Gone are the days of crammed caravan parks and deafening arcades being the only way to spend a family holiday. Now, you can trade the mundane for the magical with plush options that cater to every family member – just like we found at New Park Manor. Tucked away in the heart of the New Forest, New Park Manor – recently crowned ‘best family-friendly hotel’ in The Times’ Best Places to Stay in the UK for 2025 list – is a luxury hotel with a strong family focus, offering an elevated holiday experience. It’s a haven where children can explore and parents can truly relax; New Park Manor strikes the perfect balance between a well-deserved break for adults and endless fun for the little ones.
Families come first at this stylish hotel
(Image: New Park Manor)
What to do at New Park Manor At New Park Manor, family enjoyment is the main event, with an array of child-centric facilities. Kids have unlimited access to both the outdoor and indoor swimming pools, while the games room provides non-stop amusement, featuring daily showings of family-friendly films accompanied by popcorn. Evenings become enchanting with snug story time sessions, where children can savour milk and cookies before bed, reports the Mirror.
New Park Manor’s games room plays children’s films
(Image: New Park Manor)
For a bit of indulgence, New Park Manor has its own spa featuring products from the Scottish beauty brand ishga, even offering ‘little ishga treatments’ for kids aged three and up, specifically tailored for the young ones. With a menu of massages, body therapies and facials, every family member is guaranteed a treat. When you’re craving some me-time, New Park Manor’s Four Bears Den is here for you. This Ofsted-registered kids’ club caters to children from three months to eight years old, providing two hours of complimentary childcare per stay. Here, your little ones can dive into arts and crafts, dress-up games, toy-filled fun and outdoor escapades. This captivating space keeps the kids entertained while you unwind, recharge or simply savour a peaceful coffee, absolutely guilt-free.
Young guests get two hours of complimentary tie in the Four Bears Den Kids’ Club
(Image: New Park Manor)
The food at New Park Manor Meal times with the family are a breeze at New Park Manor, thanks to flexible dining hours, free puréed food for babies, games and books for older children, and a kid’s menu that’ll satisfy even the pickiest eaters. The hotel’s cute ‘milk butler service’ also provides bottle sterilising and warm milk for the tots. For parents yearning for a serene dinner date, the hotel offers smart baby monitors, letting you relish a romantic meal in the restaurant while keeping a vigilant eye on your sleeping children.
There’s something for everyone in the hotel’s restaurant
(Image: New Park Manor)
The great outdoors Get those hiking boots on and discover the charming surroundings that New Park Manor calls home. With deer, ponies and the resident bunny rabbit Bertha, there’s a world of nature to explore within the hotel’s expansive grounds. The outdoor play area at New Park Manor is a paradise for little explorers, boasting everything from swings and slides to an exhilarating zip wire. For some friendly family rivalry, take part in the hotel’s Family Scavenger Hunt, a delightful journey of following clues and discovering hidden treasures.
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn more
New Park Manor
New Park Manor
New Park Manor is a gorgeous country hotel in the New Forest where families come first.
From £205 per night
Booking.com
Book here
If you’re itching to venture beyond the hotel grounds, the captivating landscapes of the New Forest await. Stroll through the forest trails or hire bikes to traverse one of the picturesque cycle routes, taking in the stunning countryside. With every aspect crafted for relaxation, New Park Manor ensures family holidays strike the perfect balance between quality time together and well-deserved moments of solitude, demonstrating that getaways can be as luxurious and chic as they are enjoyable for all ages. How much does it cost to stay at New Park Manor? Room rates at New Park Manor begin at £205 per night for bed and breakfast. Kids stay free when sleeping in the same room as parents.
