New Park Manor, The New Forest

Proving mums and dads can relax on holiday (instead of just parenting in a different location). Baby monitors are handed out upon check-in, allowing for a rare adults-only dinner or ‘five minutes peace’ in the spa. There’s an Ofsted-registered creche, which welcomes babies as young as 12 weeks and packing needn’t be a stress either as a long list of baby-related gear can be provided. Hotel staff will happily heat bottles and bring fresh milk to your door. Just had a little one? The genius ‘Baby’s First Stay’ experience is the ultimate 2-night getaway for new parents, and includes dinner, free childcare, a complimentary spa treatment and even a cute gift for your tiny traveller. Not just one for babes though, New Park Manor’s indoor and outdoor pool, cinema, games room, children’s library and playhouse makes it a family friendly fantasyland for kids of all ages.

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Flear Farm, Devon

For the tiniest of travellers, a (beautiful) home-from-home can be a lot more appealing than a hotel (we’re thinking of size: cost ratios for a start). For a hassle-free family holiday at its finest, it has to be Flear Farm – a little slice of parent-pleasing heaven in South Devon which nails the needs of frazzled mums and dads. The self-catering cottages provide ample space (we all know babies do not travel light), and this, combined with hotel facilities, makes for a truly unique experience. Convenience is the name of the game here. There’s the indoor heated pool, hot tub and steam room open 24/7 – dreamy for those early morning wakeups; honesty shop stocked with a freezer full of gourmet chef-made meals; in-house spa treatments and all the baby essentials you could possibly need. Kids of all ages will love the giant indoor Playbarn, complete with soft play, slide, swing and cosy sofas.

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Middleton Lodge, Yorkshire

Staff treat mums like royalty at Middleton Lodge, a Georgian country estate in rural North Yorkshire. This honey-walled haven expertly recharges the most drained of parental batteries, thanks to the sublime spa menu, farm-to-fork meals designed to nourish sleep-deprived bodies and delicious dose of fresh air. Parents will want to check into the Tack Room, where the baby monitor will stretch to the onsite restaurant. As if that wasn’t dreamy enough, you don’t need to pack your own as the hotel will lend you one for free. From the pale painterly hues and open beams in the bedrooms, to the luxe bathrooms and blooming gardens, every design touch has been carefully considered to encourage maximum rest and relaxation

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Watergate Bay, Cornwall

There’s a pronounced parental exhale when entering Watergate Bay. If your shoulders don’t immediately drop when welcomed into this soul-nourishing sanctuary, the onsite therapists are more than happy to lend a helping hand. A breath of fresh air both figuratively and literally, expect contemporary, coastal interiors inside and a two-mile stretch of golden sand outside. Night feed fantasies become a reality, thanks to the complimentary Kids Club (6 months +), which allows parents to offload the mental load and truly rest. Travellers of all ages will be lulled soundly to sleep by the sound of the ocean waves, helped along by the remarkably comfortable beds

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The Pig, Brockenhurst

The Mum Club’s Editor, Lydia House, says, “We stayed here during my husband’s ‘Pat leave’ after we had our son Max. We enjoyed delicious food together, lovely walks around the New Forest and wholesome family time to ourselves. The hotel has a small spa and stunning grounds to relax and meander in. I also managed a solo cycle one morning while my husband looked after the baby. It was the first time I’d been out exercising on my own and it was utter bliss. We were a bit nervous about our baby crying in the night, so we booked one of the garden rooms, which was perfect as we were in the main house area but had our own exit and terrace. But all of the rooms are great, as they’re close to the main bar and restaurant, which means it’s the perfect place to go if you want to have a kid-free dinner but you’re hesitant about leaving them as it takes seconds to run back.”

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Bruern Cottages, Cotswolds

If you’re trying to navigate the cost minefield of separate sleeping spaces in hotels, we’ve got the solution for you. It’s peace for parents and endless entertainment for kids at Bruern Cottages, which is a cluster of honey-hued homes reinventing self-catering stays with a hands-on twist. Inside the chintz yet chic (and oh so comfy) country homes, you’ll find fully equipped kitchens, squashy sofas, roaring fires and those all-important multiple bedrooms. One of the biggest pain points of family travel has to be the sheer amount of stuff you have to bring with you. Bruern Cottages helps keep your luggage light with their genius ‘parents peace of mind kit’. Alongside cots and highchairs, rooms are pre-prepared with bed guards, plastic cutlery and baby monitors.

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The Grove, Hertfordshire

Whether you’re looking for someone else to entertain your children or activities to enjoy as a family, you’d be hard-pressed to find somewhere with more on offer than The Grove. This all-singing-all-dancing stately staycation has it all, from an excellent spa to laser clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, axe throwing, tree climbing, archery lessons, shooting experiences and more. The decor doesn’t disappoint either. The former dwelling of the Earls of Clarendon has been immaculately restored to combine classic yet contemporary interiors with 5-star service. A mere 20-minute train ride from central London, you can be sipping an evening beverage on your terrace in less time than it usually takes to commute home.

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Port Lympne, Kent

There’s no need to cross a safari off your bucket list just because you have tiny travellers in tow. Port Lympne is a 600-acre wildlife reserve bringing a slice of the Serengeti to the Kentish countryside. Aspiring Attenboroughs in the making can meet over 900 animals, ranging from lions and tigers to bears and even dinosaurs! Overnight guests can choose from mid-priced glamping pods through to boutique bedrooms and fantasy-fulfilling big cat lodges – super luxe design-led dwellings with panoramic windows overlooking the majestic mammals. Adventurers of all ages will be mesmerised by the guided safari tours and vast enclosures. Animals aside, the delicious dining is the icing on this British bucket list cake. With no compromise on style or sustenance, Port Lympne is a magical place for children and adults alike.

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The Farm at Avebury, Wiltshire

It’s baby animals for them and seriously stylish interiors for you at The Farm at Avebury. This collection of impeccably refurbished self-catering stables has design-led decor straight from the pages of interior magazines. They also have the most comfortable beds! Making the most of the delicious local produce, guests are treated to farm-fresh bacon and sausages for their morning breakfast or succulent steaks for dinner. Parents themselves, the owners are well versed in the needs of tiny travellers, providing not only cots and highchairs but also nappy bins and baby baths. There’s also a beautiful communal courtyard outside the rooms, within baby monitor reach. Bottle-feeding lambs and free-range roaming in the sprawling Play Orchard is guaranteed to make fresh-air adventures fun.

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Gleneagles, Scotland

Gleneagles, is an iconic institution for a good reason. Forget little luxuries. Every indulgence you could imagine is lavished on guests (of all ages) here. Bedrooms fit for royals are embellished with canopied beds, impossibly comfy velvet sofas and rich velvet furnishings. There’s a wealth of restaurants to choose from, including a two Michelin-starred offering. The sensational spa is one of the country’s best, as is the award-winning golf course. You’d have to stay a lifetime to fit in all the activities on offer, ranging from tree climbing and horse riding to archery and tennis. Little Glen, the Kids Club, is enchanting, with a fantasy treehouse and railway carriage. What’s more, you get two hours of free childcare per day. Thoughtful family-friendly touches include ‘turn down’ services for babies, miniature dressing gowns, slippers and Bramley toiletries.

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