Tiny TravelTrophies: your top family friendly holiday recommendations for 2025

Before we went to Naturhotel I had seen lots of pics on Instagram, but still, nothing prepared me for how incredible it is! What we loved most was the range of activities for children - it felt like every time we left our room, we discovered a new play area or something else going on. Everything from pizza making to cinnamon bun baking, pony rides, art classes, woodworking - just to name a few! Not only that, but we also loved the mix of being able to either drop our two at the Kids Club (open 9am-9pm for 2yrs +) so we could go to the incredible adults only spa, or alternatively we could enjoy a huge selection of family activities together. The whole vibe was so luxurious and beyond relaxing, while being incredible fun for kids. It is one of the best family holidays we have ever had

We visited in May and the resort felt very peaceful, and beautiful. The Kids Club was incredible, my 3 girls loved going to it and the staff were really friendly. There is also a fantastic waterpark on the resort. By the beach you could also paddle board, or rent a little paddling boat, all included in the all inclusive price. There was face painting in the evenings for entertainment, as well as firework displays and live music. All the food was freshly made, with not a frozen chicken nugget or pizza in sight. I would definitely go back and have recommended it to others!

Perched right on the shores of Ullswater lake, Another Place has THE most beautiful views and surroundings. Inside it is contemporary and relaxed, with large sofas to lounge on, pampas grasses galore and muted tones - it’s hard not to feel immediately at ease here. Another Place has so many pluses for parents who love a boujee hotel and also have tots in tow. There’s baby monitors available to use - meaning you can go for an adults only dinner knowing your little one is safe in the room above, under your watch. There’s all terrain buggies to borrow - one less thing to pack and they were perfect for walking around the grounds. Not to mention the Kids Club, PlayStation corner, and cinema nights….the list goes on and on!

I’m not going to lie, we travelled as quite a boisterous group - with 2 threenagers, a one year old and 2 attention-demanding dogs and it would have been easy to feel really self conscious about the mayhem that ensues with us, but the staff at Moonfleet have this magical ability to make you feel instantly at ease and at home. Part of the famed Luxury Family Hotels group, I knew no parent pleasing stone was going to be left unturned here, but honestly the scale of easy-on-the-eye entertainment and 5* staff BLEW me away

The private beach was an absolute hit with my daughter Savannah, pure white sand and clear sea, nice and quiet and secluded so she couldn’t wander off! The Kids Club was open 10-6 every day with a schedule of activities throughout. Savannah LOVED it, so that was a highlight for us. The vibes are very luxurious. The rooms and main building are minimal but beautiful and traditional at the same time

After a really intense time for our family, we needed some time to rest and just be. Candia Park village is incredibly relaxed and provided the space and facilities for us to do just that. If your kids are over 4 you can leave them at the Kids Club, which has an array of activities on offer throughout the week. Most evenings there is also entertainment for them too. My kids said it was some of the best nights of their lives!

Bursting at the seams with family attractions, it’s not an overstatement to say the whole of Gothenburg feels like it’s been designed for kids, from tons of museums and green spaces to parks and zoos. Our one concern, having heard a lot about the price of Stockholm, was how much we’d be spending, but we actually found it to be super affordable - and I’m a self proclaimed money-saving maverick. All of the attractions were cheaper than any equivalents back home. It’s also very walkable, super clean and safe. While you’ve got the city with all the restaurants and entertainment on tap, you can also jump on a tram and be at the archipelago in 30 minutes - which is all covered by your travel pass, think the equivalent of buying an oyster for the day!

Renovated from an old Pineapple Farm, Senhora provided a tranquil, family-oriented space. With two restaurants on-site and well situated on the edge of the capital, Ponta Delgada, it made a great base for exploring. We particularly loved the secluded patio on our room, the serene pool and the well stocked children’s play room! For the whole rest of the trip our pre-schooler was desperate to go back to the Kids Club there! I could ramble on for days about how amazing and family-friendly the Azores is. We were outside in the most beautiful spaces all week and it was really hard to leave

Although Almyra is not all inclusive, even with the final bill it works out to be about half the price of Ikos (in our experience) and we prefer the food at Alymra! It doesn’t have its own splash park in the hotel, but there is a waterpark 5 minutes down the road and the Kids Club is great. We love the location on the harbour for variety, and they offer a fab dine around package as well’

Luxury here comes in the form of the personal touch - having someone else keep an eye on the kids, and doing the cooking for you! Just pack yourselves and some clothes because they have absolutely everything else there - and if they don’t, rest assure Sarah will jump on Amazon Prime and have it ready and waiting for you the next day

Our 21 month old had a blast! The kids' play areas and pools are fantastic. The resort is small but it wasn’t too busy, so it was very comfortable. We had a villa with 2 rooms, which was really affordable, and had a terrace for our little boy. My husband - who is not great at sitting still - loved walking into Stari Grad to wander the streets. There are plenty of restaurants and ice cream shops to choose from. Meandering back to the hotel takes about 15 minutes, and the views are stunning’

We loved Domes for the multiple restaurants, unique 'Core' plaza which gave even more foodie freedom and amazing staff. The Haute Living Collection rooms are stunning, and my son loved the bubble shows. My husband prefers Domes to Ikos. The restaurants are probably a bit better in our opinion and the decor style is nicer at Domes. There's plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained as well

Hankering for a budget boutique bothole, combining Airbnb prices with faultless facilities? Heroing authentic hospitality, eeny meeny Elea marries traditional Cretan culture with tiny-traveller-approved trimmings. Expect a sparkling communal pool, spacious suites kitted out with fully equipped kitchens, and an onsite restaurant headline low-mileage menus. The perfect base for those who like to explore, you’ll find tavernas, beautiful beaches and playgrounds all a short stroll away, plus the family owners pride themselves on providing hidden-gem recommendations. All this for as little as £71 p/night - steals this stylish don’t come often!

‘Everything about Flear Farm was just perfect! The accommodation was surprisingly spacious and had a real charm to it - including hand painted ducks around the walls for our toddler to enjoy talking to! It came with everything you could need too, special shout out to the little box of toys. We had some pretty good weather so visited some amazing beaches, but on days where we just wanted to chill we made good use of the pool, abundance of play equipment in the play barn and picnic on the grounds. I even had time to squeeze in a massage. I’d love to return with friends that have kids too, it would be perfect!’