Family-friendly self-catering holidays in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Find cottages, country houses, apartments and lodges for a family-friendly self-catering holidays in country cottages. 

When it comes to family self-catering holidays you'll want to find somewhere special which has the sort of facilities that will make your break fun and stress-free. Self-catering cottages may be rented for a week at a time or for short breaks in low season. View a list of family friendly cottages that can be booked for short breaks.

Family-Friendly Cottages

• Child-friendly cottages with an enclosed garden

• Cottages with a High Chair and Cot

Cottages for Toddlers and Older Children

• Cottages with play parks or play areas

Click on the following links to find self catering holiday accommodation in England, southern and northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales with facilities for families with young children. The average family sized cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps about 6. We have a good selection of cottages that sleep 6 and have a cot, also cottages with toys to amuse the children and save you having to bring your own.

Family seaside cottages geared to children

Family friendly seaside cottages in England - with our lengthy coastline and enormous number of seaside towns we are spoilt for choice. Bear in mind that children prefer not to travel for too long.

  Quick Search for child and baby friendly cottages

The  Cottage Search Assistant allows you to enter your self catering requirements and find a holiday cottage that matches your needs. Going on holiday with babies entails taking an enormous amount of baby equipment such as pushchairs, bottle warmers, a supply of nappies and so on. A stay in a baby friendly cottage that supplies a bottle warmer, cots and highchairs can save an awful lot of packing.

Family holidays in pine lodges and log cabins

Renting a pine lodge or a log cabin for a family break has really take off in recent years. Warm and hard wearing, pine clad lodges and cabins are ideal for the rough and tumble that accompanies children. Take a look at pine lodge holidays for family breaks in England.

Many families have a dog or two and it's always a dilemma come holiday time whether to take the dog with you or to place it in kennels. Self-catering accommodation often solves the problem because you can book a pet-friendly cottage and if you can cope with kids and dogs in the car, tke the dog on holiday with you. The West Country and Devon are popular summer family holiday destinations with a large number of pet friendly cottage holidays in Devon to choose from.

Travelling with children  is so much easier if your self-catering cottage is equipped with a cot, high chair, changing mat, stairgate and other essential baby equipment.  A family friendly holiday where children are welcomed can make all the difference to your stay.  A playground with swings or sand pit is also rather useful to keep children entertained whilst you relax and put your feet up. there are certain holiday cottage parks or complexes that specialise in family holidays and will have incorporated nature trails, pet corners, and outdoor play equipment to keep children amused. See a selection of cottages with play parks nearby.

Families look for specific factors when choosing a cottage holiday. Self-catering cottages are ideal because they provide plenty of space and often enclosed safe gardens where children can play. Entertainment for the children needs to be balanced with safety. A cottage with a swimming pool is always a boon during a holiday but it does introduce risk into the situation. Cottages on a holiday park with communal facilites may be a better option that a private pool that a child can easily access. Take a look at the pages below to choose a destination for family self catering holidays.

Family self-catering holidays in cottages and apartments for families with young children.

	Family friendly self-catering accommodation in England
England
	self catering holiday cottages with cots	holiday cottages in England with a babysitting service
	Self catering holiday England with a high chair	Family friendly facilities
	Family friendly self-catering accommodation in Ireland
Ireland
	Cottage in Ireland with a cot	Child friendly self catering Ireland with babysitting service
	Self catering holiday cottages Ireland with a high chair	Family friendly facilities
	Ireland by area: family friendly holiday homes in County Cork, Ireland
	Family friendly self-catering accommodation in Scotland
Scotland
	Self catering cottages in Scotland with a cot	babysitting service
	a high chair	Family friendly self catering accommodation Scotland
	Family friendly self-catering accommodation in Wales
Wales
	Self catering cottage in Wales with a cot	Self catering cottages Wales + babysitting service
	Self catering cottages Wales with a high chair	family friendly facilities

 

 

Farm holidays are another popular choice for family holidays with primary school age childen. There is frequently the opportunity to get involved with life on the farm, feed the animals , follow nature trails, muck out ponies and so on. Most children enjoy this type of involvement and are intrested in farms and animals. 

 

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