I’m taking you along for a really lovely one-night family stay at The Grove Hotel — it honestly feels like a countryside escape, but it’s still just outside London which makes it so doable with kids. I show you what it’s like from the moment we arrive, have a little spa visit (because if there’s a spa, I’m going), and then we head out to explore the grounds. It’s one of those places where you can actually slow down a bit, but there’s still loads going on so the kids don’t get bored. We also spend time at the pool (dreamy for a family swim), and I share our dinner at the Skewd Kitchen pop-up at the hotel. Then I do a proper room tour so you can see what you get for a night’s stay, plus the little dog-friendly touches because yes — Esco came with us. I finish with breakfast (all-you-can-eat, which is always a win with a family) and a walk around the grounds. If you’re looking for a London mum-friendly hotel break where everyone is catered for, this is the kind of trip that feels like a treat without being a huge mission.