Family friendly places to stay

When you stay at one of our charming and family-friendly hotels, B&Bs, inns and self-catering cottages, it’s all about making everyone in your group happy, whether they’re aged seven or 70.

You might jump in and out of a pool by a Tuscan villa, explore nature trails through rewilded gardens in Wales or help your hosts feed the animals at an old stone barn in Herefordshire, but the important thing is that you do it together.

We carefully inspect all our places to stay to make sure that you don’t just have enough beds for the night, but that you have a place that’s fun and relaxing for everyone.

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Featured family friendly places to stay

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Our most popular places to stay for family holidays

Choose from large self-catering cottages or villas with plenty of space to spread out, characterful bed and breakfasts for exploring hidden regions, and chic hotels for city adventures.

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Our best family friendly destinations

Head to the South West coast for beach days and coastal walks, Scotland and rural Yorkshire for country hikes and evenings spent playing board games by the fire, or all over Europe for cultural exploration in beautiful towns and hilltop villages.

Britain

Our amazing places to stay will introduce you to everything from the northernmost highlands and Wales’ west coast, to Northern Ireland’s charm and every corner of England.

France

Majestic chateaux and castles, the spectacular coast of the riviera, Provence’s hilltop towns and vineyards, plus the deep green valleys of the Ardeche and ancient cave paintings.

Scotland

The wild open highlands and the beautiful western isles, plus lively Glasgow and historic Edinburgh with museums, galleries and, let’s face it, loads of Harry Potter stuff.

Wales

Snowdonia has miles of trails beyond its eponymous peak; the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower peninsula are scattered with great beaches for surfing and rock pooling on your summer break.

Cornwall

England’s favourite place to go for crystal blue waters off beaches like Trebarwith Strand and the quieter Gwynver and in hidden coves like Kynance and Porthcurnick.

Devon

A beautiful blend of coastal scenery, the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor and the gentle Exe estuary. Also home to some of the country’s most charming towns and villages, hidden in the green hills.

Yorkshire

York makes a trendy hub between the outdoor adventure of the North York Moors and the Dales, while Malton is a foodie paradise and Staithes an arty harbour town tucked between steep cliffs.

Cumbria

Cumbria is taken up almost entirely by the fabulous expanse of the Lake District, where England’s highest peak, stunning scenery, boat trips and quiet stone towns await.

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Our favourite family holiday collections

We’ve put together some collections to help you find the right family holiday for you, from lazy days on the beach to cultural city adventures, dog-friendly escapes and grand expeditions with the whole tribe.

Family beach holidays

There’s nothing like setting up on the beach with sunscreen and snacks, then spending hours digging channels, building sandcastles and crunching through sandy sandwiches.

Family holidays with hot tubs

End long days of adventure with a soak in the steaming tub, either for exhausted adults once the kids are in bed, or for the whole family if they just won’t go down.

Family holidays with a swimming pool

Pool time can be quiet and relaxing, with your feet in the water and your nose in a book, or splashing, crashing chaos with all the inflatables and underwater obstacle courses you can invent.

Family city break holidays

City breaks aren’t just for couples – introduce the kids to great local food, amaze them (and even stealthily educate them) with art and architecture, museums and expo centres.

Family friendly large group holidays

If “family” means the kids, the cousins, your 10 closest friends and your next-door neighbours, you need a big place, but there’s no reason is shouldn’t be special too.

Family and dog friendly holidays

It’s not a family holiday if you have to leave the dog behind. Find an amazing place where your dogs will be as welcome as everyone else and you can all explore together.

Family holiday FAQs

What are the cheapest family holiday destinations?

We cover some of the most beautiful destinations in the UK & Europe, and we know how important finding an affordable holiday for the whole family can be. These are our top 7 cheapest family holiday destinations:

Porto, Portugal / Soller, Majorca / Palermo, Sicily / Malaga, Spain / Olbia, Sardinia / Brittany, France / Norfolk, UK

Where is the best family holiday in the UK?

Family holidays in the UK can make for a very affordable getaway, and there are some really beautiful destinations that are well worth visiting and rival European destinations when the weather is warm. These are our 8 best family holidays in the UK:

Cornwall / Devon / Yorkshire / Lake District / Edinburgh / Norfolk / Dorset / Northumberland

Where is the best family holiday in France?

Family holidays in France are full of variety with vibrant cities, stunning valleys and beautiful coastline to explore, plus it’s usually very affordable to get there with regular flights from most places . These are our 6 best family holidays in France:

Brittany / Nice / Paris & Disneyland / Loire Valley / Dordogne / Finistere

Where is the best family holiday in Spain?

Spain is a popular destination with families with regular and affordable flights all year-round, as well as a lovely, warm climate. You’ll find everything from mountains and national parks to beach resorts and historic cities. These are our 6 best family holidays in Spain:

Pollenca, Majorca / Malaga / Barcelona / Asturias / Basque Country / Alicante

Where is the best family holiday in Italy?

Italy is renowned for so much, not least it’s incredible cuisine. It’s home to beautiful coastline and picturesque lakes, cities rich in some of Europe’s most fascinating history, as well as quaint resorts and colourful towns. These are 6 of our best family holidays in Italy:

Rome / Lake Como / Lake Garda / Venice / Sicily / Florence & Tuscany

Where is the best family holiday in Portugal?

Portugal is one of Europe’s most affordable destinations. It also boasts extensive coastline and sandy beaches, cosmopolitan cities, great surf, delicious seafood and world-renowned custard tarts known locally as pastel de nata. These are our 6 best family holidays in Portugal:

Porto / Lisbon / Madeira / Algarve / Sintra / Alantejo

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