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 wooden eco-lodge with a large deck in a pine clearing.
The Pine Lodges, Clippesby
Clippesby
Norfolk
England
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Tucked away along their own woodland track and with private parking, these distinctive detached lodges benefit from the facilities of the Clippesby Hall family holiday park in Norfolk. They simultaneously combine a sense of separateness and peaceful relaxation. Pets are welcome.

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The Stable Cottage
Timberscombe
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 18
  • Bedrooms 8

The Stables Cottages, one of 12 4-star Exmoor Holiday Cottages at Duddings, is a large Somerset holiday cottage sleeping 16-18 in 8 bedrooms. It is in a beautiful rural valley near Dunster in The Exmoor National Park. Amenities include an Indoor pool, spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline, etc. Pets welcome.

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A large, thatched, wisteria-clad Somerset holiday cottage with a covered porch.
The West Wing
Dunster
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 6

The West Wing forms the greater part of a traditionally built thatched Somerset Longhouse. It sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms and is one of 12 holiday cottages at Duddings, near Dunster & Minehead in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, tennis court. Spa bath. Families & dogs are welcome. Visit England 4-star

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Weavers
Barnstaple
Devon
England
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Weavers Cottage, sleeping up to four, is one of seven dog-friendly North Devon holiday cottages at semi-rural Muddlebridge House near Barnstaple. It features an indoor swimming pool and a two-acre garden. It is within easy reach for excellent sandy beaches, cycling on the nearby Tarka Trail, walks on Exmoor, fishing and golf.

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The exterior of a rural holiday cottage in Somerset is ivy-clad and overlooks a small front garden and a spacious courtyard.
Winsford Cottage
Timberscombe
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Winsford is a pet and family-friendly Exmoor holiday cottage that sleeps four at Duddings Country Cottages, a small rural complex in the idyllic Avill Valley near Dunster in West Somerset. Its superb facilities include an indoor pool, play centre, spa, tennis court, trampoline and games room.

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Withycombe
Timberscombe
Somerset
England
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Withycombe is one of 12 4-Star Exmoor Holiday Cottages at Duddings & sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. It is set in the beautiful Avill valley in the Exmoor National Park, near Dunster & Minehead. Indoor pool & spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline, play centre etc. Families & dogs are very welcome.

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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.