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
Cliff Cottage, Sheringham, Sheringham Salt, NR26 8BJ
Holidays in East Anglia
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
Cedar Hollow Oxford, The Oaks, Old Road, Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8TA
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Oxfordshire
Holidays in Oxford
Tapnell Farm, Tapnell Farm, Newport Road, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0YJ
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Isle Of Wight
Holidays in Yarmouth
Luxury glamping in a glorious Essex seaside location
Lee Wick Farm Glamping, Lee Wick Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Essex CP16 8ES
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
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
Holidays in East Anglia
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
Hillsborough Farm
South West England, Cornwall, Boscastle
- 2 Cottages, 1 Studio
- Cottage
The Old Farmhouse, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Hayloft, St Juliot Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Boatshed, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH
Boscastle cottages offering self-catering stays with spectacular views on the North Cornwall Coast
Boscastle cottages offering self-catering stays with spectacular views on the North Cornwall Coast
Hillsborough Farm, The Old Farmhouse, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Hayloft, St Juliot Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH; The Boatshed, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HH
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Boscastle
A week on a boat in the Broads makes for the perfect family holiday
Herbert Woods - Broads Holiday Adventures, Bridge Rd, Potter Heigham, Norfolk NR29 5JF
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Great Yarmouth
Contemporary self-catering cottages with sea views on the beautiful sub-tropical island of Tresco.
Flying Boat Cottages, Tresco, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Isles of Scilly
Holidays in Tresco
Escape to these high-end eco retreats in the scenic North Devon countryside
Willingcott Luxury Eco Homes, Woolacombe, Willingcott, Woolacombe EX34 7HN
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Woolacombe
A luxury barn conversion for six which makes the perfect place for a rural escape
The Old Dairy, Near Riseley, Bedfordshire
Holidays in South East England
Holidays in Bedfordshire
Holidays in Bedford
A picture-perfect riverside cottage in Dedham with facilities galore.
Idle Waters, Gun Hill, Dedham, Essex CO7 6JT
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Colchester
A large Somerset stone cottage that's ideal for family get-togethers and friends' reunions
The Dairy House, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Luxury self-catering accommodation in the grounds of an ancient Essex priory
St Osyth Priory, West Field Lane, Essex CO16 8GW
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Essex
Holidays in Colchester
Luxury family-friendly farm cottages near Polzeath and the rugged North Cornwall coast
Rooke Cottages, Rooke Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6ES
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Wadebridge
A lovely family holiday cottage situated on its own Somerset country estate.
Orchard Cottage, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
These high-end East Yorkshire cabins have a faraway feel and are perfect for stargazing.
North Star Sanctum, Humbleton Road, Fitling, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9AJ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in East Riding of Yorkshire
Holidays in Hull
Boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads
Norfolk Broads Direct Boating Holidays, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, England, NR12 8RX
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Wroxham & Hoveton
Lakeside lodges in the glorious Devon countryside, just 10 miles from the coast
Mill Farm Devon Holidays, Four Seasons, Mill Farm, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7RX
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Devon
Holidays in Holsworthy
Dog-friendly self catering with panoramic sea views on Cardigan Bay
Headland Cottage, Headland Cottage, Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2EY
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Aberporth
A dog-friendly holiday cottage with a fantastic location on the Teifi Estuary
Ty Sherwood, Sherwood House, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
A luxurious dog-friendly holiday cottage on a Ceredigion country estate
The Gardener's Cottage, Plas Llangoedmor, Llangoedmor, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2LB
Holidays in Mid Wales
Holidays in Ceredigion
Holidays in Cardigan
A five-bedroom Lake District holiday home on the north-eastern shore of Ullswater
Eusemere Lodge, Eusemere Lodge, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NR
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Pooley Bridge
Chic and cosy cottages for couples and small families in the heart of chocolate-box Dorset countryside
Dominey's Yard, Locketts Lane, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BS
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Dorset
Holidays in Dorchester
Beautifully renovated self-catering barns in a stunning setting in the North York Moors National Park
Crag House Farm, Crag House Farm, Danby Head, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NW
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in North Yorkshire
Holidays in Whitby
Charming self-catering cottages either in town or out in the country, near the foodie hub and market town of Abergavenny
Caradog Cottages, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5EN
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Monmouthshire
Holidays in Abergavenny
A characterful and well-equipped property on a beautiful Somerset estate that can be rented separately or with a larger property.
Atherstone Farm Cottage, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
This large Somerset property has everything you could need for a big occasion or an extended family holiday
Atherstone Farmhouse, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
A superb property set amid glorious Somerset countryside that's great for family reunions or gatherings of friends
Apple Loft, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9EG
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Amazing facilities and high-class self-catering cottages in the heart of stunning Shropshire countryside
Alkington Grange Barns, Alkington, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3NH
Holidays in West Midlands
Holidays in Shropshire
Holidays in Whitchurch
Dog-friendly accommodation at a country pub between Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall
The Boatside Inn , Warden, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4SQ
Holidays in North East England
Holidays in Northumberland
Holidays in Hexham
A luxury cottage for 6 in the heart of the lovely Cotswolds village of Painswick – part of the very comfortable Painswick Hotel next door!
The Cottage at The Painswick, The Painswick, Kemps Lane, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6YB
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Gloucestershire
Holidays in Painswick
A Georgian mansion with staff just a mile from the elegant centre of Bath
Bloomfield House, 146 Bloomfield Road, Bath, Somerset BA2 2AS
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Bath
These cruises are a great way to see Mull and the Scottish islands and West Coast
St Hilda Sea Adventures – Scottish Cruises, Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll PA37 1PX
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
A large holiday home with its own spa house in glorious Somerset countryside
Croftview, Hinton Park Estate, Hinton St George, Somerset TA17 8TL
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Somerset
Holidays in Ilminster
Rustic yet very comfortable self-catering holiday cottages in a fabulous coastal location.
Caerfai Farm Cottages, Caerfai Farm, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT
Holidays in South Wales
Holidays in Pembrokeshire
Holidays in St Davids
A glorious luxury retreat on the edge of the Howgill Fells.
Goodies Farmhouse, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EF
Holidays in North West England
Holidays in Cumbria
Holidays in Sedbergh
A stylish cottage in the North Norfolk countryside, just three miles from the sea
No2 North Norfolk, 2 New England Cottages, Ringstead Road, Sedgeford, Norfolk PE36 5NH
Holidays in East Anglia
Holidays in Norfolk
Holidays in Hunstanton
A rural idyll on the edge of the Cotswolds for couples or families, with lovely accommodation, wild swimming, tennis and more.
Brandiers Farm, Crossing Ln, Brandier, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9PZ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Wiltshire
Holidays in Malmesbury
A tranquil Cornwall holiday cottage in a beautiful garden setting with an infinity pool
Treverra Cottage, Saint Minver Lowlands, Rock, Cornwall
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Polzeath
Brand-new, high-end luxury cottages and lodges just a few minutes' walk from the beach.
Martha's Orchard, Constantine Bay, Cornwall PL28 8JQ
Holidays in South West England
Holidays in Cornwall
Holidays in Padstow
A unique off-grid cottage, on the banks of one of Scotland's most remote sea lochs.
Craig Cottage, Craig Cottage, Near Bonawe, Oban, Argyll PA37 1RL
Holidays in Highlands
Holidays in Argyll & Bute
Holidays in Oban
