Editor's Choice

Family Hotels 2024

Polurrian on the Lizard

Mullion, Cornwall

'Hotel settings don't get much more spectacular than the Polurrian's, on the cliff edge overlooking its own beach,' writes a guide insider. The relaxed family and dog-friendly hotel makes the most of the coastal views.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

The Torridon

Torridon, Highland

In a sublime setting on a wooded estate on Loch Torridon, this baronial-style hunting lodge appeals to sybarites and sporty types, with amazing views and luxurious bedrooms, tasting menus sourced from the kitchen garden and farm, and a brasserie.

Longueville Manor

St Saviour, Jersey

In landscaped gardens with swimming pool, lake and specimen trees, this is a spoiling luxury hotel blending traditional and contemporary style. It serves inventive dishes, with good wines from its exceptional cellar.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Editor's Choice

Family Hotels 2023

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

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Homewood

Bath, Somerset

'Complimentary Night' Special Offer

The yellow submarine in the grounds and a hedge sculpture of a giraffe set the scene at this playful, quirky hotel, in a traditional honey-stone building that is both family and dog friendly.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

Fowey Hall

Fowey, Cornwall

A Baroque Victorian mansion in five-acre grounds above the Fowey estuary is home to this relaxed but stylish hotel, offering fun for all the family (not forgetting the dog), flexible dining, and comfortable, contemporary bedrooms.

Calcot & Spa

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Amid gardens, native woodland and meadow, this 16th-century manor house is today a family-friendly spa hotel with luxury accommodation, a choice of pub food and more sophisticated dining, and plenty to keep the kids amused.

The Tawny

Consall, Staffordshire

With treehouses, boathouses and shepherds' huts scattered around 70 acres of glorious grounds on the Consall Hall Estate, and delicious fine-dining cuisine in the double-height, glass-walled Plumicorn, this deconstructed, dog-friendly hotel is a haven for families, loved-up couples and the resident wildlife.

Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

There is a house-party ambience at Justin and Jenny Green’s Georgian country house, filled with treasures passed down through generations, where produce from the kitchen garden and estate feature on the set dinner menu, and everything from bread and preserves to gin infusions is made in house.

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Family Hotels 2022

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

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Headlam Hall

Darlington, Co. Durham

'Autumn Gold' Special Offer

The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa along with a convenient location in a hamlet a few miles from the A1 lies in its warm and informal atmosphere.

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Soar Mill Cove Hotel

Salcombe, Devon

'Stay Longer Save More' Special Offer

You'll find everything you need for a holiday at this family-run, child-friendly, dog-friendly hotel tucked away in a valley, with a path to a secluded sandy beach.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

The Rose & Crown

Snettisham, Norfolk

Roses festoon this family and dog-friendly 17th-century pub with rooms, in a thriving village close to the RSPB's Snettisham Nature Reserve.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Woolley Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Everything is laid on for a fun, relaxing family escape at this dog-friendly Jacobean manor house, with a crèche, cinema, spa, pools indoors and out, playground, games room, comfy lounges, country-house bedrooms in the main house and cottages, and formal and informal dining.

Temple House

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

A private drive loops through native woodland and pastures to this classical mansion overlooking a ruined Knights Templar castle and teeming fishing lake in W B Yeats country.

Fowey Hall

Fowey, Cornwall

A Baroque Victorian mansion in five-acre grounds above the Fowey estuary is home to this relaxed but stylish hotel, offering fun for all the family (not forgetting the dog), flexible dining, and comfortable, contemporary bedrooms.

Cowley Manor

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Modelled on Rome's Villa Borghese and overlooking Italianate gardens with lakes, fountains and statuary, this spa hotel has a hip vibe, bold interiors, lovely bedrooms, fabulous bathrooms, a buzzy cocktail bar, and French-inspired cooking in the panelled dining room.

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Family Hotels 2021

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Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

On show through walls of windows, the sea is a huge presence at this family-run hotel on the cliffs above a surfers' beach, which offers craft sessions as well as a spa and kids club.

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Porth Tocyn Hotel

Abersoch, Gwynedd

Guide readers are unswervingly loyal to this family-friendly country house by the sea, with peerless views to Snowdonia across Cardigan Bay, run by the Fletcher-Brewer family since opening in 1948.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

Woolley Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Everything is laid on for a fun, relaxing family escape at this dog-friendly Jacobean manor house, with a crèche, cinema, spa, pools indoors and out, playground, games room, comfy lounges, country-house bedrooms in the main house and cottages, and formal and informal dining.

Calcot & Spa

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Amid gardens, native woodland and meadow, this 16th-century manor house is today a family-friendly spa hotel with luxury accommodation, a choice of pub food and more sophisticated dining, and plenty to keep the kids amused.

Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

There is a house-party ambience at Justin and Jenny Green’s Georgian country house, filled with treasures passed down through generations, where produce from the kitchen garden and estate feature on the set dinner menu, and everything from bread and preserves to gin infusions is made in house.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Editor's Choice

Family Hotels 2020

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Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

Special
offer

The Nare

Veryan-In-Roseland, Cornwall

'Four Day Break' Special Offer

Overlooking subtropical gardens and sandy Carne Beach, the Ashworth family's hotel delights readers with its country-house style, superlative service and retro classics in the dining room.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Roundwood House

Mountrath, Co. Laois

Hannah and Paddy Flynn are welcoming hosts at their fabulous Palladian villa in native woodland, filled with heirlooms and auction finds, where guitar-strumming chef Paddy cooks a nightly menu, breakfast eggs are from the resident hens, and a library in the coach house is devoted to the study of civilisation.

Woolley Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Everything is laid on for a fun, relaxing family escape at this dog-friendly Jacobean manor house, with a crèche, cinema, spa, pools indoors and out, playground, games room, comfy lounges, country-house bedrooms in the main house and cottages, and formal and informal dining.

Calcot & Spa

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Amid gardens, native woodland and meadow, this 16th-century manor house is today a family-friendly spa hotel with luxury accommodation, a choice of pub food and more sophisticated dining, and plenty to keep the kids amused.

Editor's Choice

Family Hotels 2019

Special
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Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

On show through walls of windows, the sea is a huge presence at this family-run hotel on the cliffs above a surfers' beach, which offers craft sessions as well as a spa and kids club.

The Rose & Crown

Snettisham, Norfolk

Roses festoon this family and dog-friendly 17th-century pub with rooms, in a thriving village close to the RSPB's Snettisham Nature Reserve.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

Star Castle

St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly

An Elizabethan fortress house within star-shaped defensive walls is run by the Francis family as a welcoming hotel, with atmospheric castle rooms, dog-friendly, cottage-style garden accommodation, atmospheric dungeon bar, and restaurant serving freshly landed fish and seafood.

Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

A tree-lined drive leads to this splendid Victorian Scottish baronial pile and luxury hotel in landscaped grounds, where guests have a choice of opulent suites, and can opt to dine from tasting menus in the dining room looking out to Ailsa Craig or on home-grown produce in a 19th-century glasshouse within the walled kitchen garden.

Longueville Manor

St Saviour, Jersey

In landscaped gardens with swimming pool, lake and specimen trees, this is a spoiling luxury hotel blending traditional and contemporary style. It serves inventive dishes, with good wines from its exceptional cellar.

Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

There is a house-party ambience at Justin and Jenny Green’s Georgian country house, filled with treasures passed down through generations, where produce from the kitchen garden and estate feature on the set dinner menu, and everything from bread and preserves to gin infusions is made in house.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Grove of Narberth

Narberth, Pembrokeshire

Down a tree-lined drive, amid meadows and mature garden, this romantic and secluded Georgian country house has cosseting bedrooms with a modern touch, suites in cottage annexes, two with a glass-box lounge, and both a fine-dining restaurant and a brasserie.

Fowey Hall

Fowey, Cornwall

A Baroque Victorian mansion in five-acre grounds above the Fowey estuary is home to this relaxed but stylish hotel, offering fun for all the family (not forgetting the dog), flexible dining, and comfortable, contemporary bedrooms.

Editor's Choice

Family Hotels 2018

Special
offer

Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

Special
offer

Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

On show through walls of windows, the sea is a huge presence at this family-run hotel on the cliffs above a surfers' beach, which offers craft sessions as well as a spa and kids club.

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Following a stunning redesign, this family-friendly, luxury New Forest hotel and spa continues to set the standard for country-house comfort, romance, fun and superb food.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

Calcot & Spa

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Amid gardens, native woodland and meadow, this 16th-century manor house is today a family-friendly spa hotel with luxury accommodation, a choice of pub food and more sophisticated dining, and plenty to keep the kids amused.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

There is a house-party ambience at Justin and Jenny Green’s Georgian country house, filled with treasures passed down through generations, where produce from the kitchen garden and estate feature on the set dinner menu, and everything from bread and preserves to gin infusions is made in house.

Fowey Hall

Fowey, Cornwall

A Baroque Victorian mansion in five-acre grounds above the Fowey estuary is home to this relaxed but stylish hotel, offering fun for all the family (not forgetting the dog), flexible dining, and comfortable, contemporary bedrooms.

Family Hotels 2017

Special
offer

Bedruthan Hotel and Spa

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

Winter Escape Special Offer

On show through walls of windows, the sea is a huge presence at this family-run hotel on the cliffs above a surfers' beach, which offers craft sessions as well as a spa and kids club.

Special
offer

Trefeddian Hotel

Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Seasonal Escapes Special Offer

Although the Cave-Browne-Cave family has sold its big, white hotel above Cardigan Bay, which it has operated since the days of silent film, new owners BLS UK Hotels Ltd are expected to keep things very much as they always have been, maintaining the existing management.

Porth Tocyn Hotel

Abersoch, Gwynedd

Guide readers are unswervingly loyal to this family-friendly country house by the sea, with peerless views to Snowdonia across Cardigan Bay, run by the Fletcher-Brewer family since opening in 1948.

Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

With its towers and battlements this Victorian-folly castle, in 15 acres of grounds, looks imposing yet 'you actually feel like it is your castle'.

Hotel Tresanton

St Mawes, Cornwall

In an idyllic location, cascading down the cliffs at St Mawes with views to St Anthony's lighthouse, Olga Polizzi's seaside hotel continues to delight readers. Once home to a yacht club, it is spread across a cluster of houses and has a feel of the French Riviera about it.

Longueville Manor

St Saviour, Jersey

In landscaped gardens with swimming pool, lake and specimen trees, this is a spoiling luxury hotel blending traditional and contemporary style. It serves inventive dishes, with good wines from its exceptional cellar.

Moonfleet Manor

Fleet, Dorset

A dog and child-friendly hotel above Chesil Beach, this Georgian manor house is dedicated to family leisure and pleasure, with plenty to keep tots and teens amused, while the restaurant serves light bites by day, bistro-style dishes at dinner.

Woolley Grange

Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire

Everything is laid on for a fun, relaxing family escape at this dog-friendly Jacobean manor house, with a crèche, cinema, spa, pools indoors and out, playground, games room, comfy lounges, country-house bedrooms in the main house and cottages, and formal and informal dining.

Fowey Hall

Fowey, Cornwall

A Baroque Victorian mansion in five-acre grounds above the Fowey estuary is home to this relaxed but stylish hotel, offering fun for all the family (not forgetting the dog), flexible dining, and comfortable, contemporary bedrooms.

These hotels offer a spectacular standard of service and facilities for families. Indoor swimming pools, all weather play areas, family rooms and spas, nature trails, babysitting services and beautiful views and locations all add to the family experience. Here are the Good Hotel Guide's Editor's Choice selections for best family hotels.