Life changes when babies come into the family, holidaying with a new baby or two or more, for the first time can be a little worrying but it need not be. Here are seven holiday ideas for families with new little additions. Our top 8 baby’s first holiday ideas below will help make your holiday with baby a little less daunting. From nursey help and baby-sitting to pre shopping services and lots of baby equipment from blackout blinds to sterilisers making travelling with baby a little easier, giving you more time to have some holiday fun with your little one/s.
Gattarella
ITALY, beautiful family holiday resort in Puglia with its own private beach, shallow sea overlooking the Gulf of Vieste. Family friendly apartments, selection of restaurants, swimming pools, water sports, beauty treatments and more, all located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The baby package:
- 1 pack of nappies per week
- Stroller
- Cot in the room
- Highchair under the umbrella at the beach
- Potty, bottle warmer, toiler reducer, steriliser and bathtub
- Baby led buffet with food and broths prepared without salt. Baby food purees, powders and creams of the organic line Hipps. (for half broad guests)
- 2 hours of service at the Nursery
North Hayne Farm
EXMOOR, award winning farm stay for their baby and toddler friendly holiday cottages in Exmoor. Eight cottages with private hot tub in each. Animals to feed and meet, play areas, indoor play barn, perfect for children of all ages and those special needs including autism.
The baby package:
- The standard baby equipment to help with packing light including a range of cot choices, cot linen, blackout blinds, monitors, nightlights, socket covers and much more!
- Animal interaction including meet the donkey session with photo for the new family.
- Pre- and post-natal massages and a range of pampering treatments for the new parents.
- Meals ordered and delivered by a local farm box/delivery service available to those cottage doors.
Casa Eucalyptus
SPAIN, Casa Eucalyptus is a modern family friendly holiday home in the Costa del Sol, Spain! It has 4 bedrooms, great for families sharing with little ones in mind. Enclosed garden and access to the shared swimming pool. Only a short walk to restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Near Marbella and juts 10 minutes from the Marriotts Playa Beach.
The baby package:
- The standard baby equipment to help with packing light including blackout blinds, monitor, baby bath, sterilisers, stroller, carrier, cots and highchairs.
- Babysitting can be arranged.
- Pre-shopping service available for arrival day
- Umbrella and tent available for beach days
- Massages available while baby is taken care of
- Take away options
- Photographic opportunity with baby on his/her first holiday
Tredethick
CORNWALL, within the Cornish countryside is this fabulous family friendly farm stay offering so much fun for everyone, you will not want to leave! Cosy well equipped cottages, friendly farm animals to feed, ride and collect the chickens’ eggs for yummy brekkies in the morning. Indoor swimming pool and soft play area. Hot tub which can be privately hired during you stay.
The baby package:
- The standard baby equipment to help with packing light including cots, highchairs, booster seat and baby carriers.
- My first little pony ride: Join Tredethick’s experienced stable hands-on lead rein pony ride.
- On-site farm shop offering delicious COOK meals for a family, to save on the cooking.
Home Farm
NORFOLK, located in the coastal village of Weybourne, are these Norfolk holiday cottages. Amazing onsite facilities such as soft play, games room, indoor swimming pool and even a beauty room offering treatments for the adults.
The baby package:
- The standard baby equipment to help with packing light including full size wooden cot, baby bath, microwave steriliser, night lights and changing mat. Other items for siblings such as step up stools, bed guard, potty, stairgates and highchair.
- Indoor heated swimming pool to 29 degrees. Some private slots and FREE slots are time tabled for babies first swim. Off season is more flexible.
- Owner lives onsite, if there is anything parents need.
Greenwood Grange
DORSET, beautiful award-winning holiday cottages in Dorset. There are a total of 16 baby friendly cottages to choose from with lots of on-site facilities, including games room, playroom, indoor swimming pool (currently closed due to refurb). Sauna and tennis court. Ancient woodland to explore, right on the doorstep, yet minutes from Dorchester and close to sandy beaches.
The baby package:
- The standard baby equipment to help with packing light including cots, high chairs, baby baths, bed guards, bath mats and more.
- Baby-sitting can be arranged.
- Food delivery service for arrival day
- Takeaway options
Poltarrow
CORNWALL, surrounded by 45 acres of stunning countryside are these farm holiday cottages with something for the whole family. Indoor soft play for under 5s, indoor swimming pool heated to a baby friendly 30 degrees, with walk in steps and a depth of 1.4m so it’s easy to be in the pool with the little ones. Only six cottages, animal feeding and pony rides for under 8’s.
The baby package:
- Nursey box – which includes blender, monitor, plates, cutlery, nightlights, blackout blinds, bed guard, hop-up step, full size wooden cot, highchair, booster seat, baby carrier, toddler carrier and pushchairs.
Hillcote
CORNWALL, offering a real home from home feel, with its beautiful warm and cosy interior is this 4-bedroom holiday home in Wadebridge, Cornwall. The perfect location to explore north Cornwall. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Camel Trail, offering wonderful countryside and sea views depending on which direction you go in. 15 – 25 minutes’ drive to sandy beaches, Padstow, Rock, Polzeath and lots of other seaside towns.
Baby package:
- 10% discount to families staying at Hillcote for a first-time holiday with their little one. Excluding school holidays
- Welcome hamper and bottle of prosecco
- High quality baby and toddler equipment, high chair, baby bath, wooden toys and baby book.
