Top 5 fun-filled Easter holidays for families
We take a look at the best Easter holiday destinations, from kite-flying in Barbados to glamping in Monmouthshire
1. Kite flying in Barbados
Stay at the Coral Reef Club while you’re there. This small luxury hotel, set in 12 acres of gardens near Holetown on the west coast, has been run by the O’Hara family since the 1950s. Its interiors have also recently been refurbished by designer Susie Atkinson, with new terraces and Caribbean-style furnishings balancing heritage with a modern sense of elegance.
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Meanwhile, nearby sister hotel The Sandpiper has an acclaimed restaurant focused on local ingredients, as well as Harold’s Beach Bar for more relaxed lunches.
$1,090 a night for a double garden room, including breakfast, coralreefbarbados.com.
2. Easter-egg hunt in Dorset
Silverlake is an award-winning private lakeside estate in the centre of Dorset offering a collection of holiday homes that combines modern design with a strong ecological ethos.
The estate has a heated infinity pool and roof terrace at Silverlake’s Hurricane Spa, while the Silverlake Lido – an outdoor spa featuring a 25-metre heated swimming pool and lakeside restaurant, called The Firefly – will open this year.
This Easter, the estate becomes a hive of activity with Easter-egg trails, crafts and “nature explorers” sessions designed to keep little ones entertained. After a day exploring forest playgrounds or the private beach, guests can take to the water with sports equipment, providing a great way to see the estate’s wonderful lakes.
From £531 for two nights (Friday arrival) in March, and from £621 for two-nights (Friday arrival) in April, silverlakedorset.com.
3. Glamping and lambing in Monmouthshire
Penhein Glamping is an award-winning, family-run “glamping site” in 250 acres of Monmouthshire that reopens on 27 March, just in time for Easter.
Younger guests can join in “Lambing Live”, helping to bottle feed the new arrivals from the estate’s flock of 120 ewes. There is also an adventure playground and plenty of woodland and meadows to explore, along with the Penhein Nature Trails for hiking.
Glampers can stay in one of Penhein’s eight high-domed luxury Persian Alachigh tents, which nod to the owners’ Persian heritage, with hand-blocked motifs on headboards and quilted throws. There are en-suite flushing toilets and some tents even have en-suite showers.
Three nights over the Easter weekend from £595 per Alachigh tent, which sleeps up to five people, on a self-catering basis. Apply code Spring15 for for a 15% discount on bookings for April and May. Visit penhein.co.uk.
4. Centuries-old Easter traditions in Malta
The Mediterranean island nation of Malta offers visitors a blend of sunshine and tradition this Easter. From solemn Holy Week processions to joyful Sunday celebrations, the island’s baroque, honey-coloured streets come alive with centuries-old rituals.
The five-star Iniala Harbour House, situated in the centre of the capital, Valletta, is a great place to stay for Easter. The 23 guest rooms in this boutique property are spread across four 17th-century townhouses that overlook the Grand Harbour.
Iniala Harbour House is offering a two- or three-night Easter Escape package, which includes breakfast and seasonal treats, including figolla – an almond-filled pastry traditionally eaten at this time of year. For dinner, head to the hotel’s ION Harbour by Simon Rogan – Malta’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
“An Easter Retreat” package costs from €700, inialamalta.com.
5. A Roman holiday, Easter edition
Easter is one of the most wonderful and atmospheric times of the year to visit the eternal city. The Rome EDITION is a luxury hotel with 93 rooms, including 17 suites and two penthouse suites, located just moments from the famous Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Borghese Gardens.
The interiors are elegant and understated, with walnut accents, bespoke furnishings and light-filled spaces. Restaurant Anima celebrates the bold flavours of Rome and Naples through seasonal Italian dishes and thoughtful wine pairings. It has a beautiful courtyard garden, which makes it ideal for lingering over long Easter lunches.
Cocktails can be had at either the Punch Room – an intimate, speakeasy-inspired bar – or the Jade Bar, which specialises in signature martinis and Champagne cocktails. From the roof, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city with Mediterranean plates and sunset drinks.
From €934 a night, editionhotels.com.
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