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It is hard to beat a fun-filled family holiday in the UK. Spend your days building sandcastles on golden beaches, enjoying breath-taking walks and adventure play grounds in national parks, searching for knights and princesses in enchanting castles, or fulfilling your child’s daredevil dreams with crazy adrenaline adventures. Whether you are looking for a secluded countryside retreat or a holiday with a baby, a luxury child friendly coastal pad, or a pretty cottage perfect for families in a bustling market town, we have an excellent choice of family friendly properties to rent across the UK. Read more

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54.636414, -2.755536

Four bedrooms, sleeps six, with a kingsize, doubles, and twin beds, with hotel style mattress's all with lovely views. Two bathrooms, one with bath and shower, the 2nd with large walk in shower.

Weekly guide price:
£800 to £1260
Short breaks from £150 per night

6  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

52.861977, 1.243810

Family holidays in Norfolk give memories that last a lifetime. The owners of Whistle Stop Cottage understand this, which is why they have put so much effort into ensuring their holiday home is wonderfully welcoming and comfortable in all seasons. The three-bedroom property sleeps six people with three reception rooms and an enclosed dog-friendly garden with a summer house, all just across the village green from the pub if you want a night off from self-catering. Two dogs are welcome free of charge. There are scenic walks and bike rides from the door, with beaches at Cromer, Wells, and Sheringham within a few miles. 

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £1250
Short breaks from £125 per night

6  |   3  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

The Ling Lodges

Last Minute Offer:Tue, 20th Aug 2024 for 7 nights, £2250Save £500"SPECIAL OFFER! Save £500 and have up to ten people to stay with completely private use of the fantastic large indoor heated Swimming Pool. Shorter stays available too. Please just enquire."
52.241519, -1.769571

This fabulous property sleeps ten in comfort and has a fantastic completely private heated indoor swimming pool for your exclusive use - ideal for groups of friends or large families who wish to holiday together in complete comfort. Just three miles from Stratford-upon–Avon and with loads of restaurants and numerous attractions to visit locally. To book you just pay a 30% deposit once your dates are agreed with the balance due 30 days before arrival.

Weekly guide price:
£1850 to £2750
Short breaks from £450 per night

10  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Granary Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 2nd Aug 2024 for 7 nights, £795Save £200"FRI 2ND AUGUST £795wk SHORT BREAKS fr £450 slps 4 & 1 dog ALL GROUND FLOOR, Nr Coast Pickering & York, flamingoland N/ Yorkshire water park Castle Howard, NYM railway VIEW WEBSITE call 07899842888"
54.210761, -0.591949

This welcoming holiday cottage sits in the ground of a 100-year old granary, offering a high standard of accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. Granary Cottage offers ground floor accommodation and sits on the edge of the North York Moors within easy reach of popular destinations including Malton, Scarborough, Pickering, Whitby and York. Picture yourself in the summer, enjoying an evening glass of wine as you gaze across countryside views towards the North York Moors, or in winter, relaxing in a cosy sitting room with a proper open fire. Just outside of the village of Snainton and within walking distance of a pub, Granary Cottage is a favourite all year round. Please visit our website www.granary-cottage.com

Weekly guide price:
£565 to £995
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

The Stables Cottage

Last Minute Offer:Tue, 27th Aug 2024 for 3 nights, £475Save £50"Tuesday 27th AUG 3 nights £475 *NEXT AVAILABLE *FRI 30th AUG £850wk slps 4 & 1 dog 2 en-suite bathrooms beds as king size or twins a great local pub,coast, castle Howard, dalby forest all near"
54.210761, -0.591949

Located in a peaceful position just outside of the village of Snainton close to the edge of the North York Moors we have 2 cottages, this one and Granary Cottage. The Stables Cottage offers a luxurious place to stay while discovering the many delights of the Moors. There is space for five guests to sleep in two bedrooms (both with en-suite bathrooms), so the cottage is a favourite with couples as well as families who enjoy being close to beautiful countryside and friendly towns including Pickering, Helmsley, Scarborough and Whitby.Please visit our website  www.granary-cottage.com  

Weekly guide price:
£565 to £1095
Short breaks from £150 per night

4+1  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

57.407085, -5.447830

A large stylish lochside holiday home sitting on the edge of Loch Carron on Scotland's West Coast. With amazing views over Loch Carron and the mountains beyond, this is an ideal self-catering retreat for friends or families who enjoy outdoor pursuits or want to explore this beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands.

Weekly guide price:
£975 to £1425
Short breaks from £200 per night

10  |   4  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Saturday

51.775124, -5.106600

Mount Pleasant is a spacious, comfortable holiday home that is ideal for large groups celebrating a special occasion or simply reconnecting. It's just a 5 minute stroll from the sandy beach at picturesque Little Haven, with its three friendly pubs and two cafes. Dogs and children are very welcome so that you can all discover the wonders that Pembrokeshire and the Coastal National Park have to offer.

Weekly guide price:
£850 to £2900
Short breaks from £120 per night

12 +2  |   6  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

54.298752, -3.095666

Chester's Lodge is a stunning contemporary holiday home in a wonderful location. With space for eight guests in four bedrooms, it enjoys an enviable location just 300 metres from the southern shore of Lake Coniston, surrounded by six acres of private land. It's a fantastic place to get away from it all with family or friends yet is close enough to places like Hawkshead, Ambleside and Ulverston, so you don't feel too remote from attractions and amenities. Spend your days exploring the Lake District National Park, walking and cycling around lakes and mountains, admiring stately homes and charming towns and villages, and your nights sitting around the outdoor fire pit with a glass of local beer while you count the stars, or relaxing in the luxurious living room where your every comfort is catered for.

Weekly guide price:
£875 to £1950

8  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

51.033761, -2.533159

Gorgeous cottage with hot tub in the historic village South Cadbury! Bring your pets, we love well behaved pets and want them to have a holiday too. Please let us know before booking as there will be an additional charge for this. It's a fantastic leaping off point to start your south west adventures.  This delightful cottage sleeps 8 in beds and two on the sofa bed.

Weekly guide price:
£1364 to £2762
Short breaks from £300 per night

10  |   4  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

50.378407, -5.115256

A characterful old holiday cottage dating back four hundred years with an impressive large inglenook fireplace housing a log burning stove in the peaceful village of Cubert, North Cornwall. Walking distance of three beaches (Crantock, Polly Joke and Holywell Bay) and pubs/restaurants in the village for a meal out. Just four miles from Newquay and a great self-catering base for exploring Cornwall's many attractions or enjoying a lazy beach holiday. Tourist board rating: 3 Star

Weekly guide price:
£695 to £1695

4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 5 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 3 Star

50.813237, -0.351691

Beach 180 is a newly renovated, stylish, modern and cosy first floor 2 bedroom seafront apartment with private parking and panoramic sea views. Sleeps 4 in a king size bedroom and a twin bedroom and provides every amenity you could want for a break by the sea, all within walking distance of Worthing town's many restaurants, cafes and cocktail bars as well as the pier. 

Weekly guide price:
£160 to £185
Short breaks from £175 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

Foggs’ Barn

Last Minute Offer:Fri, 23rd Aug 2024 for 3 nights, £650"Due to cancellation we are now offering a long weekend for the august bank holiday or a week stay from Friday 23rd August. Wood fired hot tub is an additional cost."
53.106851, -1.881382

Foggs' Barn enjoys a picturesque location with footpaths and cycling trails from the front door. Formerly used to house the cows, the barn has been brought back to life as a stylish holiday home which sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms. Located in the Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park, Foggs' Barn is half a mile from the Black Lion pub in Butterton and within easy reach of Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, World of Wedgewood and other favourite attractions. The layout is ideal for families or friends. The owners also have a second, similar holiday home and the two can be booked together to accommodate extended families or group of up to 14 friends. 

Weekly guide price:
£638 to £1100
Short breaks from £170 per night

6+1  |   3  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

50.597966, -1.193232

Create your own classic British tale in Haviland Cottage, named after Charles Dickens's famous characters inspired by his own holiday in Bonchurch. This picturesque village on the edge of Ventnor and close to the beach, pub and shop, is as appealing today as it was 150 years ago. You and your family will love staying in this luxurious Isle of Wight holiday home, where the owners have combined period features with modern luxuries and keen attention to detail. They have thought of everything to ensure all their guests have a relaxing holiday, from the impressive decor and hot tub in the garden to the decadent Dog Bedroom for four legged family members. All you have to do is turn up with your beach towel and a holiday mindset and start enjoying yourself. The four-bedroom property sleeps seven people, offers a high degree of comfort and style and is child and dog friendly. So dog friendly in fact it has just been awarded Silver for Dog Friendly Business of the Year for 2022/23 by the prestigious Beautiful South Tourism Awards along with many other awards   Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£1350 to £3850
Short breaks from £200 per night

7  |   4  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star

50.938599, -1.782662

Offering single level self-catering, Teal Cottage at Burgate Manor Farm is perfect for families and friends and offers an ideal base for exploring the New Forest and enjoying all it has to offer. Spend your days visiting the many attractions and cycling, walking or pony trekking the miles of forest tracks and trails before you retire back to relax in this comfy welcoming holiday cottage. Just a mile from Fordingbridge on the edge of the forest, Paultons Park, the Moors Valley Country Park, Lymington, Salisbury and Portsmouth are all within easy reach.

Weekly guide price:
£528 to £1196
Short breaks from £123 per night

4-6  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.938599, -1.782662

Burgate Manor Farm is 230-acres of rural bliss in the New Forest National Park. The estate has seven fantastic self-catering properties including Swan Cottage, which sleeps up to six people in two bedrooms, and the holiday cottages can be hired together to accommodate groups of up to 54. Whether you are a couple escaping for a romantic weekend in the New Forest, or a party of extended family and friends celebrating a milestone occasion, you will love the comfortable accommodation and location just a mile from the picturesque town of Fordingbridge, and close to favourite New Forest attractions like Paulton Park and the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

Weekly guide price:
£600 to £1298
Short breaks from £140 per night

4+2  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.938599, -1.782662

The New Forest National Park is such a popular holiday destination because it offers something for everyone. Mallard Cottage is one of seven excellent holiday homes to rent on Burgate Manor Farm, a mile from Fordingbridge and close to fantastic attractions including the New Forest Waterpark, Paultons Park, and the Moors Valley Country Park. It is also an easy drive from places like Lymington, Salisbury and Portsmouth, and footpaths, bridleways and cycling trails are abundant nearby. Whether you are getting the kids out into the fresh air for a family holiday or arranging a special celebration with your friends, the amenities and welcome at Burgate Manor Farm are perfect.

Weekly guide price:
£904 to £1620
Short breaks from £210 per night

6-8  |   3  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.938599, -1.782662

Kingfisher Cottage is ideal for couples and families visiting the New Forest National Park. Only a mile from Fordingbridge and within walking distance of The George pub, the holiday cottage is on a private 230-acre farm beside the banks of the Avon River, surrounded by meadows and fields. There is space for four people in two bedrooms, with a double sofa-bed that opens out to sleep up to two more adults. Paulton's Park, the National Motor Museum and Moors Valley Country Park are all within easy reach, as are miles of footpaths, traffic free cycling routes and bridleways. With its pretty thatched cottages, free-roaming ponies and ancient forests and woodland, the New Forest is a beautiful holiday destination at any time of the year.

Weekly guide price:
£528 to £1196
Short breaks from £123 per night

4-6  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

50.938599, -1.782662

Couples and families love Grebe Cottage, which offers 4-star accommodation in 230 acres of private farmland in the north of the New Forest National Park. There is space for four people to sleep in two bedrooms, and the holiday cottage can be booked on its own or reserved with one of several other lovely cottages on Burgate Manor Farm to accommodate larger groups of family and friends. Fordingbridge's medieval arched bridge and The George pub are only a mile away, while popular New Forest attractions like Beaulieu and Moors Valley Country Park are nearby. There are miles of beautiful footpaths, cycling trails and bridleways to help you explore the New Forest and enjoy being close to nature in this incredible ancient landscape. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£456 to £1130
Short breaks from £110 per night

4  |   2  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 4 Star

52.941551, 1.138563

With excellent on-site facilities that include an indoor pool, beauty room and play areas, plus a beach and very good pub within walking distance, Home Farm offers self-catering accommodation which is just perfect for a seaside holiday. Whether you are a family, group of friends or a couple, the welcome is warm in this beautiful part of Norfolk with lovely walks and cycle rides from the front door and an abundance of attractions for day trips out. Fleet Cottage is all ground floor ideal for anyone with walking difficulties and young children.  Fleet has two bedrooms, a large king with single bed, and a twin room.  Large bathroom with bath and separate shower, kitchen, and lounge/diner.  Enclosed patio area with seating and brick BBQ.  Fleet is on our main site.

Weekly guide price:
£520 to £1110

4+1  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

51.208115, -3.504796

Rose Cottage, on the three-acre grounds of Woodcombe Lodges, is an excellent choice for couples or solo travellers looking for a quiet spot. This one-bedroom cottage features a well-equipped bedroom and a living area offering excellent views over Exmoor. It’s a practical base for exploring Minehead, with easy access to the local beach, historical train rides on the West Somerset Railway, and walking routes like the South West Coast Path.  Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£335 to £495
Short breaks from £47 per night

2  |   1  |   No  |   Enquire  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 4 Star

UK Self-Catering Breaks for Families

The UK offers a fantastic choice of family holiday destinations with child friendly cottages in every corner of the country. Explore the dramatic coastline, marvellous mountains or stunning national parks. Alternatively, spend lazy afternoons splashing about in puddles, pottering in charming market towns or simply making your way through exotic ice cream and homemade cake menus. You can do it all in the UK.

Whether you want to get away from it all during the peak summer months or out of season like the February half term, nothing beats some sea air, the sound of waves crashing on the beach and the feeling of sand between your toes. Those looking to enjoy a family water sports holiday can learn to surf in Cornwall, kayak around Anglesey or sail across a Scottish Loch. If you are planning a toddler friendly holiday with buckets and spades, there is no shortage of beautiful British beaches to build a sand castle, jump over the waves in the sea, fly a kite and have a game of bat and ball. Round your day off with fish and chips or a BBQ on the beach whilst the little ones hunt for pretty shells and unusual mini beasts.

Land based adventurers can conquer a mini mountain in the Lake District, go pony trekking in the New Forest, biking along disused railway lines in Devon, climbing in the Peak District, or even learn to ski in Scotland. Whatever time of year you are planning a holiday in the UK, the huge number of stunning walks means it is easy to get the whole family out, with welcoming friendly accommodation to return back to at the end of the day. Find a forest trail with treasure hunts and adventure play grounds, collect leaves and conkers in the Autumn or spot lambs and bluebells in the Spring. The lure of a picnic in the summer or a cosy pub lunch in the winter should tempt most mini walkers to head out for an adventure.

Anyone looking for a bit of history and culture will be spoilt for choice with the huge number of castles, museums and family attractions dotted around the country. Visit the World of Beatrix Potter in Cumbria, the National Space centre in Leicestershire or see if you can find Harry Potter lurking in the corridors at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. Alternatively, visit a theme park, get lost in a maze or explore some Roman ruins.

The fantastic choice of child friendly holiday cottages to rent in the UK means it is easy to plan your next escape without dreaded delays at airports and long journeys that undo the good of a holiday before you have arrived. Whether you are looking for self catering holiday cottages for a two week long summer holiday, or last minute weekend getaways, luxury houses with swimming pools, hot tubs and games rooms, or simple family holiday cottages where you can snuggle in front of the fire with a hot chocolate and a game of monopoly, we have something to suit everyone. It’s time to start planning your next family getaway!