Family holidays have come a long way from the cliché of crowded caravan parks and noisy arcades. These days, you can swap the traditional for the extraordinary with a range of luxurious options designed to please the whole family – as we discovered at .

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, New Park Manor – which has recently been named ‘best family-friendly hotel’ in – is a family-focused luxury hotel offering an elevated family holiday experience. As a place where kids can explore and parents can unwind, New Park Manor really does feel like a well-earned break for parents, while still keeping the kids entertained.

Family fun takes centre stage at New Park Manor, with an impressive range of kid-friendly amenities. There are unrestricted children's swim times at both the outdoor and indoor pools, while the games room offers endless entertainment, including daily screenings of family-friendly films complete with popcorn. Evenings are made extra special with cosy story time sessions, where kids can enjoy milk and cookies before bedtime.

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For a touch of pampering, New Park Manor has a spa that uses products from Scottish beauty brand ishga, and even includes a range of ‘little ishga treatments’ for children aged three and up, specially designed for youngsters. With a treatment menu including massages, body therapies and facials, every member of the family is ensured their moment of relaxation.

When you need a well-deserved moment to yourself, New Park Manor has you covered with its , an Ofsted-registered kids’ club for children from three months up to eight years old. The club offers two hours of complimentary childcare per stay, where little ones can immerse themselves in arts and crafts, imaginative dress-up, toy-filled fun and outdoor adventures. This engaging space ensures kids are entertained while you relax, recharge or simply enjoy a quiet coffee by yourself, completely guilt-free.

Family meal times needn't be stressful either at New Park Manor, with flexible dining times, complimentary puréed foods for babies, games and books for older kids, and a children's menu that'll please even the fussiest of eaters. The hotel's 'milk butler service' also offers bottle sterilising and warm milk for little ones.

For parents craving a peaceful dinner for two, the hotel has just the solution: smart baby monitors, allowing you to enjoy a romantic meal in the hotel restaurant while keeping a watchful eye on your sleeping children.

Don your walking boots and explore this quaint corner of the UK that New Park Manor calls home. With deer, ponies and resident bunny rabbit Bertha, there's lots to explore within the hotel's vast grounds.

The outdoor play area at New Park Manor is a haven for little adventurers, from the swings and slides to the thrilling zip wire. For a bit of family-friendly competition, join the hotel’s Family Scavenger Hunt, a fun-filled quest to follow clues and uncover hidden treasure.

If you want to explore beyond the grounds, the New Forest beckons with its enchanting landscapes. Wander through the woodland trails on foot or rent bikes to follow one of the scenic cycle routes, enjoying the beautiful countryside.

With every detail designed for relaxation, New Park Manor ensures that family holidays balance quality time together with well-deserved moments apart, and proves that getaways can be as luxurious and stylish as they are fun for the whole family.

Rooms at start from £205 per night for bed and breakfast. Kids stay free when sleeping in the same room as parents.