Babymoon & First Holiday With Baby: A Sea-View Hot Tub Escape on the North Devon Coast

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Planning your first holiday with a baby can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming.

Will the routine survive?

Will anyone actually relax?

Will it feel like a holiday… or just parenting somewhere else?

The reality is that the best first family breaks aren’t about packed itineraries or trying to do too much. They’re about finding somewhere comfortable, practical and relaxing enough to make travelling with a baby feel that little bit easier.

That’s exactly what makes the One-Bed Sea View Hot Tub Apartment at North Devon Resort stand out. Overlooking the Bristol Channel, it combines practical comforts for travelling with a baby with the kind of little luxuries parents actually crave: sea views, a private hot tub, on-site dining and space to properly unwind together.

The “Parenting in Parallel” Setup We Love

One of the hardest parts of travelling with a baby is feeling stuck once nap time starts. This apartment makes it much easier.

The private hot tub is located directly outside on the terrace, within baby-monitor range. That means the baby can nap inside while parents relax in the hot tub or enjoy the sea view just a few steps away.

It’s a simple setup, but it makes a big difference. Parents still get time to properly switch off without disrupting the routine or sitting quietly in the dark waiting for the next wake-up.

Everything You Need in One Place

Everything is close together at North Devon Resort, so there’s no need to leave the site once you arrive. This makes days feel simpler and more relaxed, especially with a baby.

On site you’ll find:

A heated indoor pool and sauna for quiet downtime
A treatment room for massages and treatments
An on-site shop, café, restaurant and bar for easy meals without travelling
A play area with sensory activities for little ones when they need stimulation

It Works Beautifully as a Babymoon Too

Before the feeds, sleep regressions and “is the white noise machine packed?” mental checklist begins, there’s something really special about taking a final pause together before becoming parents. And honestly? This apartment feels just as suited to a babymoon as it does to a first trip with a baby in tow.

There’s a softness to the whole experience that feels made for that in-between chapter of life, when everything is about to change, but hasn’t quite yet. Slow mornings overlooking the Bristol Channel. Long conversations in the hot tub with nowhere to rush off to. Afternoon naps without guilt. Dinner a short stroll away.

What we particularly like is that it gives couples a chance to properly exhale before the beautiful chaos of newborn life begins. No packed itineraries. No pressure to “do” anything. Just space to reconnect, rest and enjoy those final weeks of being two before becoming a family of three or more.

And if you’re already in nesting mode, there’s something reassuring about staying somewhere that naturally lends itself to slower routines and calm surroundings. Consider it a gentle transition into parenthood, but with sea views, spa treatments and someone else making dinner.

Yes, You Can Still Have a “Luxury” Holiday With a Baby

Somewhere along the way, the idea took hold that having a baby means downgrading your holidays to something that feels more “well-equipped Travelodge” than “chic coastal escape.” Honestly? We don’t think it should.

This apartment is beautifully decorated and finished to a high spec - tactile fabrics, considered lighting, a calming coastal palette. It’s the kind of space that makes you feel a bit spoiled the moment you walk in, while still working hard as a practical base for your baby. The little touches include:

The view: Bifold doors open onto sea views over the Bristol Channel - a frame so good you’ll keep stopping mid-sentence to look at it.
The setup: Compact but thoughtfully designed. A king-size en-suite bedroom with enough floor space for a travel cot (rentable from the resort - just bring your own mattress).
The kitchenette: Microwave and fridge - essential for bottle warming and prep, and (let’s be honest) for keeping the wine chilled.
Celebration add-ons: Exclusive cocktail-making kits and drinks packages, perfect for a date night once the baby is down.
The morning view: Coffee on the terrace, sun rising over the Bristol Channel. We can’t think of a better way to start the day

What a Day Could Actually Look Like

To make it easier to picture, here’s how we imagine a day playing out for one of our readers staying here with their little one:

6.30am: Baby’s up. You take coffee out to the terrace and watch the sea wake up while they have their first feed.

10am: A gentle stroll around the harbour, then back to the apartment for nap one. While baby sleeps, you slip into the hot tub on the deck, monitor in hand.

1pm: Lunch at the on-site café, no driving, no parking. Baby comes along in the buggy.

3pm: A quick swim in the pool, or an hour in the treatment room.

7pm: Baby goes down. You crack open the cocktail-making kit, dim the lights, and have a proper, grown-up evening together. Date night, restored.

Why This Is Perfect for a First Family Break

Not every “baby-friendly” stay is actually designed for the reality of travelling with a newborn. The best ones tend to get a few key things right: keeping things simple, supporting routine, and still feeling like a break for parents.

This stay does all three.

It works with routine, thanks to a quiet separate bedroom and a layout that keeps feeding and nap time easy to manage. It allows for real rest, with a private hot tub on the terrace within baby-monitor range rather than shared or far from the accommodation.

And it still feels like a proper escape, with sea views, thoughtful interiors and on-site dining that doesn’t make the stay feel purely practical.

The first holiday with a baby doesn’t need to be ambitious. It just needs to feel calm, easy and a bit special, with enough space for everyone to switch off properly. This place does exactly that.