A utopia for soaking up the sunshine in the great outdoors, everything from kayaking and stand up paddleboarding to wild swimming is on the agenda here. Cast aside any notion of children cooped up inside, the complimentary (yes, you heard us right) Kids Club here includes Forest School sessions, with archery, orienteering and canoe lessons. Another Place is definitely a celebration of England’s green and pleasant land, but this hotel is much more than just a nature-rich retreat. If the weather gods aren’t playing ball, parents can retreat to the super slick Swim Club spa, which boasts (we’d argue) England’s most inviting indoor infinity pool. With a creche that welcomes babes as young as 6 months, delicious dining and design-led decor, we’re crowning Another Place the King of the North.

Sleeping up to 4 guests, The Creamery is set between the quintessential fishing villages of Appledore and Clovelly and is a super cute barn set back from the crowds. This is a self-catering property that offers a life far from the hustle and bustle in the city. You can relax from the comfort of the extremely stylish barn or venture out to Greencliff beach to explore further. The Creamery has a private garden backed by sunny yellow fields of rapseed in spring, ever changing with the seasons. There is a perfect spot for sunbathing in the summer on the south-facing deck, so grab a bottle and some glasses and set up for the day! If you run out of luck with the weather, head across to the summerhouse, complete with fire and sheepskin underfoot for total comfort. Woolacombe beach is only a short journey away so make sure you head there for some seaside fun too, that’s if you can bare to leave the comfort of The Creamery!

A self-catering stay with a luxury difference not usually found outside of hotels. The sparkling outdoor swimming pool here is nothing short of magic in the sunshine. Families can work up a sweat on the tennis court, scurry on over to the seaside or simply allow the storybook-scenery to give their serotonin a much needed boost. If the skies do decide to open, fret not, the indoor pool and small soft play will keep boredom at bay. Elevating your standard self-catering stay to sky-high heights, is the ‘genie in a bottle’ attitude of Gitcombe’s concierge. Bending over backwards to cater to your every whim, families want for nothing at this serene spot

There’s few places in the UK more appealing for a restorative reset than the twin luxury barns at West Cawthorne. Guests can choose between The South Range (sleeping 6) or The West Range (sleeping 4), whichever you pick, interior goals take on a whole new meaning.Set in a pastoral paradise of rolling fields and picture perfect panoramas as far as the eye can see, this relaxing retreat is the ultimate antidote to the non-stop carousel of shopping, cleaning, parties and pick ups. Days can be spent devouring the fresh country air outside, where Mother Nature is undoubtedly the matriarch, whilst the private hot tub is made for evenings chillaxing under the stars

Known as the “mellow yellow house” situated along Studland Bay, this offers a real home from home feel with the added benefit of gorgeous sea views. Not only does The Pig offer a variety of stylish, cosy and higgledy piggeldy rooms; they also have a few unique options for something a bit different – The Pig Hut, The Bothy & The Lookout. Some rooms have stunning sea views and others look out over the surrounding countryside – what more could you ask for? Whilst staying at The Pig, you can over-indulge in the sea view conservatory restaurant or take a stroll down to the ‘Sheep Hut’ for a revitalising spa treatment in total peace – not exactly what you may expect to find in a Sheep Hut, but it works. Take a walk down the private path to the beach in the summer or cosy up by the roaring log fires in the winter, there really is something for everyone – it’s personal, lived-in, and not overly perfect. *Even though it is.