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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Weare Cottage, Devon

Weare Cottage is a luxurious family friendly holiday cottage in the tranquil village of Weare Giffard, near Bideford in North Devon.  Accommodating up to six guests in three bedrooms, the property is within easy walking distance of a local pub, village park and cycling trails, and only 15 minutes

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Lower Elsford Farm, Devon

Lower Elsford Farm is located within Dartmoor National Park, Devon and offers luxury self-catering holiday cottages with incredible facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, children’s play area and 32 acres to explore.

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Augill Castle, Eden Valley

Imagine whisking your family away to a genuine 19th-century castle nestled between the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Augill Castle isn’t just a unique hotel with fairytale bedrooms, child and parent friendly facilities and a genuinely informal laid-back atmosphere perfect for families; it’s an

Hicks Farm Holidays, Herefordshire

Hicks Farm Holidays offers family friendly self catering holidays in the beautiful Herefordshire Marches.  Rose Cottage and Orchard House sleep 7 and 14 people respectively, with superb on-site facilities including farm walks, animal feeding, an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, outdoor play area and unique BBQ cabins.

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One Acre Wood Treehouses, Herefordshire

One Acre Wood in Herefordshire combines the magic of childhood treehouses with all the modern comforts of a family holiday destination.  This unique and memorable retreat is home to two handcrafted award-winning treehouses each sleeping up to six guests, with fantastic on-site facilities including wood-fired pizza ovens, fire pits,

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Newhill Farm Cottages, Fife

Newhill Farm Cottages are three luxury and family friendly holiday cottages set in a peaceful countryside location on the outskirts of Auchtermuchty, Fife. The complex offers a brilliant range of shared leisure facilities great for families including an indoor heated swimming pool, a games room and gym, outdoor play

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The Old Vicarage, Herefordshire

The Old Vicarage is a contemporary and luxurious holiday cottage in the village of Vowchurch near Hereford and Hay-on-Wye.  Sleeping up to twelve people across six bedrooms, the spacious property is perfect for extended family gatherings and offers four acres of beautiful gardens and paddock, along with amenities including

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Cliff House Holiday Cottages, Yorkshire

Cliff House Holiday Cottages offers five family friendly (and pet friendly!) cottages in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.  There are some superb on-site facilities for younger guests including an indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor play area, games room and beautiful gardens to explore; and for parents there’s a welcoming

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Humble Bee Farm, Yorkshire

Humble Bee Farm is a working farm in the peaceful Yorkshire Wolds offering luxury cottages and cosy glamping accommodation perfect for families.  Children will love meeting the resident farm animals and making the most of the play barn, sports field, nature trail and seasonal special events; while for parents

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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

  • collage of images showing child and family friendly herefordshire holidays at woodend farmhouse stays

Woodend Farmhouse Stays, Herefordshire

Woodend Farmhouse is a beautiful and spacious 14th century holiday cottage offering self-catering accommodation perfect for large groups of up to 21 people in the Herefordshire countryside.  Parent friendly features include large private gardens, a BBQ and firepit, a games room and a 12-person hot tub.

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The Elms, Devon

The Elms is a large and characterful self-catering property in Shillingford, Devon, sleeping up to 12 guests.  With family friendly facilities including a games room, hot tub and an outdoor play area, and Exmoor National Park on your doorstep, The Elms is the perfect place for an extended family gathering

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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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Family activity breaks at the Gordon Brown Centre, Hampshire

The Gordon Brown Centre is a long-established outdoor learning centre near Hook in Hampshire which offers seasonal family activity breaks perfect for active children (and grown-ups!).  These holidays are all about swapping screens for campfires and escaping the day-to-day: think bell tents, sharing meals under canvas, and days spent

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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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