Our most popular items are our reviews. The fact that our parent writers have experienced and rated these establishments means so much more than an advertorial. Our Editor's Choice recommendations are useful in helping parents locate the very best family friendly establishments in the South West.
When we visit an establishment we rate holistically, so the better a place caters for the needs of both children and parents, the higher it will score.
Our rating system is as follows:
0% - 40% Unsatisfactory
41% - 60% Satisfactory
61% - 79% Very Good
80% - 94% Excellent
95 - 100% Superb
Le Rhun has sensitively restored several gites that are set in some truly beautiful woodlands. In a former life, Le Rhun used to be a Breton cider farm and it now provides a unique destination for families to have some...
The Polurrian on the Lizard makes holidaying with a children, whatever their age, incredibly easy. The overall ethos of the hotel is set up around making getting away with the family, and extended family, a real treat where everyone gets...
Picture the scene. Madonna’s gliding effortlessly underwater, the Terminator is at the poolside eying you suspiciously and Freddie Mercury is belting out some interesting vocals. This may sound like some odd 80s eclectic gathering however these are some of the...
This luxury family hotel is set above the Fowey Estuary, providing some stunning views for all hotel guests. It is thought that Kenneth Grahame, the author of The Wind in the Willows, who spent a great deal of time here...
The Tamar Valley in Cornwall is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). On the scenic road from Callington to Gunnislake lies the village of St Ann’s Chapel where, on the main road, you will find The Rifle Volunteer. It...
The Saunton Sands Hotel, located in North Devon, is a four star bolthole where both parents and children relax and have fun thanks to the stunning setting and family friendly facilities. The huge beach in front of the hotel is...
The Bedruthan is a family owned boutique hotel located in a picturesque spot in between Newquay and Padstow, in the local village of Mawgan Porth. It sits high on the cliffside with a stunning view of one of Cornwall’s most...
The Old Vicarage, a B&B in Barnstaple does not market itself as a family friendly destination, but its extremely friendly owners and staff still make it a wonderful spot to take the whole family. It is walking distance to Barnstaple...
This bright and modern resort, set on the North coast of Cornwall, now run by the third generation of the same family, is just a short amble to the beach. There is a big emphasis here on creating a place...
There doesn’t seem to be too much going on in the village of Treburley…unless you’re a foodie! The Springer Spaniel is a fine dining pub that is that rare combination of being both family and dog friendly. The owners run...
