No tears before bedtime
There are two types of couples: those with children and those without. And, when they want to unwind, they tend not to be compatible. Thankfully, gone are the days when choosing a family-friendly hotel meant sacrificing style surroundings to tides of toys and jam-covered chipboard; and couples looking for grown-up getaways needn't avoid school holidays to find a quiet, shriek-free poolside. Boutique-hotel expert Mr & Mrs Smith rounds up fantastic child-friendly hotels, plus some fabulous adult-only escapes...