Family Accommodation in Peterborough

A Complete Apartment Instead of a Single Hotel Room

The fundamental difference between Ascot House and a traditional family hotel room is simple.

You have space designed for living, not just sleeping.

Our larger apartments provide separate bedrooms together with living and kitchen areas, allowing family life to continue much more naturally.

The children can be watching television while the adults prepare something to eat.

Someone can go to bed without everyone else having to turn the lights off.

Parents can sit and relax after the children are asleep.

And if somebody wants a little peace and quiet, there is somewhere else to go.

These may sound like small things.

After two or three nights together, they can make an enormous difference.

Parents; What Happens When the Children Go to Bed?

This is one of the biggest disadvantages of a conventional family hotel room.

It’s 8.30pm.

The children are tired after a busy day and need to sleep.

But you’re not ready for bed.

In a single hotel room, your options can be limited.

Turn the television down.

Dim the lights.

Try not to talk.

Sit quietly on the bed.

Or hope the children sleep through whatever you’re doing.

With an apartment, bedtime doesn’t necessarily mean bedtime for everyone.

The children can sleep in the bedroom while you relax in the living area.

Watch television. Have a drink. Plan tomorrow. Read. Talk.

It makes the evening part of your break too, rather than something that finishes when the children go to sleep.

Family Accommodation Isn’t Just About Finding Enough Beds

When families search for accommodation, one of the first questions is understandably:

“How many people can the room sleep?”

But there’s a big difference between somewhere that can technically sleep a family and somewhere that’s actually comfortable for a family to stay.

A family of four might be able to fit into a conventional family hotel room.

But what happens once everybody is awake?

Four people getting dressed.

Four people’s clothes and luggage.

Shoes, coats, toys, tablets and chargers.

Perhaps a buggy.

Drinks and snacks.

Wet coats after a day outside.

And everyone sharing the same relatively small space.

That’s why we think families should consider more than the number of beds.

Think about how you’re actually going to live in the accommodation.

That’s where an Ascot House apartment can make a significant difference.

Family Mornings Are Easier With Your Own Kitchen

Anyone who has travelled with children knows that mornings don’t always run according to schedule.

• One child wakes at 6.30am.
• Another wants to sleep until 9am.
• Someone is hungry immediately.
• Someone else doesn’t want breakfast yet.

That’s where having your own kitchen becomes incredibly useful.

At Ascot House, our apartments have fully equipped kitchens with facilities including an oven, hob and microwave, together with crockery and cutlery.

You can keep milk, drinks, fruit, snacks and children’s favourite foods available.

Make breakfast when you’re ready.

Prepare something before you head out.

Come back and make lunch.

Or order a takeaway and sit down together to eat it.

You don’t have to cook during your stay.

The important thing is that you have the choice.

Eating Out With Children Can Get Expensive

Peterborough has plenty of places where families can eat out, and enjoying a restaurant meal can be part of a great family break.

But eating out three times a day isn’t always what families want.

It can also become expensive surprisingly quickly.

Having your own kitchen means you can decide which meals are worth eating out and which are easier to prepare yourselves.

Breakfast in the apartment.

Lunch while you’re out.

Dinner at a restaurant.

Or perhaps a takeaway back at Ascot House after a long day.

The choice is yours.

For families staying for several nights, having the ability to self-cater can also help keep the overall cost of the trip under control.

More Space for All the Things Families Bring With Them

Travelling with children rarely means travelling light.

Depending on their ages, you could have:

• Buggies
• Travel cots
• Toys
• Games
• Tablets
• Changing bags
• Outdoor clothing
• Wellies
• Bikes or scooters
• Sports equipment
• Favourite pillows or blankets
• Enough snacks to survive a small expedition

Put all of that into a conventional hotel bedroom and floor space can disappear very quickly.

Apartment-style accommodation gives you significantly more usable living space, making it easier to unpack, organise your belongings and settle in properly.

Instead of constantly stepping over suitcases, you can start treating the accommodation as your family’s temporary home.

A Washer Dryer Can Be a Family Lifesaver

It’s probably not the first facility you think about when choosing family accommodation.

Until you need it.

• A muddy day outside.
• A spilled drink.
• A child’s favourite top covered in dinner.
• Wet clothes.
• Or simply running out of clean clothes during a longer stay.

Ascot House apartments include washer dryer facilities, giving families the ability to deal with those little emergencies without having to pack half the wardrobe.

It’s particularly useful if you’re staying for several days or combining your Peterborough visit with a longer UK trip.

Free Wi-Fi : Because Sometimes Children Need Downtime Too

Family breaks don’t need to involve entertaining the children every second of the day.

After several hours exploring Peterborough, everyone can benefit from some downtime.

Free Wi-Fi means the children can use their tablets, watch something online or play games while the adults relax or decide what to do next.

Ascot House apartments also have smart televisions, providing another option for a quiet evening or lazy morning.

Sometimes an hour doing very little is exactly what a busy family weekend needs.

Free Parking Makes Family Travel Simpler

Travelling with children often means travelling with a lot of belongings.

That’s why parking can be much more important for families than it initially appears.

Nobody wants to park several streets away and carry suitcases, bags and children’s belongings backwards and forwards.

Ascot House provides free on-site parking.

Arrive, park and unload.

And because you’re not paying a daily hotel parking charge, there’s one less cost to add to the family break.

Having your car close by also makes Ascot House an excellent base for exploring Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Family Hotel Room vs Ascot House Apartment

When comparing family accommodation in Peterborough, don’t simply compare how many people each option can sleep.

Compare how much usable accommodation your family actually receives.

Accommodation for Larger Families

Finding suitable accommodation becomes more challenging as family size increases.

Book conventional hotel rooms and you may find that a larger family needs two separate rooms.

That can increase the cost and, depending on the age of the children and room configuration, may not always be particularly practical.

Ascot House offers a range of apartment configurations.

Our two-bedroom apartments can accommodate up to five people, while larger Executive accommodation is available for families or groups requiring additional capacity.

This makes Ascot House particularly useful for families who want to stay together whilst still having separate sleeping and living spaces.

Travelling With Grandparents or Extended Family?

A family trip doesn’t necessarily mean two parents and two children.

Perhaps grandparents are coming too.

Maybe you’re visiting Peterborough for a wedding, birthday or family celebration.

Perhaps two generations of the family are meeting in Peterborough for a weekend.

Apartment accommodation provides considerably greater flexibility when different ages are travelling together.

Separate sleeping areas give everyone greater privacy, while the lounge and dining space provide somewhere you can actually spend time together.

That’s an important distinction.

With multiple conventional hotel rooms, families can spend the evening separated behind different hotel doors.

An apartment gives you communal space where you can still enjoy being together.

Visiting Family or Friends in Peterborough?

If you’re coming to Peterborough to see relatives or friends, staying with them isn’t always possible – or desirable.

They may not have enough bedrooms.

Perhaps they have young children themselves.

Or you might simply prefer everyone to have their own space at the end of the day.

Ascot House allows you to stay independently while still having accommodation that works for the whole family.

Visit relatives during the day, enjoy dinner together and then return to your own apartment when you’re ready.

Nobody has to sleep on somebody’s sofa.

Going to a Family Wedding or Celebration?

Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and other family celebrations are all common reasons for needing family accommodation in Peterborough.

And they’re precisely the occasions when additional space becomes useful.

You have somewhere to get everyone ready.

Somebody can use the bedroom while somebody else gets ready in the living area.

Children have somewhere to relax before or after the event.

And when you return, you have a complete apartment waiting rather than everyone piling into one hotel bedroom.

If you’re staying for several nights, you can turn the occasion into a family break rather than simply travelling to Peterborough for the event and immediately heading home.

Staying Near Ferry Meadows: A Huge Advantage for Families

One of the biggest benefits of Ascot House’s location is its proximity to Ferry Meadows in Nene Park.

For families, having such a large outdoor space nearby can transform a stay.

Instead of every activity involving shops, admission charges or organised entertainment, you can spend time outdoors.

• Walk.
• Cycle.
• Explore.
• Look for wildlife.
• Visit the play areas.
• Enjoy a picnic.
• Stop for something to eat.
• Or simply give the children somewhere to burn off some energy.

Ferry Meadows provides the sort of flexibility that’s particularly valuable on a family break because you don’t necessarily need to plan every minute in advance.

A Great Base for an Outdoor Family Break

Families who enjoy being active can make Ferry Meadows and Nene Park a major part of their visit.

The park provides opportunities for walking and cycling alongside a range of outdoor and water-based activities, with different options available throughout the year.

That means your family stay doesn’t have to revolve around Peterborough city centre.

You can combine the city with the countryside.

Spend one day exploring Peterborough and another enjoying Nene Park.

And when everyone comes back tired, potentially muddy and ready to relax, you have the practical advantages of an Ascot House apartment.

• A kitchen.
• A lounge.
• A shower.
• A washer dryer.
• And proper beds.
• Bring the Bikes

If cycling is part of your family break, Ascot House’s proximity to Ferry Meadows makes the location particularly attractive.

Rather than travelling somewhere and trying to find a cycling route, you already have one of Peterborough’s best-known outdoor destinations nearby.

It’s another example of how choosing the right accommodation location can improve the overall family experience.

Your accommodation isn’t simply somewhere you return to at night.

It becomes your base for the things you’ve actually come to Peterborough to enjoy.

Rainy Day? Your Apartment Still Gives You Space

Of course, British weather doesn’t always cooperate with family plans.

If the rain arrives, the advantages of having an apartment rather than a single hotel room become even more apparent.

You don’t necessarily have to find somewhere else to go simply because nobody wants to spend several hours sitting on a bed.

Come back to Ascot House.

• Put the television on.
• Let the children use their tablets.
• Make some food.
• Play a game.
• Relax in the lounge.
• Then head back out when the weather improves.

Having usable living space means your accommodation can become part of the day’s plan when necessary.

What Should You Look for When Booking Family Accommodation?

Before booking family accommodation in Peterborough, consider more than price and the number of beds.

Ask yourself:

• Can everyone sleep comfortably? Check the actual sleeping arrangements rather than simply relying on the advertised maximum occupancy.
• Are there separate sleeping areas? Particularly important if younger children have earlier bedtimes.
• Is there somewhere to relax? A lounge can make a huge difference during a multi-night stay.
• Can you prepare food? Kitchen facilities provide flexibility and can help control the cost of eating out.
• Is there a fridge? Useful for milk, drinks, snacks, children’s food and medicines that require refrigeration.
• Can you wash clothes? Very useful with young children and on longer stays.
• Is parking included? Check before booking rather than discovering additional charges when you arrive.
• Is Wi-Fi included? Important for both adults and children.
• What’s nearby? Look for attractions, parks, restaurants and activities that work for the whole family.
• Will the accommodation still feel comfortable after several days? Somewhere that’s fine for one night can feel very different after three or four.

Why Families Choose Ascot House

Ascot House combines the independence of an apartment with the convenience of professionally managed serviced accommodation.

Depending on the apartment selected, your family can benefit from:

• Separate bedrooms
• Spacious living areas
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Oven, hob and microwave
• Fridge/freezer facilities
• Crockery and cutlery
• Washer dryer
• Private bathroom facilities
• Smart television
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 access
• Manned reception
• Fitness facilities
• Flexible lengths of stay
• Accommodation for larger families and groups
• Excellent road connections
• Easy access to Ferry Meadows and Nene Park

Put together, these facilities create something very different from a conventional family hotel room.