There are school holidays and bank holidays around the corner, and whether you're looking for a last-minute escape or are planning ahead, we’re all in need of a little time out. Parents want to relax and the kids want to have fun - thank goodness for child friendly spa hotels with creches, activities and space where everyone can have a break…
Family activities at The Belfry, Birmingham
In the beautiful North Warwickshire countryside, The Belfry is a warm and welcoming hotel where nothing is too much trouble. The hotel is particularly child friendly, with family rooms with amenities including a baby bath tub and bottle warmer, activities including the Ryder Legends Mini Golf course and the interactive woodland walk, and a creche. Nearby attractions also include Drayton Manor, Alton Towers, and the National Sea Life Centre.
Top family-friendly features at The Belfry include:
- Kids activities
- A kids library
- A pink n mix sweet cart at reception
- A colouring station
- Woodland adventure zone
- Lawn games
- Woodland walks
- A playground
- Mini golf
- Swimming
Local attractions and family relaxation at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Northumberland
A grand country house hotel with beautiful grounds to roam in, Slaley Hall offers family rooms, inflatables and slides around the pool, children’s menus in the restaurants to ensure kids are happy and well catered for. There are luxury lodges to stay in within the grounds for that extra sense of privacy, and attractions nearby include Hadrian’s Wall and Alnwick Garden and Castle.
Top family-friendly features at Slaley Hall Hotel include:
- Children's menus
- Dedicated family swimming times
- Kids under 16 stay completely free when sharing an adult's room
- A partnership with All Out Adventures for activities including kids quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, segway safari and archery
- Local attractions including Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens, boat rides from Seahouses beach resort, the Blue Reef Aquarium, Alnwick Gardens
Celtic Manor, Wales
An extensive resort within 1400 acres of parkland in the Usk Valley, Celtic Manor is not only home to a world leading golf course, but also hosts a spectacular spa complete with a wealth of facilities and an extensive range of activities for kids. The hotel is known for excellence across the board, offering multiple dining experience and extensive spa and leisure facilities. Their Elemis Herbal Steam in the Forum Spa is a particular treat. When it comes to being family-friendly, they offer just about everything you could ask for, from childcare to entertainment.
Top family-friendly features at Celtic Manor include:
- The Evergreen Nanny service
- Treetop rope swinging
- Adventure golf
- Archery
- Laser clays
- Dylan’s Den for children aged three to 10
- Easter and summer activity planners
- Golf lessons
- Play areas
- Forest nets
- Tennis
- Toptracer interactive games
Five-star family retreat at Foxhills Club and Resort, Surrey
Five-star luxury meets family friendly facilities, Foxhills Club and Resort Is a luxurious but welcoming hotel and spa that aims to give every guest an exceptional experience. As a result, it clearly delineates family time and adult-only time whilst also providing space to relax together. The hotel is elegant and stylish, complete with 400 acres of grounds, and country club facilities including a par three nine hole golf course, tennis and gym. The spa is adult-only and there are four swimming pools – one indoors, one outdoors, one for families and one for hotel residents only. For children, careful attention has been paid to making sure they have a fabulous time, with youth clubs and plenty of activities.
Top family-friendly features at Foxhills Club and Resort include:
- Over 200 activities including crafts, games, scavenger hunts, sports and more.
- The Pavilion soft play area
- A crèche and registered babysitters available
- Woodland trails and camp building
- A games room with pool, table football, board games, darts and video gaming
- An adventure playground
- A junior playground
- A children's swimming pool
Countryside family getaway at New Park Manor Hotel and Spa, Hampshire
Contemporary, cool and offering excellent service, New Park Manor Hotel and Spa is a luxurious family hotel in the New Forest. Lawns invite you to run around and play, while communal areas for settling down. Parents delight in the contemporary spa, exploring the New Forest countryside and in the elegance of the historic Manor House, where the style is elegant and the restaurant is famous for its fine dining.
Top family-friendly features at New Park Manor include:
- A snug zone with beanbags, a comfy sofa, books, board games and movies
- A complimentary crèche
- A listening service in your room
- A cinema room for older children, featuring table football, board games and reading books
- Baby equipment
- Children’s meals
- You are also within driving distance of Peppa Pig World