Home from home: Relaxing with the family at Tylney Hall
A red bricked Victorian build, once used as a
hospital, home, school, even donkey sanctuary, it’s now a Grade II listed mansion house hotel, steeped in history, about which the amiable staff
are only to happy to share.
On reception a digital frame flips images of
happy families amid the grounds. But there isn’t only photographic evidence.
Within moments of arriving I note a little tot looking quite at home amongst
the wood paneling original features.
And that is Tylney Hall. For all the grandeur,
there is an overwhelming feeling of comfort. A feel good factor emphasised by
knowing that nothing is too much trouble. Cricket set up for the children on
the lavish lawn? No problem Madam.
Lavish lawn. Glorious gardens. 66 acres of scenic
serenity surrounds Tylney. We used the hotel’s mountain bikes to explore. It
didn’t disappoint. Neither did the stunning outdoor pool, (voted one
of the country’s ‘coolest pools’ by The Times last year). There’s an
indoor one too, along with spa and holiday games room.
Children will love the ‘troll treasure hunt’ and
teddy bear goody bag; indeed all the little extras that go a long way in
helping this unique hotel live up to its family friendly label.
We were given a welcome questionnaire for
children’s preferences ‘to help make everyone feel at home’. Favourite foods,
size of nappies required, Wii… Nice touch.
Clearly this is a popular spot for families, many
returning year on year. Why wouldn't they? Life at Tylney is easy; it
really is a home from home.
A grand one at that.
Emma Oliver was a guest at Tylney
Hall (tylneyhall.co.uk), one of four distinctive venues from Elite Hotels, in exchange for this review, which first appeared in the Baby London Summer 2014 magazine.
Images: My thanks to Alistair Jones of Ideal Imaging.
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