Family Friendly Places to Stay .

The Belfry hotel is in a great location for visiting Thomas Land (at Drayton Manor), Cadbury World and Twycross Zoo. There are large family rooms with baby equipment like changing mats, nappy bins, baby baths and bottle warmers available to borrow. Babies and toddlers will Read more…

The Big Blue hotel is a great choice if you are looking for a baby and toddler friendly hotel near the beach. This 4* hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach and has its own private entrance to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. There is Read more…

The Gulliver’s Hotel is within walking distance of Gulliver’s World theme park and splash zone. There is a range of themed rooms including Princess, Pirate and Nerf themes, as well as family friendly entertainment and free breakfasts. A great choice if you are looking for Read more…

This good-value small chain’s casual and convivial atmosphere belies its well-organised formula: comfort and style rule and, while the food is tasty, you can draw directly on the tables – so it’s a great place for children. The Odiham branch has excellent walking from the Read more…

The original trendy country-house retreat, with indulgent bedrooms and hearty food. Young children can be left in the crèche for up to four hours a day; there’s a playroom and family films are screened in the cinema on Saturday mornings. But children can only use Read more…

Gilpin Hotel is a stylish gateway to the Lakes with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run. This is true relaxation, albeit in a convivial atmosphere. There’s an excellent choice of rooms, ranging from garden suites to those with their own mini spa. Dining at Read more…

Old-world heritage meets new-world luxury, with a children’s playroom thrown in. The thickest of carpets, Regency-inspired fabrics, and mahogany furniture give contemporary country house pedigree with five-star punch. Enjoy a dram from the exclusive collection of 101 Irish whiskies at the Blaney Bar, or indulge Read more…

Fancy staying overnight at the Chessington World Of Adventures Resort? The Chessington hotel is a super modern safari themed hotel located at Chessington. There is a huge range of safari themed family rooms with a separate children’s area, bunk beds and a flat screen TV. Read more…

The family run hotel is located on the North Norfolk coast close to the town of Cromer (make sure you try a Cromer Crab!). The hotel has family rooms in the hotel, holiday cottages and even glamping in Mongolian yurts. Families can borrow baby equipment Read more…

The Swan Hotel is located on the picturesque River Leven on the southern tip of Lake Windermere. It is a former 17th century coaching inn with bags of character, which has been converted into a boutique hotel, and welcomes families with young children. There are Read more…

The Grove is just 20 minutes from Euston, and has stunning cycling and walking trails through its 300 acres. Despite the hum of the nearby motorway, this is an excellent place to get outside. If the fresh air grows tiring, there’s also a superb nursery Read more…

This stately pile in Dartmoor National Park caters every whim, from rugged outdoor pursuits to fine dining. But despite its smart décor, Bovey Castle is the least precious luxury hotel imaginable: muddy dogs and children are very welcome. During school holidays, activities including rock climbing, Read more…

This luxurious waterside retreat – with views to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the Lakeland fells – offers an award-winning spa, gym, luxurious pool and fine dining, all in the setting of a historic country house. Family rooms with bunkbeds are available, as is babysitting. Read more…

Sea Barn Farm is probably the most beautiful licensed camping park in Dorset – and some say one of the top 10 in Britain as well. Its spectacular views of the Fleet Lagoon, Lyme Bay and Jurassic Coast are breathtaking. Add the permanent facilities you’d Read more…