Self Catering for Large Families - Brackenborough Hall

If, like me, you have a family of Walton-esque proportions and are brave enough to entertain the idea of taking a holiday with them all, then Lincolnshire's 5* Brackenborough Hall Coach House should fit everyone from Great Aunt Lil to Baby Archie in - with enough space left to dine, relax and 'holiday' together in comfort.

The lofty converted coach house is split into three units, but when hired altogether is quite wonderful for keeping the 'rellies' at an arm's length, allowing you to invite them upstairs to the main event - The Granary, a large open plan affair - when you want...for breakfast, afternoon tea or a wholescale family feast.

Apart from the fact you're deep in the Lincolnshire Wolds, on a working farm and next to a deserted medieval village (Brackenborough) your hosts Paul & Flora Bennett's attention to detail will have you grinning from ear to ear, hopefully making the whole experience more 'heaven' than 'hell'.

And, just when you thought having baby changing mats and highchairs was a godsend, there's even a croquet set, dressing up box and enough books and toys to keep everyone entertained. Book well in advance - this place is popular...and we can see why. CL

www.brackenboroughhall.com