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Self-catering
Hotel
Editors favourite
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Mas Candille, Alpes Maritimes
Combining 5-star luxury and the atmosphere of a relaxing retreat with a child-friendly attitude in Southern France.
Club Med Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud
Ski classes for older kids, kid's club for the younger ones and everything you could need for babies so you dont have to pack it all in your luggage here to Switzerland.
The Ickworth Hotel, Suffolk
Within a National Trust property in Suffolk, you get the feeling of grandeur whilst being completely family-friendly.
The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire
A luxury family-friendly country-house hotel in Hertfordshire with a spa and kids club, whilst not being far from the capital.
Crieff Hydro, Perthshire
A vast Scottish estate with a wealth of activities for families both on and off site, plus great childcare services.
Club Med Peisey-Vallandry, Savoie
Peisey-Vallandry Resort embodies the authentic spirit of France's Savoy mountains.
Club Med Serre-Chevalier, French Alps, Serre Chevalier
This is a heavenly location for families who love sports and for high mountain nature enthusiasts.
Africa & Middle East family holidays
An overview of family holidays in Africa and the Middle East, with links to in-depth guides to the most child-friendly destinations.
Thornbury Castle, The Cotswolds
Quirky family hotel near the Cotswolds in the form of an historic castle, offering luxury for families.
The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Yorkshire
A luxury boutique hotel in North Yorkshire, with a fabulous spa and welcoming to families with young children.
Kolping Hotel Spa & Family Resort, Hungary
A spacious, car-free family resort offering self-catering and hotel accommodation near Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Zambezi Sun, Zambia
A lively resort, traditionally styled, with free-roaming animals and a kids club offering tours and days out.
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, Abruzzo
A modern boutique hotel offering rustic, rural Italian charm in Abruzzo; ideal for a break from the nearby city of Rome.
Chateau Mcely, Central Bohemia
Stunning 5-star hotel, half an hour from Prague in Central Bohemia, ideal for families with kids.
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, Hampshire
A stunning country house in Hampshire, offering a high standard of luxury and a warm welcome for families with children.
The Merton Hotel, Jersey
Top class facilities, attentive staff, good food and comfortable rooms. An ideal hotel for the whole family on the Channel Island of Jersey
Stapleford Park, Leicestershire
A Leicestershire county-house hotel with a spa, golf course, horse-riding and outdoor games.
Coworth Park Hotel and Spa, Berkshire
A luxury Berkshire hotel where children are always made to feel very welcome.
Cowley Manor Hotel, The Cotswolds
A luxury boutique country house in the Cotswolds, oozing glamour and style yet ultra family-friendly.
Can Curreu, Ibiza
Whether you are on holiday with the kids or not, make sure you spend a little 'me' time in the amazing spa at this traditional but stylish hotel in Ibiza.
Aquapura Hotel, Portugal
A modern hotel, well suited to families but also to mums and dads looking for a relaxing break on their own in Portugal.
Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany
A relaxing atmopshere, great children's facilities, an outdoor pool and a stunning location, plus food grown fresh in the gardens.
Lower Slaughter Manor Hotel, Gloucestershire
The staff work hard to make your family holiday or break relaxing with touches of class, whilst keeping the kids happy.
Barnsley House Hotel, Gloucestershire
A cosy location for winters, but a great location in the summer, with 11 acres of grounds to explore and so many nearby villages to visit.
Lime Wood Hotel & Spa, New Forest
This hotel will not disappoint, from the food, to the service and even the bed lives up to the extremely high standard you would expect from a luxury family hotel.
Gidleigh Park Hotel, Devon
A truly luxurious hotel, offering the highest standards where the whole family are looked after from the moment you arrive until the minute you depart.
Old Swan and Minster Mill, The Cotswolds
A luxury country house hotel in the Cotswolds, great for families with young kids.
Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains
Luxury hotel in Morocco, an hour from the capital, in a stunning setting with spa and kids club.
Penha Longa, Lisbon
This beautiful 500 acre resort resides in lush Portuguese hills offering a haven of tranquility and a mecca for sports fanatics.
Babington House, Somerset
Family friendly, with a crèche, helpful staff and a good service making it a safe environment for children so you can sit back relax and unwind.
Calcot Manor, The Cotswolds
A luxury country retreat in the Cotswolds, perfect for relaxing family holidays and breaks with plenty of facilities and a great level of service.
Woolley Grange, Wiltshire
A luxury family-orientated hotel in Wiltshire where parent pampering meets family fun for all ages.
The Elms, Worcestershire
Located on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, this country hotel offers luxury and pampering for adults but plenty for kids to enjoy too.
Armathwaite Hall, Cumbria
Near Keswick with children's activities during the holidays.
Cliveden House, South East England
So much space to enjoy, inside and out, plus a swimming pool and babysitting service for those evenings when you want a romantic meal for 2.
The Lodge Ronda, Ronda
Luxury Guesthouse with 7 double rooms and pool.
Fox and Hounds Hotel, Devon
An award winning family friendly hotel set in beautiful countryside.
Gardaland Resort, Italian Lakes
A family-friendly hotel linked with Italy's largest themepark.
Evesham Hotel, Worcestershire
The cheerful and friendly staff at Evesham Hotel will certainly make an impact on your stay, you wont be disappointed.
Lodore Falls Hotel, Cumbria
Plush but genuinely family-friendly, the Lodore Falls Hotels is an ideal spot for relaxing family holidays and breaks near Keswick.
La Casella, Ficulle, Umbria
A collection of converted old farm houses ideal for families in the beautiful Umbrian countryside.
Hotel Gruner Baum, Bad Gastein , Bad Gastein
A delightful family run hotel close to the spa town of Bad Gastein, with children's clubs.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Arizona , Arizona
A sophisticated resort with a stunning water playground and exciting children's clubs for 3-12 year olds.
Mandarin Oriental, Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
A luxurious resort, with a wonderful spa and superb restaurants.
A Parents’ Break in Yorkshire: Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa
Rhonda Carrier checks out an award-winning retreat that’s perfect for a weekend with the kids – but preferably without!.
