Child-Friendly Holiday Cottages

Browse UK self-catering cottages for family holidays with children. Use the filters to find a property by destination, group size and the features that matter most for your family.

Child-friendly can mean different things for different ages. Some cottages may provide baby equipment, play spaces, games or outdoor facilities, while others may simply offer a practical base for a family break. Check the individual property details before booking, especially if you need equipment for a baby or toddler, or have particular safety considerations.

A wisteria-clad Tenby holiday cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks a daisy-filled lawn.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Ideally situated in Tenby's desirable Welsh fishing village, the Orangery is a modern, spacious, family-friendly holiday cottage that sleeps 2-6 guests. Come to the Orangery in Pembrokeshire for a relaxing family seaside holiday in an idyllic corner of West Wales.

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A 2-storey wooden holiday home in the Quantock Hills.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 3

The Outlook is a contemporary rural cottage boasting beautiful views of the Somerset countryside and a hot tub. The pet-friendly cottage in the Quantock Hills near Crowcombe sits on expansive grounds surrounded by green hills. It offers outdoor entertaining areas and a spacious interior with chic design features.

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Exterior of a slate-roofed, single-storey barn conversion in Leominster.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 2

The Owl Barn is a luxurious stone-built barn conversion in Herefordshire amid beautiful countryside. The pet-friendly, single-storey holiday cottage in Kimbolton enjoys sumptuous countryside views and retains original features, such as beams and stone walls, combined with contemporary sophistication.

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A Cornish wooden barn conversion overlooks a shrub-lined courtyard
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 5

Where better to enjoy uninterrupted views of the picturesque 14th Century Cornish fishing village of Mevagissey than from the balconies at The Pink House, a large holiday cottage perched above the village offering breath-taking harbour and sea views.

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Exterior of The Old Power House converted to a large, 2-storey holiday cottage with two rows of five double windows.
  • Sleeps 17
  • Bedrooms 6

This large and pet-friendly North Yorkshire coastal holiday cottage near Saltburn-by-the-Sea stands just 800m from the beach and comes with a hot tub, sauna and BBQ. It has been created through a stylish upmarket conversion of a former Victorian powerhouse. The Powerhouse sleeps 17 in 6 bedrooms.

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Two-lawns and a path ead to a stone-built terraced cotage with a foor-to-ceiling wide front window.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

The Red Barn, a superb 18th-century rural cottage in unspoilt open countryside near the rural hamlet of Longframlington near Alnwick in Northumberland, offers cosy accommodation for families and groups of up to six on holiday in North East England.

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Exterior of asemi-detached restored fisherman's cottage with a paved courtyard in Appledore.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

The Retreat is a charming North Devon holiday cottage in Appledore. The pet-friendly cottage offers an enviable waterside location, a spacious garden, exposed beams and sash windows, and a fantastic base for memorable seaside holidays.

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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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Atwin-gabled contemporary house with a large drive and secure fenced garden.
  • Sleeps 10
  • Bedrooms 4

The Retreat near the village of Lympsham, Somerset, sits on the edge of the Mendip Hills, a peaceful countryside cottage on a rural 300-year-old property featuring an open plan kitchen and dining area with quartz worktops and integrated appliances, four cosy bedrooms, and a wood-burning stove.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

The Retreat is featured in the Daphne Du Maurier novel The King’s General. Couples can write their own holiday narrative at this romantic cottage with a cute patio in St Keyne near Liskeard, Cornwall. The pet-friendly, 1-bedroom rural cottage features inviting, modern décor blended with rustic charm.

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A long, 2-storey stone house overlooks a sloping lawn with a picnic table.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 3

Based in the small North Cornwall coastal village of Bossiney, The Round House is a semi-detached dog-friendly holiday cottage overlooking the beautiful land of North Cornwall. Close to Tintagel, The Round House is in a prime location for enjoying the sandy Cornish beaches for a fun family getaway.

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Exterior of a large 2-storey barn conversion surrounded by lawns.
  • Sleeps 18
  • Bedrooms 8

Stay at The Roundhouse, a large holiday cottage in South Devon. Seven bedrooms and a private annexe offer flexible accommodation for gatherings. The grand central hall of this luxury holiday home boasts a well-equipped kitchen and a wood-burning stove. Enjoy countryside views from the mezzanine or relax in the shared indoor pool and play area. Perfect for pet-friendly holidays, this rural cottage provides peace and privacy. For a detailed experience, view the fuller description and book your stay at this extraordinary barn conversion near Halwell.

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A terrace of contemporary Cornish seaside cottages bathed in sunshine.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

The Sand Dunes in the seaside village of Crantock, Cornwall, offers the perfect holiday escape along the South West coast, a child-friendly coastal cottage featuring downstairs under-floor heating, an enclosed garden with a patio, and two bedrooms that comfortably sleep four guests.

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Gable end of a Shropshire Holiday Cottage wth a 1st floor entrance approached via a bridge.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a fabulous hot tub holiday cottage with a tennis court and beautiful gardens. It sleeps 4 in the quaint Shropshire village of Bishop’s Castle. Ideally positioned for cycling, horse-riding and walking in the South Shropshire Hills, Offa’s Dyke and the Welsh Marches.

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A contemporary wooden holiday lodge in Est Devon overlooking a large walled lawn.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Urban chic meets traditional charm at The Shippen, a delightful East Devon country cottage in Membury with beautiful views of an AONB. The pet-friendly cottage offers a generous, sun-lit, open-plan living space, a wood burner, double-height bedrooms, beautiful gardens and access to the coast.

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Choose a cottage that suits your family

The best child-friendly holiday cottage depends on who is travelling. A family with a baby may need space for a cot, a high chair or a bath. Families with older children may be looking for games, outdoor space, a swimming pool or nearby things to do. For a multi-generation break, bedroom layouts, bathrooms and shared living space can be just as important.

Use the property information to compare the facilities available, then check the booking details if you have specific requirements.

What to check before booking a child-friendly cottage

  • Age suitability: Check whether the cottage is suitable for babies, toddlers, older children or teenagers.
  • Baby and toddler equipment: Confirm whether a cot, high chair, stair gate or other equipment is provided, and whether you need to request it in advance.
  • Sleeping arrangements: Look at bedroom layouts, bed types and space for a cot before booking.
  • Indoor and outdoor space: Check for play areas, games rooms, gardens and facilities that suit your children’s ages.
  • Property considerations: Stairs, open water, swimming pools, balconies, open fires and unfenced grounds may need extra supervision.
  • Local plans: Look at beaches, walks, playgrounds, attractions and food shops before you travel.

Family holiday ideas

For a break with plenty to do at the cottage, explore cottages with games rooms or cottages with pools. You can also combine your search with dog-friendly cottages, large holiday cottages, coastal holiday cottages or short breaks.

Frequently asked questions

No. Child-friendly does not mean every cottage provides baby equipment or is suitable for every age group. Check the individual property details before booking.

No. A child-friendly listing is not a safety certification. Parents and carers should review the property information and decide whether it is suitable for their children.

This varies by property. Check the listing for what is included, whether equipment needs to be requested and whether cot bedding is supplied.

Facilities and outdoor space vary between properties. Check whether a pool is private or shared, and review any access, supervision and property information before booking.

Many properties welcome dogs. Browse our dog-friendly cottages collection, then check the individual property rules and the number of dogs permitted.