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Family, News, Scotland, Travel

Stay and play breaks for mums and tots in Scotland

A rising number of friendship and support groups for mums along with their tots, are grabbing the chance to enjoy the ultimate playdate together by booking a weekend or weekday getaway.

Loch Tay Highland Lodges in Perthshire, Scotland is the perfect place for a small group of mums along with their pre-school aged children to get away together and stay in a luxurious multi bedroom house.

Becoming a mum is a joyous and rewarding experience, but it can be hard work and isolating, so leaving the daily chores behind and having a few days away with other like-minded mums and their pre-school aged little ones is becoming increasingly popular.

Mill House is a truly stunning place to relax and unwind. It has 4-bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. It has a hot-tub, wood burner, private upper-level wrap around deck, outside firepit and a waterfall view as well as safety gates on the stairs. It is pure luxury and secluded from the rest of the park.  See it for yourself in the video below:

Meanwhile, Loch Tay House has 5-bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 people. It comes with its own secluded private garden comprised providing lots of space for the little ones to run around and explore. It has 10-person electric hot tub and private parking for four or five cars, perfect for bringing all the things you need when traveling with a little person.  Check out the video below:

Once settled in your private house there is plenty to do on park. You can set off on a bug hunt, paddle in the Loch, play in the park, or take a nice walk in the surrounding countryside and villages, the choices are guaranteed to keep the toddlers entertained until nap time, when the mums can sit back and relax in the comfort of one of the impressive houses while enjoying the tranquillity and amazing views from the large loch facing windows.

Both holiday houses are the ultimate retreat for groups of mums with tots, complete with a private hot tub for ultimate relaxation or for the little ones to make a splash. Enjoy all the modern amenities and features while spending days by the Loch or exploring the stunning surroundings. At the end of a fun filled day indulge in a delicious meal at The Boathouse Bar & Kitchen, where the little ones can enjoy a fantastic kid’s menu.

Whichever property you choose, you won’t be disappointed.

 

Mill House Breaks – 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, sleeps 8

Monday 13th May staying at Mill House for 4-nights – from £2130.

Monday 3rd June staying at Mill House for 4-nights – from £2130.

Monday 9th September staying at Mill House for 4-nights – from £2272.

*Other dates available*

Loch Tay House, 5 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Private Garden, Sleeps 10

A luxury cottage complete with hot tub – perfect for relaxing

 

Private Garden with Loch Views

Monday 13th May staying at Loch Tay House for 4-nights – from £1570.

Monday 10th June staying at Loch Tay House for 4-nights – from £1570.

Monday 24th June staying at Loch Tay House for 4-nights – from £1674.

Monday 23rd September staying at Loch Tay House for 4-nights – from £1674.

*Other dates available*

 

To book the perfect Mums and Tots break, visit Largo Leisure Holidays

 

Family, Family Law, Law, News

Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off

Parents living throughout the UK who have decided to separate or divorce in 2024 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 22 – 26 January.

January usually sees a dramatic rise in the number of parents deciding to live apart as the various pressures that go hand-in-hand with the Christmas period act as a final straw for relationships.

 

Sarah Manning, Chair of Family Mediation Week and Partner at Hall Brown Family Law comments: “The purpose of Family Mediation Week is to raise awareness of mediation and its benefits to separating families. Our aim is to encourage separating couples to think about family mediation as a way of helping them take control, make decisions together and build a positive future for their family.

“Many parents emerge from the festive period feeling defeated by the pressures on relationships and finances that have been highlighted during the holiday period.

“Throughout the UK, and here in Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester, we find that parents in this position simply don’t know which way to turn. Their life-changing decision to separate brings with it so many tough questions:

  • Who lives where?
  • Where will the children live, and how will we make sure we each spend time with them?
  • How will we sort money?
  • What about debts and pensions?
  • And even the family dog?

“Family Mediation Week shines a helpful spotlight on these tricky issues, offering separating parents information about their options as they look to make arrangements for parenting, property and finance.”

Hall Brown have made a pledge this year to ‘spread awareness of the benefits of mediation to teachers in local schools’ by issuing copies of ‘Split Survival Kit, 10 Steps for coping with your parents’ separation’ book to local schools.

The book is an essential 10-step guide for children whose parents are splitting up, containing expert insight and practical tips from child psychologist, Angharad Rudkin, and co-written by children’s author Ruth Fitzgerald.

This fantastic book will now be available on many library shelves within schools for children and teachers to access.

 

Sarah added: “We hope to support and provide information to teachers, parents and children locally, and that this pledge goes some way in doing so.

“Teachers are regularly in contact with parents and many of those parents will have separated and will need to make arrangements for their children, such as where they will live or when/how often they will see different family members; parents may also need to discuss property and finances. Making these arrangements isn’t easy, and parents often do not know where to turn to help them sort things out.”

 

Family Mediation Week have put on several FREE webinars available for families when facing separation. Family Mediation Week takes place on Monday 22nd January through to Friday 26th January. www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/fmw/all-events/