Family summer fun at Gleneagles

Planning a family break this summer - then think about The Gleneagles Hotel. An £18m redevelopment of the AA Five Red Star resort has recently been completed and it now boasts the addition of a redesigned leisure area for kids and teens, a world-class destination spa and a Mediterranean food market style restaurant. The resort also boasts the Spirit Suites, stunning two-bedroom suite accommodation, ideal for families. There’s definitely something for everyone.

Small children can run amok in the well equipped Playroom with its own sand pit, water area, soft area and a storytelling corner, all supervised of course, so that Mum and Dad can savour some time to themselves. Teenagers have The Zone with interactive TV, Sony PS2’s, pool, tennis and football tables and music lovers can select the soundtrack to their summer on the jukebox whilst chilling on comfy sofas and beanbags.

Little tearaways (yes that includes dad) will be kept happily occupied with the endless array of activities at Gleneagles and the dreaded phrase “mum…. I’m bored”, will be a thing of the past. A wide range of activities is available including archery, horse riding, shooting and falconry and can be arranged with expert personal instructors. Also popular is the junior off road driving in mini Land Rovers and Argo Cats, incredible eight-wheel-drive, tiller-controlled vehicles for use on a challenging purpose-built course.

Budding young Tiger Wood’s can take a swing with junior golf lessons available at The Golf Academy. During the lesson children will receive expert advice from one of the Gleneagles’ Pros, be filmed to assess style, receive their own club (cut to suit their height and swing) and a photograph of them in action. The pitch & putt course, in front of the hotel, is the ideal place to practice. Clubs to suit young golfers from the age of four and balls are available free of charge.

So for the ultimate ‘get away from it all’ family break head for Gleneagles.

Enjoy the two-night Summer Special at Gleneagles until 30 September 2008. Prices start from £335 per room per night for a Sovereign room based on two adults sharing, including breakfast and use of The Club leisure facilities. Supplements may apply for children sharing a parent’s room. Offers are strictly subject to availability at time of booking.

Bookings can be made online by visiting Gleneagles.com.