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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 pebble-dash, terraced holiday cottage in Ammanford with table and chairs for two in the front garden.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Lothlorien Cottage is a delightful rural cottage surrounded by natural beauty. The pet-friendly cottage is near Ammanford in South Wales and Pembrokeshire, at the base of Black Mountain. It offers visitors seclusion, modern comforts, a lovely garden, and many places to enjoy the sunshine.

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A wooden eco-lodge with a large deck in a pine clearing.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Tucked away along their own woodland track and with private parking, these distinctive detached lodges benefit from the facilities of the Clippesby Hall family holiday park in Norfolk. They simultaneously combine a sense of separateness and peaceful relaxation. Pets are welcome.

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A chalet bungalow in Windermere overlooks a front lawn and a large parking area.
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
5

Amidst the beauty of the Lake District is the lovely holiday cottage Hazel, part of the Woodland Cottages resort on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere near the town of Bowness-o

n-Windermere, Cumbria, a child-friendly cottage featuring a hot tub, wood-burning stove and five bedrooms.

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Exterior of a Cambridgeshire, brick built barn conversion in a courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Barn is a lovely base for a relaxing family holiday in the Lincolnshire countryside within easy reach of The Wash coast. The 19th-century detached barn conversion near Wiobech is well-presented and thoughtfully furnished, blending rural style with modern comforts. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
5

Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a large and spacious North Wales holiday cottage near Llanberis. It is situated on the grounds of the owner's 30-acre livery yard on the edge of the village of Llanrug in the Snowdonia National Park.

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A stone-built, slate-roofed Lake District holiday cottage surrounded by shrubs and small trees with hilly fields in the distance.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

In a secluded, peaceful rural location a mile outside Hawkshead, Hatter's Cottage is an 18th-century 2-bedroom holiday cottage in the Lake District. It is available all year round for stays of one week or more. It is a good base for those who like the outdoors. Children over 10 are welcome.

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A stone barn stands alone surrounded by wheat fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Blagdon Lower Barn promises true seclusion in its beautifully positioned remote location amid the Dorset countryside. Fields surround the pet-friendly cottage near Dorchester. It boasts extensive gardens with rural views and an interior with a high brick arch, open fire, open-plan design and luxurious décor.

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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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A terraced row of Norfolk cottages with flower-filled front gardens.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

The Hobart Spring is an impressive rural property surrounded by the beauty of East Anglia and is perfect for special celebrations. The pet-friendly cottage boasts beautiful expansive grounds for entertaining, elegant décor, exposed beams and panelling, log fires in hearths and Aga.

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Why Choose a Child-Friendly Holiday Cottage?

  • Child-friendly properties are a kids' paradise with dedicated play spaces and toys. Hopefully this means less packing too.
  • Worry-free family fun is guaranteed, the kids will be entertained so you can relax. The local area may have entertainment and days out specific for children and families.  Safe sandy beaches and theme parks near your holiday home will make days out feel memorable.
  • Facilities such as pools let your children splash and play to their heart's content.
  • Comfy cribs, high chairs and bathrooms with baths make family stays a breeze.
  • From crafts to games, on-site activities are sure to keep the little ones smiling!

 

What Do I Need to Consider When Staying at a Child-Friendly Holiday Home?

  • Safety first! Look for babyproof gates, pool safety equipment, fire guards and hazards.
  • Get the kids excited with outdoor fun, toys, and books. Research local beaches and check suitability for push chairs and little legs to access them.
  • Easy peasy meals - check for kid-friendly menus at local cafes and restaurants and make things easier with a grocery delivery on your arrival date.
  • Plan adventures with nearby parks, playgrounds, and family-fun spots. Book outside of school holidays and peak times if you have pre-school age kids. You could bag a cheap holiday and have less crowds!
  • No worries about messes - check if a washer and dryer is available, it will make cleaning up simple!