Last-minute summer holidays

Stay in a spaceship, meet lions and tigers, go wild on a desert island. Here are some of the top family-friendly getaways around our coast

From Cornish coves to Highland hideouts, these UK hotspots give major holiday-abroad energy

Why you’ll love it There are plenty of lovely hotels in the UK, but some are truly exceptional. Some make you feel good as soon as you walk through the door, and The Gallivant is one of these rare cre

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Tucked away near the village of Arisaig, Camusdarach beach offers white sands, rugged peaks and clear water. Featured in cult film Local Hero, it offers spectacular views to the jagged peak of Cuillin

Tuck into a mouth-watering three-course meal at the chef ’s pub, plus a Stein’s Fish & Chips or beach picnic