A stone country cottage with a large sun room and a hammock on its deck.

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Suitable child-friendly holiday cottages offer the kind of self-catering holidays where your children grow up remembering how the sun always seemed to shine on holidays when they were young. They will include the type of games or activities that will keep your children happy and occupied while also giving you a bit of a break. These days, it is X-boxes, table football and, trampolines for older children, and many traditional board games that still entertain and allow Mum and Dad to join in. Facilities can include changing mates and baby alarms for babies, as well as cots, and high chairs. Scroll down to view child and baby-friendly cottages if you seek a family holiday in a UK holiday cottage where young children, infants and babes in arms are welcome and well-catered for.

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A semi-detached Cornish cottage overlooks a block-paved courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Curlew's Cwtch offers country charm within reach of the ocean. The pet-friendly holiday cottage lies moments from the beaches of Polzeath. It boasts views of the Cornish countryside from its ample garden, a pastel palette with local art, open-plan design, picture windows and a wood-burning stove.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Owl is a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor beneath Granary. It has two bedrooms, a double and a twin, and an open-plan living area with a fitted kitchen, lounge, and dining area. The apartment also has a shared indoor heated pool, spa, and sauna. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Exterior of a New Forest holiday cottage with a brick chimney stack, twin garages and backed by woodland trees.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Welcome to Gorselands Cottage, a hidden gem in the enchanting New Forest National Park. Just a stone's throw from the charming village of Burley, this idyllic holiday home boasts a tranquil setting enveloped by lush woodlands and a sprawling, well-kept garden.

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Exterior of a 2-storey, stone-built,  barn conversion in a rural Peak District location.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Don’t let the unassuming stone exterior of this large Peak District holiday cottage fool you. Walk inside Goldcrest, this former 17th-century farm barn in Meerbrook near Leek, Staffordshire, and admire how the interior skilfully blends the original character with contemporary styling. Sleeps 12.

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Godrevy Lighthouse complex in a clifftop location.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Godrevy enjoys unrivalled views from its location atop the cliffs on the southernmost point of mainland Britain. The pet-friendly, seaside cottage in the Lizard Lighthouse offers modern comforts and spectacular views, plus access to coastal walking paths and the beautiful beaches of Cornwall.

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Exterior of a grand 3-storey Highland hunting lodge and gardens.
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
11

Glencarron is a beautiful Victorian shooting lodge near Strathcarron. It can sleep up to 18 in 11 bedrooms. This lovely large holiday home in Inverness-shire enjoys breathtaking views of the Glencarron Estate, which covers over 12,000 acres of the Scottish Highlands. Pets are welcome.

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A large, 3-storey detached house built of stone with a 1st floor clad in slates.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

A newly renovated luxury Cornish holiday cottage full of character and charm is set amidst peaceful countryside. A short drive from Padstow, the Camel Trail, and many North Cornwall beaches, Glebe Cottage sleeps 8 in 4 ensuite bedrooms. It has a delightful garden with a private sunny patio and is dog-friendly.

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A Norfolk cottage overlooks a spacious lawn and a riverbank with willow trees.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Glaven Cottage is a charming Grade II-listed flint cottage on the banks of the River Glaven in Letheringsett. Situated between Norfolk's countryside and coast, the 1870s cottage boasts exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, furnished spaces, rooms with river views, and verdant gardens.

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Exteriorof a large stone-built hall in Cumbria with a large lawn and parking spaces.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

This Cumbrian longhouse, listed as Grade II, was not used for domestic purposes for several centuries until it was recently restored and won a 5-Star Gold Award. Its historical significance is reflected in its thick sandstone walls, ship beams, timbers, and traditional oak window shutters.

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My Favourite Holiday Cottages make it easier for you to find a child-friendly cottage where looking after your children in a home-from-home, there will be less chance of hearing those words - I am bored! Choose carefully, and you could save yourself a lot of packing! Owners who have invested in creating a holiday home with facilities for children are also very likely to be experts in knowing all the local child-friendly attractions - from safe sandy beaches to theme parks. It is always worth a phone call or an enquiry to the property owner seeking their recommendation. You will find them happy to help.

If all your children are pre-school age, then you'll find plenty of child-friendly cottages at reasonable prices in the early summer before the schools break up - or take advantage of some Indian summer weather on a family holiday in September when the crowds have gone, there's space on the beach, and the sun still shines. As well as toys, there are more practical considerations to take into account. Catering for children includes facilities such as plastic crockery, buckets, spades and even fridge magnets. Some owners will even include a small pack of pre-stamped postcards to encourage youngsters to write to grandparents and friends about their holiday.