Child Friendly Cottages for Family Holidays

Select from over 350 properties situated in Norfolk and North Suffolk. Choices vary from magnificent barn conversions and period properties to quaint thatched cottages and modern homes, sleeping parties from 2 to 20. All properties are carefully selected and inspected by experienced staff, with the majority of cottages Visit Britain graded. Locations span the breadth of the county, allowing you to choose the perfect property and situation for your holiday.

Devon Farms is a co-operative of farmers dedicated to providing excellent bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation - and who better to introduce you to the delights Devon has to offer than your hosts, who live and work in the countryside?

Most of our farms welcome children of all ages and at many of them you can even join in! Not only will you enjoy the warmest of welcomes, discover the very best in local food and produce, but you'll find out first hand what farming in Devon is all about…

Excellent facilities make Court Farm a wonderful place to holiday with your family. Each beautifully decorated and fully equipped and furnished cottage has access to a full range of amenities for everyone to enjoy; our aim is to ensure your stay is exactly what you hope for whether it is enjoying all our facilities and relaxing in our beautiful grounds that now include our newest additions, our lovely pet animals or long walks along coastal paths and visiting local attractions and beautiful beaches.

• ETC 4 star, 4 star gold and 5 star rated accommodation.
• Warm indoor pool, heated all year round with retractable roof.
• 3 luxurious hot tubs for exclusive use in 3 cottages.
• Indoor toddler playshed with loads of play toys, sittons,ride-ons etc.
• Daily animal feeds, alpacas, Kune Kune pigs and chickens.
• We can provide almost any extras including stair gates, cots, baby monitors and high chairs at no extra cost and can arrange babysitters, pushchair and backpack hire.
• Catering to your door (onsite frozen meals)and a delicious catering service provided by local chef Nicky Vereker.
• Free WIFI access,, babysitting, and for mum and dad extensive onsite massage and holistic treatment menu.
• Well equipped and up to date stylish cottages, 32'' flatscreen TVs in most bedrooms.
• Suitable for year round breaks. Country pub with restaurant opposite (takeouts available) 5 pet friendly cottages.
• Pool and table tennis table games room.Tennis court, enclosed trampoline, extensive play trail in safe and enclosed play area.
• Eden project, Boscastle/Tintagel, Padstowe/Rock, Clovelly and Cornwall's fishing villages are a short drive away.

Open all year
Rates: £280 - £4,500 per week
Sleeps: 2-17.
Tel/Fax: 01288 361494-489 eves

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With Seafront, Riverside, Old Town and Rural locations our properties can accommodate anything from couples looking for a quiet weekend hideaway to families seeking a traditional seaside holiday home.

View all of our properties on-line using our informative website with up to date availability and you can book on-line. You can also talk to our friendly and helpful booking staff who will offer you the best advice in order that you find the holiday property which is right for you.

Situated right in the heart of Bluestone, our cottages offer a perfect location for those who want to enjoy the quiet of a good night’s rest and yet still have the convenience of being right within the village and the many restaurants and facilities.

The one bedroom cottage is perfect for couples, and consists of a large open plan living area with cosy lounge, upstairs a double bedroom with large ensuite bathroom.

The two bedroom cottage is ideal for couples and small families and includes well appointed kitchen, dining area and cosy lounge in traditional cottage style, one double bedroom and one full size bunk room, upstairs bathroom with toilet, basin and bath/shower.

Bluestone offers sports and leisure facilities, Blue Lagoon waterpark, a health and holistic Spa, Adventure Centre and high ropes course, shops, nearby beaches a pub and fine dining.

Our great range of properties includes beautiful modern apartments with all mod cons, charming character cottages in picturesque locations to stylish and comfortable coach houses within easy reach of safe sandy beaches. Our properties are inspected and offer a high standard of accommodation. All are fully equipped and many offer cots and highchairs as well as linen and towels.

The Isle of Wight is the prefect location for families with a mild climate, beautiful beaches and a wonderful range of activities to suit everyone from bird watching to walking, kite surfing to cycling, Osborne House to the Dinosaur Museum.

As well as our wonderful selection of holiday homes we also offer a booking service for the Isle of Wight ferries at very competitive prices, making arrangements for your Isle of Wight holiday easy and straightforward!

Email: enquiries@wightlocations.co.uk

Bruern is a children's paradise. Old hands who've come here before are tearing through the walled garden to the play cabin, the climbing frame and the Wendy house before their parents have even got the luggage out of the boot of the car. There is a beautiful new indoor pool, a spa voted one of Tatler magazines 101 best spas in the world 2009 and an adults only gym. There's the tennis court too, winter as well as summer, and older children particularly like the table football, ping-pong, pool table and absence of their younger siblings in the Games Room.

Here you can relax in real comfort, enjoy your own private garden, splash in the pool, feed the chickens, watch the wildlife, love the village feel, explore the Cornish coast and countryside.

All our cottages are furnished with flair and style and fully equipped to a high standard. Amenities include fully fitted kitchen, TV, video and music centre. Cots, highchairs, stair gates and bed guards are normally available free of charge if booked in advance.

Every cottage has access to all our onsite facilities including a well stocked games room, toddler play barn, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, fishing lake and adventure playground, laundry room facility, Sauna, BBQ's and our broadband-equipped Internet facility.

Located in rural surroundings near St Austell and the sea, Bosinver is ideal for families, couples and groups and a great base for glorious walks, beaches, gardens and attractions.

You’ll also find beach guides, family days out and information about a multitude of events held in Devon throughout the year, all detailed to make planning your holiday simple. With an inspiring choice of holiday ideas, you’ll be sure to find the perfect combination to get the most out of your trip to Devon.

The West Bay Club is set in 28 acres of gated, landscaped grounds and is just minute from Yarmouth - a favourite landing place for yachtsmen and visitors.

The West Bay Club offers the best in luxury accommodation from one bedroom studios to three bedroom en-suite cottages. Each is furnished and equipped to the highest standard.

The West Bay Country Club and Spa is available to guests throughout their stay. Its excellent leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool, steam room and sauna.

Sports facilities include badminton, squash and all-weather, tennis courts along with snooker and pool tables plus a fully equipped fitness gym.

The West Bay Brasserie is a modern British brasserie that caters for the whole family. It offers the best local seasonal produce prepared and presented to the highest standards in an informal and relaxing setting.

Guest Services:
Tel: 01983760355
Fax: 01983761277
Email: info@westbayclub.co.uk

We cover the spectacular North Devon coastline including Croyde, Woolacombe, Mortehoe, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin as well as the stunning expanse of Exmoor. Many of our properties border National Trust land and enjoy spectacular views over beaches and the coastline.

We have a wide selection of properties from cosy cottages to large beachside homes, sleeping from two to twelve. With several of the property’s enjoying swimming pools, and many welcoming pets.

Full availability and on-line booking available at our website.

Visit our website or contact us now by Email or on 01271 813777.

The partially restored shell of the House and the grounds are the home of the Owl & Falconry centre, with exciting flying displays daily featuring many different owls & birds of prey from around the world. You can learn to fly a bird on our residential or non-residential courses “Become a Junior Falconer”

Set around the 300 acre Estate are seven self-catering cottages. Most are ‘listed’, some with private gardens. Each cottage is completely different & family friendly.

• Kids Club, Toddler Club and Adventure Centre for 11+
• Houses equipped with stair gates, High Chair, Sterilizer, plug socket covers, Baby bath, Potty, Step & training seat
• Lodges with Flatscreen TV's, DVD player, free DVD's to use, Sky TV with Movies, Sports & Kids channels
• Baby sitting service ( Day & Evening with qualified Nannys)
• Indoor heated pool & Indoor heated paddling pool
• Indoor Softplay, Big outdoor Play area, Tennis courts, Pitch & Putt golf (free to use) 5K run
• Beauty Spa , sauna, steam room,gym, FlowRider
• 2 Bedroom, 4 Bedroom & 6 Bedroom Holiday Lodges
• Restaurant serving childrens' Teas from 5pm, locally sourced produce with a vibrant family friendly atmosphere

Just 10 minutes from the beach the lodges and lake side cottages are beautifully decorated with sumptuous beds and fabulous sitting rooms, you'll be assured of a luxury holiday. Parent & baby classes held weekly: Tuesdays Ducklings swim classes and Friday mornings' Twinkle Tots music session where children can learn nursery rhymes and rhythms. BABY & TODDLER FRIENDLY BREAKS CORNWALL 'From Just £380 for a Week with Spa Treatments & Kids Sessions !!

The beautiful, large Victorian Beaconside House sleeping 19 offers considerable character and charm, with unusual architecture, high cornice ceilings, large open fireplaces and original tiled floors. It sleeps 18 and lends itself perfectly as a party house for all those family and friend celebrations.

Our four exclusive luxury holiday cottages sleeping 6,6,5 and 2 have been designed in a stylish and contemporary open plan manner. They can be hired separately or together.

With heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and many other recreational features, Beaconside Country House Estate is a welcoming destination for all the family whilst on holiday.

70 luxury cottages and apartments - from brand new to beautifully converted barns, stables, dairy and farm buildings - and 8 magnificent pole lodges are available all year round for both short and long letting. Many enjoy sea views and sub-tropical private gardens.

Both our outdoor and indoor pools are heated and have separate children’s swimming areas. The outdoor pool has beautiful views over St Ives bay while the indoor pool benefits from climate and humidity control, floodlighting and seating with poolside canopies. Other activities on offer include a fully equipped gym with qualified staff, tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, croquet and putting. If that’s all a bit too energetic ... relax in our Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room ... or pamper yourself in our hair and beauty salon.

Wireless internet is available in the reception lounge & Brasserie and is free of charge.

Our cottage can accommodate up to 30 people. Our lodge can accommodate up to 18 people. Both are fully self-contained and can be let out privately, they make perfect places for large parties as well as great holidays for the whole family. We offer full self-catering facilities or can supply breakfast, evening meals and packed lunches if required.

Our diverse range of activities includes mountain and hill walking, canyonning, scuba diving, go karting, sea and fly fishing, golf, white water rafting, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, horse trekking, sailing, windsurfing and more.

We have hundreds of stylish country properties run by friendly families in superb rural settings. Choice of accommodation includes B&B and self-catering in cottages, converted farm buildings, log cabins or caravans as well as a selection of touring camp/caravanning sites. Whichever you choose, comfort is guaranteed, as is a warm, truly genuine welcome.

Every property has been inspected and quality assessed under National Tourist Boards’ grading schemes and /or those operated by the AA.

Visit the Farm Stay UK website to plan the perfect holiday or short break where your whole family can enjoy fresh air, fine views, real home cooking and that special sense of well-being that only a stay in the country can bring.

For families with young children Coastal Cottages has created a dedicated website www.toddlepembrokeshire.co.uk which provides a wide choice of Child Friendly cottages with cots, highchairs, stairgates, baby monitors, toys, games and all those little extras that make holidaying with young children simple and fun. The website also features local beaches and child-friendly activities nearby, so guests can easily find the cottage and area that are right for them.

To order a brochure or for help and advice please call one of our Experience Team on 01437 765765.

Our collection of properties continues to grow and our aim is to provide you with the widest possible choice of locations and styles of accommodation. Whether you are looking for a thatched cottage, a traditional farmhouse, a town house or a contemporary apartment, we are sure you will find something within these pages to suit your needs.

All of our properties are inspected on an annual basis by one of our property inspectors or the South West Tourism Council, giving you peace of mind regarding the standard of the property. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on the standard of Customer Service that we provide to our guests. Our friendly team are always on hand to help provide the best information about our properties.

You will also find that we are able to give you an insight into locations that you might be unfamiliar with, where to find the best beaches, restaurants or walking routes, our goal being to make your stay with us a memorable one.

Accommodation comprises 9 units sleeping 3-10. The original farmhouse has been converted into three fully self-contained and comfortably furnished self-catering apartments, our converted barn and stables offer four high quality self-catering holiday cottages along with two recently developed cottages.

Our beautifully refurbished, spacious accommodation is fully furnished to a high standard with fully fitted kitchens and all essential amenities including colour television, DVD, high chairs and cots, garden furniture and rotary clothes line and use of portable barbeque. All bedding, linen and house towels are provided.

Our outside area offers four large grassed play areas including one with toddlers play equipment, a football/ball area and one with a rustic adventure play centre. Our mini farmyard has a wide variety of small livestock normally including chickens, geese, turkeys, pigs, goats and rabbits. In springtime, visiting children may be lucky enough to help bottle-feed the lambs. There are many glorious walks and cycle routes accessible from the farm. Excellent coarse fishing is also available on our three lakes. The Isle of Wight is a wonderful place to visit with many attractions and areas of outstanding beauty so whether you are looking for an energetic family holiday or just want to get away from it all for a peaceful time - Nettlecombe Farm is the perfect base any time of year.

Our fully child-friendly barn is divided into two cottages - The Cider Barn sleeping 4 & The Stables sleeping 6 or both cottages can be let together for larger groups sleeping 10. Airy and contemporary interiors are equipped to a high standard and include everything from plug covers & cots to plastic crockery & toys. Our facilities include:

• Decked Verandas with patio furniture and barbecues
• Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool
• Farmyard Play Area and Adventure Playground
• Twice Daily Animal Feeding & Egg Collecting
• Pony Rides & Cart Rides
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• On-site Farm Shop selling our own & local fresh produce
• Holistic & Beauty Treatments
• Free WiFi
• Free DVD & Video Library
• lnternet Shopping Deliveries

We also cater for mums and dads! Three course dinners with wine can be served in the farmhouse dining room which is linked by baby monitor to your cottage or a babysitter can be arranged if you prefer to visit one of our very good local pubs or restaurants.

Exmoor is a great place for beautiful walks, picnics and fabulous beaches are within easy reach as well as The Tarka Trail for traffic free cycling, Rosemoor Gardens, Diggerland, The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo to name just a few!

For further details please see our website:

Whilst staying at Trelowarren enjoy swimming in all-weathers in the heated, outdoor 20m Ozone swimming pool, visit the new Pulse Fitness gym for a workout or Yoga, or The Walled Garden Spa and escape all the stresses and strains of everyday life. We can keep you in touch with the outside world if you wish via our wireless internet areas, including in our award-winning AA** restaurant.

The Trelowarren Estate borders the Helford River and is at the heart of The Lizard, a Nature Reserve and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that enjoys a warm climate year round. The Estate has over 1,000 years of recorded history; the last 600 years in the hands of the Vyvyan family. We are a working estate and strive to achieve sustainability at every level; from supplying water direct from the estate’s springs, and harnessing rainwater, to heating via a Biomass boiler using coppiced timber from the estate and supplying an electricity plug-in point for EVs.

Close to stunning coastline the area offers a fantastic range of activities and attractions for the whole family including sailing, top-quality beaches, historic gardens, and attractions such as the Maritime Museum.

Open your cottage door and the chickens and ducks will be waiting. Don't forget the pigs and rabbits!

Set in 44 acres of wonderful countryside we have six beautifully converted barns overlooking lovely farmland views. The cottage range includes one, two, three and four bedroom accommodation and will sleep from two to eight plus cots. Knowle Farm is rated Four Stars by Visit Britain Quality in Tourism and has a Gold Award for exceptional quality of accommodation with a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

There are superb facilities including an indoor heated pool with gentle steps to the shallow end, a fantastic indoor soft play area for toddlers (including ball pool, slide, tunnels, loft-house and other toys), tennis, table tennis, pool table and outdoor play areas. We also have our very own woodland and riverside walks.

The area is awash with local attractions including steam trains and river trips and there is an excellent 11th century local village pub that is child friendly. Wonderful sandy beaches are within 30 minutes. Dartmoor National Park is on our doorstep.

For much more information about us including lots of pictures as well as prices throughout the year and current availability, visit our website (click on the web link below).

Each cottage, whilst differing in layout and character, is comfortably furnished and fitted to the highest standard and includes a private and secure garden, well equipped kitchen, hand crafted contemporary furniture, king size beds in double bedrooms, top quality soft furnishings (with all bedding and towels included), flat screen digital TV’s, DVD players and Bose HiFi systems and cots, high chairs and stair gates available at no extra cost.

We offer a fabulous range of facilities including a superb heated indoor swimming pool that includes a sauna, a gym with a selection of the latest exercise equipment, an all weather tennis court, a games barn with table tennis, pool and table football and wonderful children’s play area with a great selection of play equipment and babysitting by arrangement.

The beautiful surrounding gardens and orchard house friendly goats, pot bellied pigs and chickens and are a source of great joy to children and adults alike. We are within easy reach of many clean and safe beaches, the National Park of Dartmoor, an array of tourist attractions for all the family and a good selection of supermarkets and shops.

Visit our website for full details and availability.

Make your next break a memorable one with a fabulous range of accommodation and onsite activities, just one hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For short stays, weekend breaks and family holidays, you’ll find Crieff Hydro offers the broadest choice around plus self catering options ranging from chalets to 5* cottages.

Great for families, with 6 hours free supervised childcare per day and access to an unrivalled range of indoor and outdoor activities on a 900 acre estate. Great for couples with sumptuous room options, Hair & Beauty Spa, and access to over 60 activities from golf to horse-riding and lively dining choices.

As well as five places to eat and drink. For grown-ups after some 'me time', there's no better place than our adults-only Victorian Spa. And with a crèche, free childcare for 2-12s, and teenager hangouts like the Hub, the kids will have fun too.

We are a family run agency, offering a friendly and helpful level of service to anyone looking for the finest quality self catering accommodation in the region. The majority of our properties are family friendly, with travels cots and highchairs provided as standard. We have properties located just a stones throw away from the beach, making fun packed days out to the beach relaxing and stress free.

The accommodation we offer is of a consistently excellent standard, with outstanding interiors, superb facilities and some wonderful locations, placing you within easy reach of all the region’s coastal resorts and tranquil countryside. Visit St Ives, with azure seas and a maze of cobbled streets full of quirky shops and family friendly restaurants to discover. There is also a comprehensive range of leisure activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, from swimming and sailing to soft children’s play centres and animal attractions.

For further information about any of our properties, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our routes are flexible and there is something for everyone regardless of age and fitness. We have a range of good quality bikes in many sizes (or bring your own). All cycling accessories are provided. We will meet you when you arrive, and each day we transfer your luggage to your next destination. If you break down or need help we are only a phone call away. Some holidays are suitable for disabled people.

If you would like advice on the best holiday to suit your family please contact us on the number above. Alternatively to see details of all our holidays or to order a brochure please log onto our website:

Your comfort is our priority, you are assured of well equipped, comfortable homes with beds made up, towels and all electricity included. All houses have a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, colour TV, video, CD/radio and even a hair dryer for your convenience.

Additional facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness room, tennis court, games room, sauna, Jacuzzi and family bikes and helmets are also provided - ideal to explore the country lanes.

Snowdonia, Portmeirion and Abersoch are all less than 30 minutes drive. We are within walking distance of beautiful sandy beaches. There is lots to do in the immediate area such as discounted golf, sailing (marina), fishing, surfing, bird watching on the Lleyn Peninsula, or just relax in the idyllic rural setting of the farm.

Coast & Country Cottages is a locally based agency with friendly and knowledgeable staff who will help you find the perfect holiday home to match your family’s requirements – perhaps an enclosed garden, pushchair friendly with no steep steps to climb or including a cot, highchair or stair gate.

Whether you are looking for a waterside apartment in Salcombe, a seaside house in Hope Cove, a holiday home in Dartmouth or a thatched cottage in a picturesque village, book now! Peak school holiday weeks book up months in advance. Those with pre-school age children can take advantage of lower prices for early or late summer breaks. Or why not bring the family for a Half Term Break – fresh sea air and cheaper too!

For Late Availability & Special Offers visit our website:

Our luxury accommodation is fully furnished to an extremely high standard and graded 5* by the English Tourism Council. Facilities include heated indoor swimming pool, games room, children's play areas and secluded gardens.

The idyllic location is superb for sandy beaches, walking, golf and riding or just a peaceful and relaxing break. We are very near to some wonderful places of interest including The Jurassic Coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor, the Eden Project and many National Trust Properties.

Celtic Haven is part of a new generation of luxury self-catering holiday cottages, located in an area steeped in history. Pembrokeshire is a special unspoilt treasure, with the only coastal national park in the UK. Situated on the coastal path, Celtic Haven over-looks the monastic island of Caldey and the Atlantic Coast and there are dozens of sandy beaches close by.

At Celtic Haven the kids have plenty to see and do AND parents get to relax. While Mum enjoys the only Elemis Premier Spa in West Wales, Dad can play a round of golf over-looking the sea and the children can participate in the special activities, which are planned every school holiday or half-term. End your day with a pizza in Waves overlooking the ocean.

Whether it is splashing around in a swimming pool, jumping on the trampoline in the Adventure Zone or searching for smuggler’s treasure in the caverns down on the beach, the children will have a blast!

Still not enough to keep everyone amused? Ask the Client Care Team to organize a nearby activity for you – surfing, sailing, jet-skiing, bike rental, fishing trips, horse-back riding, Paint-balling, bowling and coasteering are just some of the activities close by.

“I’m bored” is that dreaded holiday phrase you’ll never hear at Celtic Haven!