EuroParcs Poort van Zeeland

If your idea of time out includes plenty of time by the water, that’s very easily sorted around here. The lovely Quackjeswater (five minutes’ drive) is suitable for skating in the winter and peaceful strolls in the summertime. Still, with all that time by the sea, the dunes and the lakes under your belt, you might be craving some time in the city… If so, the city of Rotterdam (35 minutes) is a very wise bet – head over here to check out vintage ships, a 17th-century canal district, lively nightlife venues and museums. There's also the excellent Markthal for foodies to poke around in, and the Rotterdam Zoo, where kids can explore themed areas to see both land and sea creatures. Hand-in-hand with historic Rotterdam come the area’s historic fortified towns too. Hellevoetsluis (five minutes), based on the Haringvliet, has modern marinas, museums such as the National Fire Brigade Museum and historic defence sites. Its sister Brielle (15 minutes) is a seaside town with a historic lighthouse and the Historical Museum Den Briel all about the Eighty Years’ War.