Tag: kids friendly hotel

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…

The Merton Hotel is a baby and toddler friendly hotel in Jersey close to the beach and St Helier. There are large family rooms, with separate sleeping areas for baby, and loads of facilities to keep active toddlers entertained. They will love the Aquadome which Read more…

Situated in a breath-taking lochside setting at the foot of Glencoe, the Isle of Glencoe hotel has a relaxed family friendly feel. There are spacious family rooms, some with Lochside views and cots are available to hire. Toddlers will love the indoor swimming pool, and Read more…

The New Park Manor Hotel is a luxury Spa hotel which welcomes babies and toddlers and is set in the heart of the New Forest. It’s surrounded by woodland and has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Spa and com49plimentary Creche. Families can have some Read more…

Lime Wood, set in 145 square miles of ancient heath and woodland where ponies, donkeys, pigs, cattle and deer still freely roam, is a glamorous place: the spa is fantastic, the food top-notch, and attention to detail excellent. Children will enjoy vintage ride-ons, a wooden Read more…

Lyme Regis’ answer to a boutique coastal break with children is this luxury hotel with lovely views of the bay and the surrounding Jurassic coastline. Opt for a sea view Poulett or Gould room to make the most of it. Nearly all of the 24 Read more…

Originally converted from what had been a blacksmith’s shop, village shop and barn, The Pheasant now makes a spacious, countrified and stylish hotel, its 16 rooms set around a courtyard of fruit trees. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool, superb restaurant, four-poster beds Read more…

The Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort is in a great location in the middle of the beaches and mountains of Snowdonia in the heart of the National Park. It’s also 15 minutes from the pretty coastal village of Aberdyf and the beach with its fab sand Read more…

The 3* TLH Derwent Hotel is a short walk away from the beach in Torquay and has family friendly rooms, a luxury Spa and an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Family rooms are available for 3, 4 and 5 people and include TV, radio, complimentary Read more…

Fancy staying in a castle? Augill Castle is located close to the Lake District and is a family friendly castle which welcomes children of all ages!! There are large Family Rooms with decent beds, deep baths and luxury bedding so parents can have a relaxing Read more…

The first of the group of rural-themed, shabby-chic Pig hotels, centred around an exceptional kitchen garden and sophisticated restaurant, is a treat for foodie families. With five branches, The Pig hotels have made it possible for people to stay in trendy country hotels at affordable Read more…

This charming gastropub set dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Jurassic coast is also a boutique hideaway owned by a family with young children that cocoons guests of all ages amid the sound of rolling waves. Countryside walks from here are fantastic; trek 30-40 minutes Read more…

Milsoms Hotel is a relaxed and informal place to stay and eat in the heart of Constable Country. A cool vibe and excellent service ensure this contemporary country house hotel really stands out. A bed can be added to larger rooms if families need, and Read more…

Moonfleet Manor is a luxury baby and toddler friendly hotel in Dorset. There are loads of facilities and activities for babies and toddlers including an indoor swimming pool, indoor play area, outdoor play area and onsite creche. There is also a family friendly restaurant which Read more…

The Hilton Coylumbridge is a baby and toddler friendly hotel in the Scottish Highlands. This resort style hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a Fun House with a large soft play, ball pit and slides and tunnels set over 3 floors. There is nightly Read more…

A hotel with a fascinating history – Browns was London’s first ever hotel founded 175 years ago, and Winston Churchill loved it so much that he had his own bunker built there! Brown’s consists of eleven townhouses occupying two parallel streets off Piccadilly. It is Read more…

Overlooking a spectacular 19th-century parterre and surrounded by acres of ancient woodland running down to the Thames, Cliveden’s setting couldn’t be more perfect. With special children’s swimming hours and acres of National Trust woodland to explore, plus a fine children’s dining menu, this is a Read more…

Like its sister members in the Luxury Family Hotels range, Woolley Grange is ideal for young children: two hours at the on-site crèche are included in the price of a room, and the clever monitor service means parents can dine while children sleep upstairs. Kids Read more…

Our favourite of the Luxury Family Hotels collection. This family-focused hotel set in a wing of a National Trust property caters well to under-10s. Like all members of the group, two free hours of crèche care are included in your stay (allowing you to wander Read more…

Saunton Sands is a 4* beachside baby and toddler friendly hotel in Devon with amazing views of Saunton sands, the dunes and the sea. The hotel has a relaxed family friendly feel with family rooms, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, AA Rosette restaurant and Read more…

The Bedruthan Hotel is set in a stunning clifftop position above the beach on the North Cornwall coast. It is also within walking distance of the famous Bedruthan Steps. The facilities for babies are excellent – there are baby exploring play areas including ball pools, Read more…

The Moness Resort is set in 35 acres of countryside in the heart of Perthshire within walking distance of the Highland town of Aberfeldy. There are 106 cottages and a 4* hotel – all of which are great for babies and toddlers. All the cottages Read more…

Stoke Park doubles as a private country club, so hotel guests can make use of all facilities: spa, tennis and championship golf course. The on-site crèche, which usually takes children up to age five, expands the age range over school holidays. Read more…

Set in 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse offers a bucolic setting (no troublesome things like mud and farmyard smells here), spacious Nantucket-style accommodation, the facilities of a Center Parcs on steroids, including a great kids’ club, and indulgent food and drink. The result? Read more…

A brick and clapboard mill house dating from 1775. This peaceful spot is a good base for exploring Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Ely and Cambridge. There are no particular child-focused activities, though cots and highchairs are provided, but this small inn still deserves mention for Read more…

Gleneagles is one of Scotland’s most famous hotels, but did you know it also welcomes families with babies and toddlers? Sumptuous family rooms are available, and there is also an indoor swimming pool to have a dip in. The Little Glen is a magical land Read more…

A stay at the CBeebies Land hotel is a dream come true for any toddler! The hotel is bursting with music, stories and activities throughout the day and the hotel is just a short walk to the monorail where you can get to the Alton Read more…

The Athenaeum is a good choice for families wanting to stay in an apartment, but with the comforts of a hotel. The 1 bedroom apartments at The Athenaeum have a separate living and sleeping areas and mini kitchenette, along with a daily maid service and Read more…

On the edge of the New Forest, yet close enough to walk to the beach. Every element of this hotel ­- rooms, food, spa and grounds – is in harmony. Enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis centre, nine-hole golf course, archery, buggy riding and Read more…

Raymond Blanc’s passion for food translates well with children: this is the ultimate place to introduce young people to fine dining. Wander the glorious kitchen gardens to see what’s in season, and pop into the hotel’s busy kitchen after lunch for a bonus ice cream; Read more…

For a complete change of pace, stay in this 19th-century windmill turned cosy guesthouse, with superb views over the reed beds and saltmarshes towards Blakeney Harbour. Barley Bin and Long House are large enough for extra beds, and the restaurant serves a no-choice, three-course menu Read more…

The luxury Auchrannie Resort in the Isle of Arran comprises of two 4* hotels, thirty 5* luxury lodges, 3 restaurants, 2 leisure clubs and a new children’s Playbarn. The resort is just 5 minutes drive from the ferry terminal and Brodick village. Arran is a Read more…

The Low Wood Bay Resort is a ‘resort hotel’, overlooking Lake Windermere. The resort has family rooms, free cots and highchairs, a free baby listening service and a children’s menu in the restaurant. One of the best things about the Low Wood Resort though is Read more…

The Newby Bridge Hotel has a children’s menu, high chairs, cots and baby listening monitors. They are also happy to keep items in the kitchen fridge and to sterilise bottles and heat up baby food. There are Family Bedrooms (some with views over Lake Windermere), Read more…

At Four Seasons’ only British country hotel, it’s hard to believe that you are only an hour from London. There is a superb kids’ club, two wooden climbing frames, plus children’s meals and family swim times. You can even bring your horse on holiday – Read more…

This stunningly set hotel has on-site stables (you can bring your own horse or borrow one), a cookery school, 500 acres to wander, and a beautiful spa with a pool that has children’s hours, plus bicycles, board games, and a spectacular play cottage filled with Read more…

This 19th-century inn lies equidistant between North Norfolk’s most beautiful vast sandy beach and the parkland surrounding Holkham Hall, where you’ll find a vast adventure playground to delight, and acres of land to cycle round. Read more…

The Malmaison is a fantastic boutique style hotel which is located in an old insurance building in the heart of York. It’s just a few minutes walk from the centre, National Railway Museum and the river where you can take a boat cruise along the Read more…

The Lakeside Hotel is located on the quieter side of Lake Windermere, and is next door to the Lakes Aquarium and Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. There are also more than 10 boat cruises departing from the lake so you can explore other resorts on the Read more…

The Park Plaza hotel has a special Family Getaway package which includes extras such as free breakfast, lunch and dinner for children under 12, goodie bags on arrival, free in room movies and free WIFI for the whole family. Family rooms have pull out soft Read more…

For a charmingly old-fashioned stay in an Elizabethan house in the heart of the South Downs, Ockenden offers high-calibre food, a beautiful indoor pool (with children’s swimming times), and the wonder of the rambling landscape around you. To use the pretty contemporary spa, parents will Read more…

Calcot is a shining example of how luxury and family-friendliness need not be mutually exclusive. Consisting of a stone manor house and farm buildings, a gorgeous spa, an Ofsted-registered crèche, indoor and outdoor play spaces and two restaurants with special children’s menu, you’ll also find Read more…

This late Victorian house overlooks Rutland Water, one of the Midlands’ most beautiful and evocative landscapes, and a centre for sporting activities from sailing to cycling. The pool will delight children, and the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant will offer the whole family a treat after a Read more…

Located in the market town of Lymington this magnificent 23-acre country estate is the perfect choice for families with babies and toddlers wanting to explore the New Forest. The Isle of Wight ferry is just a 5 minute walk away from the resort and Peppa Read more…

Knoll House Hotel is in an amazing location just a few minutes walk from Studland Bay with its white sands and calm waters. The National Trust manages Studland Beach, and organises plenty of activities during the summer months such a beach volley ball and kayaking. Read more…

The Watergate Hotel is in a great position on the beach in north Cornwall and only 3 miles from Newquay. This hotel is baby and toddler heaven with a Kids Zone for children aged 0-7 with a playroom and outdoor play area, and hotel run Read more…

Opulence from a bygone era oozes from every room in this newly renovated house, but it’s also a haven for children: bicycles, walking maps and iPads with Netflix are available. Britain’s premier children’s entertainers, Sharky & George, run the children’s club at weekends and bank Read more…

An Italianate country house with contemporary-cool interior styling. Cowley Manor has dreamy and extensive grounds – ideal for family picnics – chic interiors, and a wacky bar where children can eat (they’re less welcome in the main restaurant). The icing on the cake is the Read more…

An icon updated in a deft recreation of jazz-age glamour, dripping in luxury with an added measure of fun for parents and children. With quietly classy bedrooms, masses of country pursuits, plus Scotland’s best spa and two Michelin-starred food, there’s a little bit of (expensive) Read more…

The Ickworth is a great choice if you are looking for a baby and toddler friendly hotel in in the countryside. It is set in 1800 acres of National Trust parkland in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, and is a member of the Luxury Family Hotels Read more…

The Celtic Manor Resort is a magnificent hotel for babies and toddlers in Wales. The resort has a range of Family Rooms in the hotel as well as luxury lodges all set in 2000 acres of parkland. There is a superb swimming pool, a family Read more…

Another Place is an award winning boutique hotel in Ullswater which is great for families with babies and toddlers. It is set in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, with a private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells. Families will love Read more…

This Twenties mock-medieval mansion set in gorgeous parkland is surrounded by cottage annexes, a chapel and barn-style spa. The effect is akin to an ancient Sussex hamlet – and there are special children’s pool times, football, quoits, croquet and giant Jenga. The sea is a Read more…

Affordable, cosy-chic and with a host of activities on its doorstep; this ticks lots of boxes for families. The buffet meals allow great scope for the differing demands of families but should adults want to dine alone, there’s a Wi-Fi baby monitoring system – or Read more…

A fine example of 19th-century Scottish Baronial grandeur, set in extensive gardens and woodlands. It’s more of a country house than a fortress, and offers fine dining and country sporting pursuits. There are connecting rooms for families, a babysitting service, and books, games and DVDs Read more…

The super impressive Bovey Castle in Devon is located in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Families will love the family bedrooms with adjoining children’s rooms, indoor swimming pool, free falconry displays, playroom, woodland walks and a range of activities onsite (mainly Read more…

Peebles Hydro is a spa hotel in the Scottish borders. Babies and toddlers are welcome (under 2s stay for free). Family rooms are available and the hotel also has a creche, woodland walks, indoor play area and swimming pool. Read more…

Occupying an almost impossibly desirable position overlooking Dial Post’s village green, The Crown Inn is a properly cosy country pub. Originally a 16th century coaching inn, it was taken over 15 years ago by Penny and James Middleton Burn, who have launched it into the Read more…

Coworth Park is the only hotel in Britain to have its own polo club and fields; the equine theme dominates activities and décor, but there’s also biking and tennis to balance all the riding. Coworth Park Kids’ club is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Read more…

Dormy House is a haven of wellbeing, with stylish décor, impeccable old-school service and terrific food. Its state-of-the-art spa has won armloads of awards. Activities on the Farncombe estate include clay pigeon shooting and quad biking. A child bed can be put up in many Read more…

Lying at the foot of Ben Nevis, girdled by a ring of highland peaks (particularly lovely when coiffed with snow), this is a place of quiet beauty, with no indication that the bustling tourist town of Fort William is only a mile or two up Read more…

Tregenna Castle Resort is a luxury baby and toddler friendly resort overlooking St Ives, and within walking distance of the beach. If it’s good enough for the G7 leaders, it’s good enough for you! There is a hotel with 80 rooms (including family rooms), and Read more…

Beautifully positioned beneath the beauty spots of Chantries and St Martha’s – two eye-candy vantage points along the North Downs Way – in the Surrey hamlet of Chilworth, The Percy Arms looks like the quintessential English village pub Inside, however, things are a little bit Read more…

This is a modern family hotel suiting babies to teens, with views over Mawgan Porth beach and plenty of adults-only spaces. There are two pools, two bars, and a lovely restaurant specialising in shellfish. Over school holidays, there’s a free programme of activities and two Read more…

A prettily situated, riverside coaching inn turned family-friendly hotel with exuberantly coloured rooms, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. For children, there’s an adventure playground and nature trail plus indoor playroom with lilac pool table, games and toys. Packed lunches, secure bike storage and clothes-drying facilities Read more…

This is where James Bond would stay in Scotland: a 19th-century mansion in Scottish baronial style on a private island accessible by a bridge, set amid glorious West Highland scenery. It boasts an award-winning spa and myriad activities spread across 350 acres of grounds. Children Read more…

The Macdonald Aviemore Resort is a leading family friendly resort in Aviemore comprising of 3 hotels, self-catering lodges and fantastic facilities for families. Toddlers will love the indoor swimming pool, soft play, playground and cinema with family movies. There’s loads to do in the local Read more…

The Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is set in landscaped gardens and woodland sloping down to the shores of Loch Ard – ideal for exploring the magnificent Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. There are one, two and three bed apartments and an indoor swimming pool, Read more…

Rockliffe Hall is located on the banks of the River Tees in the picturesque County Durham countryside. There are loads of things for babies and toddlers at Rockliffe Hall including the amazing Mischmasch which is Rockliffe Hall’s new wonderland of curiosities inspired by Lewis Carroll. Read more…

Located in Edinburgh’s funky West End, this is a contemporary, yet well-priced, city centre hotel. It is housed in an elegant period property and has 46 guest rooms, all of which are impressively bedecked in bold colours and furnished with a mix of carefully chosen Read more…

Watergate Bay is the pre-eminent Cornish hotel for a contemporary family seaside holiday. It’s set on a spectacular surfing beach, and has an easy-going atmosphere, cool, breezy décor and fun places to eat nearby, including Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen. Guests can also spoil themselves in the Read more…

Rockcliffe Hall is a five-star golf and spa resort that also welcomes children. There are generous dedicated times at the swimming pool for young people, plus cycling and falconry. Look out for the Alice in Wonderland-themed play cabins, adventure playground and seasonal nature trail. Read more…

This Italianate Victorian manor invites lazy days spent playing croquet in 33-acre grounds, taking afternoon tea on the terrace and fishing in the River Usk in the shadow of the Black Mountains. There’s a special children’s high tea at 6.30pm so parents can dine later Read more…

The Sands Resort is an award-winning super baby and toddler friendly hotel perched high on the cliffs in North Cornwall! It’s just a mile away from Newquay and a short walk from Watergate Bay and Porth Beach. Families will love the spacious 2 bedroom suites, Read more…

Calcot Manor is a former farmhouse near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, which has been transformed into a luxury baby and toddler friendly hotel. Situated in over 200 acres of rolling English countryside, Calcot Manor has large family rooms with separate bedrooms for children, fresh fruit, coffee, Read more…

Crieff Hydro is a baby and toddler friendly resort in Perthshire with a hotel and over 50 self-catering lodges, apartments and cabins. There are 6 different places to eat, a swimming pool complex and onsite cinema (included in the price). There is an activity centre Read more…

Situated right on the pretty Georgian square of Buttlands, at the top end of the high street of the busy seaside resort of Wells-next-the-Sea, and more or less at the centre of the North Norfolk Coast, this 19th-century inn is many things to my people. Read more…

Tresanton has many imitators, but no other hotel achieves quite this successful a mix of seaside setting and sophisticated food. On arrival, children are given a fishing net to use on the tidal beach directly below the hotel with great rockpools and a floating swimming Read more…

A wonderful folly castle, grand and romantic on the outside, informal and romantic on the inside, and welcoming to all, with great emphasis on keeping children amused. Within striking distance of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, there’s 20 acres of grounds, a relaxed Read more…

Spread across 650 acres of castle grounds on the fringes of Cardiff, the Vale is a terrific getaway, with one of Wales’ top-ranking spas, two championship golf courses and country walks. The resort’s health club has a crèche for children aged three months to five Read more…

The Kingsmill Hotel is a fantastic family friendly hotel in the Scottish town of Inverness also known as the Capital of the Highlands. There is a full range of spacious Family rooms plus an indoor swimming pool and a fantastic restaurant and Spa. This hotel Read more…

Chewton Glen is a 5* country house hotel in the New Forest in Hampshire with an award-winning restaurant, spa, gym, outdoor pool and 130 acres of land to explore. The best thing about this luxury hotel are the Treehouses which are suspended 35 feet above Read more…

This family owned hotel has great value baby and toddler breaks during term time. The hotel is just across the road from St Anne’s beach and is also close to Blackpool. Children under the age of 3 stay and eat free, and there is an Read more…

There’s something enticing about The King’s Head as you head past on the road into the North Norfolk village of Letheringsett. Set back from the main drag, surrounded by meadows, it’s the sort of solid Georgian building that shouts to you to pull over and Read more…

Top-notch facilities in this Victorian seaside mansion include two free hours per day at the crèche, a night-time baby listening service so parents can dine alone, and an indoor pool. There’s plenty for older children, including a zipwire and trampoline as well as watersports and Read more…

The manorial Swinton Park, in Masham, stands in 200 acres of lake-filled grounds, offering cosy rooms, superb cooking, a lovely spa and charming nine-hole golf course. Come here for the charming service – not mod-cons – and be sure to check out the trail and Read more…

A Georgian manor on the shores of an estuary. Slebech Park is an enticing hideaway with beguiling views, stylishly understated rooms and a restaurant brimming with rustic romance and home-grown produce. It’s a unique retreat with woodland walks and a millennia of history to explore. Read more…