Ask someone to imagine taking their children on holiday, and we reckon the majority of people would picture a trip to the beach. Deckchairs, swimming costumes, ice creams, sandcastles – it’s what summer holidays are all about!

The following child and family friendly holidays all have a beach nearby (within a twenty minute drive or less) to guarantee your family easy access to the seaside.

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The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Scottish Highlands

The Isles of Glencoe Hotel is a modern family friendly hotel set in spectacular scenery next to Loch Leven in the Scottish Highlands. Child friendly activities include the onsite swimming pool and neighbouring outdoor activity centre, while for parents there’s a family restaurant, sauna, hot tub and gym.

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Wheal Dream, Cornwall

Wheal Dream is a family friendly holiday resort near the south coast of Cornwall offering idyllic lodge accommodation.  Amenities include private log-fired hot tubs, a play area, an on-site restaurant and a golf course.

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The Valley, Cornwall

The Valley is a unique collection of luxury self-catering holiday cottages set in 13 acres of Cornish gardens and woodlands, only a few miles from Truro and Falmouth. The Valley’s self-contained and child friendly complex includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas, tennis and squash courts plus there’s

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Court Farm Holidays, Cornwall

Court Farm is a child friendly complex of Cornish cottages, converted barns and stylish houses in the village of Marhamchurch near Bude. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, games room, tennis court and extensive outdoor entertainment for the children; and for mum and dad there are hot tubs, spa

Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall

Retallack Resort and Spa is a family friendly holiday resort in north Cornwall. The resort has its own luxury spa, restaurant and indoor surf centre and visitors also benefit from a swimming pool, tennis courts, games room and a range of childcare options.

Celtic Haven, Pembrokeshire

Celtic Haven is a self catering resort on the Pembrokeshire coast comprising 30 family friendly cottages. Facilities on site include an indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna and gym, a luxury spa, games room, play area, restaurant and a nine-hole golf course.

Bluestone National Park Resort, Pembrokeshire

Bluestone is a 500-acre family friendly resort in Pembrokeshire featuring a range of accommodation types and a wide range of activities to keep children of all ages occupied. On site entertainment includes a large indoor adventure centre and water park, and for the grown-ups there’s a luxury spa and

Village Farm Cottages, Northumberland

Village Farm and Town Foot Farm are two small complexes of child friendly self catering holiday accommodation in the village of Shilbottle in the Northumberland countryside. The cottages and chalets share a variety of quality facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room, spa and gym.

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Torridge House Cottages, Devon

Torridge House Cottages is a family friendly complex of nine self catering cottages set on a farm near the historic town of Torrington in North Devon. There’s a swimming pool, games room and plenty of outdoor space to keep the children entertained, not forgetting a wide variety of pets

Croft Farm and Celtic Cottages, Pembrokeshire

Croft Farm is a family friendly complex of self-catering cottages set in six acres of the Pembrokeshire countryside. The complex is designed with children in mind with lots of on-site family activities including an indoor heated swimming pool and a large play barn with entertainment for children of all

Crylla Valley Cottages, Cornwall

Crylla Valley Cottages is a family-run complex of child-friendly holiday cottages set in 18 acres of gardens and woodland in the Tamar Valley area of Cornwall. There’s plenty of activities on-site to keep the kids occupied and each stay at Crylla Valley also includes free entrance to a nearby

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Pentire, Cornwall

Pentire is a five star holiday park near Bude, Cornwall, offering luxury accommodation and child friendly facilities just a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, cosy pubs and historic market towns.

Poltarrow Farm, Cornwall

Poltarrow’s six stylish, fully equipped cottages surrounded by 45 acres of superb Cornish countryside offer a taste of rural living. Fantastic family friendly facilities suitable for all include indoor heated swimming pool, animal feeding, sports barn, tumble room for under 5s, farm trail and fishing lake – a blend

New Park Manor Hotel, Hampshire

New Park Manor is a luxury hotel located in the middle of the New Forest, Hampshire. The hotel is designed with families in mind and has a number of child and parent-friendly facilities including a crèche – perfect entertainment while the adults make the most of the hotel’s luxury

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Court Barton, Devon

Court Barton hosts a selection of attractive luxury self-catering cottages set in beautiful Devon countryside. Family friendly facilities include two swimming pools and a tennis court, while the beach is just a short drive away.

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Farm cottage with pool and hot tub, Devon

This family friendly cottage, sleeping 7, offers a range of facilities including a hot tub, indoor heated swimming pool and games room with table tennis and pool table; while the beaches and scenic coastal walks of south Devon are within easy driving distance.

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Merlin Farm Holiday Cottages, Cornwall

Merlin Farm is an attractive complex of parent and child-friendly cottages near Mawgan Porth on the north Cornish coast, with an expansive sandy beach within walking distance and five more beaches within 5 miles.

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Baytree Lodge, Dorset

Baytree Lodge is a luxury self-catering property less than a mile from the sea in Osmington, Dorset. There’s a swimming pool, outdoor play area and games room to keep children of all ages happily occupied.

Luxurious retreat with river views, Cornwall

This self-catering property offers luxurious holidays in a glorious location overlooking the Fowey river, Cornwall.  Parent friendly facilities include a sauna and hot tub, plus a large garden with incredible views and an amazing cinema room for the kids.

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