Cornwall is calling...

About a month ago my husband, baby and I all drove down to Cornwall for a long weekend. We went with the objective of a family break and a chance to see family there.

I could go on about all the things we did but the real highlight of our trip was the place we stayed.

It.was.just.amazing.

It wasnt that it was 5 star luxury, it was more that it was perfect for our small family. We stayed with Avallon Lodges in Launceston, who rent out 6 Norwegian eco lodges in a beautiful rural setting (a 200 acre farm) via Hoseasons.

I feel like I have to share this place on the blog because it is just perfect for families.

On arrival we got a bit lost but a quick call got us through to the friendly Ross, who pointed us in the right direction and greeted us on arrival. He also had the adorable and incredibly friendly retired sheep dog, Wilf with him. (Wilf was a massive hit, even my husband wanted to dognap him, and take him home, and he isnt a massive fan of dogs).

The lodge was one of their 2 bedroom options, with a hot tub outside. The bedrooms are small but have all the space you need to rest your head and store your luggage/clothes. We rented a travel cot for my son (Archie), rather than take up more boot space with it, because we had a lot of stuff (just for a long weekend!). Naturally it everything you need for baby.

You can also rent a highchair with them, via your Hoseason's booking.

The living room has seating enough for everyone and the cabin has an open plan space for the living room, small kitchen and dining room. It is adorably compact and has everything you need. It has a TV and DVD for lazy days too.

Of course, a real highlight was the hot tub. It eased away the aches and pains of parenting and stressful jobs. The deserving parents managed to steal some time in the hot tub in the evenings, once Archie was asleep. We snuck out with the baby monitor and a bottle of Prosecco, relaxing in the cold evening in a deliciously warm, bubbling hot tub.

As well as the cabins being ideal for families, the farm is set in beautiful Cornish countryside. They have a lake you can walk up to (take wellies/walking boots) and you will have the friendly sheepdog, Wilf as a guide. It was also lambing season while we were there so we managed to sneak a peek at some excitable little lambs... Archie wasn't quite sure what to make of them.

The local area is full of family friendly activities, not least the beaches to explore. Nothing blows away citylife cobwebs better than a salty breeze! Also, Dartmoor Zoo is about an hour away and I highly recommend a visit. This family run zoo, which the film "We Bought a Zoo" is based on, is a great way to spend a day with children of all ages.

So, if anyone is looking for a family holiday I can't recommend Avallon Lodges enough! I can see how charming this place is for families with children of all ages, but I really felt that it was a great first holiday as a family with a baby.

Avallon Lodges have their own website: http://www.avallonlodges.co.uk

But to book you need to go via Hoseasons: http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/lodges/avallon-lodges-aval