Best UK family holiday resorts with kids clubs

Leaving your precious offspring with carers while away from home can be unsettling, but we've researched the best kids' clubs around the UK for various budgets, taking into consideration staff:kids ratios, official accreditation and – most importantly – other parents' feedback.

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1) The Grove Hotel
A luxurious country house in Hertfordshire, about 30km northwest of London, the Grove is a great choice for family holidays or breaks within easy reach of the capital. The main 18th-century building is grand and the decor chic. More about The Grove Hotel
2) Bedruthan Steps
Overlooking one of western Cornwall’s most magnificent beaches, the ultra-child-friendly – and also eco-friendly – Bedruthan Steps is a stylish spot for family holidays and breaks, combining opportunities for parental relaxation (kids’ clubs, a spa, evening baby-listening) with lots of activities, some run by its Surf Shack A perfect blend of luxury and informality, this is a place that has thought of everything parents might need, especially those with younger kids. More about Bedruthan Steps
3) Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
The northernmost of the UK’s four acclaimed Center Parcs, Whinfell Forest, set in lovely woodland on the edge of the Lake District, is popular for activity-based, weatherproof family holidays or breaks, whether with young kids with energy to burn or teens keen to do their own thing in a safe, car-free environment Most activities cost extra, but self-catering facilities and a fairly priced on-site supermarket help you stay within budget. More about Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
4) The Elms
Located on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, this country hotel offers luxury and pampering for adults but plenty for kids to enjoy too. More about The Elms
5) Butlins Bognor Regis
A family-friendly holiday park on the south coast of England with plenty of activities for children and adults. More about Butlins Bognor Regis