Family-Friendly Holidays

A gorgeous big old house on a farm in a very quiet part of Wiltshire - the undiscovered North Wessex Downs, filled with wildlife and an AONB

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too

A great base for Stratford and beyond - expect a peaceful village, smart rooms, local ales, tasty food and a happy vibe throughout

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

Gorgeous scenic views from this relaxed and friendly B&B tucked in a tiny hamlet in the Dordogne near Bergerac

2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

Come for a delightfully unfussy stay at this graceful townhouse filled with beautiful objects and good vibes thanks to the lovely owners

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

High on a hill with panoramic views over the flat plains to the sea, find a cool retreat for friends or family with very swish interiors

On its own wooded estate, a special manor house of character. Art on the walls, maps and wellies to borrow, gardens to romp in, super views

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

Authentic 18th-century wine domaine with elegant décor, a swimming pool and landscaped gardens; visit nearby wine estates for tastings

The Test valley is a place of pilgrimage for fly fishermen, but this lovely country inn welcomes all with great food and lovely bedrooms

An elegant Burgundian townhouse on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, Beaune and Chablis - all an easy drive away

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

An eco house, clad in UK-grown larch with a light-flooded interior and a four-acre private meadow – a joy in spring, summer and autumn

A very roomy, 13th-century monastic grange with Victorian gothic additions, sitting in pretty gardens with views over the Severn valley