Luxury Family Holidays Handpicked for Parents

Pre-Teen friendly

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There is a distinct shift in children of a certain age. Not yet fully-fledged adolescents, they are too grown up to be satiated by the offering of a young kid's club to keep them entertained on a family holiday lasting more than a weekend. So whether a hotel offers up ever-popular Wii stations in-room or water sports and activities perfect for pre-teens, horse riding and jet skiing or language lessons and art classes, our selection of luxury, family-friendly hotels have an excellent array of fantastic offerings for boys and girls not ready for a teen club with its discos and sleepovers, but too old for the storytime comforts of baby and toddler clubs.

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Bovey Castle

Bovey Castle is a magnificent estate in Devon that offers superb service and unrivaled luxury, while remaining resolutely family-friendly and welcoming.

The rooms and suites of the main house at Bovey Castle are sure to thrill. Sumptuous, luxurious and extremely comfortable, they’ll suit you down to the ground. If you’re travelling with a large family, however, there is also the option of the three en-suite bedroom country lodges on the 4000-acre grounds of the...

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Thurlestone Hotel

Particularly good if you’re travelling with a young baby, Thurlestone is a stunning luxury hotel near Salcombe.

Family-owned since 1896, Thurlestone Hotel in South Devon is great if you’re travelling with tiny children - high chairs, a baby-listening service, pre-booked babysitting, kid’s menus and daily complimentary high tea for children are just for starters. Perching proudly on the sea in South Devon, Thurlestone offers...

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The Runnymede-on-Thames

The Runnymede-on-Thames is perfect for busy families wanting family-friendly fun in the tranquility of Windsor.

Located on the idyllic River Thames on the outskirts of delightful Windsor, small children are welcomed with rucksacks filled with activities, and milk and cookies at The Runnymede-on-Thames. Throughout the hotel there are hordes of games, books and toys to borrow; outside the hotel are the joys of Windsor Castle and...

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Brown's Hotel, London

Browns Hotel London

Brown’s Hotel, London showcases luxury, pristine service and spoiling facilities for parents and children alike in the heart of Mayfair.

Located in the very gorgeous Mayfair area of London (a stone’s throw from London’s bountiful parks, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and so on), Browns Hotel London is a hotbed of luxurious accommodation, dizzying gastronomic heights (a Mark Hix restaurant forms part of the foundations) and extremely...

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Pestana Porto Santo

Pestana Porto Santo is a family-oriented hotel a bucket-and-spade’s throw from one of Europe’s best holiday beaches.

This latest addition to the Pestana empire is located on Madeira’s sister island of Porto Santo and that means just one thing – beach fun. What the main island lacks in sand, Porto Santo more than makes up for with its 9 kilometer-long strip of glorious red-gold sandcastle material. Porto Santo provides a...

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Choupana Hills Resort and Spa

Choupana Hills Resort & Spa is a luxurious resort that goes that little bit further to make families feel special.

If you’re keen to be slightly removed from Funchal’s city centre and the hustle of the Hotel Zone, the top-notch Choupana Hills Resort and Spa to the west of the capital, high in the island’s verdant hillscape, is a terrific choice. Those in search of a luxury family holiday will not be disappointed with the...

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The Cliff Bay

The Cliff Bay offers spectacular Atlantic vistas and a Michelin star a short hop from Funchal city centre.

It may be the views, it may be the impeccable service or Madeira’s best food that you remember from your stay at The Cliff Bay, a superb hotel, 2 kilometers from Funchal city centre. But it may also be the way staff make a gentle fuss around your young ones, as when a tot walks through the front doors here, you’d...

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Quintinha Sao Joao

Quintinha São Joãois a tranquil retreat set amid fragrant subtropical gardens.

Rare is the quinta (former merchant’s mansion house) where you don’t have to rely on a minibus to reach the central action, but Quintinha Sao Joao, a  fine, 150-year-old manor is within walking distance of Funchal city centre. Even so, the views across the city are still pretty special, as is the attentive...

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De L’Europe Hotel Amsterdam

Superbly located close to the centre of Amsterdam’s many cultural activities, the De L’Europe hotel offers peace and charm in an exceptional atmosphere.

Not only does the De L’Europe Hotel Amsterdam look amazing, but the place buzzes with guests and visitors year-round. The hotel’s guest services guarantee a stress-free, unforgettable family experience. The De L'Europe boasts some of the city's finest restaurants overseen by Executive Chef Richard van...

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The Conservatorium

Superbly located in the heart of the Museumplein — the Museum Quarter — the Conservatorium is a late 1800s, architectural landmark.

Though built at the end of the nineteenth century, the Conservatorium was only later transformed into a “luxury lifestyle” hotel. The design of the hotel is spectacular, as is the attention to detail provided by the ‘Guest Host’. Aside from the sumptuous accommodation, he Conservatorium offers both casual...

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