Rather than being a hotel that happens to facilitate children, the entire emphasis is on giving the little ones a most memorable holiday, thanks to the bouncy castle, go-karts, swings, slides, animal farm and a host of other activities.

The bright pink and yellow decor mightn't be to adult taste but, rest assured, the children love it. Childcare here, as one might expect, is exceptional and there's even babycare for children as young as one week old, ensuring that parents get to spend a little time to themselves.

It's also situated in a beautiful part of Austria, close to Slovenia, with many great mountain walks and superb scenery. Prices, which include all childcare, meals and baby formula, start at 115 per adult per night, 33 per night for children under six and 45 for children under 12.

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