More kid-free retreats
Padstow townhouse, Cornwall
Enjoy a foodie-haven, where catering for kids is off the menu. A stay in one of the sophisticated suites in this 18th-century property will feel like a home from home – just not one with Weetabix on the ceiling and crayon on the walls. There’s a kitchen pantry with an honesty bar, and luxury bedding to ensure you enjoy an entirely uninterrupted night’s sleep. The hotel is owned by renowned chef Paul Ainsworth, who also has Michelinstarred restaurant No6 nearby. Using local ingredients with a Mediterranean twist, you can enjoy great food and a few too many glasses of wine, safe in the knowledge that you won’t be woken too early by any little people storming the corridors. Rooms cost from £280 a night (Paul-ainsworth.co.uk).
le Manoir laurette, south of france
The quirky rooms in this typically French 19th-century manor house in Aquitaine are decorated with antiques and curiosities for a Bohemian vibe, with a seriously luxe flourish. Nestled in the wine region, with its own pool and tennis courts, it’s an idyllic country retreat. And the food is as mouth-watering as the setting, with blended coffee, fresh croissants, local jam and homemade granola at the breakfast table. And the property even has its own gin emporium, boasting 25 different labels to choose from. With just three equally unique bedrooms to choose from, you can trust that your stay here will be pure bliss. Rooms cost from £128 a night (Chicretreats.com)
naxian on the beach, greece
You’ll have to go a long way to hear a screaming child in this remote retreat. In fact, you could easily go hours without seeing another soul. Designed as a haven for couples, each suite is just 30ft from a quiet, exclusive beach. The rooms are decorated in a Moroccan minimalist style, with linens, hammocks and private indoor or outdoor hot tubs. The hotel serves casual beach-style food you can enjoy in your room or, if you can brave the “crowds” (LOL), head to the nearby sister restaurant, where you can enjoy lobster, rabbit and baklava until well beyond the kids’ bedtime. Rooms from £171.71 a night (Mrandmrssmith.com)