Holidaying with little children can be a daunting prospect. Let’s face it, leaving the house sometimes feels like a polar expedition! But a trip to beautiful Mesmear on the wild north coast of Cornwall will allay all your fears and convince you

of palm-shade where you can park a buggy while you swim and sunbathe. You can request a room close to the restaurant (which you won’t want to miss with its Michelin-starred chef), and babysitting is available if you want to take a solo trip round