Family-Friendly Holidays

Stylish, family-friendly hotel on the side of a peaceful Cotswold hill with big views, well-priced rooms and a 400-acre estate to explore

Chic farmhouse rooms in the middle of a sleepy country village near Poitiers, with fantastic food and the most welcoming hosts

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

In a sleepy corner of Provence, 2 rustic cottages straddling a hill beneath beautiful Le Bar sur Loup, with views and a pool

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

A sophisticated idyll 10 minutes from a charming town, perfect for sybarites and sociable gatherings, family occasions, cooks, cyclists...

Stately stone-built mansion with gîtes on the side, in striking distance of rivers to kayak, markets to wander and bastide towns to explore

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

Beautiful architecture, amazing wine cellars, great food, and hosts with an infectious enthusiasm for classical music. Lovely French B&B

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

A delightful old Quinta within a Quinta. Find banana trees, vines and lots of greenery within a 20-minute walk of the centre of town

A family friendly hotel on Blakeney Quay with long views across the marshes to the sea - chic interiors and an indoor pool await

Friendly old farmhouse with terrace, play area, pool and bikes to hire - perfect for families and near good beaches

A lovely space on a farm surrounded by woods and views with a footpath running through it. Families and dogs are welcome

Four lovingly restored gites with amazing views and a huge pool. Have this Domaine all to yourselves - there's space for up to 26

A pretty cottage set in gardens on the Honeybridge Estate with views to the South Downs - a special escape for groups and families

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near