YHA Doit4Real has reduced the price of a number of children's camps over the school holidays. For example, a week's stay from August 17 at the Castle Head Action Adventure in the Lake District has been reduced from £499pp to £99pp for 10-16 year olds. Activities include raft-building, abseiling and mountain walks. The price includes accommodation, activities and meals. Details: 01629 592530, www.doit4real.co.uk

Children stay free at the Vale Hotel Golf and Spa Resort in the Vale of Glamorgan. Until the end of August, a two-night stay for two adults and two children (under 12) is from £195 in a family room. This price includes up to two free main meals per night from the children's menu, breakfast and a goody bag for children aged six and under. A third night can be booked for £55. Details: 01443 667800, www.vale-hotel.com

Center Parcs has savings on three, four and seven-night breaks this month and in August. For example, a three-bedroom Woodland Lodge at Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, has been reduced to £799 (saving £310) for a four-night stay from August 25. Details: www.centerparcs.co.uk

Cluny Cottage, an 18th-century property on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park in Devon, is available for a week's stay from August 15 or 22 for £583 for four people. Pets are welcome. Book with Helpful Holidays. Details: 01647 434063 quoting ref: F166, www.helpfulholidays.com

Head for the seaside. Travelodge has 50,000 family rooms across the UK in its summer sale, with discounts at many family attractions included. For example, a family of four can stay in Eastbourne from £19 a night. The offer runs throughout August and is subject to conditions. Details: www.travelodge.co.uk

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