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Back in Northern Norway and according to the calendar it remains summer, although a peek outside confirms the complaints that have been raging through the social media. 'The worst summer in living memory' has been the theme as some families, having returned from the tropical south have booked a second holiday in response to the grey skies and constant drizzle.

Despite the murky conditions, a group of under 10s are in kid heaven in Hamneidet, a few hours drive south of Øksfjord. The spacious family property is the scene of a range of fun including trampolines, a mini size football pitch and a play loft. A swimming pool is able to be used with the aid of wetsuits and a wood heated hot tub comes in handy during the recent run of atrocious weather.

The property also doubles as a mini zoo, with horses, sheep and a wild rabbit, who takes pleasure in teasing the family beagle. To complete the country club like setup, the kids have access to numerous mini motorized vehicles, kayaks and a boat. When they have totally exhausted themselves, they can retire to their own private caravan.

It's just like being a kid in the 1950 s. Who needs playstation!