Best Family Holiday Cottages in the UK
Renting a country cottage or any kind of self-catering property has always been the best choice for a family holidaying in the UK. And even in these days of more kid-friendly hotels and B&Bs, it still remains the most flexible option. There are literally thousands of self-catering properties around the country that are ideal for a family holiday, whether it's because they have a great location – by the sea, deep in the woods or close to popular attractions – or because they are well set up for children, with big gardens, games rooms, films and books or just a reliable wifi connection. In any case, living somewhere different is always fun; children love to colonise places and soon make them feel like home. We have loads of UK family cottages to share, from regular holiday cottages and beach huts to cabins and lodges. Which one will be perfect for your family?
Family-Friendly Cottage Holidays UK
Edwardian Norburton Hall offers stylish self-catering accommodation on a beautiful country estate
Norburton Hall, Shipton Lane Burton Bradstock Dorset DT6 4NQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Bridport
Six beautiful stylish yet cosy holiday apartments in Keswick, perfect for exploring the Lakes
Howe Keld, 5–7 The Heads, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5ES
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Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Keswick
Contemporary waterside self-catering apartments on the Lizard Heritage Coast
Harbour Apartments, Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall TR12 7EP
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Mullion Cove
Self-catering stays with vintage charm at this Herefordshire heritage railway station
Rowden Mill Station, Bredenbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4TG
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Herefordshire
Holidays in Bromyard
Beautiful self-contained cabins with sea views – just outside Southwold
Still Southwold, Easton Lane, Easton Bavents, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SU
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Suffolk
Holidays in Southwold
An elegant and large holiday home near Edinburgh that caters for every whim
The Old Millhouse, 40 Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 2AQ
Holidays in South Scotland
Holidays in Lothian
Holidays in Edinburgh
Stylish, dog-friendly holiday homes in an ancient stone barn in Cumbria’s beautiful Lyvennet Valley, on the edge of the Lake District
Midsummer Barns, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3BU
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Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Penrith
Top-end treehouses and a converted cowshed in a wild valley in Devon
Sleepy Owl, Watermead, Hartland, Devon EX39 6BY
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Holidays in Hartland
A large, luxurious holiday home with a hot tub and sauna near Cornwall’s Tamar Valley
Bar-K, Bar-K, Vollards Lane, Hatt, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6PT
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Saltash
Restored railway carriages with hot tubs near Beamish in County Durham
Beamish Glamping, Woodland View, Beamish, Durham DH9 6RJ
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Holidays in County Durham
Holidays in Beamish
A stylish cabin for couples and historic family-friendly cottage on a stunning Perthshire estate an hour from Edinburgh
Dunsinnan, Fairygreen Farm, Collace, Perth, Perthshire PH2 6JA
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Perth
Two enchanting treehouses on the edge of ancient woodland in Wales
Rhiw Wood Treehouses, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD15RY
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Llandrindod Wells
A charming and romantic Sussex cottage on the edge of the Ashdown Forest
The Nest, Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex
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Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Haywards Heath
Luxury self-catering accommodation on a sumptuous West Sussex estate – with a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub as standard
Honeybridge Estate: The House, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Ashurst
A modern barn conversion between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay
Ysgubor Holiday Cottage, Nant yr Onnen, Tregaron, Ceredigion SY25 6NH
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Tregaron
Two very comfortable holiday cottages on the North Cornish Coast near Bude
Cleave Farm Cottages, Cleave Farm Cottages, Crackington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall EX23 0NQ
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Bude
A comfortable converted barn in a gloriously tranquil rural location in the heart of Suffolk
Ivy Grange Farm Barn, Butts Road, Westhall, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8RN
Holidays in East Anglia
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Holidays in Halesworth
A stylish penthouse apartment overlooking Newquay’s Porth Sands
6 Porth Sands, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3LW
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Newquay
Luxury self-contained cabins with hot tubs in Snowdonia National Park
Porth Eryri Glamping, Gwern Hywel Isaf, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy LL24 0HS
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Holidays in Conwy
Holidays in Betws y Coed
Award-winning seaside maisonette with style, substance and flair in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Gensing Lodge, Gensing Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN38 0HE
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Hastings
A charming pair of comfy country cottages in the Dee Valley AONB near Llangollen
Llangollen Barns Holiday Cottages, Foel Farm, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 7LP
Holidays in North Wales
Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in Llangollen
This group of cottages is perfectly placed for both the Brecon Beacons and the buzzy town of Crickhowell
The Neuadd Cottages, The Neuadd, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1LE
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Powys
Holidays in Crickhowell
Large self-catering properties in spectacular scenery near Glenshee in the Cairngorms National Park
Gulabin Lodge, Spittal Of Glenshee. Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7QE
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Blairgowrie
A haven of peace that's also a perfect base for exploring Sheringham and the North Norfolk Coast.
Tree Top View, 34a Brook Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8QE
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Sheringham & Cromer
This West Sussex barn conversion makes a fabulous place to stay for a family or large-ish group: luxurious, peaceful and stylish
Honeybridge Estate: The Barn, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Ashurst
A cool Northumberland cottage with stunning water views across the Derwent Reservoir
Cronkley Cottage, Cronkley Bank Farm Cottage, Kiln Pit Hill, Consett DH8 9SD
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Holidays in Northumberland
Holidays in Hexham
A beamed country cottage with top-notch facilities at the heart of a very special West Sussex estate
Honeybridge Estate: The Cottage, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, West Sussex BN44 3AW
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in West Sussex
Holidays in Ashurst
Luxurious log cabins in the Scottish Borders, for a romantic break in the heart of glorious countryside
LazyDay Cottages, West Fishwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1XQ
Holidays in South Scotland
Holidays in Scottish Borders
Holidays in Fishwick
An eco-friendly Somerset watermill in an idyllic rural location.
Ashford Mills, Ashford Mill House, Ilton, Somerset TA19 9ED
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Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Self-catering stays with modern rustic style in the heart of Guernsey
Kimberley's Cottage Guernsey, La Villiaze Cottage, La Villiaze Lane, St Andrew, Guernsey GY6 8YH
Holidays in Guernsey
Holidays in St Peter Port
A superb country cottage with pool, spa and tennis court that's perfectly placed for the Cotswolds, Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills
Well Furlong Cottage, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Worcestershire
Holidays in Evesham
The ultimate luxury Cornwall holiday home by the sea
Barford Beach House, Wanson Mouth Poundstock Near Bude EX23 0DF
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Bude
Fabulously equipped relaxed-luxe self-catering property in a beautiful Cornwall location.
Tregulland Cottage & Barn, Tregulland Farm St Clether Launceston Cornwall PL15 8QW
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Launceston
Designer luxury overlooking the sea at Fistral Beach – perfect for surfing families or groups of friends.
Pentire Penthouse, 27 Oceans Gate 1 Esplanade Road Pentire Newquay TR7 1PY
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Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Newquay
Two beautiful eco- and family-friendly self-catering properties in a lovely rural location close to the Exmoor National Park.
Middle Stone Farm Cottage & Cabin, Middle Stone Farm, Brompton Ralph, Somerset TA4 2RT
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A popular Warwickshire glampsite for weddings, parties and exclusive hire
Talton Lodge Glamping and Barn, Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV37 8UB
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Holidays in Stratford upon Avon
Enchanting boutique B&B guest rooms, cottages – and much more! – in a lovely part of Sussex
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, Fletching, Near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3RB
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Holidays in East Sussex
Holidays in Uckfield
This 2-bed barn conversion is 'a little piece of paradise' in the bucolic countryside of North Wales.
Escape To The Stables, Stables, Glan Clwyd Bella, Llandyrnog, LL16 4HY
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Holidays in Denbighshire
Holidays in Denbigh
Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
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Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Sheringham & Cromer
Historic house and cosy lodge in one of the most beautiful parts of central Scotland
Balgedie House & Lodge, Easter Balgedie Kinross KY13 9HQ
Holidays in Central Scotland
Holidays in Perthshire
Holidays in Kinross
A traditional Cotswolds cottage with the interior style of a boutique hotel
Five Bells Cottage, 2 Five Bells, Church Street, Bledington OX7 6XG
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Chipping Norton
A very comfortable, special rural retreat with sensational views over the glorious Northumberland countryside.
The Laverick Cottage, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5DX
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in Northumberland
Holidays in Hexham
A fabulous off-grid cottage in one of Cornwall's most gloriously remote locations.
Leskernick Cottage, Bolventor Near Launceston Cornwall PL15 7TJ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Launceston
Eco-friendly, dog-welcoming country cottages that are handy for visiting Ely, Cambridge and exploring the unique landscape of the Fens.
Gravel Farm, Gravel Farm, Newmarket Road, Stretham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3LJ
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Cambridgeshire
Holidays in Ely
Luxury glamping in a glorious Essex seaside location
Lee Wick Farm Glamping, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Essex CP16 8ES
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Holidays in Colchester
Two well-appointed seaside holiday cottages situated amid the big skies of the Essex Coast.
Lee Wick Farm Cottages, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton On Sea, Essex CO16 8ES, UK
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Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Colchester
Local experts with over 200 holiday cottages in St Ives, Carbis Bay and around
St Ives Holidays, 9 High Street, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RS
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in St. Ives
Stylish two- to six-person apartments in North Devon's Lynmouth – some water-facing, others overlook the river
Lynmouth Apartments, 36 Tors Park Hospitality, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth, Devon EX35 6BN
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Lynmouth & Lynton
