We have some very exciting news to share - Scandibørn has officially partnered with Luxury Family Hotels as their dedicated play partner, and we couldn't be more thrilled about what this means for families.
A Partnership Built on Shared Values
When we first connected with the team at Luxury Family Hotels, it was immediately clear we were speaking the same language. They're not just family friendly - they're genuinely family focused. Every detail of a stay is designed around how real families actually live and travel together. That ethos sits right at the heart of what we do at Scandibørn, too: thoughtful design, purposeful play, and products that enrich family life without compromising on style.
What Luxury Family Hotels Do Differently
Luxury Family Hotels are set in stunning countryside, coastal and woodland locations across the UK, and each property combines character, comfort and genuinely thoughtful service. Spacious rooms, calm spaces for adults and engaging experiences for children - every detail is considered so that families can connect, explore and unwind together.
Whether it's a celebration stay or a spontaneous getaway, a Luxury Family Hotels experience is designed to bring families closer and create the kind of core memories that last long after you're home.
Where It All Begins: The Newly Refurbished Bears Den
Our first chapter together has launched at the beautifully refurbished Bears Den at The Ickworth Hotel. We've had the joy of filling it with a carefully curated selection of Scandibørn toys and play essentials.
Think rich textures, vibrant pops of colour in a circus funhause themed play room with pieces that spark genuine imaginative play. We've brought in favourites from some of our most-loved brands, including Little Dutch, Kids Concept, Jabadabdo, Avery Row and more - each chosen to create an environment that feels as considered and welcoming as the hotel itself.
The result is a play space that little ones will love and parents will actually feel good about. Beautifully designed, developmentally rich, and completely in keeping with the warm, character-filled aesthetic that Luxury Family Hotels are known for.
- Baby & toddler they have play gyms & activity table, baby rocker, playmat
- Active play - Stapelstein, Play Plum play discovery forest water run, Kids concept rocking horse & play tent
- Role play - Tender leaf kitchen, shop, tools, tea set, picnic, cash register
- Building & creative - Connetix tiles, building blocks, construction vehicles
- Quieter play - puzzles, games, Bigjigs busy boards & train set
- Storage from the beautiful Avery Row their Maize Stripe Storage baskets for the perfect luxury toy storage
The thoughtful details don't stop there. Bugaboo pushchairs and carry cots are available at the hotels, ideal for exploring those sweeping estate grounds without a second thought.
Bedtime is taken care of too
Yoto audio players - beloved by families for their clever, screen-free design - are available to borrow from reception. Whether it's a favourite story, calming music or a rainy afternoon activity, Yoto brings something quietly magical to every stay
The result is a stay where every touchpoint has been considered. Beautifully designed, developmentally rich, and completely in keeping with the warm, character-filled aesthetic that Luxury Family Hotels are known for.
The Perfect Family Escape - For Everyone
Every stay includes two complimentary hours per night in their Four Bears Den is a Ofsted-registered kids club – a hub of entertainment for children aged 3 months to 8 years. That means while the kids are completely absorbed in play - building, exploring, creating - parents get a genuine moment to unwind, breathe, and actually relax.
That balance is everything. It's what elevates a family hotel stay from hectic to genuinely restorative. A perfect family escape isn't just about what children love.
A Perfect Family Weekend Away in Suffolk
The Ickworth is one of those places that stays with you. Set within 1,800 acres of sweeping Suffolk parkland just outside Bury St Edmunds, the grand Palladian mansion feels lifted from a period painting - but it's the vast private estate that truly sets it apart. Woodland walks, secret trails, kitchen gardens and space to roam at your own pace make it a perfect family weekend away, whether you're after a short break or something a little longer.
Pair that with the newly refurbished Bears Den and a Scandibørn-curated play space, and we think it's fair to say this is the perfect family escape in Suffolk.
The best family holidays aren't remembered for the things - they're remembered for the moments.
That’s exactly why we created this partnership - to celebrate those rare moments when little ones are happily occupied, grown-ups can fully relax, and nobody needs to be anywhere else.
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By Belinda Dibrowa