A friend, who has a fabulous villa in Tuscany, Italy, has set up the Mum and Baby Experience, a 5-night break for mums and babies, staying at their private villa. I wanted to write about it as I think it’s an absolutely brilliant idea and I wish I could have done it when my daughter was a baby.
Where and When? A five-night break, staying in a fabulous, private 5-bedroom villa in the stunning Tuscan countryside. Set up by villa owner, Rita Kobrak, The Mum and Baby Experience is the first mum and baby break of its kind and takes place on selected dates in May, June and September 2010.
What’s it all about? If you’re a new mum, you probably don’t want to spend time away from your baby, whether you’re breastfeeding or aren’t ready to be apart from them. This holiday gives new mums the chance to relax in a beautiful setting with your babies, and enjoy delicious cooking and Tuscan wine. Absolutely no cooking or cleaning involved! Babysitting is provided too.
Activities available Yoga, swimming, baby Italian, baby Latino and baby massage, massages and beauty treatments for mums, Italian Cookery class, pizza night.
Who’s it for? Friends, mums who have met at antenatal or postnatal groups, single mums or individuals, or any mum who want to get away with their baby. It’s a great for bonding with your baby and for making life-long friendships with like-minded mums.
The details The Mum and Baby Experience caters for five mums and babies, aged 3-12 months. Dads can come too (and toddlers). It costs between £700-£800 per person, depending on the bedroom you have 2010 Dates: 9-14, 16-21 May, 11-16 June, 15-20 September.
For more info call Rita 077855 71292 or 020 7384 2431 www.mum-and-baby-experience.co.uk. They also do self-catered weekly rentals.
What else do you need to know? Breakfast/dinner/Tea and Cake included and lunch on first day. Pool is fenced. Travel cots, toys, monitors and steriliser supplied. Mums must bring car seat, carrier/sling and pram.
