Family-Friendly Holidays

View-filled, beautifully converted and toasty warm, this old donkey shed is perfect for walkers, cyclists, peace-seekers and lovers

A big comfy house that's perfect for active family holidays. In a lively Lakeland village near Keswick with views over Derwentwater

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

A bright and airy family retreat overlooking sea and sand, with private lawns and shared use of the owners' super pool. St Ives awaits...

A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm. Good restaurants are a 5-minute drive

No-nonsense farm conversions with open, airy rooms and good big showers sharing a pool, a playground and fabulous views. Great walks, too

In the middle of Cornwall, a handsome Edwardian house with big garden, sunlight, bright colours, and space galore for couples and families.

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun, big softly coloured rooms in a rescued pigeonnier. The saltwater pool beckons. Year-round bliss

A proper gentleman's farmhouse, slate hung and elegant, in the heart of this gorgeous group of buildings hiding in lush countryside

Gather family and friends at this 17th century chateau and pigeonnier. Outdoor yoga, countryside adventure and the Dordogne’s culture await

Come with family and friends – this B&B can be all yours. Children will love the little room in the tower, filled with books and toys

A stunning château with huge rooms, pretty balconies with views, peaceful garden. Super owners, excellent dinners - and child-friendly too

Revel in the beautiful old furniture, enjoy home-cooked food, sleep in history-filled bedrooms, wander the organic potager

Walkers, bikers, families and nature fans will love staying with ever-helpful Joan and Montse in this ‘secret’ but not too remote valley

High in the Beaujolais is this wonderful B&B - vast views, a big pool in a half-wild garden, and the best cuisine for miles

A lovely, spacious 1830s house in the heart of arty Westport with nearly an acre of garden, an apple orchard and the river running past