Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Wales

Located in Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Malmesbury Abbey and Highgrove House and Gardens. This luxury hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Thames River and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Westonbirt Arboretum.

With a stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Thermae Bath Spa and Little Solsbury Hill. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Little Theatre Cinema.

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

Situated in the small town of Lynton, by the estuary of West Lyn River and next to the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Seawood House Boutique Hotel boasts elegant rooms with sea view, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor seating area with panoramic views, and free parking.

Each room at Seawood House Boutique Hotel features a flat-screen Sky TV, an en suite bathroom, and a hospitality tray. Rooms offer scenic views of the Bristol Channel.

Exmoor National Park is a 10-minute drive away, and Barnstaple is 20 miles from the hotel. Both Exeter and Weston-super-Mare can be reached within an hour and a half by car.

A stay at The Roseate Villa Bath places you in the heart of Bath, within a 15-minute walk of Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa. This luxury guest house is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from University of Bristol.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Cardiff Bay.

With a stay at Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa in Warminster, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. This spa hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Shearwater Lake.

When you stay at Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness in Braunton, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Clovelly Village.

With a stay at Hilton Cardiff, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 10-minute walk of St. David's and Cardiff Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Principality Stadium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cardiff University.

With a stay at Gloucester Robinswood Hotel by Sunday in Gloucester, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cheltenham Town Hall and Robinswood Hill Country Park. This golf hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Cheltenham Racecourse and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Glocester cathedral exhibition.

Offering an indoor pool, Croyde Bay Resort is located behind the Sand Dunes on Croyde Beach. Free WiFi access is available.

Each room here will provide you with a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and some rooms also have a fridge. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Garden views are available in the room. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Croyde Bay Resort you will find a restaurant, a tennis court and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include entertainment staff, an on-site surf shop and lessons, and meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including bowling and mini golf.

The property offers free parking. Exeter Airport is 62 miles away. Only Rooms that specify that they Dog Friendly allow dogs.

When you stay at Vale Resort in Pontyclun, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Llantrisant Castle and Llantrisant Leisure Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Barry Island Beach and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Principality Stadium.

Located in the heart of the Welsh market town of Abergavenny, Kings Arms Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The property is set in a late 16th century coaching inn.

Each of the contemporary rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel is individually decorated, and all feature a satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom equipped with complimentary toiletries.

A full English breakfast is served every morning, together with continental breakfast. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and snacks, and features an extensive wine list and choice of beer and ale.

The property is just 14 minutes’ walk from Abergavenny Rail Station, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Cardiff. Abergavenny is situated at the borders to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is well-known for its fishing and walking trails.

With a stay at Yeo Dale Hotel in Barnstaple, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. This bed & breakfast is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Ilfracombe Harbour and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Woolacombe Beach.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd in Cardiff (Wenvoe), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cardiff City Stadium and 8 minutes from Principality Stadium. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Cardiff Castle and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Utilita Arena Cardiff.

Set in an elegant Edwardian building, The Kings Arms boasts traditional charm and period features. Situated in rural Dorset, the 5-star hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a celebrated restaurant.

The stylish bedrooms at The Kings Arms are individually decorated with luxury fabrics and period furniture. All rooms have a marble bathroom with a rain shower, free luxury toiletries and fluffy bathrobes. Rooms also have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and tea/coffee facilities.

The Kings Arms Restaurant serves a modern British menu in the impressive dining room, which overlooks the croquet lawn. The cosy bar features natural slate and oak floors, and offers real ales and large terrace. Full English breakfasts are served daily.

Surrounded by the magnificent Dorset countryside, The Kings Arms Hotel is a 10-minute drive from historical Sherborne Castle and Abbey. The market town of Yeovil can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and Stonehenge is a 40-minute drive away.

Located in Newport, The Manor House At Celtic Manor is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Wales and Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wye Valley and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park.

With a stay at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Exeter, within a 5-minute drive of Exeter Cathedral and University of Exeter. This family-friendly hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Powderham Castle.

Located less than 20 minutes' drive from Bristol, The Rising Sun offers free WiFi access and free private parking for all guests. From the property, Bristol Airport is just 4.2 miles away and Cheddar Gorge is a 28-minute drive. There is an on-site bar and restaurant.

The rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and free toiletries. Other facilities include a work desk and an iron and ironing board.

Each morning, the restaurant serves either a continental breakfast, a full English breakfast or a vegetarian breakfast. In the evenings, a menu offering a range of dishes is served using fresh, local produce.

Ashton Court Mansion is 7 miles from The Rising Sun Backwell, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is 8.3 miles away.

Set in Bristol, 11 km from Ashton Court, The Bear & Swan offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Bristol Cathedral.

At the inn, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The Bear & Swan offers a children's playground.

Clifton is 13 km from the accommodation, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is 13 km away. Bristol Airport is 9 km from the property.