Precious holiday memories: ice-creams devoured on a sandy beach, muddy boots kicked off after a day spent exploring through rugged countryside, the whole family piling through the hotel lobby – ready to do it all again the next day. And while the perfect family holiday is not all about the location, PoB Hotels has the nous to identify the best independent stays for families. Whether it’s a countryside adventure, coastal retreat, or cultured city escape, there’s a hotel adventure waiting for every member of your tribe.
In the countryside, trek rolling valleys and discover flora and fauna. Or get sand between the toes on pretty shorelines at the coast. For culture vultures, museums, musicals, and so much more await: city stays promise formative fun for the young ones (and you’re never too far from a top-notch bar for a post-bedtime date). Here’s where to stay in 2025.
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4 Perfect UK Stays For Families 2025
The Headland Hotel & Spa, Cornwall
Seaside escapes don’t get better than Cornish gem The Headland Hotel & Spa where surfing, rock pooling, and oceanfront relaxation await. In the same county, The Nare offers an intimate coastal retreat with private beach access and spectacular sea views.
Bovey Castle, Devon
Stay in Devon’s pretty Dartmoor National Park with Bovey Castle. This hotel is catnip for littler ones – for starters, they’ll be staying in an actual castle, and they can try their hand at anything from falconry and archery to meeting the ferrets; the youngest of your clan will be busy all day.
The Hari, London
The Hari is situated in Belgravia, steps from Hyde Park – where kids can paddle on pedalos – and just an arm’s length from Harrods. Fussy eaters fear not: the restaurant has a special children’s menu – providing perfect fuel for seeing all of the city’s top attractions.
Homewood Hotel & Spa, Bath
Children under three stay for free at Bath’s Homewood Hotel & Spa. This elegant Georgian hotel has a sun-drenched outdoor heated pool and pretty gardens,combining the joys of a countryside retreat with proximity to the nearby Roman baths and literary sights.