Family-friendly short break holiday cottages

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Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales
sleeps  22 sleeps 22
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 11 bedroom luxurious coastal holiday home with fabulous sea views out to Cemaes Bay, complete with games room, and swim spa, and just a stone’s throw from the beach.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £5724
Next available: 16 Apr - 7 nights
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Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

Sleeps 10 log cabin just outside of Minehead, with stunning views out over Exmoor National Park, dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible in a number of rooms (M2 rated), plus enjoying access to a children’s play area on site, a games room and putting green.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £1025
Next available: 11 Apr - 6 nights
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Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
cat friendly cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £699
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with beautiful country views and eco-friendly credentials, set on a working farm near Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders and Lanarkshire, 4-star rated and family-friendly with swings in garden and a dedicated area for playing football, ideal for couples, families, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and cyclists.

5 (8 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £700
Next available: 06 Apr - 4 nights
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Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly log cabin with stunning views out to Exmoor, just 20 minutes’ walk from Minehead with its beach, with access to excellent onsite facilities that will appeal to families including a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football, a putting green and children’s play area with swings.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £505
Next available: 11 Apr - 7 nights
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Connel, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Ideal for a tranquil escape, this 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home enjoys a stunning lochside setting, and superb loch views, just 4 miles from Oban.

ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £900
Next available: 11 Apr - 7 nights
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Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 54 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £855
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 ensuite bedroom holiday cottage in rural setting in the beautiful Boyne Valley, part of Decoy Country Cottages where there is a games room, BBQ area, children’s playground and more, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £1164
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Hereford, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

5 star rated gold award winning luxury cottage with a traditonal yet modern feel set in rolling countryside with private enclosed gardens and amazing views over rural farmland yet just 15 minutes' drive from Hereford.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £1273
Next available: 12 Apr - 5 nights
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire close to Wales/England border, plenty to offer families including access to an indoor swimming pool, multi-sports area, good walks nearby, woodland picnic area, birdwatching area and play area for the under 5s.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1627
Next available: 10 Apr - 7 nights
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Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stove
7 nights from £695
Next available: 05 Apr - 7 nights
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Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £2595
Next available: 12 Apr - 7 nights

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Knighton, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom log cabin for adults only with stunning country views, large decked area and outdoor private hot tub, perfect for a relaxing rural retreat holiday on a tranquil farm location (with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £420
Next available: 06 Apr - 4 nights
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Bodenham, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

This impressive pet-friendly country manor near Hereford has 9 bedrooms, a hot tub, games rooms and cinema room and is an ideal rental for celebrations, family getaways, group events and even weddings! Licensed for weddings.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplacefirepitParking
7 nights from £4650
Next available: 13 Apr - 4 nights
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Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Beautifully presented, 3 bedroom Epsom Cottage is an absolute dream, with luxurious 5 star rated accommodation, this is an idyllic place to enjoy a truly relaxing holiday in the Cotswolds close to Chipping Norton, with access to a heated indoor swimming pool on site, a spa where you can book pampering treatments (available at additional cost), as well as a gym and beautiful gardens, this has to be one of the Cotswolds' very best holiday homes.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £1157
Next available: 14 Apr - 7 nights
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Family friendly short break holiday cottages, escape for a few days to the coast or the country with the children, find cottages for 2 nights, 3 nights and family weekend getaways on Country Cottages Online.

Why Book a Short Break Away with the Family?

Sometimes you only have a weekend or a few nights available for a getaway. With family friendly short break holiday cottages you can escape for a few days to the coast or the country with the kids, go beach combing, for walks or to see a festival. A short holiday of 3 or 4 days can be most beneficial, especially if you're fortunate with the weather. It is never long enough to get bored and if you have children under school age, take advantage of off peak periods, perhaps mid week, for the keenest prices.

Remember some cottages may only offer short breaks outside of school holidays, whereas others offer more flexibility with year round short break bookings welcome.

Popular Searches for Family-Friendly Short Breaks

Sought after child-friendly rentals include large family cottages for holidays for big families or extended families with grandparents for example, luxury cottages when you want a touch of style to enjoy with your tribe, and when budget is no option, family cottages with a pool are very popular for fun and splashing around.

Whether you opt for a short escape to Scotland, England, Wales or Ireland, we hope you find the best family cottage for a short break in the UK for your clan.