There’s nothing we like more at Parent Friendly Stays than a well-equipped, quality self catering cottage as a family holiday destination. Cottages offer relaxing home-from-home comfort while the huge variation in size, location and facilities available provides almost unlimited flexibility to meet the most demanding holiday requirements for children of all ages.

From barn conversions and historic cottages through to luxury houses, lodges and chalets, here’s our collection of child and family friendly holiday cottages across the UK.

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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.

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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Warwick Castle Resort, Warwick

Warwick Castle bills itself as Britain’s ‘ultimate historical experience’ – with activities including birds of prey shows, spectacular live jousting, the world’s first Zog Playland, Horrible Histories Maze, immersive storytelling in the Princess Tower, seasonal castle events at Halloween and Christmas, and much more.  Exciting short breaks for families

Flear Farm Cottages, Devon

Flear Farm Cottages is a complex of luxury self catering holiday cottages in South Hams, Devon. Shared facilities for children include a large indoor swimming pool, play barn, tennis courts and daily animal feeding, and for mum and dad there’s a steam room, hot tub, babysitting service and pub

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Beautiful properties with superb views, Scotland

These stunning self-catering properties are nestled in the picturesque Angus countryside and offer super family friendly accommodation.  On-site shared facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, tennis courts and children’s play area.  The heated and covered balconies on each property with stunning far-reaching views are a particular

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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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Characterful cottages near Minehead, Somerset

These child friendly and Grade II listed holiday cottages are situated in a coastal spot on the edge of Exmoor and offer a range of on-site facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, swings, outdoor chess, friendly resident farm animals to feed, communal fire pit and two acres of

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Pagel, France

Pagel is a unique self-catering gite and lodge complex in the south of France. Full of child friendly facilities including play areas, swimming pool and a kids club, plus parent friendly extras like babysitting, BBQ nights and freshly delivered breakfasts, there’s something for everyone here to guarantee a relaxing

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Cottages in the Ottery Valley, Cornwall

This attractive complex of four family friendly holiday cottages, all of which sleep 4-5 people, benefits from a range of shared facilities including a shared heated outdoor swimming pool, games room, and beautiful walking routes through the scenic Cornish countryside right on your doorstep.

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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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Hillcote, Cornwall

Hillcote is a beautiful family friendly townhouse providing luxurious holiday accommodation for up to eight people in North Cornwall.  A wide range of child friendly activities in the nearby town of Wadebridge can be found within easy walking distance, while the well-equipped and comfortable property itself offers an enclosed

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The Railway Cottage and Carriage, Somerset

The Railway Cottage and Carriage are two attractive child friendly holiday properties set in a stunning location adjacent to the historic West Somerset Steam Railway.  Aside from offering unique views of passing steam locomotives in a beautiful countryside setting, visitors also benefit from private hot tubs for each holiday

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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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Hall Farm Holiday Cottages, Peak District

Hall Farm comprises three beautiful stone-built holiday cottages situated in the heart of the Peak District countryside. Both pet and family friendly, the self-catering cottages benefit from stunning scenery, a safe and private setting with extensive private grounds, and facilities including a games room and outdoor play areas.

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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.

  • collage of images showing child and family friendly Scottish holidays at Tomich Holidays

Tomich Holidays, Scotland

Tomich Holidays offers family and pet friendly holiday cottages and lodges set in the spectacular Scottish Highlands.  Family friendly facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, games room and children’s play area, while a village cafe and pub are within easy reach.

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Hameau de Montengrand, France

Hameau de Montengrand offers chic child friendly cottage holidays in the Midi-Pyrenees region of south France.  On-site amenities perfect for families include a heated outdoor swimming pool, play areas and animal feeding; while parents will enjoy optional extras including fresh croissant and bread delivery, home-cooked ready meals, pizza nights,

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Luccombe Holidays, Dorset

Luccombe Holidays offers self-catering cottages on a family farm in the heart of the Dorset countryside. A wealth of family friendly activities are available including indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna, animal feeding, horse riding, games room, outdoor play area, fairy door hunt, beautiful walks and more.

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Emerald Coast Gites, France

Emerald Coast Gites is a small complex of stylish cottages and glamping lodges in Brittany, France. Family friendly features include two heated covered swimming pools, outdoor play areas, soft play and resident animals; plus superb peak season extras including organised children’s activities, a private bar and on-site dining options

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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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Aberdovey Hillside Village, Wales

Aberdovey Hillside Village is an idyllic complex of child friendly holiday cottages and apartments situated in private grounds at the heart of Aberdovey, a seaside village in the southernmost part of Snowdonia National Park, West Wales. Aside from superb panoramic sea views and walking distance to beaches and the

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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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