A stone country cottage with a large sun room and a hammock on its deck. Discover holiday cottages that welcome and cater for children. Photo credit: Beer Farm in Somerset.

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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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Exterior of a honey-coloured Cotswold holiday cottage with a spacious lawn with topiary.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Little House is a cute romantic cottage in the Cotswolds, boasting unique features. The luxury holiday cottage for couples in Stroud epitomises rustic chic. It offers a beautiful garden with a tipi, spa bath & views of the Cotswolds, while the interior features a fireplace with an open fire.

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Exterior of a stone-built, 3-storey detached house  in front of a wood and overlooking a terraced garden
Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
9

Robertswood Country House is a large Victorian House offering child-friendly luxury Self-Catering Accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. It is quiet, comfortable, and very affordable.

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Large Windermere holiday cottage on a terrace overlooking a spacious lawn.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Cleabarrow Cottage is an impressive rural holiday cottage offering large groups seclusion, luxury and a hot tub. Generous lawned grounds surround the property in Windermere, Cumbria, and offer beautiful countryside views, while the interior and exterior promise elegant spaces in which to relax and entertain.

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A restored windmill stands in the middle of a field of ripe wheat.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

This luxuriously furnished windmill in the countryside near Usk in Monmouthshire was built in 1813 and lovingly restored to create a large, quirky holiday cottage sleeping 12 close to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Pets welcome.

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An isolated Pennine farm house is surrounded by empty moorland.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Get away from the bustle of everyday life with a stay at The Retreat, a remote countryside cottage at the head of an unspoilt valley high above the Pennine market town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, boasting biomass-fired underfloor heating, three wood-burners, hot tub, and five bedrooms.

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A Modern 3-storey apartment block with large glass-fronted balconies with outdoor dining furniture.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Discover Beach Breeze No.4, a prime Bournemouth holiday let. This modern ground floor apartment sleeps 4, offering accessibility and comfort. Enjoy al fresco dining on the terraced patio with BBQ. Smart TVs, ensuite, and fully equipped kitchen ensure convenience. Just a short walk to vibrant Westbourne and sandy beaches. Explore the bustling town centre and its attractions. Perfect for a seaside getaway. View now for more details!

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A 2-storey, terraced house with a large groundfloor bay window and a shrub-filled front garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

2 West View is nicely located for exploring the scenic Cartmel Peninsula. The pet-friendly terraced cottage in charming Allithwaite sits in a peaceful location and enjoys views of Cumbria and The Lake District, as well as offering a lovely enclosed garden, ample windows, natural light, and a cosy log fire for six guests.

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A converted 3-storey mill building overlooking lawns and a lake.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Guests at Bay View can while away the days soaking up the sea views from this luxury waterside apartment near Bamburgh Castle. The former Norman grain mill welcomes families and groups with three bedrooms of bright, coastal décor and high-end amenities.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Farm stands amidst glorious North Devon countryside a few miles from the fabulous Woolacombe Beach. Guests can roam the grounds and fish the well-stocked lakes while children will enjoy the onsite children's play area. This lovely two-bedroom holiday home in West Down sleeps 4.

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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.