child friendly hotels/self catering for short break

[emc]

Hi there

I want to go away with my four year old and my Dad for a short break around 9/10 Sept before my daughter starts 'big' school...just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for somewhere not more than 2/3 hours drive away that could work as a short break with lots of things for my daughter to do/see. Ta!

[new mother]

New Forest?

[nozchik]

Hi, staid in Grand hotel Brighton very child friendly but maybe bit cold now by see front:). My LO had an little operation in Brighton hospital (circumstance) so had no time to go around. But Brighton pier brilliant to spend some of your day and Aquarium very close to pier can try Marina very nice place. Good luck

Dee

[Norfolkvillas]

Hi there, Calcot Manor in the Cotswolds is meant to be fab for kids and adults alike, ditto Ickworth in Suffolk and Wooley Grange in Wiltshire. Child-friendly details for these hotels here: http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/united-kingdom/cotswolds/calcot-manor/child-friendly and here http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/united-kingdom/suffolk/ickworth/child-friendly and here http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/united-kingdom/wiltshire/woolley-grange/child-friendly

I work for Mr & Mrs Smith, so I hope I'm not breaking any Forum rules by posting these links...

[snowboarder]

Have heard fab things about Calcot - looks amazing!!

[jkb]

This hotel is great. Very family friendly with good family rooms. They cater for children and have a good pool and baby listening service. It's near Camber Sands (if the weather is good) or Rye which is really pretty. We have stayed there a few times.

Flackley Ash Hotel