Spa hotels and small children don't often go hand in hand. Or so you thought... Mum of two Hannah Britt shares some of her top family friendly picks from around the country09:39, 29 May 2026I'm a mum of two girls, aged six and one. Pre-kids, I loved nothing more than a spa trip. And for a while after having children, I thought my time submerged in a steam room was over. But I was wrong. There are in fact plenty of spas hotels up and down the country which welcome children. While some of them don't allow them into the actual spa area (and let's face it, would you want them to come with you, when you could steal 10 minutes alone time in there?) all allow little ones at the property, providing menus, toys and treats for them to enjoy. Here are some of the best I've been to...‌Gleddoch, near Glasgow‌On the banks of the Clyde, I was impressed with this golf hotel, which welcomed children with open arms. Our room, a Residence Four Poster, was newly renovated, with a sleek bathroom, view out over the water, sofa bed for Molly and - as the name suggests - a gargantuan four poster for her parents. Arriving with fussy kids, we ate in the room, and the food was lovely, with a good kids menu and an excellent wine list.‌But the jewel in Gleddoch’s crown is the Imperia spa, a newly opened, multimillion pound delight. It recently won the accolade of “best new spa” and, once I tore myself away from my family, I had a sublime old time checking it out. The space boasts the UK’s largest outdoor sauna with panoramic views over the estuary and rolling Renfrewshire hills to Ben Lomond. Children are not allowed in the pool at all, which was a bonus for the other guests who didn’t have to endure their spa time with a side of my little ones’ splashing. In the morning, I sat down in Gleddoch’s cosy Dram whisky and gin bar to do some work. *Gleddoch Golf & Spa Hotel costs from £129 in low season and £189 in high season, based on entry level rooms.Cameron House, Loch Lomond‌Cameron House is a Scottish institution. Barack Obama has stayed here. Guests don’t really get cooler than that. And the moment you arrive it’s easy to see why it’s so beloved. Sweeping the Skoda up to the hotel, which sits right on the water, we were immediately greeted by a valet, who whisked the car off to park it and brought in our bags. Good lord, the crumbs, I thought to myself as the chic valet sat himself down on two days worth of digestive biscuits.Inside, Cameron House is stylish, cosy and unmistakably Scottish, with nods to its rich heritage in everything from the pictures on the walls to the tartan prints of the cushions. Staff remember names, coffee orders and chatted to the children as if they were long lost friends. It’s a home from home - albeit an incredibly luxurious one.‌The food is delicious, whether you choose to eat in the Michelin-starred Loma by Greme Cheevers, the Tavern, the Great Scots Bar, or anywhere in between. The room service is good too, and the chefs are happy to rustle up anything your little one desires off menu. Our room, a family suite, was spacious, sparklingly clean and modern, with an undisturbed view of the Loch.Cameron House has a brilliant adults-only spa, which I’ve heard is exceedingly relaxing. However during my time at the hotel, I was to be found in the large family pool. With floor to ceiling windows out onto the grounds, areas shallow enough for Poppy to paddle in and areas deep enough for Molly to swim, and with a large and genuinely fun water slide, there was enough to keep everyone entertained for hours. When we finally tempted the children outside, a falconry lesson was equally enthralling. *Rooms at Cameron House start from around £275 per night.The Midland, Manchester‌The Midland is magnificent from the moment you set eyes on its beautiful brick facade. Dating back to 1903, its grandeur continues within. A large domed atrium contains the hotel's reception and the Champagne Bar & Lounge, in which diners can enjoy a relaxed menu of dishes like cod and orzo, sticky pork, caesar salad and truffle fries. Rooms look expensive and have panelled walls, very comfy beds and stately sinks.The Rena Spa in the basement offers a Himalayan salt sauna, thermal experience shower, steam room, hot tub and pool. The treatment list has it all from facials to massages. For post-treatment relaxation, there's a room of hanging pods. Bliss. Rooms at The Midland Hotel start from £145.‌Pan Pacific, LondonA stay at the Pan Pacific, set steps away from Liverpool Street Station in the City of London, is a treat for all ages. Service is exceptional - friendly, accommodating and swift, while food in the Straits Kitchen is absolutely delicious, especially the crab pappardelle and the short rib. Divine.A small but perfectly equipped spa provides much-needed relaxation with an 18.5m infinity pool the jewel in its crown. Rooms are sleek, modern and luxurious with Jo Loves products to enjoy. The upper floors offer mesmerising views of iconic buildings such as the Gherkin.‌For little ones there are kids' menus (including a brilliant afternoon tea with DIY biscuit icing) and drawing provided in all eateries, personalised bath flannels, toys on arrival and play tents set up in the room. It's expensive, but comparable with other luxury London hotels. Rooms at Pan Pacific start from £395 inc VAT room only.Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Windermere, Cumbria‌I visited Low Wood with my partner and two children, aged five and one, and it was a true crowd-pleaser. Firstly, it sits right on Lake Windermere, with a little jetty, beach and hireable boats (£62 for guests for two hours). We stayed in a Winander Club Suite with a sofa bed and cot, plus large bath and gorgeous views.We tried both the wood-fired Blue Smoke restaurant and low key Langdale Lounge, and the food was top notch. Molly and Poppy were welcomed too. The pool area is open to families each morning, and has shallow areas and ledges for little ones. It has a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi for adults too.‌But the jewel in the crown is its indoor/outdoor spa with infinity pools, hot tubs, a Finnish sauna, ice therapy and more. One of the best spas in the UK. Rooms at Low Wood Bay start from £200 per night B&B. Spa entry for residents costs £65pp for a three-hour thermal journey.Rudding Park Hotel & Spa, HarrogateA strong contender for the best spa in the UK, go to Rudding Park for the rooftop pool and stay for the entire floor dedicated to soothing your senses, in a series of carefully curated relaxation rooms. Back upstairs, my highlight was the cold water dip and sauna, which was invigorating.‌A perfect flat white from the spa cafe kept me in the outdoor hot tub, although offerings of a sunshine room (happiness on tap, hello?) drew me back inside. The spa is adult-only, but for our stay we took the kids who were able to splash in the main pool in the morning and evening.Staff ensured the kids were treated like queens, little welcome Jellycat toys provided much joy, and the DIY pizza ensured my five-year-old was occupied for a few blissful minutes at dinnertime. The spa opens at 6.30am so if you stay the night, head over as soon as you wake to have the place to yourself. Dinner, bed and breakfast at Rudding Park starts from £179 per person.‌Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, Bassenthwaite, Lake DistrictWith two young children, moments of relaxation are scarce. So when I find a hotel that not only accommodates them, but makes life actively easier for parents, I have to shout about it. Armathwaite Hall is one. It's set in 400 acres of grounds that sweep down to Bassenthwaite Lake. Forest bathing, moon bathing and wild swimming can be done on site too - and my four-year-old loved the swing.‌The spa has two indoor pools, an outdoor bubble pool, a steam room, sauna and rain rooms. Kids are allowed in the pool at set times. Staff are attentive and friendly. One, Joanna, held my seven-month-old at dinner. Bliss. Next door is the Lake District Wildlife Park, and guests get two-for-one adult tickets, with kids free. B&B at Armathwaite Hall starts from £199, with spa access.Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Grasmere, Lake District, CumbriaThis lovely Grasmere hotel overlooks the lake, and is five minutes from the village, but away from the hustle and bustle. We had a glass of pink cremant on the loungers, watching the sun set behind the mountains. Afternoon tea was delicious, with delicate, tasty pastries and sandwiches and specialty teas.‌Rooms were spacious with incredible views, too. The spa had a large thermal pool with muscle tension-easing jets and a long treatment menu. Arriving back from a walk to Dove Cottage, Wordsworth's birthplace, an hour in the spa was perfect before a stroll to the lake in our dressing gowns. Prices at Daffodil Hotel & Spa start from £160 room only.The Langdale Hotel & Spa, Ambleside, Lake DistrictArticle continues belowOne of my top asks from a hotel is that I can head out on a walk and The Langdale is perfect for this. Set in the stunning Langdale Valley a short stroll will take you to the pub, a river, a village cafe and more - you're spoilt for choice. And there's plenty to do on site too, from sampling the delicious food at the Stove restaurant, to a dip in the pool.There's a sauna, steam room and infrared room nearby. It's family friendly too and children are welcome in the pool. Just for grown ups however is the Brimstone Spa, a chic retreat with indoor/outdoor pool and full thermal suite. I loved the ice too, which you're encouraged to rub over your skin after a sauna. Absolute bliss. Rooms at The Langdale Hotel & Spa cost from £175 per night including breakfast. The Afternoon Tea Spa Break, which also includes spa passes and an overnight stay costs from £350 per room per night based on two people sharing.