WINTER WARMER IN LAKE DISTRICT

▼ LET THE KIDS TAKE CONTROL

Tour operator The Flight Centre has launched Kids in Charge a service that sees role reversal with children in the booking seat.

Consultants will create tailor-made family holidays based on children’s ideas, so hard-working parents can put their feet up, safe in the knowledge their holiday is being built with the family’s best interests at heart.

Any family booking a Flight Centre tailormade holiday for 2019 instore before Dec 24 or requesting a quote online, will receive a voucher for £250 off their booking.

For further info, visit flightcentre.co.uk

▼ TACKLE A TOUR DE FRANCE CLIMB

Bike along the shore of Lake Annecy and up one of the climbs of the Tour de France with Sojourn Bicycling & Active Vacations.

Be charmed by the canals and cobblestone streets of Annecy, explore the shops and brasseries of Chamonix, and savour traditional French Alpine cuisine.

Six-day tours depart June 16 or 23, Sep 15 or 22.

Visit gosojourn.com or call 800-730-4771.

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Winter breaks don’t get much cosier than this.

At Castlerigg campsite near Keswick, feel the true joy of getting away from it all in a camping pod.

Gaze at the winter weather through patio doors leading to a large wooden deck area for hot chocolate and marshmallows, before retiring inside to enjoy a Christmas movie on the large flat screen TV.

Prices start from £53 for a Castle Pod.

Bring your dog for just £1.75.

For details, see cumbriatourism.org