Mrs Sketcher and I managed a break away from the children this weekend, our first since the twins arrived over 18 months ago.

It may of been a while since we were last away but we certainly made up for it with a luxurious stay at Seaham Hall spa and hotel in Northumberland, just south of Newcastle.

The 5 star living began as soon as we arrived, with a test drive in this V8 Aston Martin Vantage, James Bonds recent runaround. The view is from our second floor suite, overlooking the Northumberland coast.