New Family Friendly Hotels in Devon and Cornwall:
Upton House: Bude, England
Property
A winding country lane brings you to this pretty stone house with a huge beautiful yard. Self-catering, with all necessary facilities, this house is so chic you will feel sorry to go home. Take a few steps out of the house to a lovely canal walk, with boats and ducks, which in one direction takes you into Bude, with its beach, pubs, tea rooms and local park. Go in the other direction for a circular walk across cliffs and the stunning Cornish coastal path.
Location
Bude is a popular, charming town in north Cornwall, south-east England. You will find beautiful beaches, good surfing conditions, historic castles, cream teas and all that is English in the area.
Sleeps
Up to 12 in 5 bedrooms.
Highlights
Hide and seek in the fabulous yard; wide sandy beaches, pretty canal walks; super choice of pub lunches.
Good to know
Cornwall is a worthwhile trek from London, 5 to 6 hours in the car, and not all freeway driving. Plan your journey with a stop over in Bath or Stonehenge. Or consider flying to Exeter and hiring a car, about an hour’s drive.
Contact
www.breakwater-holidays.co.uk
Written by Jane Rytina
Fowey Hall: Fowey, England
Property
Fowey Hall is all about uncomplicated luxury. It was the inspiration for Toad Hall in the classic children’s book The Wind in the Willows, and still has its original walled gardens and unspoiled views of the sea. Amenities for children include the indoor heated pool, trampoline, playground, and lawn games. For adults, there’s gourmet seafood, spa treatments, and childcare.
Location
The hotel sits in a spectacular location overlooking the sailing and fishing port of Fowey on the South Cornish coast. With its turquoise waters, castles, and sleepy seaside villages, this part of Cornwall is beautiful and stress-free. For a little more action, try the nearby Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, and Tate Modern in St. Ives.
Sleeps
2-8.
Highlights
Play the day away at sheltered (and charmingly named) Readymoney Cove. It’s ideal for children, and just a ten-minute walk from the hotel.
Good to know
The Four Bears Den provides childcare that’s fun for under-8s from 10a.m. until 5p.m. The hotel can also arrange for evening babysitting.
Contact
www.foweyhallhotel.co.uk
Written by Jamie Pearson
