Baby-friendly breaks
New parents, grandparents, siblings and all: holidays are more fun shared with the whole family; book a baby-friendly bolthole and take a well-deserved break.
Got the hang of the new parent thing? In that case, there's no better way to relax with a new baby than on a luxury escape in a home that's fully kitted out for all your needs, whether you're new to parenting or three children in. We've sourced family homes with all you need for little ones, from cots and stairgates to wooden toys and story books. In Scotland, Cornwall, the Lake District, the New Forest and beyond, our luxury baby-friendly homes make family travels a breeze.
For a big gathering or celebration to mark an important event, if the whole family are on the list, browse our large baby-friendly homes to bag a luxury property with enough space for everyone to spread out and relax, ensuring each person in the group is happy. Maybe it's just the two of you and your precious bundle? We've cosy cottages perfect for babymooners too. If you're lucky, the grandparents might allow you to slope off for a romantic evening for two…
Papilio Creek
Milborne Wick, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Contemporary and idyllic, romantic and bright, Papilio Creek in rural Dorset is a celestial haven of harmony and joy where gentle relaxation and garden naps are the only things on the agenda.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub, Sauna and steam room are available
Prairie De Gorge
Prairie De Gorge started life as two tumbledown cottages and has been tenderly renovated into a an elegaent luxury retreat near Burton Bradstock exuding country charm.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
The Carriage House
A stylish luxury home for all the family to enjoy some time out close to Dorset's Jurassic coast in quaint Litton Cheney.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £995 per week, £795 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Use of tennis court
Sugar Ray
Huge sea views, bright interiors and an eclectic mix of furnishings make this clapboard beach house a unique Dorest stay.
Sleeps: Up to 6 (+2) guests
From: £2,250 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), shepherd´s hut and a trampoline
The Woodlanders
If you're looking for a wholesome family break in the country, look no further than this luxury self-catering holiday cottage set amidst lush flower-filled gardens in the rolling hills of Wiltshire near Shaftesbury.
Sleeps: 6 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £975 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Elphinstone
Looking out across Studland Bay and the rolling Dorset countryside, this modern home is the perfect base for summer holidays by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,500 per week, £1,875 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, outdoor pizza oven, table tennis, games room with pool table
Montana
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Lyme Regis on the Devon border, this stylish architect-designed self-catering home boasts dramatic far-reaching woodland vistas.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Orbis
Milborne Wick, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Available as a unique pairing of properties with Papilio Creek, Orbis offers simple and contemporary living in the heart of rural Dorset.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £6,500 per week, £4,300 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub available. A sauna and steam room can be used when Orbis is booked with Papilio Creek
The Old Monastery
The Old Monastery in Burton Bradstock is a luxurious self-catering manor house exuding elegance and style located just a stone's throw from the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Nestled in tranquil gardens, there is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,525 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: 50" TV with home cinema system and Sonos, Tesla electric car charger
Butterfly House
Once a famous butterfly farm, this 16th Century manor near Sherborne flaunts a state-of-the art cinema room amidst its abundant art-filled living spaces. With the Jurassic coast less than half an hour away, one truly great escape awaits.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (10 adults and 4 children)
From: £4,495 per week, £3,395 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: State-of-the-art cinema room with HD TV
Kingfisher Farm
Long Bredy, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
Surrounded by a wild meadow and with far-reaching rural views, this luxury self-catering farmhouse near Hive Beach in Dorset is the family holiday location of dreams.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Features: Table tennis, badminton, lawn croquet, bowls
