Best Family Holiday Cottages in the 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 UK family cottages to share, from regular holiday cottages and beach huts to cabins and lodges. Which one will be perfect for your family?
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.
Brand-new, high-end luxury cottages and lodges just a few minutes' walk from the beach.
Martha's Orchard, Constantine Bay, Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Padstow
A dog-friendly Perthshire holiday cottage in the Highlands near Aberfeldy
The Longhouse, Croftnamuik, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JE
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
A characterful cottage near Loch Tay in the Perthshire Highlands
Hawthorn Cottage, Fearnan, Aberfeldy PH15 2PG
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
Modern self catering on Loch Tay with superb water and mountain views
Tatha View, 4 Braes of Taymouth, Kenmore, Perthshire PH15 2HQ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Aberfeldy
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
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
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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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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Holidays in Whitstable
Ferry View, Ferry View Rd Horning Norfolk NR12 8PS
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Holidays in Horning
Sea Garden Cottages, Tresco, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
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Holidays in Isles of Scilly
Holidays in Tresco
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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Holidays in Inverness-shire
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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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Holidays in Oban
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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Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Cirencester
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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This contemporary holiday home offers truly luxurious coastal living on the Gower Peninsula.
Beach Rocks, 70a Brynfield Road, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4SX.
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in The Gower
Holidays in The Mumbles
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
Holidays in East Midlands
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Holidays in Stamford
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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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Porthtowan
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
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
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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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Holidays in Kent
Holidays in Hythe
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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Holidays in Swaffham
The perfect Caribbean retreat – in Cornwall!
Buddha Beach House, Whitsand Bay Torpoint Cornwall
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Super Lake District luxury by Ullswater's lakeside and catering for every need.
Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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Holidays in Ullswater
A luxury Lake District barn conversion right by the shores of Ullswater.
The Great Barn, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria CA10 2ND
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Holidays in Ullswater
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
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Bedfordshire
Holidays in Shefford
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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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
Holidays in East Midlands
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Holidays in Buxton
Glorious rural tranquillity in twin holiday cottages in the heart of mid-Wales.
Fforest Fields Cottage, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RU
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Llandrindod Wells
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
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
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A unique place to stay in the heart of the beautiful East Sussex countryside
Railway Retreats, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex TN31 6QT
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Bodiam
Rustic yet very comfortable self-catering holiday cottages in a fabulous coastal location.
Caerfai Farm Cottages, Caerfai Farm, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in St Davids
Contemporary and very comfortable eco retreats amid glorious Norfolk countryside, yet just minutes from the sea
Mill Farm Eco Barns, Mill Farm, Hemsby Rd, Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk NR29 4AE
Holidays in East Anglia
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An elegant, dog friendly cottage on the historic Combermere Abbey Estate in Cheshire
Stone Lodge at Combermere Abbey, Combermere Abbey, Nantwich, Cheshire SY13 4AJ
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Holidays in Crewe
Beautifully renovated and equipped holiday cottages in a perfect position in the heart of north Norfolk – and dog friendly too!
Oak Tree Cottages, Church Farm, East Ruston, Norfolk NR12 9HJ
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Four coastal-inspired properties, surrounded by peaceful green pastures in the charming village of Trevone.
Stein’s at Trevone Farm, Trevone Padstow Cornwall PL28 8QN
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