English hotel named the best for families in the UK that has ‘milk butlers’, film screenings and cookies at bedtime

THIS plush hotel in the New Forest is every parent's dream.

With lots of children's activities and even complimentary daycare, it's the ideal hotel for both kids and parents.

New Park Manor in Brockenhurst has everything for families to have fun, but also experience a relaxing break altogether.

It was even awarded the title of “best family-friendly hotel” by The Times in its 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK for 2025.

In their The Times said New Park Manor is “a magnet for exhausted parents who quickly become repeat guests, returning with children who treat the place like home from the second they arrive.”

The hotel offers many ways for a family-friendly break including a “milk butler service”.

Front of house staff will prepare little ones a bottle of warm milk whether it's day or night, and they get a choice of cow's, soya, and oat milk.

What was described as a “game changer” is the complimentary time at the kids' club.

The hotel offers all guests a free two hour session per night's stay.

The Four Bears Den is an Ofsted-registered kids' club within the hotel and has entertainment for children aged 3 months to 8 years.

Some adults even said they took the time away from their children to “sneak off to the spa” in their review.

For adults, there's a heated , steam room, spa and adults-only sun terrace with two outdoor hot tubs.

During school holidays and at weekends, the designated “Den” team offers family activities that both children and adults can take part in.

They offer everything from forest school adventures, to mocktail making, fire pit marshmallow toasting, scavenger hunts, and nature walks.

During the day there are family-friendly films playing and plenty of popcorn too.

In the evenings, children can get ready for bed with storytime that comes with milk and cookies.

The hotel also has smart baby monitors so parents can enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant while keeping a watchful eye on their sleeping children.

New Park Manor also encourages parents to pack light. They'll provide highchairs, pushchairs, potties, toddler toilet seats, cots, bed guards, and nightlights.

They also offer flexible meal times with a children's menu that caters for fussy eaters and complimentary puréed foods for .

The hotel has another plus point for parents too, and that's because it's 20 minutes from World.

New Park Manor is found in the New Forest where families can explore walking and trails around the woodland.

Children up to the age of 16 stay for free in their parents' room. Prices of rooms start from £165.

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