There are kids\u2019 activities and food options galore at these hotels, where the emphasis is on fun, and relaxation, for all<\/p>\n
Passed down through four generations, the Trefeddian has a warm, relaxed feel and a great location between mountains and sea. There\u2019s plenty to keep kids occupied, too, from tennis and golf to board games and an outdoor play area \u2013 with pony trekking, watersports, crabbing and candyfloss on offer nearby. Early children\u2019s suppers offer the chance of a quiet adults-only meal, but there are also child-friendly options on the restaurant menu, ideal for whole-family dinners. Arguably the ultimate luxury family hotel, the Ickworth specialises in grown-up treats and family-friendly activities. Beyond the elegant country house, the vast grounds offer woodland trails, a fairy garden and adventure playground, with bikes and trailers available to hire. Included each day is 90 minutes of free childcare \u2013 the Four Bears\u2019 Den is designed with toddlers in mind \u2013 and the early high-tea option leaves parents free to enjoy an adults-only dinner at Frederick\u2019s restaurant. Escape on an island adventure to this multi-faceted resort, combining self-catering lodges, a chic hotel and spa, with bikes and maps available to explore the surroundings. On rainy days, the indoor soft-play barn is a life-saver, while older kids can try basketball, badminton or volleyball in the games hall, or splash about in the kids\u2019 pool. There are three restaurants \u2013 the Cruze Brasserie has an excellent children\u2019s menu, while the Seafood Grill is best for a kids-free dinner (babysitters can be arranged). On the waterfront, with views across the estuary, the Blakeney makes a tranquil base for a fun family break. The Norfolk coast is a place to run free, with wide beaches, vast skies, seal trips and crabbing by Blakeney Pier. Back at the hotel, the games room and indoor pool come into their own on rainy days. Kids have their own menu at lunchtime, with early high tea available in the evenings. There is a variety of family rooms, some with bunk beds, or interconnecting doors. Dogs are welcome, too. A Jacobean manor house, Woolley Grange offers the chance to spend time with \u2013 and apart from \u2013 the kids. A pre-stay phone call ensures your room is stocked with baby\/toddler-friendly necessities, and 90 minutes of childcare is included each day. There are pigs and chickens to meet (and eggs to collect), inside and outside pools, and daily indoor activities, from designing postcards to painting pebbles. Two restaurants span fine and family dining, with children\u2019s breakfasts organised to give parents a lie-in. Active families will love the Swan, a riverside hotel with an outdoor pool and playground for younger children, with welcome packs (including milk and cookies) waiting for them on arrival. Packed lunches, clothes-drying facilities and bike storage are on offer for outdoor types, while a range of experiences is available, from ghyll scrambling to bushcraft and canoeing. The small ESPA spa offers a window of escape for a bit of pampering. Dinners are pizzas and pub classics, bound to appeal to even the youngest palate. There\u2019s little chance of hearing \u201cMum, I\u2019m bored\u201d at Peebles. There\u2019s a daily kids\u2019 club and a programme of activities and evening entertainment throughout the summer months. Kids hour in the pool comes with plenty of pool toys and floats; perfect for tiring them out before a hearty early tea, leaving the evening free for adult time. The surrounding Tweed valley is crisscrossed with walking and cycling trails \u2013 a great way of working up an appetite for one of Peebles\u2019s legendary afternoon high teas. A classic seaside hotel, owned by the same family for 120 years, Thurlestone is a great place to introduce young ones to surfing and paddleboarding or just splashing around in the sea. The hotel\u2019s Big T\u2019s Surf Club offers hands-on activities, movies and magicians, and kids have their own early dinner time (although they\u2019re welcome to eat with parents). Golf, tennis and croquet are all available, while flexible room choices offer triples and bunk beds, and some rooms welcome dogs. An indulgent hotel that welcomes families, Lime Wood combines a top-notch spa and Angela Hartnett restaurant with luxurious bedrooms and a laid-back, vibe. The indoor pool has children\u2019s swim time in the mornings, and there are bikes and scooters to hire, with horse-riding, archery and falconry all on offer nearby. Food is a big part of a stay at Lime Wood, with three restaurants to choose from. There\u2019s a babysitting service to allow for grown-up dining. Lime Wood doesn\u2019t come cheap, but it does offer a truly restorative break for the whole family.
\nFamily rooms from \u00a3110pp a night half-board (kids under 9 free)<\/em><\/p>\nThe Ickworth, Suffolk<\/h3>\n
\nTwo-night Toddler and You break from \u00a3420 half-board, including 90 minutes of childcare a day and a 30-minute spa treatment<\/em><\/p>\nAuchrannie Resort, Isle of Arran<\/h3>\n
\nTwo-bedroom Retreat lodge from \u00a3299 a night<\/em><\/p>\nThe Blakeney Hotel, Norfolk<\/h3>\n
\nFamily rooms from \u00a3150 B&B<\/em><\/p>\nWoolley Grange, Wiltshire<\/h3>\n
\nTwo-night Time for You break from \u00a3510 half-board, including six hours of childcare and spa treatment and a 20-minute photoshoot<\/em><\/p>\nThe Swan Hotel and Spa, Cumbria<\/h3>\n
\nFamily rooms, sleeping four, from \u00a3230 B&B<\/em><\/p>\nPeebles Hydro, Scottish Borders<\/h3>\n
\nFamily room, sleeping four, from \u00a3145 a night B&B<\/em><\/p>\nThurlestone Hotel, Devon<\/h3>\n
\nFamily rooms from \u00a3285 a night B&B<\/em><\/p>\nLime Wood, New Forest<\/h3>\n
\nDouble rooms from \u00a3395 B&B<\/em><\/p>\n