Property search and selection

We personally visit and inspect every property to assess suitability for families with under fives. The purpose of our visit is to check things such as:

• Does it look like it does in the photographs?
• Is the location easy for families to get to?
• What can families with small children do in the local area?
• Are properties family sized?
• Do cots fit comfortably in bedrooms and is the layout appropriate for families?
• Where can children play while being watched by parents?

Family safety

Our unique 30-point safety check is personally carried out by us at every property.

During our comprehensive inspection, we identify and act to prevent hazards such as:

• Ungated stairs
• Sharp furniture corners
• Gaps in balcony railings
• Reachable cleaning chemicals and breakable ornaments
• Flimsy cots/travel cots
• Reachable blind or curtain cords

Tots baby & toddler essential kit

We've compiled a definitive list of 20+ essential baby and toddler friendly gear, which we equip all of our accommodation with at no extra cost.

From blackout blinds to blenders, you’ll have all the key kit for your under fives ready and waiting at your accommodation when you arrive so you can travel light and feel at home, away from home.

The kit which is guaranteed at every property includes:

• Selection of toys
• Quality cot and cot linen
• Highchair
• Baby monitors
• Steriliser
• Black out blinds
• Bed guards

Pool safety

A physical pool barrier is available for all private pools at every one of our properties, guaranteed.  We ensure direct access to private pools is restricted by:

• A fence around the perimeter of the pool
• A pool cover (manual or electric)
• A gated entrance to the pool area
• A gated terrace before the entrance to the pool

We also check:

• Pool cleanliness and maintenance
• Poolside furniture hazards
• Any private Jacuzzis have safety covers

Friendly 24 hour service

We offer 24 hour UK based customer service so help is always on hand.

Why we do it

“When my son Barnaby fell into an unenclosed swimming pool on a family holiday in France in 2005, it set an unstinting commitment to seek safe, family friendly holiday homes that provide the perfect backdrop for your holiday.

So in April 2006 I set up Tots To Travel, a specialist family friendly villa and resort company that started by asking the question...

"What really frustrates and worries mums and dads when they are planning, booking and going on holiday?"

...and then seeking to find solutions." - Wendy Shand, Mum of three and founder of Tots to Travel