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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, as well as 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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Front entrance to a contemporary barn conversion in Somerset.
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
6

Selworthy is a 4-Star Gold West Somerset Holiday Cottage sleeping 11 in 6 bedrooms. This large, dog-friendly cottage is on a small country estate in an Exmoor valley near Dunster and Minehead. Facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, games room, tennis court, trampoline and play centre.

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Exterior of a two-storey Devon holiday cottage with rendered walls and a slate roof overlooking a lawn.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Overlooking a peaceful country lane with a handful of other pretty cottages and the neighbouring parish church, this beautifully updated chocolate box detached Dartmoor holiday cottage in Mary Tavy is a 4-bedroom home from home for families, friends and family pets looking for a base in the Devon countryside to explore and unwind.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

A charming, modern Lake District holiday apartment for two set in an idyllic rural location, this beautifully decorated property in Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps two and is a perfect base from which to explore the Lake and surrounding countryside.

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A large single storey barn with a private, secure, hedge-lined lawn.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Lower Curscombe Barn is a rural East Devon holiday cottage near Honiton that combines two properties on a semi-working farm. This luxury holiday home provides child-friendly self-catering accommodation for up to 12 guests with six bedrooms in two beautifully furnished, adjoined cottages amidst lovely gardens.

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A Cornish wooden barn conversion overlooks a shrub-lined courtyard
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
5

Where better to enjoy uninterrupted views of the picturesque 14th Century Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey than from the balconies at The Pink House, a large holiday cottage perched above the village offering breath-taking harbour and sea views.

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A side elevation of a Cotswold Barn conversion with wide full-height sliding French Windows.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Set amidst the rolling countryside of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rosebank Barn on the edge of the charming Gloucestershire village of Ablington is a child-friendly cottage converted from a natural stone barn, boasting underfloor heating, vaulted ceilings, and a wood-burning stove.

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Large timber eco-holiday lodge with a hot tub and tree-lined lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Hazel Lodge combines the best of old and new, with exposed beams and open fire, plus modern comforts and contemporary style. The pet-friendly cottage near Washford in Somerset features a spilt design and external staircase and offers a covered hot tub, open fire, lovely garden and serenity.

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Aerial view of a Lighthouse and crew buildings atop cliffs overlooking the sea at Lizard Point in Cornwall.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable coastal holiday experience, Longships is the perfect cottage for you. Located within the Lizard Lighthouse near Lizard Village in Cornwall, this spectacular seaside cottage offers breathtaking views over the ocean that you won't find anywhere else. With modern comforts, subtle decorations, and ample grounds for children and pets to explore, Longships is the perfect getaway for families or couples looking to relax and unwind by the sea. So why wait? Book your stay at Longships today and experience the beauty of Cornwall like never before!

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A sprawling Dartmoor Manor house ovrlooks a sweeping, tree-lined lawn.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
8

This extraordinary manor house is nestled in the idyllic countryside, a mere mile from the village of Bridestowe, situated on the periphery of the Dartmoor National Park. A living testament to history, dating back to the 13th century, it stands as a truly exceptional Grade II* listed haven, ideally suited for families and large groups of friends seeking resplendent gathering spaces.

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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 where 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.