Family friendly hotels

The Balmoral Hotel,Edinburgh
A luxury hotel in every sense of the word, the Balmoral is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, offering excellent views across the city. But the luxury treatment is not just for grown-ups - the hotel has dedicated "Five-star" Babies, Kids and Teens' programmes, which include complimentary milk for babies and young children at bedtime, baby toiletries, customised children's robes and slippers, children's room service menus, complimentary 'Mocktails' on arrival for teens, and a Balmoral teddy turndown - children can snooze peacefully with their "Balmoral Teddy", which is placed on their pillow during the evening turn-down service.
Web:The Balmoral (www.thebalmoralhotel.com/)

Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff, Perthshire
Set in its own 900-acre estate with an unrivalled range of leisure pursuits, the Crieff Hydro Hotel is perfect for a family break. Children aged between 2 - 12 years are entitled to 2 inclusive childcare sessions in the BIG Country crèche during their stay. The 700 square-metre BIG Country crèche offers a safe environment for children to play in, be creative with arts or crafts or simply blow off steam in one of the soft play areas. BIG Country also includes a child-friendly multimedia centre and access to a theatre - great for dancing and karaoke.
Web:Crieff Hydro Hotel (www.crieffhydro.com/home.asp)

Beech Hill Country House Hotel,Londonderry, Northern Ireland
The Beech Hill Country House Hotel is an elegant rural manor house with a lot to offer to you and your family. All rooms in the hotel are en-suite, and the whole hotel has a real family feel. For the kids, there are 32 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens to run around in, and if you have teenagers, you'll find a 9-hole golf course behind the trees. There are a number of great family activities to take part in near the hotel, including horseback riding, fishing, and great sights to see - like the Giant's Causeway.
Web:Beech Hill Country House Hotel (www.beech-hill.com/index.htm)

City Hotel, Derry, Northern Ireland
Situated on the banks of the River Foyle, the City Hotel in Derry is a stunning location for a family hotel. Children are made to feel very welcome at the hotel, and receive great rates. Children under 2 stay free when sharing with 2 adults, and children aged 3-12 stay for only £20 per night. All children's rates are inclusive of bed & breakfast. Babysitting is available, and the kids certainly won't get bored with a great 15m swimming pool to swim in.
Web:City Hotel (www.cityhotelderry.com/index.php?sec_id=1)

St Tudno Hotel,Llandudno, Wales
Every child dreams of being Alice from Lewis Carroll's famous fantasy Alice in Wonderland. Take the family to St Tudno Hotel in North Wales, the place where Alice herself stayed on holidays as a child, and you too can follow the White Rabbit to a world of wonder and excitement. Situated opposite the Victorian Pier in the traditional seaside resort of Llandudno, the hotel is ideally located for discovering this beautiful and enchanting part of Wales. Facilities include an indoor pool, baby listening service, a 'secret garden' and of course the special Alice Suite.
Web:St Tudno Hotel (www.st-tudno.co.uk/)

Wooley Grange,Wiltshire
Situated just 8 miles from Bath, Woolley Grange is a beautiful 17th century manor house sitting in 14 acres of stunning gardens. A luxury family hotel, Woolley Grange is adult-friendly too, where gourmet dining and in-room spa treatments can be enjoyed as a family. Children can eat from their own 'Teenies' menu, and the Woolley Bear's Den is open all day, every day. There's also an outdoor play area, children's croquet, bikes, outdoor table tennis, football nets, Play Station 2 in the Long Room and an outdoor heated pool in the summer months.
Web:Woolley Grange (www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk/)

Augill Castle,Cumbria
For a magical stay that your family won't forget, head to Augill Castle. It's the family home of Simon & Wendy Bennett and their 2 children, so it already has a lovely family feel. Your children may well be adopted by the Bennett children as 'special friends' and whisked off to the Den, the playground or the trampoline. There's also an extensive library of videos and DVDs, a games room and a whole castle for them to explore. Baby listening and flexible eating services make Augill Castle a great family hotel.
Web:Augill Castle (www.stayinacastle.com/index.htm)

Fowey Hall,Cornwall
Your family will love Fowey Hall - it was the inspiration behind Toad Hall in the story 'The Wind in the Willows' and sits in a fabulous location overlooking the fishing and sailing port of Fowey in Cornwall. There are daily activities for children to enjoy in the Four Bears Den while adults can enjoy a relaxing swim or spa treatment. Other great activities include table tennis and computer games and a plasma screen TV in The Cooks room for movies (shown nightly during school holidays). Babysitters and baby listening services are available.
Web:Fowey Hall (www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk/)

Bovey Castle,Devon
Let the kids live out their fairytale fantasies at the magnificent Bovey Castle in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park. Children can enjoy their own supervised club, the Bovey Rangers, or take part in outdoor activities including treasure hunts, a woodland adventure camp, trampoline, water slide, horse riding, volleyball, The Miniature Pony Centre and pony trekking. There's also a host of indoor activities and lessons including shooting, archery, golf, tennis and horseback riding for all disciplines.
Web:Bovey Castle (www.boveycastle.com/pages/home02.asp)

Old Park,Isle of Wight
This Gothic Victorian manor house is situated close to the beach within 16 acres of beautiful grounds. Children love the entertainment put on at the hotel during busy periods, including a magician, comedy artists, a Clown Music Party Show, Punch and Judy, Birds of Prey display, disco, puppet workshops, supervised playtime and a children's magic show. There's also a putting course, football goals, and basketball nets situated around the spacious lawns. The many paths through the woods provide a lovely family walk.
Web:Old Park Hotel (www.child-friendly-hotel.com/)

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