Moonfleet Manor

‘An excellent place for a family reunion with young children’, this Georgian manor house above Chesil beach, on Dorset’s Jurassic coast, has a seriously impressive list of facilities. A huge indoor play area houses a skittle alley, climbing wall, indoor football, trampolines, mini-golf, and much more. There are three pools, and a spa, squash and snooker for the adults. Add in an Ofsted crèche, high tea for tiny tots and even baby-listening, and everyone is happy. The hotel is part of the Luxury Family Hotels group (see also Woolley Grange, Bradford-on-Avon, and Fowey Hall, Fowey). This year it’s benefited from a spruce-up of its three spacious lounges, adding a contemporary touch to the ‘very homely, welcoming atmosphere’. Bedrooms, in a variety of sizes, are next in line for a make-over, though no date has been set. In the restaurant, the menus have something for even the pickiest eater. Imaginative dishes might include Brixham crab, prawn and chilli linguine, slow-braised beef cannelloni with beef broth and truffle oil. ‘Easy to have an evening meal with our grandchild, who was treated with great consideration and respect.’ (DG)