Family friendly

A finely crafted staircase, a friendly owner next door, an Alpine garden to die for - groups large and small will love this old watermill

Attractive country barn cottages - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Tiggy will treat you and your tots and children to the finest hospitality. It’s all great fun and so many guests agree - they LOVE it!

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

Two gorgeous cottages and an annexe in peaceful Anglesey. Explore the magical gardens, relax by the wood-burner, sleep under Welsh blankets

A gorgeous big family house and garden with a pretty pool, rolling country views, space for eight, lovely furniture and total peace

Near to sleepy Sidmouth, Indian head massages for you, hens, gardens and play areas for the kids, superb eco comfort all round

Delightful hosts keen to share their home, meals and enthusiasm for this rich area - cycle-up an appetite for a plunge in the pool

2 farmhouses, one bracing escape - Scotland’s treasures are easily discovered from these light-filled eco homes in Loch Lomond National Park

You can completely unwind on this relaxed villa estate, magnificently caught between the sea and mountains... and Lisbon down the road

Off-cuts for the wood-burner, homemade jam and cake – Mel and Paul make sure guests want for nothing. Pretty garden too

Studio apartments overlooking the pool in a lovely walled garden. Walk two minutes for bread in the morning, drive five minutes to the beach

Recline in stylish sofas on the veranda, sip wine and watch the children splash in the pool. Inside is ochre, cream and fabulous. Bliss

An exceptional château in a bucolic setting overlooking the Indre and bird-filled woods. Rooms are decorated with flair and imagination

Dordogne family bliss with a modern kitchen and creaky staircases, plus private fenced pool and shared games area

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, hours of hiking along CAI trails, each offering a shared pool with incredible views, Pisa and Lucca only 20 minutes away

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