NEED TO KNOW

DAISY FOX and family stayed at Groudle Glen Cottages, above. Prices start from £300 per cottage based on a three-night stay, valid on selected dates during April and May. See groudlecottages.com

For details of attractions and guided tours see Isle of Man Tourism at visitisleofman. com

Flybe operates daily flights to the Isle of Man from Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. Prices start from £19.99 per person one way, valid on selected dates during April and May. For details see flybe.com

For details of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Family Fast Track parking service – which must be pre-booked – see liverpoolairport.com

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company sails from Liverpool, Heysham or Belfast. Prices start from £18.50 per adult and from £9.50 per child (one-way); weekend supplement applies from £3.50pp. See steam-packet.com For Gemini boat tours see www.geminicharter.co.uk For Mylchreests car hire see www.mylchreests.com/carhire