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…
Little Bear
Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK
Acres upon acres of bluebell-swathed woodland provides the heart-stirring backdrop for this enchanted hideaway in the heart of the Weald Downlands in West Sussex. Lovebirds will find the wood-fired cedar hot tub a magical way to reconnect and revivify.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £895 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Wood-fired eco hot tub (April - October inclusive)
Snow Goose
Proudly sat at the head of the creek with south-facing views over Chichester harbour and beyond, Snow Goose is a luxury self-catering riverside home in West Sussex.
Sleeps: Up to 9 guests
From: £1,950 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One medium well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Features: Cinema room with 50" plasma TV, two paddle boards
Studio Fold
Nutbourne, Pulborough, West Sussex, UK
Meticulous design and eco-friendly credentials have seen this former water pumping station in Pulborough's sought-after village of Nutbourne transform into an award-winning self-catering home.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,150 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Basement den with gym equipment
Labyrinth
Lickfold, Petworth, West Sussex, UK
Once the grandeur hunting lodge for Oliver Cromwell and his merry band of senior army Generals, here is a little piece of British history nestled into the West Sussex landscape
Sleeps: Up to 12 (10 adults and 2 children)
From: £5,250 per week, £3,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (8am - 7pm) and tennis court (both May - September), Balboa hot tub, sauna, steam room, cinema room and CSS electric car port
Ariabelle
Stedham, Midhurst, West Sussex, UK
Found at the end of a sweeping tree-lined drive, Ariabelle is a lavish home promising guests the ultimate luxury self-catering experience all wrapped up within the South Downs National Park.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £15,000 per week, £12,000 per short break
Pets: Pets by prior arrangement only
Features: Indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, steam room and sauna, gym and bar
Cornucopia
Be whisked away into a world of utter extravagance at this flamboyant large luxury country house in Petworth, West Sussex.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £12,500 per week, £8,950 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Snooker room, bowling alley, tennis court, trampoline, outdoor swimming pool (May-Sept), private lake with row boats, cinema room, air hockey, hot tub, gym, sauna, table tennis, pinball and lift
