Curated family friendly hotels in France

This luxurious hotel occupies a historic villa on top of a hill. Just outside of the Northern Black Forest, in Pfinztal-Söllingen, it offers award-winning cooking and spacious, elegant accommodation.

Rooms and suites are available at the Villa Hammerschmiede. These are bright rooms individually decorated with a mix of modern and antique furniture. All feature views of the surrounding gardens.

The peaceful surroundings include the Hammerschmiede’s extensive private park grounds. At night, these are lit up, and can be enjoyed from the English-style glass pavilion.

The restaurant offers a varied menu, including regional specialities and fine dining dishes.

With a stay at Hotel Lenzerhorn – Alpine Stay, Spa & Savour in Vaz-Obervaz, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 1-minute walk from Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Resort and 12 minutes by foot from Heidsee Lake. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Val Sporz and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tgantieni Ski Lift.

With a stay at Castilla Termal Balneario de Solares in Medio Cudeyo, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Cabarceno Natural Park and Bay of Biscay. This family-friendly hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Somo Beach and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal.

Situated on the edge of the Schönbuch nature reserve, on the outskirts of the historical town of Herrenberg and a 30-minute drive away from Stuttgart, this hotel has plenty to offer.

The traditional 4-star Ringhotel Gasthof Hasen has comfortable en suite rooms suiting all needs.

At the restaurant you can enjoy Swabian dishes. During warmer weather sit in the beer garden and enjoy beer from the tap.

Explore the Baden-Württemburg region, including the Black Forest and many castles, monasteries and old towns.

Function rooms are available for private events and conferences.

Offering quiet street views, Beau - Brambles Chine, Colwell Bay - 5 star WiFi - Short walk to The Hut and beach - 1 night stays available - Ferry offers is an accommodation situated in Freshwater, 22 km from Blackgang Chine and 29 km from Osborne House. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Colwell Beach.

The chalet has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

For guests with children, the chalet offers a children's playground. Guests at Beau - Brambles Chine, Colwell Bay - 5 star WiFi - Short walk to The Hut and beach - 1 night stays available - Ferry offers can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Yarmouth Castle is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while The Needles Old Battery is 5 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 38 km away.

Seacottage Brugge - Blankenberge - De Haan is set in De Haan, 8.9 km from Zeebrugge Strand, 13 km from Duinbergen Train Station, as well as 16 km from Belfry of Bruges. This beachfront property offers access to tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from De Haan Beach.

The chalet with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the chalet. A children's playground is also available at Seacottage Brugge - Blankenberge - De Haan, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Market Square is 16 km from the accommodation, while Basilica of the Holy Blood is 17 km from the property. Ostend - Bruges International Airport is 21 km away.

Villa Appiani is a charming 18th-century historic mansion, located in Trezzo sull'Adda just a 15-minute drive from Orio al Serio Airport, halfway between Milan and Bergamo, minutes from the A4 Capriate Highway exits, and 5 minutes from Leolandia.

Decorated in an elegant contemporary style that echoes the colors of nature, with custom furniture and parquet floors, rooms at this 4-star hotel include LCD TVs, free WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities.

The villa also has a glass-covered and air-conditioned indoor cloister, ideal for hosting weddings or rehearsed parties.

Its La Cantina Restaurant, whose chef Alessandro belongs to the Slow Food Alliance of Chefs, which promotes the good, fair and clean foods of the territory to preserve its biodiversity, expresses the perfect combination between Lombard culinary tradition and contemporary creativity.

For bike lovers, the hotel offers bike rooms located on the ground floor for easy access of bicycles directly to the room where there are special racks; a free e-bike recharging service with tool kit is available, as are electric bikes that can be rented.

The villa also has a children's area and parking spaces with charging station for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Villa Appiani has been awarded DCA Susteinability certification by Dream&Charme, an Accredia-accredited certifying body.

Located in Friedrichshafen, Hotel Restaurant Maier is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Radtour Friedrichshafen and Themenwanderwege Friedrichshafen. This family-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from ZF Arena and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Dornier Museum.

Situated in Flix, 40 km from Serra del Montsant, Hotel Vilar Riu de Baix features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a bar. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Hotel Vilar Riu de Baix.

The accommodation offers a hammam. Guests at Hotel Vilar Riu de Baix will be able to enjoy activities in and around Flix, like hiking and cycling.

Reus Airport is 72 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

When you a stay at Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Resort and Arosa Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ski-Club Arosa and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gondelbahn Kulm.

20 km from Beaulieu in Milford on Sea, Shorefield Lodge by the Lake features accommodation with access to a fitness room, steam room and indoor pool. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests have access to a sauna, hammam and can also attend fitness classes.

Providing access to a balcony with garden views, the chalet consists of 2 bedrooms. Offering a terrace with lake views, this chalet also features a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

For guests with children, the chalet offers kids pool, outdoor play equipment and a kids' club. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the garden, or go cycling or fishing.

Bournemouth International Centre is 24 km from Shorefield Lodge by the Lake, while Poole Harbour is 35 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 21 km away.

Het Zenhuisje is a recently renovated chalet in Lanaken, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 7.6 km from Maastricht International Golf. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

At the chalet, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in Belgian cuisine.

Guests at Het Zenhuisje will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lanaken, like cycling and walking tours. A children's playground is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Basilica of Saint Servatius is 10 km from Het Zenhuisje, while Vrijthof is 10 km from the property.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, SherPai Lodge, with outdoor heated pool is situated in Kent, less than 1 km from Herne Bay Beach and 12 km from University of Kent. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the chalet's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

The chalet features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. This chalet is allergy-free and non-smoking.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kent, like hiking. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, SherPai Lodge, with outdoor heated pool also features outdoor play equipment.

Canterbury Cathedral is 13 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury West Train Station is 14 km from the property. London City Airport is 99 km away.

When you stay at Ohtels Vila Romana in Salou, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Cambrils Beach and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tarragona Port.

When you stay at Ponient Dorada Palace by PortAventura World in Salou, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Cambrils Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Tarragona Port.

Boasting inner courtyard views, Chalet Relax provides accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 10 km from C-Mine. Guests can benefit from a balcony and an outdoor fireplace. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The chalet has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

The traditional restaurant at the chalet specialises in European cuisine, and is open for dinner and brunch. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area.

For guests with children, Chalet Relax features a baby safety gate and a children's playground. After a day of cycling, fishing or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Bokrijk is 13 km from the accommodation, while Maastricht International Golf is 17 km from the property.

With a stay at Olympus Palace in Salou (Salou City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Cambrils Beach and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Tarragona Port.

Rent & Relax: De steiger, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is located in Geel, 30 km from Horst Castle, 35 km from Hasselt Market Square, as well as 40 km from Toy Museum Mechelen. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Bobbejaanland.

The chalet features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geel, like fishing. Rent & Relax: De steiger has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Bokrijk is 41 km from the accommodation, while Mechelen Trainstation is 42 km from the property. Antwerp International Airport is 43 km away.

When you stay at Hotel Palas Pineda in Vila-Seca, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Cambrils Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Tarragona Port.

Located in Salou, Hotel Las Vegas offers spacious, shaded terraces with an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. All rooms have a private terrace and there is also a fitness centre.

The air-conditioned rooms at Las Vegas Hotel Salou feature parquet floors and modern décor. Each one comes with an LCD TV with satellite channels, and many rooms offer sea views.

The restaurant offers a Mediterranean buffet, with show cooking and special options for kids. There is also a piano bar with live music, as well as a varied entertainment programme for adults and children.

Spacious public areas include a large lobby with sofas, a games room and a TV room with a big-screen TV.

Easily accessible from the AP7 Motorway, Las Vegas Salou is just 100 metres from the beach and 1 km from the popular PortAventura Theme Park.