Baby-friendly holidays in Dorset

You might be surrounded by tiny socks, wooden rattles, and bassinet blankets, but these are the days when memories are made. British babymooners, now is the time to retreat to a luxury family-friendly home by the seaside and make flump on a miles-deep sofa ‘til long past lunchtime. We know that baby-friendly holidays in Dorset come with a longer checklist, so whether you're new to the parenting thing or three children in, these ocean and inland retreats are kitted out for all your little one's needs; think cots and stairgates, wooden toys and story books, and beach houses so close to the coast that nature’s rhythmic waves will send them to slumber.

Perhaps now is the time for a big group gathering to introduce a little bundle to the whole clan? With grandparents chomping at the bit to have their turn holding the bottle, and siblings waiting in the wings with fairytales and fables up their sleeves, there's nothing like having all hands on deck to calm the laser-like focus that tiny babies bring. At these luxurious coastal homes, you'll have the option to indulge in cold water therapy at Lyme Regis beach, embrace a quiet moment floating in an outdoor pool overlooking the sea, or simply slink off for an early picnic supper in a wildflower meadow while cousins rock babe to sleep in the cinema room.