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Why House Parties?
House Parties, family celebrations or groups.Gathering together a group of your nearest and dearest, whether for a special celebration or simply to enjoy quality time in each other's company, often makes for the most memorable holidays.
If you want to holiday with a large group you'll have all sorts of special requirements however. You'll definitely need a large property, but you might want privacy and flexibility for families within it, or you may want everyone together in one place. You might want the lap of luxury, or you might prefer simple and rustic. You may want to stay close to home or travel far away for the exotic holiday of a lifetime. Perhaps you'd like a cook and some childcare?
We've gathered together a selection of properties which are perfect for large groups or celebrations, but which still fulfil the babygoes criteria for baby/child friendliness. They range from manor houses in the UK, to exquisite restored estates in Tuscany to luxurious villas in the Caribbean.
We hope you'll find what you need. If you can't just let us know what you're looking for and we'll do our best to help. Just click here . |
Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.
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Set within a two minute walk from Windermere Golf Club, and a two mile walk into Bowness-on-Windermere
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The accommodation can sleep
16 and there are 2 double sofa beds within
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enclosed) and briefly comprises: an entrance
porch leading into an impressive entrance
hall; here you have a reception room with
warming woodburner (fuel is not provided) and superb views complete with state of the art games including Wii & X-Box; the drawing room is a place to spread out and recharge those batteries after a day on the fells with a contemporary Regal feeling at all times & 48" of LCD to enjoy your favourite movie. The dining room which has seating for 16 is a place to gather all together, enjoy fine dining and good wine with conversation late into the night. The breakfast kitchen, with centre island which can seat 4 people if required, only really needs a butler or two but we are sorry these are not included! The Aga is the heart of the kitchen of course and off the kitchen is a pantry, (fit for Nigella herself), and laundry; off the kitchen is access to a pretty courtyard. A perfect 'boot room' is found here as well as an invigorating shower room. On the ground floor is the luxurious wet room, perfect for a tantalizing hosing after a long day in our dreamy scenery. The first floor has an array of bedrooms, most with stunning views and two with en-suite bathrooms, there is a separate contemporary wing containing two king size bedrooms and a king size open gallery bedroom and a luxury shower room. There is another bathroom on this level with roll top bath and all the elegant splendor you expect. A separate staircase leads to two further bedrooms on the contemporary top floor (we do not recommend these rooms for the elderley or infirm) - we will let you choose where all will stay on arrival and for those of you who like 'hide & seek' this place is perfect. Outside the 2 acre gardens and grounds are a real delight and with many places to escape and play complete with summer house and children's tree ladder and swing. This description could go on and on but space has run out - why not come and taste for yourselves? |
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Oil central heating. Open fire & woodburning stove (fuel is not provided). Sky Freeview / X-box 360 / Nintendo Wii. Microwave & dishwasher. Fridges & freezers. Washing machine & tumble dryer. Private car park with summer house and swings. Secure bike storage. Woodland grove and garden furniture. |
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From £1,250 - £3,555 per week including towels, bed linen & utilities |
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White Lodge Farm Cottages |
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White Lodge Farm Cottages www.whitelodgefarmcottages.co.uk rated 5* by ETC.
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Set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside, within walking distance of the pretty village of Hingham, renowned for its Georgian architecture. Centrally located for the wealth of activities on offer in the area. The white Lodge website has a page full of ideas of things to do with children in the area |
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White Lodge Farm offers a choice of three cottages. Each cottage has its own fenced, lawned garden overlooking meadows and the farmland beyond. The cottages are spacious, light and airy, furnished and equipped with the more discerning visitor in mind - furnishings are comfortable, practical and child-friendly (there are no precious antiques or light carpets!). Central heating, modern insulation, log burners and a wide range of other modern amenities all contribute to the feeling of homeliness in each cottage. Kitchens are well-equipped - each cottage has a dishwasher (the Barn has two), washing machine, tumble dryer, food processor, and double oven (the Barn has a range cooker) and there's plenty of crockery, cutlery and glassware.
Dairy Cottage: Two double bedrooms and a twin/double bedroom, each en suite
Stable Cottage: Two double bedrooms (one en suite) and a twin bedroom, with a further bathroom.
The Barn: Four double bedrooms (two en suite), two twin bedrooms and three further bathrooms (five bathrooms in total). The Barn can be booked with Dairy Cottage or Stable Cottage for a short break (mid-week or weekend).
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Each cottage has full central heating, a dishwasher (two in the Barn), washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, TV, DVD, CD VCR and garden furniture. The cottages are non smoking. Catering available. |
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With younger visitors in mind there are, of course, cots, high chairs and stair gates, all available without charge. The bedrooms have black out curtains and there are night lights in each cottage. There are baby monitors and a steam steriliser available for the use of guests whilst staying at White Lodge Farm. Each cottage has its own fenced garden. |
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Weekend (Friday to Monday) and midweek (Monday to Friday) breaks from £300. Weeks (Monday or Friday arrival) from £350. Rates include use of bed linen and towels (although we do not provide linen for cots), electricity, gas (for cooking) and oil (for heating). For more information (and lots of pictures!) please see www.whitelodgefarmcottages.co.uk or call (01953 850435 or 07768 156680). |
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Villa Pia, Tuscany www.villapia.com, email villapia@villapia.com
Something quite different - an entirely informal hotel, with the atmosphere of a house party - the hosts being the owners, Morag and Kevin and their 3 children. Delicious meals are provided, you help yourself to drinks and coffee, children have lots to do and their own meal times. Morag and Kevin take care of everything for you - from making your breakfast, to planning your sightseeing, to taking you to the doctor if you need it. It's a beautiful place to spend a break both relaxing and enjoying being with your child/ren. It has all the benefits of self catering without the stress of the actual catering, and all the benefits of a hotel without the formality. |
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The border of Tuscany and Umbria on the edge of the medieval village of Lippiano, which has a bar with fresh italian ice cream, a village dance every Saturday night in summer and a 1000 year old castle. Ideally positioned for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, lots of medieval villages just a few miles away with some good restaurants, and Perugia, Siena, Florence and Lake Trasimeno are all within easy each for a day trip. Set close to beautiful woodland complete with wild orchids. Even close to Gucci and Prada outlets (if that's your bag, so to speak!) |
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Exquisite restored house with hand painted ceilings and stunning views. 17 ensuite guest bedrooms, some huge (front) some smaller, but all with tiled bathrooms and shutters. Book individually or as a larger group. Some other village properties also available,with food taken at Villa Pia. Set in five acres including vegetable garden and orchard. |
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Kitchen with fresh fruit, soft drinks, wine and milk freely available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with local ingredients, some organic, by Kevin who was once a chef at the Dorchester.
Meals taken communally outside in courtyard in dining room. Swimming pool with loungers. Hammocks |
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Sand pit
Swings
Room filled with toys
Gardens
Separate dinner at 6pm
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Lake Trasimeno (an hour away) lake beach |
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2.5 hours by air from London to Florence/Bologna, 1.5 hours from each by car. 925miles from Calais. |
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£460 per adult per week for low season 2002 including accommodation and all food/drinks/wine. Flights extra, around £150. Under twos stay free, under 12s pay £190 per week, plus flights. If separate rooms are required for children the minimum charge is £500. Single room supplement £150. Children sharing are free. High season prices are £500 per week per adult, £210c hildren 2-12, min charge £600 for childrens room. Winter breaks also available from £350 per adult. |
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Excellent if you're even moderately sociable, and a very good option for parents travelling singly or with a friend. |
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La Vignola, Tuscany |
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La Vignola, Tuscany |
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Individual suites for 2-4, or whole property for 26 –28 |
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Montaione, in the very heart of Tuscany. Only around 30 mins from both Siena and Florence, and only 20 mins from San Gimignano. Less than 5 mins drive from nearest village with shops, restaurants, tennis and riding. The ideal position for making the most of both the stunning countryside and the fascinating Tuscan cities with their fantastic culture, history, restaurants, squares, cafes and shops. |
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A newly renovated and truly magnificent villa on a beautiful estate, set in lawned gardens with lavender, rosemary and roses. Air conditioned throughout, the décor is of a very high standard and rooms are colourwashed in corals, pinks and terracottas. Kitchens and bathrooms have state of the art fittings and are very well equipped. The villa is divided into suites or can be rented as a whole property. The suites have one or two bedroomed and one is equipped for disabled access. All with kitchen areas, sitting/dining rooms, ample bathrooms. Most have private terraces and telephone, dishwasher. |
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Magnificent infinity pool with hydromassage section, pool loggia with sitting area, pool house with large country kitchen, dining table, sofas and barbecue. Central heating and air conditioning. Fax service, cook available. Golf around 15 mins away. |
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Around 2.5 hrs flight from UK to Florence, 30 mins transfer |
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3 person suite Sept/early Oct: £800 per suite, Oct: £650 per suite, £820 per 4 person suite. Flights around £150. Price includes a car. Total cost for a week in late October from £350 per person inc flights and accommodation and car. |
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Le Case, Tuscany |
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Le Case, Tuscany |
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Cottages for 2-8 or whole property for 24 |
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In the heart of southern Tuscany, close to the village of Palazzone – only 800m away. Food shop just 500m, Piazze with restaurants and shops just 5kms, San Casciano with spa, restaurants and tennis just 8kms. Montepulciano and Orevieto are under an hours drive away, and Florence around 2 hrs. |
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3 cottages sleeping up to 8 each. Well equipped and decorated to a very high standard – set in lovely gardens with panoramic views. Lovely pool. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dishwasher, telephone, BBQ satellite TV. |
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Not essential except for exploring and transfer |
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Travel: 2.5 hrs flight UK to Florence, 2 hrs transfer |
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From £690 per cottage per week – just £86 each of 8 for the accommodation per week, flights around £150. |
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Excellent value – very high standard accommodation with pool and gardens and walk to town and restaurants. Plenty of excursions. |
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Casa Alegria |
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Casa Alegria |
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Fabulous, luxury property in a wonderful location just 1km from the fishing village of Carvoeiro with all facilities and a variety of beaches and set in beautiful gardens, with lots of terraces and a large patio for al fresco dining. Recently renovated, the house is particularly suitable for small children as it's on mainly on 1 level, with an upstairs bedroom. There are excellent golf courses, and plenty to explore very close by |
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Very comfortably decorated villa throughout, with 5 bedrooms: master double bedroom en-suite, 2 twin bedrooms with en-suite, 1 twin and 1 double sharing a bathroom, lounge/dining area with doors to terrace, beautiful extensive lawned gardens and pool with plenty of sunbathing terraces. Good for low season stays too as the pool is heated Nov-March |
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garden, terrace, tv, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave |
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Meon can help you arrange a nanny to accompany you on your holiday. Baby packs including an Avent steam steriliser and bottle warmer can be booked in advance for £20 per week. |
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