Every parent knows that children need space to let off steam on holiday – it keeps them happy, fit, and tires them out to guarantee a good night’s sleep!  But to properly relax, mums and dads need to know the area is safe – free of traffic, loads of space and ideally enclosed.

So whether their favourite past-time is football, cricket or just an old-fashioned game of tig, the following list of child and family friendly holidays with lots of safe outdoor space should help.

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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

  • Rural cottage with amazing views and a pool, Devon

Rural cottage with amazing views and a pool, Devon

This attractive self-catering cottage in the Devon countryside benefits from facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and petanque pitch, all set with spectacular views across the Tamar River.

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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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Whiteshoot Farm, Hampshire

Whiteshoot Farm is a rural thatched barn conversion near the New Forest in Hampshire.  Parent friendly holiday features include spacious living accommodation with four bedrooms, a superb outdoor heated pool, zip wire and lake with rowing boat.

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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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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.

Spacious holiday home near Chesterfield, Derbyshire

This child friendly property is a spacious, well-equipped holiday home near the Peak District National Park and benefits from large grounds, an outdoor bar, a private indoor heated swimming pool and games room.

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Clydey Cottages, Pembrokeshire

Clydey Cottages is an award-winning luxury family resort set in twenty acres of north Pembrokeshire countryside. On-site activities for children include indoor and outdoor play areas, an indoor heated pool and farmyard fun with Clydey’s resident animals while for grown-ups there are hot tubs, a sauna and a supervised

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