Stylish staycations
From the Scottish highlands, to the Cornish coast, through the Welsh valleys, chocolate box Cotswolds, and the lively London streets, here are the best family friendly homestays, hotels and holidays in the UK
Another Place
Ullswater, UK
from £240 per night
Dive head first into outdoor adventures at this nature-and-nurture-rich retreat on the shores of Ullswater. With a complimentary Kids Club, scenic swimming pool and raft of watersports, it’s the Lakes’ most stylish sanctuary
Bluebell Copse Cottages
New Forest, UK
from £220 per night
Elegantly renovated, spacious barn conversion sleeping 6 plus 2 babies on the edge of the New Forest, with spoiling spa treatments, hot tub & games barn
Bosinver Farm
Cornwall, UK
from £112 per night
A multi-generational mecca, family fun for all ages awaits at Bosinver Farm’s self catering cottages. Children can roam free in the expansive grounds, feeding furry friends, bouncing off the walls in the indoor soft-play and making a splash (year-round) in the heated indoor pool
Bruern Cottages
Cotswolds, UK
from £302 per night
A cluster of 12 quintessentially British country cottages redefining self catering stays with a luxury twist. A real children’s paradise with plenty to keep them entertained, come rain or shine, including a heated indoor pool
CABÜ by the Sea
Kent, UK
from £175 per night
The poster child for boutique beach breaks, CABÜ by the Sea is the ultimate halcyon haven for aesthete adults and their energetic offspring. Chic coastal conveniences include 2 heated outdoor pools, Nature Spa and fully equipped scandi-cool cabins
Calcot & Spa
Cotswolds, UK
from £334 per night
A unicorn amongst grown-up feeling getaways, this honey-hued holistic haven is also cleverly geared towards tiny travellers. Parents are free to indulge in spoiling spa treatments, thanks to the complimentary Kids Club - which even welcomes newborns!
Cynefin Retreats
Herefordshire, UK
from £245 per night
A trio of dog friendly luxe lodges (sleeping 4-5) provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor ‘living in the landscape’ experience, close to Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons, with private hot tubs & secret toy filled dens
Dell of Abernethy
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
from £160 per night
A boutique bolthole sleeping 2-9 across a retro-chic lodge and 5 cottages. This highland holiday is rooted in old-school outdoor adventures and rich in gourmet delights
Dittisham Hideaway
Devon, UK
from £195 per night
A Devonshire hideaway within easy reach of the coast, four stunning, sprawling treehouses and handcrafted Shepherds Lodges, with a firm focus on quality, dot a sun-dabbled private valley
Flear Farm
Devon, UK
from £96 per night
A wonderland for weary parents in Devon. 12 cottages and a glorious Georgian country house provide the ultimate home from home experience with all the trimmings of a 5 star resort plus giant soft play
Foxhills Club & Resort
Surrey, UK
from £300 per night
A beautiful, location-blessed manor house just outside of London, nailing the ‘quietly luxurious’ aesthetic while bursting at the seams with family facilities - boasting five pools plus a softplay, playgrounds, 3 restaurants and 200(!) activities each week
Fowey Hall
Cornwall, UK
from £120 per night
A luxurious, newly renovated coastal retreat providing unparalleled pampering for parents and tiny travellers alike, where you can indulge in blissful family time perfectly balanced with adult R&R, courtesy of the wonderful complimentary childcare and pristine family facilities
Gitcombe Estate
Devon, UK
from £200 per night
An essay in easy elegance, lungfuls of fresh air fun, fabulous facilities and serotonin-raising scenery awaits guests at Gitcombe Estate’s 8 self-catering cottages. With a genie-in-a-bottle-esque concierge service that will bend over backwards to make your every wish come true, this is the name to know for next-level homestay luxury
Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
from £250 per night
Indulge in a dreamy detox, away from everyday stresses, at quietly luxurious Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, an epic Highland escape rich in fresh air, adventures, and cool, quirky cottages
Gleneagles
Scotland, UK
from £675 per night
The perfect combination of top notch family facilities and adult indulgences are found at Scotland's 'Glorious Playground' - a brilliant kids club, wealth of restaurants, luxurious spa, world class golfing and outdoor pursuits for all ages
Hawarden Estate
North East Wales, UK
from £295 per night
Offering guests a bucolic slice of The Good Life. Design-led, luxury self-catering accommodation is paired with incredible experiences and destination dining. Guaranteed fun for the whole family, including the dog
Moonfleet Manor
Dorset, UK
from £140 per night
Newly renovated Moonfleet Manor sits pretty on the Dorset coast, boasting spectacular sea views, equally impressive elegant interiors. and first class facilities
New Park Manor
New Forest, UK
from £210 per night
A former royal hunting lodge proving mums and dads can relax on holiday with children (instead of just parenting in a different location), with complimentary childcare in a fairytale setting
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Kent, UK
from £139 per night
The UK’s chicest safari experience, with conservation at its core, where authentic animal encounters are found alongside a range of luxurious lodgings
Sandhole Cottages
Cheshire, UK
from £133 per night
Four home from home havens nestled in the Cheshire countryside, sleeping 2-4 (plus dogs and horses). Parent pleasing luxuries include a private hot tub and short stroll to family friendly pubs
Spring Cottage Cotswolds
Cotswolds, UK
from £220 per night
A stunning Cotswold cottage in Oxfordshire, sleeping 7, with beautiful exposed beams, artfully mismatched furniture and a large lush garden
The Ampersand Hotel
South Kensington, London
from £256 per night
Steps from London's top family friendly museums, this luxurious boutique hotel delivers contemporary comfort plus an unforgettable afternoon tea
The Farm at Avebury
Wiltshire, UK
from £167 per night
Six seriously stylish stables on a working farm in picturesque Wiltshire, with heaps of family fun days out guaranteed to please everyone (including the dog)
The Grove
Hertfordshire, UK
from £445 per night
The ultimate country house experience, designed for ease and to please, a stone’s throw from London. With endless activities and luxuries for all ages, perfect for combining city sightseeing with a touch of indulgence (think fab food and a spoiling spa!)
The Headland Hotel & Spa
Cornwall, UK
from £200 per night
Soak up the view, 5* service and spectacular spa at this family and four-legged friendly headland haven on the Cornish coast. With a choice of self catered cottages & spacious suites plus an unbeatable beachfront location
The Ickworth
Suffolk, UK
from £195 per night
A country house escape designed with families in mind, set in over 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland waiting to be explored, where parents are treated to candlelit dinners & a spoiling spa courtesy of complimentary childcare
The Nest
Lincolnshire, UK
from £193 per night
Luxury glamping safari tents (sleeping 6) nestled by a secret lake in Stamford, perfectly positioned for afternoons spent swimming or fishing before sinking into a sumptuous king size bed or stargazing from the semi alfresco tub
Three Mile Beach
Cornwall, UK
from £238 per night
Craving the nostalgia of childhood beach breaks, but with a little more parent pleasing polish? Three Mile Beach’s rainbow-hued homestays weave quintessential seaside fun into a gorgeous grown up getaway. Expect global glamour, fabulous foodie fare and a prime position on Cornwall’s most sublime stretch of sand
Tredethick Farm Cottages
Cornwall, UK
from £140 per night
Contemporary cottages delivering child centric entertainment and a genuinely parent pleasing stay, with soft play, baby animals, ride on tractors & indoor pool
Tree Scape
Surrey, UK
from £295 per night
A super cool, wonderfully rustic treetop hideaway with all your creature comforts, sleeping 8 on a private country estate brimming with family entertainment - from ping pong and pool tables to a tennis court, lots of furry friends and climbing frames
Treworgey Cottages
Cornwall, UK
from £102 per night
A cluster of lovingly restored 5* period cottages near the Cornish coast, complete with private gardens, a superbly scenic outdoor pool, spa treatments, soft play and horse riding lessons, where parents and pawrents alike are warmly welcomed
University Arms
Cambridge, UK
from £229 per night
A bookish boutique bolthole, scoring high for location, design and dining. Families enrol at the University Arms for child-friendly collegiate chic, interconnecting rooms and seasoned staff brimming with local knowledge
Watergate Bay Hotel
Cornwall, UK
from £210 per night
THE aesthetically pleasing epitome of a stylish family friendly hotel, right on the beach, near Newquay. Catering to parents and pawrents impeccably
West Cawthorne
North Yorkshire, UK
from £293 per night
Twin luxury barns (sleeping 4 & 6) in the heart of North Yorkshire, where nature and nurture combine for the ultimate rural retreat. Expect magazine worthy decor on the inside and the best of the British countryside on the outside
White Rock
Cornwall, UK
from £275 per night
A high spec, luxury coastal apartment sleeping 6 - ideal for getaways with the grandparents - with wide sweeping views over Fowey Estuary in a prime position on the town esplanade. Expect a chic home from home you won’t want (or need) to leave
Woolley Grange
Bradford on Avon, UK
from £195 per night
Adults and children alike are guaranteed a grand old time at this quirky and cosy Jacobean manor, thanks to the complimentary Kids Club, spa, gorgeous indoor pool, fantastic food, fairy garden & lawn games galore
