Our Top 5 Autumn Family Getaways
In our opinion it doesn’t get better for children than adventures in the Great Outdoors. But knowing where to find holidays that deliver fresh Autumnal air, family facilities and aesthetically pleasing interiors in equal measure can be more than a little time consuming. Which is why we’ve done the hard work for you.
From winter wonderlands and sky high staycations to winter sun boltholes and rural retreats, we’ve teamed up with Frankie Collinson, founder of family travel guide Tiny Travelship to round up our favourite family friendly holidays rooted in nature.
Head to tinytravelship.com for more parent pleasing properties, all visited and verified by a fellow family. Filter holidays by the age of your children, weaning and sleeping requirements and distance from the airport, as well as the details important to you. Plus, follow on Instagram for daily inspiration, itineraries, insider reviews and the chance to share your own recommendations.
1) The Nest, Lincolnshire
The Nest includes three luxury safari tents nestled by a secret lake on a private farm. Tiny travellers will love roaming free on the acres of luscious land, whilst parents rest and recuperate with hot tub talks and cosy campfires. Days can be spent swimming in the lake, wildlife spotting, kayaking and fishing. Come bed time nestle into the super luxe lodges. This is an elevated glamping getaway – with White Company dressed beds, gorgeous free standing tubs overlooking spectacular scenes and wood burning stoves.
2) Dell of Abernethy, Scotland
Nestled within the wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park, a woodland wonderland awaits guests this Autumn at the Dell of Abernethy, one of our favourite homegrown holidays for outdoor adventures. Tiny explorers are treated to the real forest school experience, with a natural playground hidden amongst the trees, plus wild swimming, ziplining, and faery spotting all on the agenda. Parents will love the collection of stylish self catering bothy boltholes to bed down in - think roaring fires, exposed beams and plenty of snuggle spots.
3) Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Finland
Blizzard salopettes, snow boots and thermal base layers are packing essentials for a trip to Finland’s Arctic TreeHouse Hotel. Explorers of all ages are invited to lean into the lap of Lappish luxury and step directly into the pages of Narnia at this ultimate memory making destination. A smattering of Scandi chic suites dot Frozen style scenery, where panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlook dusky pink hued views, starry skies, and (if you’re lucky) the Northern Lights. Days are spent building snowmen, racing through the trees on husky safaris, or visiting the main man himself at SantaPark. Come evening, retreat to your snug-as-a-bug hideout where fur throws and private saunas await.
4) Naturhotel Forsthofgut, Austria
Pack your bags for peak cosiness at Austria’s Naturhotel Forsthofgut – a dreamy alpine escape where families can breathe fresh mountain air, get muddy boots on the trails and still sneak in a bit of spa-time bliss. This high-up haven is brimming with adventures big and small: curious tots can lose themselves in the arty studio, whittle away in the wood workshop, feed friendly animals at the mini farm or saddle up at the stables. Meanwhile, mums and dads get a guilt-free pass to laze in the jaw-dropping pool, flop onto waterbeds with a view or steam away their stresses in the Finnish sauna. Once everyone’s batteries are recharged, it’s all about coming together again – splashing about in the family spa, whizzing down snowy slopes or borrowing a buggy to go on a wild wander through nature.
5) Fowey Hall, Cornwall
We challenge you to name us a better backdrop for rainbow-hued, puffin-spotted UV protective swimwear than the sublime sandy shores of Cornwall. Recently refurbished Fowey Hall is a cosseting coastal retreat which provides unparalleled comfort for parents and tiny travellers alike, whatever the season. With blissful beaches in easy reach, an indoor and outdoor pool, family friendly spa, games room and playground there’s no shortage of boredom busting activities, come rain or shine. One of the finest examples of a hassle free holiday in the UK, parents are treated to 90 minutes of FREE childcare a day, an extensive list of baby gear provided, complimentary baby monitors handed out upon check in and special touches which include a milk butler service and nightly storytime with milk & cookies.
