Bingham

Recommended rooms

Most rooms have space for an extra bed or cot at no extra charge for the under 12s (£50 for older children). The best room is Sappho, with garden views. It interconnects with Iris, a small double.

Activities

There's a large garden to run around in. Staff can arrange horse riding, bike hire and boat trips to Hampton Court and Kew Gardens. Colouring pencils and books are available to help keep children occupied in the restaurant.

Meals

Children are allowed in the restaurant at all times. A two-course children's menu is available for £14, with smart dishes like dover sole fish fingers, organic chicken and home-made ice cream.

Babysitting

Babysitting is available from £10 an hour. Please give at least 48 hours' notice.

Baby-listening

Baby monitors work in every room, and staff will listen in while you dine.

No need to pack

Bingham is well-equipped with baby monitors, cots, high chairs and a nappy-changing room.

Also

The hotel overlooks the Thames (a large wall at the end of the lawn will keep your little ones from straying on to the towpath), and river traffic is endlessly fascinating. There's a fridge in every room, handy for storing milk.