Not all family friendly holidays happen during the summer, of course. And for those slightly less warm and sunny breaks at Christmas, October half term or maybe February, what could be more enticing to return to after a wet day out with the kids than a cosy cottage with it’s very own log burner or open fire? Somewhere to warm up, dry off the dog and maybe even the wellies..

Here’s the Parent Friendly Stays selection of child and family friendly holidays with a log burner or open fire.

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Family friendly cottages near the Yorkshire coast

These family friendly cottages offer comfortable and modern holiday accommodation with a range of superb facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, indoor games room with table tennis and table football, and tennis courts.

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Coombe Mill, Cornwall

Coombe Mill offers self-catering family holidays based in luxurious lodge accommodation on a 30 acre farm in north Cornwall, a short distance from Bodmin Moor.  Morning tractor rides, animal feeding and egg collecting guarantee  younger visitors a hands-on animal experience; and children will also enjoy the wealth of indoor

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Lavender Hill Holidays, Somerset

Lavender Hill Holidays is home to a collection of luxury eco-friendly holiday properties in west Somerset including a cosy cottage, beautiful barn conversion and two incredible treehouses.  All the family (and pet) friendly properties benefit from spectacular views, private hot tubs and the use of an on-site swimming pool;

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Stickwick Manor and Cottages, Devon

Stickwick Manor is home to three delightful child friendly self-catering cottages set in spectacular scenery on a working farm on the edge of Dartmoor. Visiting families benefit from a range of high quality amenities including an indoor games barn, outdoor play area, daily animal feeding, cosy log fires, on-site

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Broadgate Farm Cottages, Yorkshire

Broadgate Farm offers luxury-self catering cottages in the Yorkshire Wolds, set in nineteen acres of grass and woodland. There’s plenty of safe outdoor space for children (and pets!) to enjoy and a wealth of family friendly days out in the local area, including the Yorkshire coast.

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Birdforth Hall Holiday Cottages, North Yorkshire

Birdforth Hall Holiday Cottages offers beautifully converted self-catering accommodation set in peaceful surroundings near the Yorkshire Dales.  Visiting families will enjoy the indoor pool, games room, hot tubs, shared BBQ garden, extensive grounds and optional food hampers and ready meals.

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Feather Down Moor Farm, Gloucestershire

Moor Farm offers tranquil family friendly glamping holidays in a scenic Gloucestershire farm setting, within easy reach of the Cotswolds. Holidays at Moor Farm are all about enjoying the great outdoors with acres of safe open space and interactive farm tours, plus a bookable indoor swimming pool; meanwhile dinner

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Nethway Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon

Nethway Farm offers family friendly self-catering holidays in the heart of South Devon, just a mile from the sandy beaches of the south coast. Facilities for visitors include an indoor heated swimming pool, play barn, outdoor play area, soft play, and helping feed the resident farm animals. 

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Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Resort is a family friendly resort in the Scottish Highlands offering both hotel and woodland lodge accommodation.  Facilities include a large indoor pool complex, soft play centre, outdoor play area, cinema, restaurants, and a wide range of activities and attractions close by.

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North Farm Cottages, Northumberland

North Farm Cottages offers a range of tasteful, luxury cottages with panoramic views over the Northumberland countryside.  There’s a children’s play area and indoor swimming pool on site, while the beach at Embleton Bay is within walking distance on a well-kept path across the neighbouring farmland.

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Luxury countryside barns with hot tubs, Northumberland

These recently renovated barn conversions are set in the Northumberland countryside and offer high quality accommodation in a superb working farm setting.  Each cottage comes with its own private hot tub, and there’s a village pub within walking distance.

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Charming cottage with countryside views, Peak District

This delightful self-catering property on the border of Yorkshire and the Peak District has a private swimming pool, beautiful views, local pubs within easy reach, and is perfectly located for walking with many routes right on your doorstep.

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Family friendly farm cottages near Abergavenny, Wales

These attractive rustic barn conversions are set on a working farm in the Monmouthshire countryside, providing comfortable and affordable holiday cottage accommodation.  There are a range of family friendly facilities on site including an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and indoor games room.

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Gwelfor Barn, Anglesey

Gwelfor Barn is a stunning barn conversion near Beaumaris, south east Anglesey, with exceptional sea views, direct access to the coast path and a private swimming pool.

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Forest Holidays at Keldy, North Yorkshire

Keldy is a Forest Holidays site in North Yorkshire offering family friendly log cabins in natural surroundings with log burners, hot tubs and plenty of child friendly activities.

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Forest Holidays at Beddgelert, Snowdonia

Forest Holidays at Beddgelert offers a handful of luxury family friendly woodland cabins in a sheltered glade in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.  Parent friendly facilities include private hot tubs with each property and forest-themed activities for the kids.

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Burnville Farm Cottages, Devon

Burnville Farm Cottages offers three child friendly cottages set in the heart of the Devon countryside. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a games room and a tennis court, plus 250 acres of attractive farmland to explore.

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Luxury cottages near Liskeard, Cornwall

This holiday offers four luxury Cornish cottages set in a gorgeous 110 acre countryside estate. Child friendly facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and indoor games room.

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Thorpe Forest, Norfolk

Thorpe Forest offers luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in a delightful forest setting in Norfolk. A wealth of family friendly activities are available on-site and in the local area.

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Blackwood Forest, Hampshire

Blackwood Forest offers tranquil family friendly woodland lodge holidays in Hampshire. Guests benefit from private hot tubs, log burners and a whole host of child friendly forest activities.

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Balnab Farm, Dumfries and Galloway

Balnab Farm offers family friendly luxury glamping holidays near the Solway Firth in southern Scotland.  Canvas hideaways provide cosy and comfortable accommodation, while amenities on site include a children’s play area, farm activities like animal feeding and tractor rides, hot tub hire and pizza nights.

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Haddon Grove Farm Cottages, Peak District

Haddon Grove Farm Cottages is an award-winning hamlet of luxury cottage accommodation just outside Bakewell in the Peak District. Children will enjoy the indoor heated pool, games room and outdoor play area, while grown-ups will enjoy cosy cottages with log burners and ordering a home-cooked pie and pea supper!

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Libbear Barton, Devon

Libbear Barton offers family friendly self-catering holidays set in a stunning 40-acre Devon estate. Facilities include heated indoor pool, games room, outdoor play area, sauna and gym.

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Polean Farm, Cornwall

Polean Farm is a child friendly self-catering farm cottage complex set in rolling Cornish farmland. Family friendly entertainment on offer includes animal feeding, tractor-pulled barrel rides and indoor and outdoor play areas.

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Lower Campscott Farm, Devon

Lower Campscott Farm offers family friendly self catering accommodation near the North Devon coast. All the fun of farm is available for younger visitors including animal feeding, egg collecting and tractor and trailer rides, while there are also well-equipped outdoor and indoor play areas and lovely outdoor trails.

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Countryside barn conversions near Sherbourne, Dorset

This holiday is a child friendly cottage complex near Sherborne, Dorset. Visitors benefit from use of a gorgeous indoor heated swimming pool in addition to an outdoor play area and extensive grounds providing safe outdoor space to enjoy.

Tregongeeves Farm Cottages, Cornwall

Tregongeeves is a cluster of luxury self catering farm cottages set in the Cornish countryside.  Family friendly facilities include an indoor pool, play barn, outdoor play area, tennis court and on-site farm animals for the kids to help look after.

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Knowle Farm, Devon

Knowle Farm is a child friendly cottage complex set in the south Devon countryside on the doorstep of Dartmoor National Park.  Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, soft play area, tennis court, walk-in rabbit area and friendly animals – plus lots of helpful extras for mum and dad.

Malston Mill Farm, Devon

Malston Mill Farm is an attractive complex of luxury self catering holiday cottages in the Devon countryside. Family friendly facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a games room, outdoor play area, gym and sauna.

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