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Looking to take a family self catering break? Rent a country cottage or log cabin as a base for your holiday in the UK or Ireland. Lots of lovely self catering accommodation for family holidays is shown below.
Cotatge owners who specialise in family self catering holidays try to provide good facilities to keep children amused and occupied. Many will have playgrounds with equipment, a pets corner, nature trails or other activities on offer.
Children are often happy to kick a ball about, ride their bikes and do things outside. A games room is most useful, especially for inclement weather.
Some areas are better than others for family activities. Anyone holidaying in Cornwall or north Devon may wish to give the family a surfing experience, or perhaps sailing, because there are so many opportunities to experience these sports. Other areas may offer horse riding (Scotland), safe traffic free cycle paths (Midlands, West Country, Wales and others), free use of canoes (Norfolk) go karting etc.
It pays to find not only good self catering accommodation for the family but also to select a location that can offer the family activities that you would enjoy.
The Cottage Search allows you to enter your own requirements and find matching cottages.