Whether you usually spend your weekends in athletic pursuits or not, you'll doubtless be glued to the television for the Olympic games; it's the first time that the games have been held here since 1948, and of course it's just one of two terrific and historic reasons why Britain will be the focus of the world's attention this summer.

So, how best to celebrate the games? Assuming that you haven't got front row seats in the main stadium to watch Usain Bolt saunter to victory in the 100 metres, it seems a bit ordinary to sit at home with a TV remote in one hand a cup of tea in the other ... but here's an idea; why not make it a really special occasion bring your family (and/or sports-mad friends) to Combermere Abbey for a games-fest?

A number of the Abbey's five star, self-catering cottages are available between August 6 and 10, including our largest, which has a dining room that can seat 22 guests. Click here and you can see photographs of the cottages and read everything you need to know (this demon offer is only available if you book online).

You can relax in luxury and just watch the games, or of course you can start your own mini Olympics in the Abbey grounds. You don't need to only play sports approved by the Olympic committee - why not make up your own? Throwing wellies, long distance champagne cork popping, or synchronised daisy chain making? There's currently a terrific four nights for the price of three offer available, with a free breakfast hamper full of delicious local produce.

You can probably make your own laurel leaves, but no, I'm afraid that neither gold, silver or bronze medals are not part of the deal. But then it is all about the glory of taking part, isn't it? Not just the winning. Hmmm, try telling Usain Bolt that.