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A CHILD-FREE RETREAT

Looking for peace, quiet and not a screeching child in sight? Book at one of these child-free hotels...

CALM IN CORNWALL

ELEGANT Headland House sits serenely above Carbis Bay in the popular art mecca of St Ives. It’s light, bright and restful with a decked terrace, hammocks in the private garden, sherry at sundown and a cosy snug with fully stocked bar. No under-14s.

INSIDER TIP: Tate St Ives opens on March 31 with an exhibition of stirring sea paintings.

DETAILS: Rooms available from £95 a night low-season B&B, headlandhousehotel.co.uk.

SPANISH ESCAPE

HOLE up in Cap Rocat, a former fortress overlooking the Bay of Palma in Majorca. Rooms have private terraces. There is an infinity pool on the fortress walls, a private rock cliff beach and restaurant. No under-15s.

INSIDER TIP: With Sentinel rooms you get your own plunge pool. DETAILS: Rooms from £280 a night, slh.com. Flights to Majorca from around £48 return, easyjet.com.

SRI LANKAN CHIC

NEWLY opened boutique hotel KK Beach, a 20-minute drive from Galle, is a sumptuous retreat with views of the Indian Ocean. Weekly seafood barbecues. No under-12s.

INSIDER TIP: Galle has tempting shops. Head to Barefoot on Pedlar Street for fabrics and crafts.

DETAILS: Seven nights at KK Beach from £1,760 pp based on two people sharing, including flights & transfers, ampersandtravel.com.