We’re always on the hunt for gorgeous family-friendly places to join our pioneering Kids Collection – hotels and rentals with style and kid-friendly service.
In 2025 we welcomed a whole host of heavenly hideaways into the i-escape portfolio, read on for a selection of our favourites for family stays.
A welcoming country house hotel right on the shores of tranquil Ullswater with an indoor swimming pool, and a host of fun activities from watersports to ice skating.
Rooms: There are family suites (with bunks) and family shepherds huts to choose from, extra beds and baby cots are available too.
Best for: All ages.
Family rating: There’s a year-round kids club, children’s zone, playground, games room and a forest school. There are kids menus in both restaurants plus pizzas in the glass house.
2 Korsan Suites, Kalkan, Turkey
This well-priced boutique apart-hotel with a swimming pool is set on a hillside with breathtaking views over Kalkan’s beautiful bay, just above the old town.
Rooms: Each sleek and spacious apartment has two storeys so the family can spread out, and comes with a private terrace and Jacuzzi. There are both two and three-bed options.
Best for: Babies, kids and teens.
Family rating: There’s a good selection of baby gear to borrow, teens will love being able to wander into town and hit the beach clubs, all will enjoy boat trips along the coast.
3 Chateau du Parc Pezenas, Languedoc, France
In sun-drenched southern France sits this glorious chateau turned chic eco-retreat with a big swimming pool, designer gites and 70 hectares of ancient trees.
Rooms: The self-catering suites and apartments come in a range of sizes up to 4 bedrooms, all have good kitchens and the larger ones have private Jacuzzis.
Best for: All ages.
Family rating: There’s baby gear to borrow, pétanque and table tennis, electric mountain bikes to borrow and a playground. It’s 20 minutes to the Mediterranean coast.
4 FeelViana Sport Hotel, Viana do Castelo, N.Portugal
An activity and wellness retreat, just a 5-minute walk from unspoilt sweeping Atlantic beaches in the north of Portugal, with indoor and outdoor pools and a sports centre.
Rooms: Bungalows and Master Suites work well for families of four.
Best for: Kids and teens.
Family rating: Ideal for active families, there’s a creative kids club (4-12), water sports lessons, a pump track for biking and skateboarding, and kids meals in the on-site restaurant.
5 Casas Almoros, Costa Blanca, Spain
This trio of toddler-friendly self-catering cottages with shared swimming pool and shaded playground is set in a peaceful rural area, inland from sandy beaches.
Rooms: All three cottages are fantastic for young families, two have three bedrooms, the third has two, and all have a well-stocked twin room (Little Explorer Rooms) for kids as well as a dedicated playspace.
Best for: Babies, toddlers and kids.
Family rating: There’s all the baby and toddler kit you could want from blackout blinds to bed guards, a recreation room with pool table, sandpit and trampoline, a separate toddler area in the pool, organised activities and three home-cooked meals a week included.
Play should always look this good! Just outside surf mecca Newquay, this art deco-styled apart-hotel has fresh interiors, dazzling sea views and both cafe and restaurant as well as a 24/7 larder.
Rooms: The 2- or 3-bedroom Apartments are ideal, and a family of 3-4 can stay comfortably in a Large Studio – all of these come with bunk rooms for the kids. Some have sea views too.
Best for: All ages.
Family rating: The 18m indoor pool, the adventure playground and maze, padel courts, well-stocked games room, board hire and beaches make up this box of delights for kids.
7 The Hallstatt Villa, Salzkammergut, Austrian Alps
In Austria’s picturesque Salzkammergut region is this stunning self-catering getaway (for 10-16), which has a sun terrace, long views and an orchard – ideal for extended family gatherings.
Rooms: There are six bedrooms in the main house to choose from, one of the top floor bedrooms has an additional child’s bed, there’s also a twin room in the adjacent pool house (ideal for teens), and baby cots can be added.
Best for: All ages.
Family rating: There’s a heated pool, a playroom on the top floor for kids, gardens and a trampoline to enjoy, the lofty pool house is perfect for yoga and has a sauna, plus boat trips on the lake and hiking in the mountains.
8 The Rebello Hotel & Spa, Porto, Portugal
This upscale design hotel comes with stylish restaurants, a spa, a rooftop bar, and superb panoramic views of Porto’s historic centre.
Rooms: The Two-Bedroom Suites and Duplex Suites sleep a family of four; larger families should opt for the Three-Bedroom Duplex Suite. All come with full kitchens and a spacious living area.
Best for: Babies, toddlers and kids.
Family rating: There’s an in-house Little Rebels Club for ages 3-12, which includes a nursery, playroom and cinema (book ahead). There are mini menus for kids; kids aged 3-16 can use the pool for set hours in the morning and afternoon.
9 Berlin Design Apartment, Kreuzberg, Germany
For older kids and teens Berlin is seriously cool. And this bold and vibrant 4-bedroom self-catering apartment (for up to 6 adults + 2 kids) in the buzzy Kreuzberg district will impress everybody.
Rooms: The two bedrooms towards the rear of the apartment are probably best, one is on a mezzanine with a low ceiling. There’s a baby cot to borrow too.
Best for: Babies, older kids and teens.
Family rating: There’s lots of space, playgrounds within easy walking distance, Viktoria Park is opposite and has a splash pool in summer, and the historic sights of Berlin are a short S- and U-Bahn ride away.
10 Vaayu Kula, North Goa, India
On a quiet beach in Goa, you’ll find this laid-back boutique retreat, with a beachside restaurant and a focus on sustainability.
Rooms: All rooms have a daybed for an extra guest and ocean views. For larger families, Mowgli’s Beach House is perfect as it has two bedrooms, a private garden and a full kitchen.
Best for: Kids and teens.
Family rating: The hotel runs its own surf school, with certified instructors, and any child will delight in these gorgeous golden sands. Head to the villages for an insight into local life.
Date published: 12 Dec 2025