Stylish hotels with top babysitting services

I’ve long been a fan of the Mr & Mrs Smith boutique hotel collection, and I was thrilled when the founders introduced Smith & Family, a collection of family-friendly hotels with style.

This week, I’ve had a chance to get some insider tips from Smith’s family-travel expert Julia Andrei about travelling with kids in tow, and one of the topics I wanted to know more about was hotel babysitting–which we’re yet to try despite going on numerous holidays with Baby Girl!

So if you’re like us, read where Julia recommends to stay before booking your next trip:

Q: Which hotels would you recommend for fretful parents who need plenty of reassurance that their child is in very safe hands?

A: To truly relax, I’d book into Fowey Hall (see picture above) in Cornwall – a handsome summer-holiday stay with an Ofsted-registered crèche and qualified babysitters who’ll expertly care for your little ones.

On the coast of Crete, Domes of Elounda’s kids club meets UK Ofsted standards, with staff trained by the Worldwide Kids Company – and the crèche welcomes children from four months old.

In the Algarve, Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel has reliably top-notch childcare, and their baby concierge list ensures you’ll have all you need.

Read about other recommendations from Smith’s family-travel expert Julia Andrei next week

Tags: Algarve, Babysitting, Cornwall, Crete, Family-friendly hotels, Greece, Holiday, Portugal, Travel