Hotels & Stays

UK

The pig hotels

Amazing country-house hotels with excellent food, beautiful gardens to explore and an always welcoming team.

CALCOT & SPA

A wonderful Cotswolds retreat with creche from 4 months. Families are so well looked after and there is plenty to keep children entertained, plus a great spa and extensive grounds.

CHEWTON GLEN

Luxury countryside hotel on the edge of the New Forest with attentive and friendly staff, excellent dining and spa, as well as and additional outdoor pool and a small golf course.

OAKLEY COURT

A characterful riverside hotel on the banks of the Thames. Beautiful gardens and great dining.

THE RETREAT, ELCOT PARK

A beautifully restored country house hotel with lovely family rooms, plus beautiful grounds and nearby walks to explore.

HARBOUR HOTEL SALCOMBE

Right in the centre of Salcombe with stunning estuary views, comfortable family rooms, a cinema room and spa. We also loved the outdoor terraces for drinks in the sun.

EUROPE

sun

Ikos Odisia, Corfu

sT Nicolas Bay, Crete

DAIOS COVE, Crete

Astra Suites, Santorini

SKI

BEAR LODGE, LES ARCS

altapura, val thorens

international

CONSTANCE PRINCE MAURICE, MAURITIUS

SHANGRI-LA LE TOUESSROK, MAURITIUS

Sugar Beach, St Lucia

KAY EL BAR Ranch, arIZONA

London Restaurants

Recommendations for restaurants in London that we have been to with children and had a good time! These aren’t necessarily restaurants “for kids” but rather great restaurants where the team have been very welcoming and we’d be happy to take our kids to again.

family-friendly (but not overly-kiddy)

la pizzica, fulham road

Megan’s by the Green, Parsons Green

bluebird, King’s road

THE brook & badger, munster road

special OCCASIONS

brook house, new kings road

The HARWOOD ARMS, Walham Grove

UK Days Out

London

Jesse’s House, Parsons Green

A private members’ club specifically designed for young families. It transformed my maternity leave experience when it opened and has been amazing ever since for it’s great soft play area, classes for both adults and children, and wonderful creche team.

Fulham Palace, Hammersmith & Fulham

Beautiful gardens for little ones to run around in. I also love the events they hold throughout the year including Apple Day (think harvest festival with street food, loads of fresh produce, music and children’s entertainment), Christmas Fair and outdoor theatre productions in the summer.

chelsea physic gardens

A lovely spot close to Sloane Square with cafe and interesting events throughout the year. Their Christmas Fair is particularly lovely for picking up gifts and enjoying a mulled wine as you wander through.

WWT London Wetland Centre

Wonderful day out that feels as though you are out of London, with loads of areas to explore and things to learn about the environment and the animals that inhabit the wetlands. Also has a great playground, adventure course and splash pad for children.

REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE (SUMMER)

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Regent’s Park, the Open Air Theatre offers incredible outdoor theatre experiences including full-scale musical productions. Check the age recommendations to find the best option for your children’s ages.

LYRIC Hammersmith theatre

Loads of productions for children throughout the year. We’ve had really good experiences with our toddler there, including productions of Dear Zoo and The Enormous Crocodile.

Wider UK

Chesil bEACH & pORTLAND cASTLE

Visit the Dorset Wildlife Trust Wild Chesil Centre before heading over to the Isle of Portland to check out the many historical landmarks including Portland Castle and Castletown D-Day Centre

The DONKEY SAnctuary, Sidmouth

A fantastic free day out for animal-loving families, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to hundreds of rescued donkeys set within beautiful countryside near Sidmouth.

FURZEY GARDENS, NEW FOREST

Woodland garden in the heart of the New Forest, Furzey Gardens is a magical place for families to explore. Wander along winding paths, discover hidden fairy doors and (when we went) enjoy the adventure of their dinosaur trail. A cute café, shop and plenty of space for little ones to roam.