Need a summer holiday? This coud be perfect....

[Bellenden Belle]

Due to unforseen circumstances I have had to cancel our family holiday.

I know lots of people struggle to find fantastic places this late (we booked this in December).

This is rated the no.1 family friendly self catering in Europe on mumsnet.

It's a cottage in France - but with a difference - there are six cottages and all are occupied by families. There are activities during the day (including scuba diving for five year olds) for the kids, and then there are bbqs and wine tastings for the adults in the evening.

Most suitable for under 8s.

Ours was a cottage for 2 adults and 2 children and the total cost for the week was ?1,070 which included cleaning services and towel hire. It was for the week commencing Saturday 26th August.

Have a look -

www.grangedumoulin.com

The lovely owner Wendy has said she will return my deposit if the place is booked - quite an unexpected offer and I think an indication of how thoroughly lovely a host she is.