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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A U-shaped, stone barn conversion with floor-to-ceeiing windows looks out over a large shingled courtyard.
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

A family- and pet-friendly country getaway near Ravensworth in the Yorkshire Dales, this 3-bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion on a working farm sleeps 7, Convenient to local market villages, Larklands balances rustic and new in one stylish rural retreat in North Yorkshire.

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Double-fronted cottage exterior overlooks a quiet village street.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Syms Cottage is a characterful rural holiday cottage in Cutcombe which boasts wide-reaching views of the Somerset countryside and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and bread oven. The pet-friendly Exmoor holiday cottage blends contemporary style with country charm and offers walks direct from its front door.

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Gable end of a wooden eco-lodge in an orchard setting.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Orchard Cottage is a beautiful timber-clad holiday cottage in Ledbury, Herefordshire surrounded by lush green countryside. The pet-friendly cottage enjoys wonderful views and offers a sun-drenched deck, generous grounds, light and airy open-plan spaces, an outdoor games area and the chance to truly relax.

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A n ewly thatched Devon cottage overlooking a spacious lawn.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

The Manger is an authentic rural cottage holiday cottage near Axminster, nestled among woodland and fields in East Devon. The lovely pet-friendly cottage of stone and thatch possesses a generous garden with a pond and orchard, a table tennis table, an interior with lime-washed walls, exposed beams, and gentle rustic charm.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

Sitting on the edge of the village of Carrog near Corwen in Denbighshire, The Mill House is a lovingly maintained Edwardian farmhouse overlooking the River Dee. This pet-friendly five-bedroom home is ideal for a large group or family trips to Snowdonia.

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A single storey, wooden eco-lodge in front of a wood, overlooks open fields.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Enjoy a unique camping experience in the Lancashire countryside with a stay at Bleasdale, a child-friendly Colonial canvas cottage located near the village of the same name that offers glamping at its finest, with fully plumbed shower room, wood burning stove, solid deck flooring, & front terrace.

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Exterior of a large Manor Farm Barn made of wood surrounded by a tree-filled garden.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

A splendid 18th-century barn conversion with a hot tub in an acre of gardens in the rural village of Thorndon, Suffolk, this large holiday home offers spacious living for up to 10 guests. It has a large dining room, a vast inglenook fireplace, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen.

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A single storey eco-lodge surrounded by a deck and open fields.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Championship golf courses and spa treatments beckon at Ramson Lodge, a contemporary cottage near the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa in Suffolk. Walks and fresh air also await at the surrounding Constable County Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while lovely views are promised at the cottage.

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A 2-storey Chideock holiday cottage with a tower surrounded by a flower-filled garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Experience the charm of Greystones Cottage, a delightful Jurassic Coast holiday cottage in Chideock. This inviting retreat features three bedrooms: a ground-floor twin, a well-equipped kitchen, and a cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio with scenic garden views. Conveniently located near Seatown and Charmouth Beach, this pet-friendly haven is perfect for families seeking a tranquil escape. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dorset's countryside—view the complete description for an unforgettable stay.

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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.