Families on land or all at sea

there’s no need to rough it. Glamping, with its creature comforts, is the perfect option for “softies”. You can take the dog to most sites so no one gets left out.

Wigwam Holidays’ timber cabins are double-glazed and have heating, fridges and firepits – some even come with hot tubs. If that feels like cheating, focus on the fact that you won’t have to listen to anyone complaining that their toes are cold or their tent has collapsed. Instead, sit back and enjoy nature as nature intended – in a dry, fully insulated pod with easy access to a kettle and biscuits.

Many campsites offer activities and crafts such as scenic walks and stargazing, providing a chance for the family to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort in some of the most beautiful and rugged spots in the UK.

Wigwam Holidays has Big Chief Wigwams at Humble Bee Farm in the Yorkshire Wolds sleeping a family of up to five from £25-£30 per adult per night and £12-£16 per child per cabin. wigwamholidays.com

THE DEAL:

Large and extended families can congregate for some quality time at The House in the Hills in the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Three bedrooms in the main house and a separate two-bedroom converted barn mean it sleeps up to 10 – with room for both sets of grandparents.

Children will love the second sitting room, complete with Wii console and Xbox as well as traditional board games – there’s a hot tub too (at extra cost) plus a terrace with a barbecue for everyone to enjoy.

Further afield, there is something to appeal to every generation – from long rambles through the moody splendour of Llanthony valley, ending with a pint at a cosy pub, to a trip to Hay-on-Wye, five miles away.

Intrepid family members can explore the scenery through mountain biking, horse-riding, gorge-walking or canoeing, all also within easy reach.

And at night everyone can share stories over a meal, before heading out for some spectacular stargazing in the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve.

THE DEAL:

Seven nights self-catering in The House in the Hills start at £1,726 with Quality Cottages. qualitycottages.co.uk, 01348 837871

COMFY CAMPING: Enjoy the great outdoors from the warmth of a Wigwam Holidays insulated cabin

BRIGHT STUFF: You could see Manarola’s colourful houses in Liguria, Italy, during a European cruise

OUT OF THE BLUE: Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, formed by the crater of a volcano in the Azores