Choosing a place to stay for a family holiday can be a tricky proposition – particularly if there’s a wide spread of ages in your clan.
In this year of staycations, many of us are opting for a holiday in Scotland rather than an overseas jaunt at risk of being scuppered by travel restrictions.
So here are a selection of hotels that are on our doorstep that all have plenty of activities for children of all ages, while also having facilities for a great break for the grownups.
From pools and games rooms, to pony trekking and kids clubs, you’ll not hear any complaints from the youngsters if you book up one of these destinations.
They can all be booked on www.booking.com.
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5. Coylumbridge Hotel
The Coylumbridge Hotel, in the Cairngorms National Park, is a child-friendly haven. Family-friendly dining, an evening kids club, a adventure park, a fun house and a swimming pool are just a few of the attractions for youngsters. For the grownups, the bar is a child-free zone from 8pm and there are adults-only swimtimes and spa treatments. Photo: www.booking.com
6. Macdonald Forest Hills Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort in Aberfoyle is in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park so there's no shortage of adventures nearby. While you enjoy the spa the children will be kept busy with a play area, outdoor tennis courts, cycle trails, a seasonal kids club, watersports and an inflatable waterpark. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Glenapp Castle
Kids will love staying in this five star fairytale castle in the Ayrshire countryside. There's plenty to keep the youngsters busy at Glenapp Castle, with plenty of sports including tennis, croquet, quoits, boules, mountain biking and archery. Meanwhile the whole family will enjoy exploring the nearby coastline, lochs, rivers and historic sites. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Gleneagles Hotel
It may not be cheap, but the famous Gleneagles Hotel gives you and your family plenty for your money. For the youngsters there's a children’s pool, mountain biking, off-roading in a mini Land Rover, segways, falconry, a cinema, arts and crafts and even an ‘own a pony for a day’ experience. For the adults there's all the enjoyment of one of Scotland's finet hotels, with food and drink to match. Photo: www.booking.com