Family-friendly cottages UK
Renting a country cottage or any kind of self-catering property has always been the best choice for a family holidaying in the UK. And even in these days of more kid-friendly hotels and B&Bs, it still remains the most flexible option. There are literally thousands of self-catering properties around the country that are ideal for a family holiday, whether it's because they have a great location – by the sea, deep in the woods or close to popular attractions – or because they are well set up for children, with big gardens, games rooms, films and books or just a reliable wifi connection. In any case, living somewhere different is always fun; children love to colonise places and soon make them feel like home. We have loads of family adventures to share, from holiday cottages and beach huts to campsites and farms – which one will be perfect for your family?
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Three large and quirky holiday houses on a Sussex country estate.
House on the Brooks, Hardham Mill, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LA
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Restored fisherman's huts right beside the beach in Whitstable – perfect for a loved-up weekend
Fisherman’s Huts, Fisherman’s Huts The Harbour Whitstable CT5 1AB
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Beautifully furnished self-catering cottages on an eco-friendly farm
Greenwood Grange Farm Cottages, Higher Bockhampton Dorchester DT2 8QH
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Stylish self-catering townhouse – in the heart of the town
Abbey Mews, 6 Pierrepont Place, Bath, Somerset BA1 1JX
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No-frills surf shacks or 4-star self-catering apartments, bang on the beach
Tolcarne Beach Cabins, Tolcarne Beach, Narrowcliff Road, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2QN
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Beautiful, contemporary light-filled lodges overlooking the woods and golf course at the Stoke by Nayland Golf and Spa Hotel.
Apple Tree Lodges, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Near Ipswich, Suffolk CO6 4PZ
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Edwardian Norburton Hall offers stylish self-catering accommodation on a beautiful country estate
Norburton Hall, Shipton Lane Burton Bradstock Dorset DT6 4NQ
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A traditional Welsh farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park – peace and quiet awaits you.
Henfaes Isaf, Henfaes Isaf, Cynwyd, North Wales LL21 0NF
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Six beautiful stylish yet cosy holiday apartments in Keswick, perfect for exploring the Lakes
Howe Keld, 5–7 The Heads, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5ES
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Contemporary waterside self-catering apartments on the Lizard Heritage Coast
Harbour Apartments, Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall TR12 7EP
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A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
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A stylish penthouse apartment overlooking Newquay’s Porth Sands
6 Porth Sands, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LW
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Elegant Lake District holiday home, with wonderful lake views, perfectly located for an active family break on the shores of Windermere
Westward House, Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
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Tree Top View, 34a Brook Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8QE
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Self-catering stays with modern rustic style in the heart of Guernsey
Kimberley's Cottage Guernsey, La Villiaze Cottage, La Villiaze Lane, St Andrew, Guernsey GY6 8YH
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Historic house and cosy lodge in one of the most beautiful parts of central Scotland
Balgedie House & Lodge, Easter Balgedie Kinross KY13 9HQ
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A bright, contemporary seaside cottage in the heart of the North Norfolk Coast resort of Sheringham – 2 minutes from the beach and coast path
Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
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Contemporary self-catering apartments with spectacular views of the Forest of Dean.
Symonds Yat Rock Lodge, Hillersland, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7NY
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A tranquil Cornwall holiday cottage in a beautiful garden setting with an infinity pool
Treverra Cottage, Saint Minver Lowlands, Rock, Cornwall
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A rural idyll on the edge of the Cotswolds for couples or families, with lovely accommodation, wild swimming, tennis and more.
Brandiers Farm, Crossing Ln, Brandier, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9PZ
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These eco-friendly pine lodges are a perfect base for this corner of the Scottish Highlands – and they're dog-friendly too!
Big Sky Lodges, Drynie Park Muir of Ord Inverness IV6 7RP
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Well-appointed wooden lodges in a spectacular woodland location on the shores of Loch Awe.
Log Cabin Scotland, Dalavich Argyll & Bute PA35 1HN
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A unique and ultra-luxurious modernist waterside house on a bucolic Cotswolds estate.
Reid Villa, Lower Mill Estate, Mill Lane, Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire GL7 6BG
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Play at being a student or a don at this luxury Oxford bolthole for 4.
The Masters Lodgings at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21–23 Paradise Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
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The ultimate Oxford holiday house – luxury self-catering in the heart of the city centre.
Cloisters at Greyfriars Hideaway, 21 – 23 Paradise St, Oxford OX1 1LD
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A unique off-grid cottage, on the banks of one of Scotland's most remote sea lochs.
Craig Cottage, Craig Cottage, Near Bonawe, Oban, Argyll PA37 1RL
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This contemporary holiday home offers truly luxurious coastal living on the Gower Peninsula.
Beach Rocks, 70a Brynfield Road, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4SX.
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Ferry View, Ferry View Rd Horning Norfolk NR12 8PS
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A very special working farm set in beautiful countryside and with a variety of holiday accommodation and activities. The perfect family holiday destination.
Nettlecombe Farm, Whitwell Isle of Wight PO38 2AF
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A stunning and huge converted watermill, right on the river, that sleeps eight people.
Fletland Mill, Baston Lincolnshire PE6 9NS
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Luxury lodges with hot tubs in a perfect North Cornwall seaside location.
Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill Lodges, Rosehill, Porthtowan, Cornwall TR4 8AR
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Beautifully designed log cabins with hot tubs set, within ancient woodland overlooking a trout river on the edge of the Lake District
Hidden River Cabins, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5TU
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The ultimate luxury, contemporary country holiday property – deep in the heart of North Norfolk.
The Old Stables at Godwick Hall, Mill Road, Godwick, Norfolk, PE32 2RJ
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Self-catering stays among the tree tops of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Treehouses, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Cute cabins among the trees of a safari park in Kent
Port Lympne Forest Hideaways, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Near Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD
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Your own private estate - in a beautiful and unspoilt part of Norfolk.
Bodney Lodge, Bodney Hall, Bodney, Norfolk IP26 5BX
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The perfect Caribbean retreat – in Cornwall!
Buddha Beach House, Whitsand Bay Torpoint Cornwall
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A sumptuous North Norfolk self-catering property with less emphasis on the 'self'!
Godwick Hall, Godwick Hall, Godwick, Mill Lane, Fakenham, King's Lynn PE32 2RJ
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Super Lake District luxury by Ullswater's lakeside and catering for every need.
Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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A luxury Lake District barn conversion right by the shores of Ullswater.
The Great Barn, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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A stylish self-catering farmhouse for group get-togethers just outside of London
The Farmhouse at Polehanger, Polehanger Farm, Shefford Rd, Meppershall, Bedfordshire SG17 5LH
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Seafront house in the heart of Whitstable, wonderful views and handy for everything.
One Wavecrest, 1 Wavecrest, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1EH
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Peace and quiet, beach-combing and walks, with a lovely village pub nearby.
The Stable and Barn at Buddle Place, Sandrock Rd Niton Ventnor PO38 2NG PO38 2BW
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Luxurious apartments and cottages in a prime Scilly Isles location.
Sea Garden Cottages, Tresco, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
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A super-stylish converted farmhouse with a hot tub and stunning views in the Peak District National Park
Wheeldon Trees Farmhouse, Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0AA
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Brand-new, high-end luxury cottages and lodges just a few minutes' walk from the beach.
Martha's Orchard, Constantine Bay, Cornwall PL28 8JQ
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Glorious rural tranquillity in twin holiday cottages in the heart of mid-Wales.
Fforest Fields Cottage, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RU
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Reconnect with the natural world at this cosy yet elegant house on the banks of the River Wye
The Bothy at Racquety Farm, Racquety Farm, Wyecliff, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5LA
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