Credit crunch holidays in Cornwall

Tempted by the idea of a February half-term break but put off by the thought of all the extras? The Sands Resort, Cornwall, has announced details of a February half-term break packed with additional activities that are guaranteed to keep the kids amused and to give you a real holiday.

Free tickets to the nearby Eden Project* and the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, free children’s entertainment including a children’s art morning, treasure hunt, disco and bingo, in addition to quizzes and a disco for adults, are all included. A four-night stay for a family of 2 adults and 2 children costs from £799, inclusive of breakfast, afternoon tea and either dinner or children’s teas.

Facilities at the Sands include an adventure play area with zip wire and maze, play areas for younger children, crazy golf, tennis and an indoor pool and games room – all of which are free. There are also four age-banded twice-daily children’s clubs (additional cost) and the Ocean Breeze Spa. Accommodation is in spacious 2-bedroom suites.

The Sands Resort is at Porth, on the north Cornwall coast, close to Watergate Bay and within easy reach of St. Ives. Visit sandsresort.co.uk for more information.

* Ice-skating tickets are extra and need to be pre-booked.