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The Rosevine, Portscatho Cornwall |
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The Rosevine, Portscatho Cornwall |
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The Rosevine (the new addition to the Family Holiday House family), is a cosy and intimate place to stay in Cornwall, with beautiful sea views overlooking Gerrans Bay nr Portscatho, and about 4 miles from St Mawes. This part Georgian house is set in 2 acres of wooded gardens for the kids to play in and is just a short stroll from a safe sandy beach. The Roseland is totally unspoiled, and there’s lots to explore nearby. We are just four miles from St Mawes, close to the coastal footpath and a stone’s throw from some of the best sailing waters. |
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The house has been completely renovated, and is now relaxed and family friendly, with 12 suites/mini apartments which sleep from 2 adults and one child through to 2 adults and 3 children.
Tim and Hazel Brocklebank wanted to create somewhere to stay which offers accommodation which is self contained, yet also has the additional facilities of a really good “hotel”. So, the ground floor of the house has a large drawing room with wood burning stove, a playroom with large screen tv, x box and toy cupboard full of toys and games for all ages, a Morning and Dining room, and an indoor pool. There is a small team of professional staff on hand who combine informality and great hosting, but you choose how much you look after yourself or be looked after.
Painted with traditional colours, the rooms are filled with a mix of old and restored French pieces, which nestle up against more modern finds. Most suites have sea views and large French doors, which open out onto a private terrace or balcony. Children have cosy separate sleeping areas, with either twin beds or New England bunks from Aspace.
All suites have a sitting/dining area with discreet mini kitchen facilities, which include kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher, and combi oven/microwave, for rustling up simple meals. However, if cooking is definitely not on the cards for you, then house chefs prepare delicious rustic style food, served in the sunny morning room and adjoining dining room on most days from mid morning through until supper, including a children’s high tea. You can combine self catering with the food service available, and choose to eat downstairs as little or as often as you like. There is also a “deli” service where you can order prepared dishes, and other items such as milk, bread, pots of home made jam, breakfast cereals, locally cured meats, snack boxes and wine from the house selection. |
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Downstairs is the Den which has a large screen tv, x-box, and a toy cupboard stocked with toys and games for all ages. The house also has wireless internet access, an indoor swimming pool with changing room and shower, and a handy guest laundry and boot room. |
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The den and pool as above. Outside is a large lawn to relax on and a lower field perfect for children to run around on, with play area, trampoline, and little wooden house. The children will never be without something to delight and entertain them. Babysitting can be arranged. |
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Rosevine is easly accessible by train, car o rplane. It’s 45 minutes drive from Newquay airport and a 1 ½ hour drive from Exeter. |
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There are various seasons, and prices can be daily or weekly. Weekly prices range from £1155 to £2240 for a suite sleeping up to 2 ads and 2 children. |
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Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth |
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Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall |
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Excellent, family hotel situated in six acres of grounds and gardens on the North Cornish coastline, with views over Mawgan Porth bay, and offering a range of activities for adults and children at very reasonable prices. |
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All bedrooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms, refrigerators, tea-making facilities and babylistening. For couples, there are hotel suites, many with sea views. Families can choose open-plan hotel suites or the privacy offered by interconnecting rooms. Villa suites, suitable for families have private terraces with sunloungers, leading on to a large lawn and children's play area. Apartment suites, located to one side of the hotel, have two bedrooms. Most have separate sitting rooms, and terraces with sunloungers |
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Indoor and outdoor pools, gym, tennis courts. There's evening entertainment for children and adults from a casino to quiz nights and live music. The hotel also has a large selection of board games |
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A wide variety of exclusive treatments including re-energising or de-stress massage, body wraps, facials, packages, waxing, nails, hair and make up services. There is also an aromatic steam room, hydro-spa, sauna and plunge pool. |
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Seven play areas for different ages, plus children's activities. The Tadpoles is for 0-1 year olds, the Minnows for 2-year-olds, the Dolphins for 3- to 6-year-olds (some need pre-booking). Baby equipment can be pre-booked. Early supper 4-6pm and children's menu including delights such as dirt and worm pie! |
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a sandy beach lies just in front of the hotel - and is reached via a five-minute walk down a footpath |
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OPEN ALL YEAR. Adults from £80 per adult per night including breakfast and dinner. Children sharing room with two adults: babies up to 11 months £13 per day; 1-2 years 25%; 3-6 years 50% and 7-12 years 67% of adult rate. Children in large suites or separate twin accommodation: 0-12 years 75% of adult rate |
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Sands Resort |
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Sands Resort, Porth, Cornwall |
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Lovely family hotel set atop the cliffs overlooking one of Europe's finest stretches of golden sand beaches. Included in The Times top 20 check-ins across the British Isles (Dec 03). With an excellent range of activities for adults and children. Sands has a modern relaxed atmosphere where children are truly welcome. |
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Every suite has a separate children's sleeping area, a sitting area, a chill box to keep your drinks cool, kettle, TV, phone with modem socket and baby listening device. Superior suites have the addition of King size beds, wide screen TV, Sony Playstation2, microwave, room safe, iron & board and DVD player in the children's area. Apartment suites include a lounge.
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Set in 6 acres of grounds, spacious public rooms and surrounded by beaches and countryside, there is plenty to do. The gardens have seating areas near each of the play areas where parents can sit and relax whilst the children play. Complimentary sports include squash, tennis, 9 holes par 3 golf, croquet, football, basketball, heated pools, gym, free spa and sauna.
There are many exciting play areas and a maze where children can use their imaginations and energy.
The hotel's "Surf Shack" offers hire of wetsuits and surf boards for all ages and can arrange surf lessons.
The hotel also offers a range of adventure sports run by local operators including, surfing, bodyboarding, powerkiting, cycling, horseriding and abseiling.
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The hotels award winning "Ocean Breeze Spa" has 5 treatment rooms offering "Darphin" body and face treatments, holistic massage and therapies, "Dermalife" spa system, manicures, hair removal, reflexology, Ionithermie inch loss, Hydrotherm massage...pure relaxation! |
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Seven play areas for different ages, plus children's activities. The Nippers Club is for 0-2 year olds, the Pirates for 2-3 year olds, the Adventure Club for 4-7 year olds and The O-zone club for ages 8-12 (pre-booking is advised). Baby equipment can be pre-booked. Breakfast is a buffet with a choice of continental or cooked items. Children's teas in the dining room from 4.30 - 5.45 each evening. Family dining allows you to eat off the dinner menu whilst youngsters of 1-6 years have a children's choice. Those with children 7-14 years eat from 7.30 - 8.45. Those who wish to eat as a couple whilst their children attend clubs or use baby listening have their own area where they can eat in peace from 7.30 - 9.15.
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3 miles of sandy beach just a walk away. Driving distance to the Eden Project, the new Falmouth Maritime Museum, Padstow with its renowned restaurants and harbour, the Tate Gallery at St Ives, Fowey with its annual Du Maurier arts festival, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and mile upon mile of stunning cycle trails.
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From £106 per night, half-board, for two adults and two children. Open from February to Dec.
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Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey |
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Fowey Hall Hotel, Hanson Drive, Fowey, Cornwall
www.foweyhall.com |
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Magnificent Cornish mansion (the inspiration for Toad Hall, so rumour has it), situated in five acres of beautiful grounds overlooking the ancient port of Fowey, with its white houses tumbling down to a lively harbour and brightly-coloured fishing boats |
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24 bedrooms, including 11 spacious suites and 3 sets of interconnecting rooms, all ideal for families. |
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Tennis courts, heated pool |
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Den nursery (open 10am-6pm supervised by experienced staff), babylistening services from all bedrooms. Baby-sitters also available. Games room (for older children) |
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Great walks and other delightful towns |
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By car - London 5 hours |
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Par (5 miles) - free transfers offered from closest train station |
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Low season: rooms from £130-£235 dinner, b+b; High season: £175-£345. |
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Woolley Grange, Bradford on Avon |
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Woolley Grange, Woolley Green, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire |
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Woolley Grange pioneered the way for many other country hotels to pay particular attention to their younger visitors. A grand Jacobean stone manor house, set in 14 acres of gardens, it was one of the first hotels to positively welcome children while also retaining adult appeal by keeping the well-equipped children's "den" (converted from an old coach house) separate from the main building (although, conveniently, it's only across the courtyard). In addition, there's an outdoor play area and plenty of rolling countryside nearby to explore.
Best of all staff actually take time to smile and chat to your child as you explore the hotel's endless nooks and crannies. It offers guests (of all ages!) a combination of luxury hotel and cosy guest house. |
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23, individually-styled bedrooms, some of which can be arranged to interconnect (great for families). |
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Outdoor pool, table tennis, croquet. Treatments available including massage and facials |
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The Den nursery (open 10am-6pm supervised by experienced staff), The Den house games room (for older children).
Baby listening services from all bedrooms; babysitters are also available. |
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Woolley Green is located on the fringe of the medieval wool town, Bradford on Avon, and just 8 miles from the historic city of Bath |
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Approx. 2 hours from London by car. Nearest train stations Bradford on Avon (1 mile), Bath Spa (8 miles) and Chippenham (10 miles) |
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From £100 per double room/suite, B&B incl |
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Calcot Manor, near Tetbury |
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Calcot Manor, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire
www.calcotmanor.co.uk |
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Calcot Manor, Winner of the Best Hotel Spa of the Year 2004 is located in the south of the Cotswolds, three miles west of the Tetbury home of Prince Charles (Highgrove). The hotel aims to be genuinely welcoming to families without losing its appeal for other guests in search of a peaceful country house hotel. Set in acres of its own grounds the hotel provides beautiful space for children to explore and wonderful luxury to indulge adults.
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All 30 of the rooms are beautifully furnished and each one is different from the next. All are decorated in a country house style; There are rooms and suites, designed specifically for families. Each has a television and video recorder, a babylistening monitor which is linked up with reception and a fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Family rooms and suites are either fitted with bunk beds or sofa beds, and are located in the courtyard wing, close to the swimming pool and outdoor play area. New in 2004 is the Deluxe Family Suite with private garden. The main bedroom has a four poster bed and there is a separate lounge area also on the ground floor. On the first floor is a twin bedded room intended for children and a luxurious state-of-the-art bathroom.
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Calcot Spa was opened in June 2003 and has already deservedly won awards. It is simply beautiful. This new facility offers a 16 metre indoor pool, sauna, steam room, garden spa pool, fitness room, tennis, exercise studio, 7 beauty treatment rooms and a relaxation room. There is an outside heated pool, free use of children's and adult bicycles Choice of two dining areas - both are renowned for their food - The Conservatory & The Gumstool Inn
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Outdoor play area; library of children's videos available to borrow. There's a full children's menu, and children's high tea is served in the Gumstool Inn at 5.30pm. Children are discouraged from eating in The Conservatory Restaurant, but families may eat together in the Gumstool Inn. |
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The Playzone is situated in a converted barn in the courtyard of the hotel and caters for children from newborn to 16 years old. It is packed with toys and games and the mezzanine floor (the Mez) incorporates a cinema and studio equipped with Playstations, X boxes and computers for older children. Qualified nannies entertain your children whilst you relax elsewhere in the grounds. The playroom is open from 9am until 5.30pm, 7 days a week, allowing you complete flexibility to use the facility (free of charge) when it suits you. There is also an out door play area and a library of children's videos available to borrow. Babysitters available on request.
Children's High Tea is served in The Gumstool Inn from 5.30pm until 6.30pm. Younger children are discouraged from eating in The Conservatory Restaurant but families may eat together in The Gumstool Inn.
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Slimbridge Wildfowl Park, Longleat, Berkeley Castle, Sudeley Castle, Blenheim Palace, Bowood House and Adventure Playground, Westonbirt Arboretum, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Burford, Broadway
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By car, 20 minutes from the M4 J18 & M5 J13. London is approximately 110 minutes
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Nearest station is Kemble (10 miles away) |
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Family rooms cost from £215 - £280 per room per night for 2 adults on a B&B basis. Childsharing supplements per night include breakfast, High Tea from the children's menu and use of the playzone; 0 - 12 Years £20.00, 13 years and over £25.00. Family Suites costs from £250 - £315 per room per night and the Deluxe Family Suite costs from £350 - £415 per night.
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Langstone Cliff Hotel |
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Langstone Cliff Hotel, South Devon,
www.langstone-hotel.co.uk/bg2.htm |
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66 en-suite bedrooms, with a selection of family rooms and family suites available, many of the rooms have sea views and some private balconies. Many rooms now have air-conditioning The Hotel is on 2 floors with level access throughout the ground floor and with the majority of rooms on the first floor accessible on the level via the lift. All family rooms have baby listening facilities (manned from 8.00am till 11.00pm). All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, hairdryer, TV (with sky channels , Cbeebies and CBBC), and direct dial telephone. |
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Indoor and outdoor swimming pools each with it's own paddling pool, Table
Tennis, Indoor and outdoor play areas, Snooker room, Tennis Court, Relaxation therapies including aromatherapy, reflexology, full body massage,
reiki, Indian Head Massage. Hairdressing Salon, gym. Spacious ground floor
lounges. 19 acres of wooded grounds with public footpath giving access to
the 1 and half miles of Golden sandy beaches at Dawlish Warren, with it's
famous nature reserve and children's activity centre. Licensed bars and
restaurant. There is a small laundrette on site or laundering can be arranged if necessary. |
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Indoor and outdoor play areas, high chairs and cots provided, children's teas
available, baby listening in all family rooms, 2 swimming pools, children's
entertainment, babysitting can be arranged. A selection of baby foods are
kept at the hotel. Food and bottles warmed as required. 24 hour service is
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The Hotel is situated on the coast at Dawlish Warren just 10 miles South of
Exeter, approximately 12 miles from Torquay, and a short drive from Dartmoor. There is a mainline Train Station at Dawlish (Paddington to Penzance line) with a regular service and the hotel is happy to collect guests from the station on request. The nearest airport is Exeter (approx 12 miles). By car around 3 hrs from London. |
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Family rooms from £75.00 per person per night half board (Dinner room and
breakfast) Family suites from £88.00 per person per night half board (Dinner
room and breakfast). Up to 2 children under 10 free of charge (meals and
Accommodation) when accompanied by 2 adults. Rates for single
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Selected as one of the "Best 50 Family Hotels in Europe" by The Independant in May 2003. The hotel is family owned and set in 19 acres of woodland overlooking the sea just metres from one of the best beaches on the south Devon coast. The hotel is personally run by the Rogers family as it has been since it opened in 1946 with just 12 rooms. Since then the hotel has expanded and the facilities have improved but the heart of the hotel is the warmth of it's welcome. The most repeated comment we here from the many, many guests who return with their families, year after year, is "it's like coming home". The emphasis is on a relaxed comfortable holiday for the whole family. |
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The Old Park Hotel |
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The Old Park Hotel, Isle of Wight
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A beautiful Gothic Victorian manor house situated on the southern coastal path in a quiet secluded location within 16 acres of woods and garden, streams and waterfalls extending to the part sandy Binnel Bay. To the north the hotel is protected by the high cliffs of t | | | |
