.domainedelatour.eu/

We always go to the Greek Islands, and continue to do so with 4 DCs now 18-25. It's very family friendly and relaxing.
OP, you cannot go wrong with Greece. Just watch Mamma Mia! and read Captain Correlli's Mandolin.